Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular - Nighttime Show

[Felipe]

Nice updates guys!

bobwadd, nice catch on the steel frames going up for the control tower, and I think those pumps should be fine because they probably suck in the water from below and I don't think the lagoon's water level fluctuates much.

[bobwadd]

I think those pumps should be fine because they probably suck in the water from below and I don't think the lagoon's water level fluctuates much.

You are probably correct about the pumps being "fine". Although, look at the following picture and note the location of the inlet screen.



In the picture showing the pumps mounted the screen looks awful close to the water surface.

[Felipe]

Isn't this how it works? As long as it's fully submerged, I'd guess it'll be alright.


(^ bobwadd pic)

[Teebin]

Isn't this how it works? As long as it's fully submerged, I'd guess it'll be alright.

I think you are probably correct Felipe. BTW, those chain lifts are rated 2 Tons. I went to the website of the manu. and saw that they do no coil up the chain but drop excess chain into the mesh fabric bags you see hanging on the sides of each lift. Never knew how that worked until now.

[bobwadd]

Isn't this how it works? As long as it's fully submerged, I'd guess it'll be alright.

You are correct in how it works. Being fully submerged is not necessarily enough. It all depends on the volume and rate of water the pumps move. They could still start a whirlpool and suck air in from the surface. I'm sure they know what they are doing, I was just making an observation.

[Felipe]

Yeah, and also they might lower them more later on when they move the platforms to their final places in the lagoon. You can see the three guides where the pumps are attached, but we don't know how far down those guides reach, so it's very possible they can be lowered more.

[hatetofly]

bobwadd check out the last photo from the August 24th update, wouldn't this also have to do with bring utility connections to the richter burger building?

http://www.orlandounited.com/forums/...-Refurbs/page2

[bobwadd]

Good catch hatetofly. I forgot all about that work being done.

The circled temporary white cap is on a piece of conduit that would be in-line with the electrical work that had been done earlier.
Hope you don't mind I borrowed your picture.


Picture copyright --> "hatetofly"

[BriMan]

New update

http://orlandounited.com/2011/12/27/...uction-update/

[kingeric]

Well I know I am dying to find out what the heck this show is going to be!

[wdwbiged]

So local new around here WESH finally catches on and our site has made it in the news with a link!!!

http://www.wesh.com/themeparks/30096491/detail.html

Work Points To Chance Of New Universal Nighttime Show

Construction On Lagoon Raises Questions

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Strange things are afoot at Universal Studios Florida.

All signs seem to point to the idea that Universal may unveil a new nighttime lagoon show in the near future.

"Universal 360 – A Cinesphere Spectacular" premiered at the theme park in summer of 2006. The show features 30-foot-tall spheres on the park's lagoon that serve as projection screens.


In recent months, those sphere barges have disappeared from the lagoon. Now, they're back, sitting on the sidelines of the lagoon, but in a reconfigured fashion.

The barges are now rectangular, not square. The spheres are gone; tall truss structures now take their place. Recent photos of the new barges taken by Orlando United show that work is still clearly under way.

Could a document filed with the county provide more proof that a new show (or at least a major revamp) is in the works? In October, Universal filed a notice of commencement for a technical director's booth at Richter's Burger Company.

Notices of commencement are legal notices to the county that work is about to begin on a piece of property. A "technical director's booth" could refer to a show's control room. The question then is why Universal would need such a facility in a burger joint. Richter's does, however, provide one of the best vantage points of the entire lagoon.

Theme park fan sites are aflutter with the idea of a new show. Sources told one site, Screamscape, that a French company, Aquatique Show International, is working with Universal on water effects. Photos taken by Florida Thrills of the construction actually show the word "Aquatique" on a piece of equipment on the refurbished barges.

According to Aquatique's website, the company has worked with hot spots like Disneyland Paris, SeaWorld Florida and Celine Dion's show at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.

There's no word yet from park officials detailing what exactly is under way. An email to a park spokesman Thursday wasn't immediately returned. We'll update this story when we hear back.

Whatever "it" is, it's one of several major projects in progress at the park. In August, Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast closed for good to make way for a new "Despicable Me"-themed attraction. On Jan. 2, Jaws will sail its last ill-fated boat tour. The attraction, one of the park's originals, is closing to make way for a yet-to-be-announced addition.

What do you think? What would you like to see out of a nighttime show at Universal Orlando Resort?

[kingeric]

OOOH SNAP! OU is in the big leagues now!

[Felipe]

Go OU!

I forgot to mention, I went to Uni yesterday afternoon (I was in IoA for an hour or so), and on my way out, maybe around 10:30 or 11pm, I saw news trucks for both WESH 2 (NBC) and Local 6 News (CBS) sitting outside of the entrance to the parking lots. I just didn't know why they were there...

[BriMan]

I just didn't know why they were there...

Crowds.

[Felipe]

Crowds.

Oh yes, crowds were INSANE. But I saw the WESH report on crowds and backing up I-4 West posted here earlier in the day. I thought they were done with that story... and maybe they might be there for a different reason at that time Guess not...