Last fall Universal announced that a new nighttime lagoon show was in development for Universal Studios Florida. While very little has been revealed about the new show, (including a start date,) we can see that a lot of work is going into preparing the park for its arrival. Let’s take a quick stroll around the lagoon to see what’s happening!
The Central Park area has been completely dug up and and work is being done to create a much larger dedicated viewing area for the new show. The water level in the lagoon has been lowered a few feet while a gigantic underwater platform is being installed. Once complete, the water level will be raised again, hiding this massive platform. Many are speculating that the new show will feature water fountain effects similar to World of Color at Disney California Adventure.
We do not know much about the show, but Universal has said that it “will include new animation featuring characters from favorite Universal attractions, a new storyline, new music, lighting and special effects.” They also said that it will take the old show, Universal’s Cinematic Spectacular, “to an entirely new level.” Some of the rumors for the show include projection mapping on surrounding buildings, drones, and of course fireworks and pyrotechnics. See the full photo update below and stay tuned for more theme park news and updates coming soon!
Large underwater platform in middle of the lagoon
Workers preparing to add more to the growing platform
You can see how low the water level is based on the stains
Divers working on platform
Staging for materials on this dock
Connecting path from dock to platform
Adding more to the platform
Close up view of the platform pieces
Close view of an installed section
Full view as seen from Transformers
View from Battery Park
Central Park between Hollywood and KidZone is completely walled off currently
View of the park across from the NBC Media Center
View of walls as seen from edge of KidZone/Simpsons
View of the park work as seen from across the lagoon. Rumor has it this area being converted into permanent viewing area for the new show, that may even include bleachers
Much of the park has been cleared and lots of trees have been removed
Some trees and foliage have been preserved behind temporary fences
Original park signage remaining
Rocks along the waterfront are two different colors currently
Pipes for drainage ready to be installed in a very tore up park area
Wide view of the entire park under construction
One last look at the area. Cannot wait to see how this turns out!
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