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jzquince69 · June 29th, 2012, 11:20 PM

any news on those empty tracts of land on their property- south of IOA bordering Turkey lake Road?

ThatFloridaDude · June 30th, 2012, 04:20 AM

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any news on those empty tracts of land on their property- south of IOA bordering Turkey lake Road?

I just remember them not being able to use it for about 5 years. Disney put a hold on it. While working there it was rumored to be a Hotel or another theme par. More than likely another resort.

ThatFloridaDude · July 9th, 2012, 06:08 PM

Hey I was correct. : http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/...versal-orlando

jzquince69 · July 10th, 2012, 12:56 AM

wow. that's good. is this going to be like Pop Century Resort in layout, or more like a tower or two? And, will the water taxi service it ala an expanded canal system? I hope so.

ThatFloridaDude · July 11th, 2012, 11:53 AM

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wow. that's good. is this going to be like Pop Century Resort in layout, or more like a tower or two? And, will the water taxi service it ala an expanded canal system? I hope so.

I hope it's uniquue to fit that theme.

But the expansion of the water taxi would be difficult crossing Hollywood way would it not?

KLStorey · July 12th, 2012, 08:41 AM

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I hope it's uniquue to fit that theme.

But the expansion of the water taxi would be difficult crossing Hollywood way would it not?

It wouldn't cross Hollywood Way anytime soon (i.e. before end of the decade at the earliest) from my understanding and even if it did I don't think it would be difficult, just adding a bridge, something that could be done in a matter of a few months. If planned right they could just have a temp road go around where the bridge is going, then dig it out when they go to build the canal itself.

I'm hearing a lot of talk that the water taxi won't be connecting the entire resort. Instead some new transit system will be in place (I'm still holding out that Orlando will eventually get a PRT system somewhere). With the rumors going wild of Universal expanding into new property it makes sense that the water taxis wouldn't be able to connect all of it, especially if this new property is the property near OCCC.

jzquince69 · July 12th, 2012, 01:47 PM

I thought they sold all of that property to the county back before the N/S Bldg was constructed- unless they kept the land near where the Westin Imagine area is.

jzquince69 · August 6th, 2012, 11:04 PM

that new 1,800 room new resort- I think its going to be sandwiched between Adventure Way and the Royal Pacific; I don't think its going to border Turkey Lake Road.

Also, there's a tower crane up at Universal. You can see it from Turkey lake Road looking down Universal Studios Plaza.

SkyDiveJunkee · August 8th, 2012, 06:45 PM

The Harry Potter "London side" expansion is also well underway at Universal Studios near the former Amityville section.

ThatFloridaDude · November 10th, 2012, 09:42 PM

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The Harry Potter "London side" expansion is also well underway at Universal Studios near the former Amityville section.

London expansion?

SkyDiveJunkee · November 10th, 2012, 10:46 PM

^Yes. The rumors circulating is that the Studios expansion of Harry Potter will be based on the London scenes from the books, and a "Hogwarts Express" train ride will connect the two Harry Potter theme areas (OIA - Universal Studios).

ThatFloridaDude · November 10th, 2012, 11:10 PM

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^Yes. The rumors circulating is that the Studios expansion of Harry Potter will be based on the London scenes from the books, and a "Hogwarts Express" train ride will connect the two Harry Potter theme areas (OIA - Universal Studios).

Oh yeah that, I don't like the brrom boy but am excited for it. They are building that building mighty fast in the old amity area.

jzquince69 · February 14th, 2013, 05:07 PM

Update on Cabana Bay Resort:

http://www.orlandoinformer.com/unive...-beach-resort/

jzquince69 · February 14th, 2013, 09:05 PM

Here's a rough layout of the property:

http://parkrumors.com/first-look-at-...resort-layout/

HARTride 2012 · May 2nd, 2013, 01:07 PM

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Universal Orlando "Transformers: The Ride" will open June 20. The ride has caused a lot of buzz since crews in downtown Orlando started putting up a graphic resembling a giant, Transformer-shaped hole smashed through the side of the Fairwinds Credit Union Tower.
Early Thursday morning the sign was updated with "Prepare for Battle June 20" at the top of the sign.
The attraction is the middle of Universal Studios, overlooking the lagoon. It's behind the Shrek 4-D theater and Universal Studios Florida's central lake. The building formally home to the Hercules and Xena show was leveled for Transformers.

Read the full article here: http://www.baynews9.com/content/news...s_the_rid.html

spenser1058 · May 2nd, 2013, 05:22 PM

I really like that both Uni & WDW are doing more promotional things downtown. In addition to the Transformers stunt, WDW also had Captain Hook at Eola promoting Flower & Garden. Just another way to tie the two largest private employers to the community. It's marketing, obviously, but on balance a win-win.

sam06pr · May 4th, 2013, 05:36 AM

SeaWorld Needs to join in

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June 29th, 2012, 11:20 PM	#61
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,480 Likes (Received): 8	any news on those empty tracts of land on their property- south of IOA bordering Turkey lake Road?

July 10th, 2012, 12:56 AM	#64
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,480 Likes (Received): 8	wow. that's good. is this going to be like Pop Century Resort in layout, or more like a tower or two? And, will the water taxi service it ala an expanded canal system? I hope so.

July 12th, 2012, 01:47 PM	#67
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,480 Likes (Received): 8	I thought they sold all of that property to the county back before the N/S Bldg was constructed- unless they kept the land near where the Westin Imagine area is.

August 6th, 2012, 11:04 PM	#68
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,480 Likes (Received): 8	that new 1,800 room new resort- I think its going to be sandwiched between Adventure Way and the Royal Pacific; I don't think its going to border Turkey Lake Road. Also, there's a tower crane up at Universal. You can see it from Turkey lake Road looking down Universal Studios Plaza.

August 8th, 2012, 06:45 PM	#69
SkyDiveJunkee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,493 Likes (Received): 10	The Harry Potter "London side" expansion is also well underway at Universal Studios near the former Amityville section.

November 10th, 2012, 10:46 PM	#71
SkyDiveJunkee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,493 Likes (Received): 10	^Yes. The rumors circulating is that the Studios expansion of Harry Potter will be based on the London scenes from the books, and a "Hogwarts Express" train ride will connect the two Harry Potter theme areas (OIA - Universal Studios).

February 14th, 2013, 05:07 PM	#73
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,480 Likes (Received): 8	Update on Cabana Bay Resort: http://www.orlandoinformer.com/unive...-beach-resort/

February 14th, 2013, 09:05 PM	#74
jzquince69 jimmy Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: orlando Posts: 2,480 Likes (Received): 8	Here's a rough layout of the property: http://parkrumors.com/first-look-at-...resort-layout/

May 2nd, 2013, 05:22 PM	#76
spenser1058 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Downtown Orlando Posts: 84 Likes (Received): 3	I really like that both Uni & WDW are doing more promotional things downtown. In addition to the Transformers stunt, WDW also had Captain Hook at Eola promoting Flower & Garden. Just another way to tie the two largest private employers to the community. It's marketing, obviously, but on balance a win-win.

May 4th, 2013, 05:36 AM	#77
sam06pr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orlando/Moca Posts: 2,034 Likes (Received): 4	SeaWorld Needs to join in