I305forever Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I know Im late but I dont care care cuz Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Awesome to hear! Very exciting! Not being very familiar with how all of this works, what are the next few steps in this project? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) congrats Skyplex. Looking forward to riding this some time in the future Edited December 2, 2015 by Hhappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlaKoaster Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I think it's poetic justice that Universal's anti-Skyplex propaganda actually worked AGAINST them. It helped solidify the argument for 'yes' because people highlighted all the the half-truths in their flyers, and the fact they were trying to hold Orlando to ransom. There were so many good points made by the yes camp and so many of those points were in direct response to the scaremongering by Universal. I love Universal, but if they wanted so much control over their neighbours then why didn't they do what Disney did and make sure they owned the land around them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteA Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 This is great news and great for the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
per2012 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 ^ I totally agree So now that we know that it will be built, what do you guys think it will cost to take a ride on both rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingRCT3 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Has someone recorded the whole debate? Especially the part with the guy with the colorful tie, and his MONEY MONEY MONEY. That was hilarious. Edited December 2, 2015 by KingRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I'm glad this project was approved to move forward and I'm very excited about it, but I still won't believe it until the day it opens. This seems like a massive undertaking and there's a lot of time left between now and whenever it's supposed to open for things to go wrong. I'm still optimistic and wish them the best of luck with the project, just hope everything else goes smoothly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 ^I'm cautiously optimistic, as well. I'd really like to see this thing built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) Has someone recorded the whole debate? Especially the part with the guy with the colorful tie, and his MONEY MONEY MONEY. That was hilarious. That part was amazing! (0:13) Edited December 2, 2015 by Hhappy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 ^ Because you're using a mobile YouTube link. Mouse over the YouTube box in the post editor and it tells you the proper URL format to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsMe Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 In a office building someone is not gonna be to happy about this Guessing that is is someone from Universal. Thanks TPR for making this happen for Skyplex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I think it's poetic justice that Universal's anti-Skyplex propaganda actually worked AGAINST them. It helped solidify the argument for 'yes' because people highlighted all the the half-truths in their flyers, and the fact they were trying to hold Orlando to ransom. There were so many good points made by the yes camp and so many of those points were in direct response to the scaremongering by Universal. I love Universal, but if they wanted so much control over their neighbours then why didn't they do what Disney did and make sure they owned the land around them? I thought up a weird unlikely thing, what if Universal hoped Skyplex would be approved. Hang in here with me, in a way this made news on a worldwide bassis. Basically the whole world now know they have future plans to expend in a area near the park, they also been big news these past few days by fighting a project that would only attract more people. This was more publicity then if they just spend a 10 million or so into SkyPlex. Like I said it's unlikely but would explain the really bad poster they spread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCard Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Why is universal fighting this if its not about the competition? Just because of the height and stuff like that? Universal is under contract for 500 acres of land in the I-Drive area (Universal Blvd Area surrounding the Lockheed facility) which would put them much closer to this project than they are currently. If the speculation is correct, Universal would take ownership of land as close as one block from the Skyplex Tower. This would put the skyplex tower much easier to see from their future property/3rd gate. Still not a reason to block the project, but they are going to need to get creative if they are going to prevent it from being seen from within their property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 I wasn't excited about this project until today. I didn't realize there is a drop ride in the middle too. The actual ride looks great including inversions and 500' +. I can't wait for it to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 In a office building someone is not gonna be to happy about this Guessing that is is someone from Universal. Thanks TPR for making this happen for Skyplex. Somebody should email a link to this thread to said person in Universal office building.... Plus this meme No bullies allowed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 So glad the project was approved! I'm really looking forward to it being built! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 This is so very exciting. I can't wait to watch this being built! Watching the Orlando Eye go up was a lot of fun and this will be even BETTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themonerd Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 [attachment=0]skyplex_congrats.jpg[/attachment] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Great news...this will be an interesting thread to follow now that the project is moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Universal is under contract for 500 acres of land in the I-Drive area (Universal Blvd Area surrounding the Lockheed facility) which would put them much closer to this project than they are currently. News that very conveniently just happened to leak out at around the time of the final vote last night. Almost like somebody didn't want Skyplex to have all the news headlines to themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nozzy Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Universal is under contract for 500 acres of land in the I-Drive area (Universal Blvd Area surrounding the Lockheed facility) which would put them much closer to this project than they are currently. News that very conveniently just happened to leak out at around the time of the final vote last night. Almost like somebody didn't want Skyplex to have all the news headlines to themselves. If so it seems to have worked overall- while local news this morning was talking about Skyplex, I noticed my iphone's theme park news had a headline about a possible new Universal park but nothing on Skyplex... No matter though, any redevelopment on I-Drive sounds good to me! Very excited that this passed, and with such force as well! Very excited to see when things start moving on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETapley0687 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 I'm so glad they voted for the Skyplex, I think it'll do great and everyone who visits me here, I'll be trying to get them to ride lol. Super excited!!! If Universal was indeed negotiating something for the space by Universal Blvd, then that should've been part of their plea during the meeting. I understand they may not have all the details and plans ironed out yet, but a smidget of something would've been nice to help their argument. The tease of a new Universal park or resort would've stood out more and possibly caused second opinions. All in all, I don't really believer Universal had plans for that space and if they did they certainly don't have plans now lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Universal is under contract for 500 acres of land in the I-Drive area (Universal Blvd Area surrounding the Lockheed facility) which would put them much closer to this project than they are currently. News that very conveniently just happened to leak out at around the time of the final vote last night. Almost like somebody didn't want Skyplex to have all the news headlines to themselves. I don't think headlines has anything to do with it. It came out because people kept wondering why Universal had so much interest in a project that is 2 miles away from their current property. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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