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Universal files permits for waterpark development in Orlando
POSTED 18 Feb 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Universal looks to be planning a new waterpark in Orlando Credit: Shutterstock.com/VaLiza
Plans have been submitted by Universal Orlando for a waterpark development to include a volcano feature close to its Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Sited near to the existing Wet ‘n Wild Orlando waterpark – also owned and operated by Universal – the potential development was confirmed by an engineering report filed with the South Florida Water Management District.

The report reveals that a “tall ‘volcano’ with slides will be constructed on the southern part of the site” and there will also be a wave pool, lazy river and rapids ride.

In 2014, Universal filed permits for the project, which said construction would start November 2016 on 53 acres (214,500sq m) of land, though those documents did not initially specify the waterpark element of the project.

Aside from the filed permits, Universal is staying tight-lipped about the development with park representatives unable to comment further.

PROJECT PROFILE:

Universal Orlando Waterpark
Plans have been submitted by Universal Orlando for a waterpark development to include a volcano feature close to its Cabana Bay Beach Resort. A “tall ‘volcano’ with slides will be constructed on the southern part of the site” and there will also be a wave pool, lazy river and rapids ride.

Location: Orlando , United States
Size: 214,500sq m
Budget: -

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Universal files permits for waterpark development in Orlando
POSTED 18 Feb 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
Universal looks to be planning a new waterpark in Orlando Credit: Shutterstock.com/VaLiza
Plans have been submitted by Universal Orlando for a waterpark development to include a volcano feature close to its Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Sited near to the existing Wet ‘n Wild Orlando waterpark – also owned and operated by Universal – the potential development was confirmed by an engineering report filed with the South Florida Water Management District.

The report reveals that a “tall ‘volcano’ with slides will be constructed on the southern part of the site” and there will also be a wave pool, lazy river and rapids ride.

In 2014, Universal filed permits for the project, which said construction would start November 2016 on 53 acres (214,500sq m) of land, though those documents did not initially specify the waterpark element of the project.

Aside from the filed permits, Universal is staying tight-lipped about the development with park representatives unable to comment further.

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After the runaway success of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction at Universal Orlando, the theme park operator plans to replicate the winning formula across its other sites, Attractions Management understands.
Universal Orlando building totally tropical hotel


Universal Orlando has announced it will open a Caribbean-inspired resort accommodation in summer 2016. With a casual, tropical vibe, visitors can expect to relax in the surrounds of a lagoon, waterfall, swimming pool with waterslide and sandy “beach”.
Exclusive: Universal Orlando secretly planning King Kong attraction to coincide with 2016 movie release


AM2 understands rumoured plans for a King Kong attraction at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure are indeed true, with an attraction likely to coincide with the release of a November 2016 version of the movie.
Universal Orlando's new Harry Potter attraction draws thousands on opening day


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