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More Universal Orlando Expansion RumorsUniversal possible Water park gets trademark, attraction coming to City Walk and making room for more attractions 
It’s been a bit of a Universal kick when it comes to news about their parks. But more rumors and news is coming out about possible addition and expansion to Universal Studios Orlando. First is a trademark file which shows that Universal maybe gearing up for a on-site water park. Trademark filings shows that Universal is opted for the name WonderSea Island as their water park name. So, where can this new water park go? Well, behind Harry Potter of course. That’s what this map shows, since Universal seem to be running out of land this area is one the few places left undeveloped. Here’s a map with blue and red outlines showing where WonderSea Island water park can go. 
As, you can see from the filing and map this is the only and best place to put a water park at the Universal Resort. Having an on-site water park with accompany two theme parks and shopping/restaurant central district is a powerful combination. Universal being in a tight area might not only bring more guest to the resort but increase more hotels capacity around the resort close to I-drive. But there’s a lot of smoke about the water park since talks with Wet and Wild over on I-drive has not been renew for a long-term deal. Reports that the lease is to high for Universal may lead to why Universal has shown interest in a on-site water park that they don’t have to pay out too.  
So, say good-by to Wet-n-Wild Orlando Universal deals. As we look forward towards Harry Potter theme water slide, King Kong lazy river, Jurassic Park river, Jaws wave pool(I wonder if anybody will go into the water with Jaws) and other possible movie theme water park attractions. From the name I guess they’re going with the Island of Adventure theme so it’s going to be magical.  
But wait, Universal Orlando attraction is over yet with water parks. Their even more attraction coming this time to City Walk. Recent permits has been filed that Universal city walk is planning to create a mini-golf attraction. Working on this is Adventure Golf Development. This company is know for it’s Congo Adventure mini-golf in Orlando, as well as, many other mini-golf brand in the U.S. The area where they planning to build is close to the movie theater at city walk. This area circle is a good location for a mini-golf games. 
As you can see, this open area is great for families to have some mini-golf fun. Of course, it will be movie theme so we can except to see King Kong, Harry Potter, Back to the Future and Jaws theme putt-putt’s like this. 
But wait, there’s more. Screamscape has reported that the old Hard Rock restaurant that was built when the park open might be demolish. Universal is looking for any movie production interesting in demolishing the building saving them the money to do it themselves. If that happens this will pave room for more attractions which will help expand Universal Studios theme park footprint even more. 
What attractions could be coming is “blue sky”, but many are pointing towards the return of Ghostbusters ride, Avatar 4D show, Fast and Furious ride, and new Terminator attraction. All these rides aren’t bull. A few year ago Columbia Pictures had sent a press release looking to bring back Ghostbuster for film, video games, shows, and yes even theme park attractions. Also, Universal has been in deals to get the next Terminator film with Arnold Schwarzenegger which could lead to a revamp or new attraction. Also, with blockbuster fanshise Fast 5 another Universal property could be in the wing as a new attraction over at Orlando. Let’s hope it’s not that dancing cars that Hollywood has. 
So, it looks like there even more stuff coming to Universal Orlando. As that saying goes “it’s all good”. Links. Universal WonderSea Island trademark. http://www.trademarkia.com/compan...city-studios-llc-1286191-page-1-2 Mini-golf at Universal City Walk. http://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201104/2442/ Screamscape about Hard Rock Building http://www.screamscape.com/html/universal_orlando.htm Press relase of Ghostbusters attraction http://www.slashfilm.com/new-ghostbusters-theme-park-attraction/ |
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The first thing that came to mind when i saw the possible waterpark is  oh no! Wats gonna happen to Wet-N-Wild???? I've been hearing that the lease is almost up on the land it sits on!
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