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Universal confirms plans for multi-million dollar Volcano Bay waterpark
POSTED 28 May 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
The park is scheduled for opening in 2017, with work tentatively scheduled to start in November 2016 Credit: Universal Orlando
After months of speculation, Universal Orlando has officially announced plans to open a new multi-million dollar waterpark.

Called Volcano Bay, Universal filed plans for the development back in February. Now confirmed by the park, Volcano Bay will sit alongside Universal’s Islands of Adventure to become the resort’s third stand-alone attraction.

According to a statement released by Universal, the attraction will be highly themed, with a completely immersive environment inspired by tropical islands. Volcano Bay will complement Universal’s existing Cabana Bay Beach Resort and according to the plans will include a ‘volcano’ with slides, a wave pool, lazy river and rapids ride.

The park is due to open in 2017, with work tentatively scheduled to start in November 2016 on 53 acres (214,500sq m) of land. Whether the waterpark would be included in a multi-park ticket – as with Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios – is yet to be confirmed.
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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 confirms plans for multi-million dollar Volcano Bay waterpark
POSTED 28 May 2015 . BY Tom Anstey
The park is scheduled for opening in 2017, with work tentatively scheduled to start in November 2016 Credit: Universal Orlando
After months of speculation, Universal Orlando has officially announced plans to open a new multi-million dollar waterpark.

Called Volcano Bay, Universal filed plans for the development back in February. Now confirmed by the park, Volcano Bay will sit alongside Universal’s Islands of Adventure to become the resort’s third stand-alone attraction.

According to a statement released by Universal, the attraction will be highly themed, with a completely immersive environment inspired by tropical islands. Volcano Bay will complement Universal’s existing Cabana Bay Beach Resort and according to the plans will include a ‘volcano’ with slides, a wave pool, lazy river and rapids ride.

The park is due to open in 2017, with work tentatively scheduled to start in November 2016 on 53 acres (214,500sq m) of land. Whether the waterpark would be included in a multi-park ticket – as with Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios – is yet to be confirmed.
RELATED STORIES
King Kong confirmed for Universal's Islands of Adventure


Universal has finally confirmed plans for Skull Island: Reign of Kong, the long-rumoured return of King Kong to a Universal theme park.
Nintendo signs deal with Universal for exclusive theme park rights


IPs such as Mario, Zelda and Pokémon could soon be coming to Universal’s theme parks and resorts after the company agreed a deal with Nintendo to create rides, shows and other attractions based around the videogame developer’s top franchises.
Comcast promises one 'great attraction' a year at all Universal resorts


Comcast is expanding on its theme park ambitions, with the company planning major investments across the board at all of its theme parks.
Universal files permits for waterpark development in Orlando


Plans have been submitted by Universal Orlando for a waterpark development to include a volcano feature close to its Cabana Bay Beach Resort.
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Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
Universal announces long-awaited details of its Epic Universe, set to open in 2025
Universal has revealed it will be adding new Harry Potter attractions, alongside Super Nintendo and How to Train Your Dragon worlds to its Florida resort.
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