Volcano Bay Construction & Preview Discussion

[12th Man]

New Bioreconstruct updates incoming!

Really shaping up!

 

[JT308]

At this point I would consider that a rumor, however as far as from marketing position and a news standpoint, things are constantly changing here and have been told one thing and then it's updated hours later lol but we haven't been told of this as of 1:10PM lol. I'll let you know if that changes

I'm just going off of what it says on the Express website, trust me I hope it changes!

"Not valid at Krakatau™ Aqua Coaster, other select attractions, and separately ticketed events. Subject to availability during normal theme park operating hours only. Separate water theme park admission is required. VALID STARTING MAY 25, 2017. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice."

^I wonder why they took off the tops to those slides? Was there some damage cause there's no way it's actually meant to be open air, not during a 180 degree turn after a 30-40ft drop anyways.

 

[lillylyon123334]

New Bioreconstruct updates incoming! Post to be updated!

Really shaping up!

I wonder too what is going on with the green slide. Looks like they cut the top off very haphazardly. Looks like a fun slide though. Looks like another crack where the slide is covered with dirt if you look on bottom.

 

[GAcoaster]

I wonder if (like the piece in the foreground) something got on it despite the wrap? It looks like concrete or something on that and it probably needs to be replaced.

 

[Frank Drackman]

I think it was mentioned that it's returned as you leave.

Given that everybody will get one, there will be an effective system in place to keep the queues moving quickly.

Yeah, that is my thinking, but I waited in line ONCE to exchange my online purchase into my AP up at the front ticket windows (before Kiosk), but it is a line I see often (along with those buying Express before they even enter the park...to which my wife always wants to ask were the Express to buy Express is?!?), but lines like that can get long and staff would change throughout the day...heck, I went to WnW once around 3pm and I could not figure out how one would buy a ticket...

I'm just going off of what it says on the Express website, trust me I hope it changes!

"Not valid at Krakatau™ Aqua Coaster, other select attractions, and separately ticketed events. Subject to availability during normal theme park operating hours only. Separate water theme park admission is required. VALID STARTING MAY 25, 2017. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice."

^I wonder why they took off the tops to those slides? Was there some damage cause there's no way it's actually meant to be open air, not during a 180 degree turn after a 30-40ft drop anyways.

Could those open sections be for a translucent piece to be able to catch the inside of a volcano?

 

[12th Man]

A bit more information revealed about Universal Pay and TapuTapu in the iOS app update description.

 

[Mr. EPCOT]

omg "TapTu Pay" they are having too much fun with this

 

[WAJAS]

omg "TapTu Pay" they are having too much fun with this

official acronym is TTP

 

[tidecat]

I kind of wish they had gone with "TapTu" instead of TapuTapu. You could TapTu Pay, TapTu Ride, TapTu Spray, etc.

 

[fryoj]

I wonder too what is going on with the green slide. Looks like they cut the top off very haphazardly. Looks like a fun slide though. Looks like another crack where the slide is covered with dirt if you look on bottom.

I wouldn't say they cut it off haphazardly. It looks like they removed the upper half of the tube in those sections probably due to damage. The section seems just don't line up with the two sections.

I agree the bottom dirty one looks cracked.

 

[Teebin]

^ I agree... the tops were removed for whatever reason... I saw what appeared to be replacement parts down on the ground in a very recent chopper picture.

It was Bio's chopper pic. Just below the orange slide on the ground:

 

[Alicia]

I had this "breaking" news story before anyone!

Technical Details for Volcano Bay’s TapuTapu Wearable Revealed – Orlando ParkStop

But seriously, glad they're utilizing this feature, and with spending limits per family member just like Aquatica does. Very cool.

 

[epcyclopedia]

I think it's paint - some that got inside the plastic cover and the crack is actually paint dribble too.

 

[Viator]

I had this "breaking" news story before anyone!

Technical Details for Volcano Bay’s TapuTapu Wearable Revealed – Orlando ParkStop

But seriously, glad they're utilizing this feature, and with spending limits per family member just like Aquatica does. Very cool.

It really does seem to me, that Universal has sincerely looked at everything going on in the Orlando Amusement industry. And in such a way, they have figured out and calculated a cheaper, more efficient, and more expertise way of using a mobile system that puts MM+ to shame.

 

[LoganCoaster]

I'm just going off of what it says on the Express website, trust me I hope it changes!

"Not valid at Krakatau™ Aqua Coaster, other select attractions, and separately ticketed events. Subject to availability during normal theme park operating hours only. Separate water theme park admission is required. VALID STARTING MAY 25, 2017. Additional restrictions may apply and benefits are subject to change without notice."

^I wonder why they took off the tops to those slides? Was there some damage cause there's no way it's actually meant to be open air, not during a 180 degree turn after a 30-40ft drop anyways.

No your right about the express I meant the rumors about auto-select for Krakatoa on your Tapu Tapu.

 

[Ejones81]

It really does seem to me, that Universal has sincerely looked at everything going on in the Orlando Amusement industry. And in such a way, they have figured out and calculated a cheaper, more efficient, and more expertise way of using a mobile system that puts MM+ to shame.

I would be happy with my park tickets and my room key being the same card at the very least, really surprising that it was implemented when CBBR and SF opened. It is just kind of annoying to have to wait at the entrance gates for guests to write their names on their tickets so they know who's is who's.

 

[UNIrd]

Not sure if already posted but just saw full menus are up for the restaurants. This Kohola Reef Restaurant sounds SO. GOOD.

Universal Orlando

 

[gbird]

Not sure if already posted but just saw full menus are up for the restaurants. This Kohola Reef Restaurant sounds SO. GOOD.

Universal Orlando

Looking forward to trying most of it especially the Coconut Crusted Fried Chicken Served with Boniato Mash Plantains and also the curry

 

[JoeCamel]

Not sure if already posted but just saw full menus are up for the restaurants. This Kohola Reef Restaurant sounds SO. GOOD.

Universal Orlando

I was not aware pickled jalapenos were a Hawaiian dish

 

[twebber55]

Not sure if already posted but just saw full menus are up for the restaurants. This Kohola Reef Restaurant sounds SO. GOOD.

Universal Orlando

absolutely agree
is it me or is UOR knocking it out of the park lately with food options?