Universal's been announcing new projects all over the resort, with the most recent announcements coming from Universal Studios Florida, so we will start there. The park just put up a new graffiti-art sign to announce the construction of "Fast & Furious - Supercharged" in the old Disaster! space.
But there's no sign (literally) of the new Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon attraction that is replacing Twister. In fact, some of Twister's old signage remains.
Lucy's been evicted from her long-time home on Rodeo Drive, but there's no hint yet that this will be the new home of Hello Kitty.
Over at Islands of Adventure, the park's skyline has changed due to the demolition of the Incredible Hulk Coaster track. But the park promises that Hulk will return next summer, better than ever.
In the meantime, we are left to anticipate the opening next year of "Skull Island: Reign of Kong," thanks to an ever-more impressive facade we see taking shape next to Jurassic Park.
Outside the parks, the construction is even more intense. Here's a look at the current state of the Sapphire Falls Resort, also set to open next year.
Sliding to the south, here is more of Sapphire Falls, along with the parking garage that will serve it.
Finally, here is a look at the current state of the Volcano Bay water park, which will open in 2017. Remember that 2016 is the final summer for Wet 'n Wild, as Volcano Bay replaces it as Universal's water park in 2017.
Which of these projects are you looking forward to most?
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I'm most looking forward to Volcano Bay if the rumors are true this is going to more than plastic tubes and towers of stairs. It'll be interesting how they price this. Will it be included with the park hopper or an upsell? Will it make the Orlando FlexTicket a better or worse deal?
Don't get me wrong, I'll take a jaunt on Disneyland's Pirates of the Caribbean over just about any coaster, but it is nice to have a good mix of theme, thrills, and "big boy" coasters on a vacation.
Regarding Hulk, though, I actually pushed back my planned May 2016 Orlando trip to May 2017 mostly because Hulk would be closed (and because I am hearing rumors Disney's Avatar stuff might be opened by early 2017).
Lol, bet the kids weren't too happy when you made the announcement! (Well, if you have kids, that is.)
Besides, instead of the Orlando trip in 2016, we're thinking about an eight park coaster tour including Cedar Point, Dollywood, and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. It'll be a lot of fun, and quite a bit cheaper than Orlando to be sure!
- Dave from N.Carolina!!
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