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[Magic Feather]

The interiors look fine, but the outsides have become a running joke amongst friends. Even with the completed endcaps they look very dreary.

 

[JoeCamel]

The interiors look fine, but the outsides have become a running joke amongst friends. Even with the completed endcaps they look very dreary.

Yeah, needs paint between the room floors

 

[kpilcher]

The interiors look fine, but the outsides have become a running joke amongst friends. Even with the completed endcaps they look very dreary.

I've thought that since the concept art. Probably a big reason Loews name isn't on them. They could almost call them Universal's RetroSoviet Resort, or Amazon Fulfillment Warehouse resort. Still better than All Stars ;-)

 

[JoeCamel]

I've thought that since the concept art. Probably a big reason Loews name isn't on them. They could almost call them Universal's RetroSoviet Resort, or Amazon Fulfillment Warehouse resort. Still better than All Stars ;-)

LOL, it does look very Eastern Bloc.

At least you can point to the buildings and say, "Look kids want to be socialist? That's what your home will look like without the fancy paint."

I've made a ressie for HHN then dropped it, guess I'm spoiled with the onsite resorts. CBBR volcano view for me.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 21h21 hours ago

Wide photo, current state of first room tower in Universal's Dockside Inn.

[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 21h21 hours ago

Some of the windows in Universal's Surfside Inn have draperies.

Structural supports holding up roof of the port cochère of Universal's Surfside Inn.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 6h6 hours ago

Aerial view of construction of Universal's Endless Summer resort.

Aerial view of construction of the lobby building in Universal's Dockside Inn.

Aerial view of Universal's Endless Summer resort construction. Dockside Inn at left, Surfside Inn at right.

Aerial view of Universal's Dockside Inn construction, with other Universal resorts across the street and across I-4.

Aerial view of Universal's Surfside Inn.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 1h1 hour ago

First tower in Universal's Dockside Inn.

A section of etched concrete mural on Universal's Dockside Inn.

Possibly the last element of Wet 'n Wild remaining in Universal's Endless Summer Resort.

Sidewalk along Universal's Surfside Inn (Universal Blvd) lined with palm trees.

Windows of one building reflecting to other building at Universal's Surfside Inn.

At center is The Wheel at ICON Park. Framed by Universal's Surfside Inn and Westgate Palace.

Short video clip showing fire alarm testing in Universal's Surfside Inn. Strobes flashing each floor.

[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 15m15 minutes ago

Studs for room walls seen through windows of Universal's Dockside Inn.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 7h7 hours ago

Current landscaping along Universal Blvd at Surfside Inn. Sidewalk seen is closed. In first photo there's a chain link fence at the I-Drive corner. Behind it, likely site of a Surfside sign.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 20h20 hours ago

Very wide photo, first tower in Universal's Dockside Inn. As seen from recently opened sidewalk across the street at Surfside Inn.

City of Orlando theming -- as if posts to tie ships -- in front of Universal's Surfside Inn. At intersection of Universal Blvd and I-Drive.

[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 21h21 hours ago

City of Orlando sidewalk in front of Universal's Surfside Inn. At intersection of Universal Blvd and I-Drive.

Looks like broken glass mixed in

Seems like an area where a large sign will be placed for Universal's Surfside Inn. At intersection of Universal Blvd and I-Drive.

Front entrance of Universal's Surfside Inn.

New sidewalk open along Universal's Surfside Inn.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 14h14 hours ago

A guess is Universal's Surfside Inn and Suites is part of this week's media event for opening of Hagrid's Motorbike.

Signage up at Universal Blvd entrance of Universal's Surfside Inn and Suites.

Flags flying at Universal's Surfside Inn. First registered guests check in June 27.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Oh my....

Uni hit such a high note with Cabana Bay. Fantastic pick of theme, fine execution. Ever since then their hotels have been hideous.

 

[Jon81uk]

Oh my....

Uni hit such a high note with Cabana Bay. Fantastic pick of theme, fine execution. Ever since then their hotels have been hideous.

These hotels have been built to fit their price point, they are cheaper than Cabana Bay

 

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[MisterPenguin]

Just by looking at that I can smell wet beach house.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] 15h

Surfside Inn before dawn, approximately 18 hours after it opened on site of former Wet 'n Wild.

Universal's Endless Summer Resort sign at I-Drive and Universal Blvd.

Surfside Inn check in.

Check in desks at Surfside Inn.

Wellbeing notice at Surfside Inn check in.

Lobby furniture in Surfside Inn.

 

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Surfside Inn guest map details.

Map of Surfside Inn guests receive at check in.

 

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[B]bioreconstruct[/B]‏ @[B]bioreconstruct[/B] Jun 27
Construction of Dockside Inn seen on opening day of Surfside Inn.

Porte-cochère under construction at Universal's Dockside Inn.

 

[networkpro]

Not looking bad for $85 a night. Wonder what the bus situation will be like?

Let's qualify that as starting at 85 a night (for stays of 7 days, shorter stays are more and also seasonally adjusted) the suites are 125 with the same caveats. All that aside , the prices are great and the rooms very nice.

700 rooms that won't have mouse competition on price.

 

[The_Jobu]

Actually I think Universals thought was to wipe every hotel in the area. At this price point why fool around with an unknown? Universal's name is going with this hotel so out of towner's on a budget will stay here as opposed to other local hotels.

It worked on me. I'm already planning less days at Disney and more days at Endless Summer.

 

[tirian]

"Disney" and "value" are two words that don't go together.

They used to.