So, You Want to be an Imagineer Season 15: Uniting Universal (Official Hub Thread)

[spacemt354]

Monaco Bay Resort and Spa

Step into a coastal, seaside oasis in Universal's Monaco Bay Resort and Spa - exclusively at the Universal Australia Resort. The moment you turn off of Resorts Drive and into the Drop Off overhang of the resort, you are immediately immersed in the scenic, bay-side beauty - with bright colors and meticulously crafted details along the facade of the main lobby. As you walk into the 3 story lobby, you will find the ornate architecture of a time long ago - as you step into the oval lobby and gaze up at the stain glass domed rooftop with artistic drawings scattered around it, giving off a quaint Victorian feel. A large chandelier hangs from the central point of the lobby - glistening with over 64 different light structures all fawning from the golden center. Comfortable chairs and couches encircle the chandelier, with a foliage arrangement in a central hub at the exact center of the lobby. Guests can sit around, check-in at the desk to the left of the entrance, or visit the concierge where you can book tickets, make dining reservations, among a variety of other amenities exclusive to Monaco Bay. Around the lobby are several areas of interest, in particular various quick service pastry shop and tea shops, as well as a grand staircase that takes you up to the upper balconies. Gazing into the main atrium from the upper levels, you can see in detail the unmistakably gorgeous designs on the railings and beams, and you can take the hallways off of the 2nd floor towards any of the guest wings as well.

Example of the lobby interior

Guest Rooms
There are a total of 975 guest rooms in the Monaco Bay Resort and Spa, with several categories of room rates and views.
​

Standard Room​

Peak Season - $725 per night
Moderate Season - $550 per night
Value Season - $430 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category:
CityWalk View: 200
Lagoon View: 350
Garden View View: 300

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: CityWalk View, Lagoon View, Garden View: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: CityWalk View: 13, Lagoon View: 5
Square Footage: CityWalk View, Lagoon View 465 sq. ft
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Club Level Room​

Peak Season - $1000 per night
Moderate Season - $800 per night
Value Season - $550 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
Standard Club: 75
1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite: 25

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: Standard Club, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: Standard Club: 7, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Square Footage: Standard Club, 1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite,: 570 sq. ft.
Club Level Amenities: Access to the Club Level lounge. The lounge offers a continental breakfast from 7am - 11am, appetizers from 11am - 3pm, an evening spread from 4pm - 7pm, desserts and cordials from 7pm - 12am, and alcoholic beverages from 12pm -11pm . In addition, Club Level amenities include personal concierge, which can help you make dining arrangements, event planning, and more.
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Villas and Suites​

Peak Season - $1,000 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,400 per night (2 Bedroom)
Moderate Season - $700 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,100 per night (2 Bedroom)
Value Season - $650 per night (1 Bedroom), $850 per night (2 Bedroom)

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
1 Bedroom Villa: 20
2 Bedroom Villa: 10

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: 1 Bedroom Villa: 5 guests, 2 Bedroom Villa: 9 guests,
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: 1 Bedroom Villa: 2, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1
Square Footage: 1 Bedroom Villa: 900 sq. ft, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1,300 sq. ft,
Villas and Suites Amenities: In addition to access to all Standard and Club amenities, guests are given complimentary DVDs, video games, stocked refrigerator of sodas and snacks, washer and dryer, bathrobes, and turn-down service available upon request.

Amenities and Services
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and pools around the resort)
- Signature Dining Options (table service, quick-service, and poolside bars)
- Business Center (computer, printing, shipping, and office supplies readily available)
- Designated smoking areas (corners of the resort)
- Locker Rentals (Near the Mediterranean Sea)
- Valet and Self-Parking options
-24-Hour ATM (near the concierge desk)
- Child Activity Center
- Housekeeping Service (bed sheets changed every 3rd night. Addition pillows, disability aids, towels, and replenished amenities upon request)
- Ice and Vending Machines (one on every floor and poolside)
- Laundry Self-Service (near the quiet pool areas)
- Concierge Service (purchase, upgrade tickets, and special requests)
- Spa and Health Club
- Room Service
- Safekeeping (in-room safes)
- Rapid Fill Stations (for re-fillable mugs)
- Wake up Call service
- Disability Service
Transportation Service (complimentary bus, train, and boat service)

Dining Options

étoiles - Table Service Restaurant
(Menu to come)

Le Chef De Fer - Table Service Restaurant
(Menu to come)

La Boulangerie - Table Service Restaurant
(Menu to come)

Bonjour! Pastry Shop - Quick Service Restaurant

Desserts
Croissant – 3.00
Traditional French croissant, light yet rich and buttery with a deliciously delicate interior.

Pain au Chocolat – 3.90
Traditional croissant, filled with decadent dark chocolate

Almond Croissant – 4.50
Traditional croissant filled and topped with sweet almond cream and sliced almonds, baked for a nutty caramelized crust, dusted with powdered sugar

Muffin – 3.50
Tender, with wild Maine blueberries, topped with almond streusel

Pastries
Lemon Tart – 4.75
Fresh lemon curd and lemon peel confit in a sweet pastry crust, topped with both soft and crunchy meringue

Éclair – 4.50
Traditional dark chocolate or coffee (made with La Colombe coffee)

Fruit Tart – 5.50
Tart shell with baked almond cream, topped with pastry cream and fresh seasonal fruits

Fraisier (seasonal) – 5.50
Vanilla cake, white chocolate mousse, whole strawberries, topped with strawberry glaze

Tarte aux pomme – 4.50
A new take on an old favorite, apples baked two ways, surrounded by layers of puff pastry

Cheese Cake – 4.75
Tender, with fresh fruit coulis

Poire Bourdaloue – 4.50
Poached pears in almond cream, baked in a buttery French pie dough, topped with caramelized almonds

Cookies
Oatmeal – 2.75
Double Chocolate – 2.75
Chocolate Chip – 2.75
French Brownie – 4.25
Madeleines (3) – 2.75
House special, with subtle hints of vanilla bean, lemon, and orange peel
Macarons (Raspberry, Hazelnut Caramel, Vanilla, Rose Lychee, Pistachio, Lemon, Green Tea) – 2.50 each

Beverages
Coffee by La Colombe
House Blend Regular – 2.00 / Large – 2.50
Café au Lait Regular – 3.00 / Large – 4.00
Espresso Single – 2.50 / Double – 3.50
Macchiato Single – 3.00 / Double – 4.00
Café Latte – 3.50
Cappuccino – 3.50
Café Mocha – 4.00
Bottled Water – 2.00
Sparkling Water – 2.00

Bon Thé - Quick Service Restaurant
(Menu to come - tea cafe)

Recreation and Entertainment
Main Pool
Quiet Pool
Spa
Health Club
Coastal Walking Trail
Movies Under The Stars - Event Nights
Children's Day Care Center
Tennis
Arcade

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Will continue this later tonight!​

 

[BigThunder26]

So this is the movie in a nutshell?

Pretty much. Just throw in a pretentious white dude.

 

[BigThunder26]

These are insightful observations. I'll attempt an answer.

First, UniSEA's real name...Universal's Worlds of Wonder

With a unifying concept that each land is its own fictional universe. Not a specific or original theme, but it's in line with Islands of Adventure and Universal's trends.

One of my big takeaways from DisneySea was how every land sees the Mt. Prometheus volcano, which feels natural from every setting (though each slope has a different scale and features). UniSEA needs a similar central icon to unify it all, and I settled on the Hogwarts Castle, set atop a mountainous crag at a lagoon's edge. Most of the lands (all single-IP) were selected so that a distant Gothic castle would fit in. For example, Universal Monsters came naturally. Hogwarts seen from Transylvania isn't Hogwarts, if that makes sense, but a monster's castle. Hyrule was an easy choice with the castle. Most of the other early land ideas were British (except for Skull Island).

Generally, lands were chosen for their timeless appeal and their Old World feel (and for IPs which are already under Universal's licensing). Skull Island doesn't mesh with the castle, so from that side of the park the castle's island is mostly Dover-style cliffs, hopefully hiding castle sightlines. Things like the Kong steamer ship can be placed to help with that isolation.

Pokemon was the last land developed. The area connecting Kong to Hyrule needed to connect jungle wilderness with Zelda's European wilderness. It also needed to be a child-friendly IP, for an otherwise teen-centric park. Initially we'd considered Dr. Seuss, until that became the resort's water park. At last we all landed on Pokemon. I'm hoping to do it mostly as a natural wilderness, with building textures rendered as realistically as Pokemon permits. The Kanto Region is inspired by Japan, whose older buildings could be the real world influence on Pokemon Land. Out-of-land sights like Skull Mountain, Death Mountain and those Dover Cliffs can all be designed to feel unobtrusive when seen from the Pokemon area. The castle shouldn't be visible from here.

Pokemon makes for a fun land, but I agree that it's the oddest fit for this park. (I think Hyrule works, especially if done in a more realistic style a-la Breath of the Wild.) I've considered other IPs for this location, such as children's book concepts (Where the Wild Things Are) or BBC-derived children's shows like Thomas the Tank Engine. Any of those would require licensing, and I think most of those BBC properties are already in Australian parks.

Long answer (do I do any other kind?!) but your question demanded it.

Name makes sense, considering Universal's love of the word 'wonder'.

 

[D Hulk]

Name makes sense, considering Universal's love of the word 'wonder'.

That's actually where the name came from! Small wonder, huh?

 

[spacemt354]

Universal's Tuscany Village Resort

Overview

Lobby

Guest Rooms
There are a total of 1,025 guest rooms in the Tuscan Village Resort, with several categories of room rates and views, spread out over

Standard Room
Peak Season - $625 per night
Moderate Season - $500 per night
Value Season - $330 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category:
Pool View: 300
Lagoon View: 350
Garden View: 300

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: Pool View, Lagoon View, Garden View: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: Pool View: 13, Lagoon View: 5
Square Footage: Pool View, Lagoon View, Garden View 465 sq. ft

Club Level Room
Peak Season - $1000 per night
Moderate Season - $800 per night
Value Season - $550 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
Standard Club: 75
1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite: 25

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: Standard Club, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: Standard Club: 7, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Square Footage: Standard Club, 1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite,: 570 sq. ft.
Club Level Amenities: Access to the Club Level lounge. The lounge offers a continental breakfast from 7am - 11am, appetizers from 11am - 3pm, an evening spread from 4pm - 7pm, desserts and cordials from 7pm - 12am, and alcoholic beverages from 12pm -11pm . In addition, Club Level amenities include personal concierge, which can help you make dining arrangements, event planning, and more.

Villas and Suites
Peak Season - $1,000 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,400 per night (2 Bedroom)
Moderate Season - $700 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,100 per night (2 Bedroom)
Value Season - $650 per night (1 Bedroom), $850 per night (2 Bedroom)

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
1 Bedroom Villa: 20
2 Bedroom Villa: 10

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: 1 Bedroom Villa: 5 guests, 2 Bedroom Villa: 9 guests,
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: 1 Bedroom Villa: 2, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1
Square Footage: 1 Bedroom Villa: 900 sq. ft, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1,300 sq. ft,
Villas and Suites Amenities: In addition to access to all Standard and Club amenities, guests are given complimentary DVDs, video games, stocked refrigerator of sodas and snacks, washer and dryer, bathrobes, and turn-down service available upon request.

Dining Options

Bella Storia
Table Service

Antipasti/Starter
Calimari Fritte - $10.99
Fried Calimari with cocktail sauce
Bruschetta - $9.99
Toasted Bread served with tomatoes, basil, and cheese.
Capesante e Pomodori - $10.99
Sample of Scallops with tomato dressing
Granchio Reale - $14.99
King Crab meat served with lemon wedges and basil toppings
Sperlani - $11.99
Smelts with a lettuce side
Gamberoni - $12.99
Jumbo Shrimp served with cocktail sauce.
Zucchini Fritte - $8.99
Fried Zucchini with a ranch dipping sauce.

Zuppe e Insalate/Soups and Salads
Basilico Pomodoro - $9.99
House-made basil and tomato soup.
Granchio - $10.99
Crab Soup with crackers on the side
Insalata di Gamberetti - $10.99
Shrimp salad served with vinegrette sauce and seasoning.
Insalata di Formaggio Blu - $11.99
Blue Chesse Salad with tossed vegetables.
Insalata di Caprese - $11.99
Mozzarella, cucumbers, red onions with a house dressing.

Entrata/Entrees
Pesce Spada - $31.99
Swordfish with vegetables and a rice topping with lemon wedges
Platessa - $24.99
Flounder served with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables.
Pollo Grigliato - $25.99
Grilled Chicken with roasted peppers and a house dressing.
Spaghetti e Polpette - $26.99
By the Sea's signature spaghetti and meatball dish - Chef's Choice
Linguine e Vongole - $25.99
Linguine with clams and clam sauce
Tofu Italiano - $23.99
Vegan option - served with vegetables

Due Fratelli
Table Service

Appitizers/Entradas
Caprese Confit - 9.99
Buffalo mozzarella, confit cherry tomatoes
Pate de Campagne - 7.99
Country pate, blackcurrant mustard, brioche crostini
Salmon a la Vainilla - 10.99
Vanilla poached salmon, rasberry pearls and a creamy white sauce topping.
Ceviche - 8.99
Flounder in lime juice with vegetables and grilled onions

Salads/Ensaladas
Ensalada de Palmito - 8.99
Fresh palm salad with peppers, onions, and olive oil
Ensalada de Paella - 7.99
Seasonal Salad served with avacado

Pastas
Ravioli con Ayote Rostizado - 18.99
Homade ravioli, tomatoes, garlic, and basil.
Casarecce di Gragnano alla Puttanesca - 20.99
Casarecce, olives, green peppers, and tomato sauce

Main Courses/Platos Fuertes
Pollo Enrollado - 23.99
Chicken breast, cabbage, and tomato sauce
Salmon a la Plancha - 28.99
Grilled Salmon and lemon juice topped with peas and white rice
Cerdo en Salsa Tamarindo - 24.99
Coasta Rican pork tenderloin, spicy habenjaro sauce on the side
Pargo en Sal - 32.99
Grilled snapper, lemon infused glaze, with asparagus
Chicharron - 30.99
Pork mixed with chilli and black beans

La Città Di Notte
Table Service

Antipasti/Salata
Calamari Fritti - Marinara piccante - $14.00
Antipasto - Chefs selection of various appetizers and specialties, a generous platter served family-style. Serves two to three - $25.00
Mozzarella Caprese - cheese served with tomatoes and basil - $7.00
Minestrone con Tubetti - vegetables, pancetta, pasta served with house sauce - $8.50
Caprese Salata - house salad served with ranch dressing - $9.00

Entrees
Fettuccine Campagnole - Arugula pesto pasta, spinach, burrata cheese - $26.00
Gnocchetti Sardi - Cavatelli pasta with sweet sausage, tomato, and parsley - $22.00
Lasagna alla Bolognese - served with beef sauce and Parmesan cheese - $23.00
Pollo - Grilled chicken served with romaine, radicchio, apple, raisins, onions, citrus vinaigrette - $18.00
Porchetta Panini - Roasted pork, Fontina, pickled peppers, arugula, garlic mayonnaise - $19.00
Tortellini alla Panna - pasta served with Parmesan cheese - $18.00
Spaghetti - veal meatballs and angel-hair pasta - $17.00

Dessert
Gelati e Sorbetti - Gelati - Cioccolato, Vaniglia, Stracciatella, Sorbetti, Lemon, Pineapple, Mixed Nuts - $8.00
Volare - cioccolato cheesecake served with a warm vaniglia dressing - $7.00
Tiramisu - Espresso cake with cioccolato side - $8.00

Drinks
Assorted Fountain Beverages - $2.50
La Rossa Draft - $12.00
Moretti Draft - $10.00
Wine Offerings - $12-14 per glass
Espresso - $3.50
Coffee - $3.00

Alla Luna
Table Service

Appetizers
Zucchini Fries - Breaded zucchini with rich ranch dressing for dipping - $8.00
Insalata Fresca -iceberg lettuce, gorgonzola, Italian dressing - $7.00
Pasta Fagioli - Italian soup with vegetables, pasta, beans, rice - $6.00

Entrees
Cannelloni - sausage, mozzarella cheese served with Alfredo sauce - $17.00
Chicken Parmesan - Chicken with marinara sauce topped with melted ricotta cheese over spaghetti - $16.00
Spaghetti with Meatballs - House Special and Chef's Choice - serves 2 - $35.00
Lasagna - meatball or vegetable with mozzarella cheese and parsley - $22.00
Vegetable Tortellini - Pasta with spinach, artichoke, and tomato toppings - $20.00
Baked Ziti - ziti served with meatballs and marinara sauce - $18.00

Desserts
Pistachio Cheesecake - $7.00
Truffles - $6.00
Espresso - $3.50
Coffee - $3.00

Vincent's Pizzeria
Quick Service

Artichoke Pizza - eggplant, artichokes, mushrooms. Individual $15.00, Large $24.00
Broccolini Pizza - tomatoes, broccoli rabe, fontina, mozzarella. Individual $20.00, $Large 30.00
Build Your Own Pizza - Individual $17.00, Large $26.00,
Carciofi Pizza - white pizza, artichoke, fontina, mozzarella, olive oil. Individual $15.00, Large $24.00
Funghi Pizza - tomato sauce, mozzarella, portobello, cremini mushrooms. Individual $19.00, $Large 26.00
Pepperoni Pizza - tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni. Individual $18.00, Large $25.00
Prosciutto Pizza - white pizza, mozzarella, prosciutto, arugula. Individual $20.00, Large $30.00
Sausage Pizza - white pizza, sausage, red peppers, mozzarella. Individual $18.00, Large $25.00
Trio Formaggi Pizza - white pizza, mozzarella, Parmesan, provolone. Individual $20.00, Large $30.00

Amore Parlor
Quick Service

il Cannolo
Espresso, Ricotta Cheese, Chocolate Mousse, Yellow Cream, Chocoloate Chip , Pistachio, Caramel, Hazelnut, Chocolate Ricotta, Limoncello, Strawberry, Raspberry, Blueberry, Oreo, Cookies and Creme, Peanut Butter

il Biscotti
Almond, Chocolate, Peanut, Strawberry

Gelati
Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Coffee, Pistachio, Lemoncello, Peanut Butter, Fudge, Macadamian Nut

Shopping
Arts and Crafts Store
Clothing and Notions Store

Recreation and Entertainment

Pools
Health Club
Spa
Tennis
Children's Center
Apple Picking Hikes
Boardwalk Coastal Trail
Victorian Train
Watercraft

Will update both Monaco and Tuscany more later!
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[Suchomimus]

Will update both Monaco and Tuscany more later!​

 

[Daveeeeed]

Paging @D Hindley

Thanks for the feedback!

These are insightful observations. I'll attempt an answer.

First, UniSEA's real name...Universal's Worlds of Wonder

With a unifying concept that each land is its own fictional universe. Not a specific or original theme, but it's in line with Islands of Adventure and Universal's trends.

One of my big takeaways from DisneySea was how every land sees the Mt. Prometheus volcano, which feels natural from every setting (though each slope has a different scale and features). UniSEA needs a similar central icon to unify it all, and I settled on the Hogwarts Castle, set atop a mountainous crag at a lagoon's edge. Most of the lands (all single-IP) were selected so that a distant Gothic castle would fit in. For example, Universal Monsters came naturally. Hogwarts seen from Transylvania isn't Hogwarts, if that makes sense, but a monster's castle. Hyrule was an easy choice with the castle. Most of the other early land ideas were British (except for Skull Island).

Generally, lands were chosen for their timeless appeal and their Old World feel (and for IPs which are already under Universal's licensing). Skull Island doesn't mesh with the castle, so from that side of the park the castle's island is mostly Dover-style cliffs, hopefully hiding castle sightlines. Things like the Kong steamer ship can be placed to help with that isolation.

Pokemon was the last land developed. The area connecting Kong to Hyrule needed to connect jungle wilderness with Zelda's European wilderness. It also needed to be a child-friendly IP, for an otherwise teen-centric park. Initially we'd considered Dr. Seuss, until that became the resort's water park. At last we all landed on Pokemon. I'm hoping to do it mostly as a natural wilderness, with building textures rendered as realistically as Pokemon permits. The Kanto Region is inspired by Japan, whose older buildings could be the real world influence on Pokemon Land. Out-of-land sights like Skull Mountain, Death Mountain and those Dover Cliffs can all be designed to feel unobtrusive when seen from the Pokemon area. The castle shouldn't be visible from here.

Pokemon makes for a fun land, but I agree that it's the oddest fit for this park. (I think Hyrule works, especially if done in a more realistic style a-la Breath of the Wild.) I've considered other IPs for this location, such as children's book concepts (Where the Wild Things Are) or BBC-derived children's shows like Thomas the Tank Engine. Any of those would require licensing, and I think most of those BBC properties are already in Australian parks.

Long answer (do I do any other kind?!) but your question demanded it.

Sorry I made you write that much, but wow! I wonder if having Pokemon themed to be set somewhere in Japan except in a world where there is Pokemon would be cool.

 

[spacemt354]

Might be done tonight - might be tomorrow. I tried to do them in chunks today but my other work has needed more attention. Just wanted to update in case both are not done tonight!

 

[Suchomimus]

Thomas the Tank Engine

 

[BigThunder26]

Y'know, Thomas could work. It has a lot of potential for a themed land that Fuji-Q and Edaville haven't really used. I could totally see some kind of E-ticket dark ride being built. Speaking of trains:

This is just a model, but I think a steam outline of this would be perfect for the Elevated Railway at CityWalk!

 

[Suchomimus]

Y'know, Thomas could work. It has a lot of potential for a themed land that Fuji-Q and Edaville haven't really used. I could totally see some kind of E-ticket dark ride being built.

 

[BigThunder26]

Heck naw! If anything I need to speed up! I'm in college, you know.

 

[Suchomimus]

Heck naw! If anything I need to speed up! I'm in college, you know.

Prepare ship for light speed!

 

[Suchomimus]

Y'know, Thomas could work. It has a lot of potential for a themed land that Fuji-Q and Edaville haven't really used. I could totally see some kind of E-ticket dark ride being built.

They had Thomasland at Sydney once but it closed in 2015.

 

[BigThunder26]

They had Thomasland at Sydney once but it closed in 2015.

Are you, perchance, referring to The Train Shed?

 

[Suchomimus]

Are you, perchance, referring to The Train Shed?

There's only one Thomasland in Australia so yes, yes I am.

 

[spacemt354]

Monaco Bay Resort and Spa

Step into a coastal, seaside oasis in Universal's Monaco Bay Resort and Spa - exclusively at the Universal Australia Resort. The moment you turn off of Resorts Drive and into the Drop Off overhang of the resort, you are immediately immersed in the scenic, bay-side beauty - with bright colors and meticulously crafted details along the facade of the main lobby. As you walk into the 3 story lobby, you will find the ornate architecture of a time long ago - as you step into the oval lobby and gaze up at the stain glass domed rooftop with artistic drawings scattered around it, giving off a quaint Victorian feel. A large chandelier hangs from the central point of the lobby - glistening with over 64 different light structures all fawning from the golden center. Comfortable chairs and couches encircle the chandelier, with a foliage arrangement in a central hub at the exact center of the lobby. Guests can sit around, check-in at the desk to the left of the entrance, or visit the concierge where you can book tickets, make dining reservations, among a variety of other amenities exclusive to Monaco Bay. Around the lobby are several areas of interest, in particular various quick service pastry shop and tea shops, as well as a grand staircase that takes you up to the upper balconies. Gazing into the main atrium from the upper levels, you can see in detail the unmistakably gorgeous designs on the railings and beams, and you can take the hallways off of the 2nd floor towards any of the guest wings as well.

Example of the lobby interior

Guest Rooms
There are a total of 975 guest rooms in the Monaco Bay Resort and Spa, with several categories of room rates and views. Each room is decorated in marvelously ornate designs, crafted to resemble the coastlines of the south of France. Seaside themes permeate the guest rooms with a distinctive flair unlike anywhere else in Universal Australia.

Standard Room
Peak Season - $725 per night
Moderate Season - $550 per night
Value Season - $430 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category:
CityWalk View: 200
Lagoon View: 350
Garden View View: 300

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: CityWalk View, Lagoon View, Garden View: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: CityWalk View: 13, Lagoon View: 5
Square Footage: CityWalk View, Lagoon View 465 sq. ft

Club Level Room
Peak Season - $1000 per night
Moderate Season - $800 per night
Value Season - $550 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
Standard Club: 75
1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite: 25

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: Standard Club, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: Standard Club: 7, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Square Footage: Standard Club, 1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite,: 570 sq. ft.
Club Level Amenities: Access to the Club Level lounge. The lounge offers a continental breakfast from 7am - 11am, appetizers from 11am - 3pm, an evening spread from 4pm - 7pm, desserts and cordials from 7pm - 12am, and alcoholic beverages from 12pm -11pm . In addition, Club Level amenities include personal concierge, which can help you make dining arrangements, event planning, and more.

Villas and Suites
Peak Season - $1,000 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,400 per night (2 Bedroom)
Moderate Season - $700 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,100 per night (2 Bedroom)
Value Season - $650 per night (1 Bedroom), $850 per night (2 Bedroom)

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
1 Bedroom Villa: 20
2 Bedroom Villa: 10

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: 1 Bedroom Villa: 5 guests, 2 Bedroom Villa: 9 guests,
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: 1 Bedroom Villa: 2, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1
Square Footage: 1 Bedroom Villa: 900 sq. ft, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1,300 sq. ft,
Villas and Suites Amenities: In addition to access to all Standard and Club amenities, guests are given complimentary DVDs, video games, stocked refrigerator of sodas and snacks, washer and dryer, bathrobes, and turn-down service available upon request.

Amenities and Services
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and pools around the resort)
- Signature Dining Options (table service, quick-service, and poolside bars)
- Business Center (computer, printing, shipping, and office supplies readily available)
- Designated smoking areas (corners of the resort)
- Locker Rentals (Near the Mediterranean Sea)
- Valet and Self-Parking options
-24-Hour ATM (near the concierge desk)
- Child Activity Center
- Housekeeping Service (bed sheets changed every 3rd night. Addition pillows, disability aids, towels, and replenished amenities upon request)
- Ice and Vending Machines (one on every floor and poolside)
- Laundry Self-Service (near the quiet pool areas)
- Concierge Service (purchase, upgrade tickets, and special requests)
- Spa and Health Club
- Room Service
- Safekeeping (in-room safes)
- Rapid Fill Stations (for re-fillable mugs)
- Wake up Call service
- Disability Service
Transportation Service (complimentary bus, train, and boat service)

Dining Options

étoiles
Table Service Restaurant

Cru (served raw)
Selection of oysters, saffron mignonette 19
Tea cured fluke, cucumber, green apple gel, remoulade, quinoa puff 14
Yellowfin tuna, black olive tapenade, potato crisp, cured egg yolk 17

Premiers Plats
Spinach and endive, seasonal vegetables, pomegranate vinaigrette 12
Romesco soup, cauliflower, sourdough, comté 13
Heirloom beets, chèvre frais, farro puff, tarragon meringue 15
Spanish octopus, sunchoke, golden delicious, smoked almonds 17

Pâtes
(gluten free options available)
Ricotta gnocchi, squash, hen of the woods, apple crisp, sage 28
Chitarra, tomato pistou, calamari, prawn 32

Mer and Terre
Crusted haibut, heirloom carrot, trumpet royale, vadouvan emulsion 36
Sea bass, escarole, fennel compote, onion soubise 33
Codfish, chick pea, kale, chorizo, pimento farci 32
Berkshire pork chop, savoy cabbage, coco beans, quince 32
Duck breast, celery root, candy cane beet, dates, juniper jus 35
Heart of Ribeye, bone marrow croquette, sauce bordelaise 45​

Le Chef De Fer
Table Service Restaurant

Fruits De Mur
Littleneck clams with cocktail sauce and lemons - $2.00 each
Paradise Shrimp Cocktail with cocktail sauce - $3.00 each
Le Grande Plateau, 4 oysters, 4 littleneck clams, 4 paradise shrimp, tuna, crab meat - $40.00

Soup/Salad
Endive Salad (red, green apple, gorgonzola cheese) - $10.00
Red and Yellow Beets (baby arugula, goat cheese) - $11.00
Crab Salad (watermelon, grilled corn, whipped goat cheese) - $12.00

Appetizers
Tea-Smoked Mussels - $12.00
Steak Tartare (hand cut tenderloin) - $17.00
Deviled Eggs (with blue cheese and applewood bacon) - $10.00
Grilled Octopus - $19.00
Escargot (with garlic herb butter) - $17.00

Entrees
Buttered Lobster (with sea beans) - $34.00
Salmon a La Plancha (with baby artichokes and pearl onions) - $29.00
Almond Halibut (with cured pancetta) - $34.00
Lamb Chops (with baby root vegetables) - $40.00
Steak Frites (prime skirt steak with fries) - $29.00
Truffle Burger (with aged mushrooms) - $18.00

Bistro - Table Service Restaurant

Hors d'oeuvres
Fresh Oysters 1/2 dozen - $16.00
Saumon Fume (smoked salmon) - $13.00
Gnocchi Tomate - $12.00
Escargots - $9.00

Supes Et Salades
Vegan Soupe Du Jour - $7.00
Bisque De Homard (lobster cream soup) - $12.00
Kale and Romaine - $9.00
Mixed Greens and Beet Salad - $11.00
Tomato and Mozzarella - $13.00

Les Plats Principaux
Risotto with Asparagus and goat cheese - $19.00
Grilled Salmon with zucchini - $23.00
Roasted Cod Filet with vegetables and lemon - $21.00
Roasted Chicken - with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables - $23.00
Pan Seared Scallops with spinach - $24.00

Bonjour! Pastry Shop - Quick Service Restaurant

Desserts
Croissant – 3.00
Traditional French croissant, light yet rich and buttery with a deliciously delicate interior.

Pain au Chocolat – 3.90
Traditional croissant, filled with decadent dark chocolate

Almond Croissant – 4.50
Traditional croissant filled and topped with sweet almond cream and sliced almonds, baked for a nutty caramelized crust, dusted with powdered sugar

Muffin – 3.50
Tender, with wild Maine blueberries, topped with almond streusel

Pastries
Lemon Tart – 4.75
Fresh lemon curd and lemon peel confit in a sweet pastry crust, topped with both soft and crunchy meringue

Éclair – 4.50
Traditional dark chocolate or coffee (made with La Colombe coffee)

Fruit Tart – 5.50
Tart shell with baked almond cream, topped with pastry cream and fresh seasonal fruits

Fraisier (seasonal) – 5.50
Vanilla cake, white chocolate mousse, whole strawberries, topped with strawberry glaze

Tarte aux pomme – 4.50
A new take on an old favorite, apples baked two ways, surrounded by layers of puff pastry

Cheese Cake – 4.75
Tender, with fresh fruit coulis

Poire Bourdaloue – 4.50
Poached pears in almond cream, baked in a buttery French pie dough, topped with caramelized almonds

Cookies
Oatmeal – 2.75
Double Chocolate – 2.75
Chocolate Chip – 2.75
French Brownie – 4.25
Madeleines (3) – 2.75

Beverages
House Blend Regular – 2.00 / Large – 2.50
Café au Lait Regular – 3.00 / Large – 4.00
Espresso Single – 2.50 / Double – 3.50
Macchiato Single – 3.00 / Double – 4.00
Café Latte – 3.50
Cappuccino – 3.50
Café Mocha – 4.00
Bottled Water – 2.00
Sparkling Water – 2.00

Macaroons De Paris - Quick Service Restaurant
Macaroon Menu
Strawberry, mango, banana, raspberry, coffee, honey lemon, butter cream, orange, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, almond, cherry, peach, grape, blueberry, green tea - $0.99 each

Recreation and Entertainment
Main Pool
The pool is themed to a percolating design of southern France architecture similar to the rest of the resort. Guests can sit 360 around the edge of the pool, along with various cabanas which guests can rent for their stays. The Bonjour! Pastry shop is located across from the main pool where guests can grab a quick bite to eat.

Quiet Pool
Tucked away from the business of the resort, guests can sit calmly by a smaller, more quaint pool area with a laundry facility nearby. Guests can relax in the sun and if they are on an extended stay, lounge while doing their wash.

Spa
Full service spa treatments available by appointment.

Health Club
Equipped with treadmills, weights, among other machines, the Health Club is a popular choice for those who want to remain healthy and active on their vacation. Open 24 hours a day.

Coastal Walking Trail
Along the Boardwalk section of the resort nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, you can walk around the 0.8 mile circular track that takes you past the Tuscany Village Resort, to the Victorian Train, and back to the Monaco Bay Resort and Spa. From the walking trail, you can venture to Universal Plaza (CityWalk) as well as the two theme parks.

Movies Under The Stars - Event Nights
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the year - guests of the Monaco Bay Resort and Spa will be treated to various special events during the night, such as watching films under the stars, campfires, or sing-a-long celebrations.

Children's Day Care Center
If parents need to drop off their children for a night out, the day care center is open till 12 midnight and gives children the opportunity to play with various toys, special event nights, among other activities. Reservations required.

Tennis
2 clay courts available for guests from 8am - 8pm. No reservations required.

Arcade
Open from 7am - 12 midnight, features classic arcade games, air hockey, among other virtual games.

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[Suchomimus]

Remember the canoes from Jurassic World? What if we add that as an attraction for JW where guests can paddle down the river and see various dinosaurs?

 

[spacemt354]

Remember the canoes from Jurassic World? What if we add that as an attraction for JW where guests can paddle down the river and see various dinosaurs?

That could be interesting. Perhaps we can have that tie in with the Gyrosphere attraction, rather than the walkthrough area I had originally planned.

 

[Suchomimus]

Monaco Bay Resort and Spa

Step into a coastal, seaside oasis in Universal's Monaco Bay Resort and Spa - exclusively at the Universal Australia Resort. The moment you turn off of Resorts Drive and into the Drop Off overhang of the resort, you are immediately immersed in the scenic, bay-side beauty - with bright colors and meticulously crafted details along the facade of the main lobby. As you walk into the 3 story lobby, you will find the ornate architecture of a time long ago - as you step into the oval lobby and gaze up at the stain glass domed rooftop with artistic drawings scattered around it, giving off a quaint Victorian feel. A large chandelier hangs from the central point of the lobby - glistening with over 64 different light structures all fawning from the golden center. Comfortable chairs and couches encircle the chandelier, with a foliage arrangement in a central hub at the exact center of the lobby. Guests can sit around, check-in at the desk to the left of the entrance, or visit the concierge where you can book tickets, make dining reservations, among a variety of other amenities exclusive to Monaco Bay. Around the lobby are several areas of interest, in particular various quick service pastry shop and tea shops, as well as a grand staircase that takes you up to the upper balconies. Gazing into the main atrium from the upper levels, you can see in detail the unmistakably gorgeous designs on the railings and beams, and you can take the hallways off of the 2nd floor towards any of the guest wings as well.

Example of the lobby interior

Guest Rooms
There are a total of 975 guest rooms in the Monaco Bay Resort and Spa, with several categories of room rates and views. Each room is decorated in marvelously ornate designs, crafted to resemble the coastlines of the south of France. Seaside themes permeate the guest rooms with a distinctive flair unlike anywhere else in Universal Australia.

Standard Room
Peak Season - $725 per night
Moderate Season - $550 per night
Value Season - $430 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category:
CityWalk View: 200
Lagoon View: 350
Garden View View: 300

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: CityWalk View, Lagoon View, Garden View: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: CityWalk View: 13, Lagoon View: 5
Square Footage: CityWalk View, Lagoon View 465 sq. ft

Club Level Room
Peak Season - $1000 per night
Moderate Season - $800 per night
Value Season - $550 per night

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
Standard Club: 75
1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite: 25

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: Standard Club, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: Standard Club: 7, Honeymoon Club: 4 guests
Square Footage: Standard Club, 1 Bedroom Honeymoon Suite,: 570 sq. ft.
Club Level Amenities: Access to the Club Level lounge. The lounge offers a continental breakfast from 7am - 11am, appetizers from 11am - 3pm, an evening spread from 4pm - 7pm, desserts and cordials from 7pm - 12am, and alcoholic beverages from 12pm -11pm . In addition, Club Level amenities include personal concierge, which can help you make dining arrangements, event planning, and more.

Villas and Suites
Peak Season - $1,000 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,400 per night (2 Bedroom)
Moderate Season - $700 per night (1 Bedroom), $1,100 per night (2 Bedroom)
Value Season - $650 per night (1 Bedroom), $850 per night (2 Bedroom)

Approximate Number of Rooms in this Category
1 Bedroom Villa: 20
2 Bedroom Villa: 10

Maximum Number of Guests Per Room: 1 Bedroom Villa: 5 guests, 2 Bedroom Villa: 9 guests,
Number of Handicap Accessible Rooms: 1 Bedroom Villa: 2, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1
Square Footage: 1 Bedroom Villa: 900 sq. ft, 2 Bedroom Villa: 1,300 sq. ft,
Villas and Suites Amenities: In addition to access to all Standard and Club amenities, guests are given complimentary DVDs, video games, stocked refrigerator of sodas and snacks, washer and dryer, bathrobes, and turn-down service available upon request.

Amenities and Services
- Wi-Fi Service (complimentary wi-fi access in guest rooms, main lobbies, and pools around the resort)
- Signature Dining Options (table service, quick-service, and poolside bars)
- Business Center (computer, printing, shipping, and office supplies readily available)
- Designated smoking areas (corners of the resort)
- Locker Rentals (Near the Mediterranean Sea)
- Valet and Self-Parking options
-24-Hour ATM (near the concierge desk)
- Child Activity Center
- Housekeeping Service (bed sheets changed every 3rd night. Addition pillows, disability aids, towels, and replenished amenities upon request)
- Ice and Vending Machines (one on every floor and poolside)
- Laundry Self-Service (near the quiet pool areas)
- Concierge Service (purchase, upgrade tickets, and special requests)
- Spa and Health Club
- Room Service
- Safekeeping (in-room safes)
- Rapid Fill Stations (for re-fillable mugs)
- Wake up Call service
- Disability Service
Transportation Service (complimentary bus, train, and boat service)

Dining Options

étoiles
Table Service Restaurant

Cru (served raw)
Selection of oysters, saffron mignonette 19
Tea cured fluke, cucumber, green apple gel, remoulade, quinoa puff 14
Yellowfin tuna, black olive tapenade, potato crisp, cured egg yolk 17

Premiers Plats
Spinach and endive, seasonal vegetables, pomegranate vinaigrette 12
Romesco soup, cauliflower, sourdough, comté 13
Heirloom beets, chèvre frais, farro puff, tarragon meringue 15
Spanish octopus, sunchoke, golden delicious, smoked almonds 17

Pâtes
(gluten free options available)
Ricotta gnocchi, squash, hen of the woods, apple crisp, sage 28
Chitarra, tomato pistou, calamari, prawn 32

Mer and Terre
Crusted haibut, heirloom carrot, trumpet royale, vadouvan emulsion 36
Sea bass, escarole, fennel compote, onion soubise 33
Codfish, chick pea, kale, chorizo, pimento farci 32
Berkshire pork chop, savoy cabbage, coco beans, quince 32
Duck breast, celery root, candy cane beet, dates, juniper jus 35
Heart of Ribeye, bone marrow croquette, sauce bordelaise 45​

Le Chef De Fer
Table Service Restaurant

Fruits De Mur
Littleneck clams with cocktail sauce and lemons - $2.00 each
Paradise Shrimp Cocktail with cocktail sauce - $3.00 each
Le Grande Plateau, 4 oysters, 4 littleneck clams, 4 paradise shrimp, tuna, crab meat - $40.00

Soup/Salad
Endive Salad (red, green apple, gorgonzola cheese) - $10.00
Red and Yellow Beets (baby arugula, goat cheese) - $11.00
Crab Salad (watermelon, grilled corn, whipped goat cheese) - $12.00

Appetizers
Tea-Smoked Mussels - $12.00
Steak Tartare (hand cut tenderloin) - $17.00
Deviled Eggs (with blue cheese and applewood bacon) - $10.00
Grilled Octopus - $19.00
Escargot (with garlic herb butter) - $17.00

Entrees
Buttered Lobster (with sea beans) - $34.00
Salmon a La Plancha (with baby artichokes and pearl onions) - $29.00
Almond Halibut (with cured pancetta) - $34.00
Lamb Chops (with baby root vegetables) - $40.00
Steak Frites (prime skirt steak with fries) - $29.00
Truffle Burger (with aged mushrooms) - $18.00

Bistro - Table Service Restaurant

Hors d'oeuvres
Fresh Oysters 1/2 dozen - $16.00
Saumon Fume (smoked salmon) - $13.00
Gnocchi Tomate - $12.00
Escargots - $9.00

Supes Et Salades
Vegan Soupe Du Jour - $7.00
Bisque De Homard (lobster cream soup) - $12.00
Kale and Romaine - $9.00
Mixed Greens and Beet Salad - $11.00
Tomato and Mozzarella - $13.00

Les Plats Principaux
Risotto with Asparagus and goat cheese - $19.00
Grilled Salmon with zucchini - $23.00
Roasted Cod Filet with vegetables and lemon - $21.00
Roasted Chicken - with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables - $23.00
Pan Seared Scallops with spinach - $24.00

Bonjour! Pastry Shop - Quick Service Restaurant

Desserts
Croissant – 3.00
Traditional French croissant, light yet rich and buttery with a deliciously delicate interior.

Pain au Chocolat – 3.90
Traditional croissant, filled with decadent dark chocolate

Almond Croissant – 4.50
Traditional croissant filled and topped with sweet almond cream and sliced almonds, baked for a nutty caramelized crust, dusted with powdered sugar

Muffin – 3.50
Tender, with wild Maine blueberries, topped with almond streusel

Pastries
Lemon Tart – 4.75
Fresh lemon curd and lemon peel confit in a sweet pastry crust, topped with both soft and crunchy meringue

Éclair – 4.50
Traditional dark chocolate or coffee (made with La Colombe coffee)

Fruit Tart – 5.50
Tart shell with baked almond cream, topped with pastry cream and fresh seasonal fruits

Fraisier (seasonal) – 5.50
Vanilla cake, white chocolate mousse, whole strawberries, topped with strawberry glaze

Tarte aux pomme – 4.50
A new take on an old favorite, apples baked two ways, surrounded by layers of puff pastry

Cheese Cake – 4.75
Tender, with fresh fruit coulis

Poire Bourdaloue – 4.50
Poached pears in almond cream, baked in a buttery French pie dough, topped with caramelized almonds

Cookies
Oatmeal – 2.75
Double Chocolate – 2.75
Chocolate Chip – 2.75
French Brownie – 4.25
Madeleines (3) – 2.75

Beverages
House Blend Regular – 2.00 / Large – 2.50
Café au Lait Regular – 3.00 / Large – 4.00
Espresso Single – 2.50 / Double – 3.50
Macchiato Single – 3.00 / Double – 4.00
Café Latte – 3.50
Cappuccino – 3.50
Café Mocha – 4.00
Bottled Water – 2.00
Sparkling Water – 2.00

Macaroons De Paris - Quick Service Restaurant
Macaroon Menu
Strawberry, mango, banana, raspberry, coffee, honey lemon, butter cream, orange, vanilla, caramel, chocolate, almond, cherry, peach, grape, blueberry, green tea - $0.99 each

Recreation and Entertainment
Main Pool
The pool is themed to a percolating design of southern France architecture similar to the rest of the resort. Guests can sit 360 around the edge of the pool, along with various cabanas which guests can rent for their stays. The Bonjour! Pastry shop is located across from the main pool where guests can grab a quick bite to eat.

Quiet Pool
Tucked away from the business of the resort, guests can sit calmly by a smaller, more quaint pool area with a laundry facility nearby. Guests can relax in the sun and if they are on an extended stay, lounge while doing their wash.

Spa
Full service spa treatments available by appointment.

Health Club
Equipped with treadmills, weights, among other machines, the Health Club is a popular choice for those who want to remain healthy and active on their vacation. Open 24 hours a day.

Coastal Walking Trail
Along the Boardwalk section of the resort nestled along the Mediterranean Sea, you can walk around the 0.8 mile circular track that takes you past the Tuscany Village Resort, to the Victorian Train, and back to the Monaco Bay Resort and Spa. From the walking trail, you can venture to Universal Plaza (CityWalk) as well as the two theme parks.

Movies Under The Stars - Event Nights
On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the year - guests of the Monaco Bay Resort and Spa will be treated to various special events during the night, such as watching films under the stars, campfires, or sing-a-long celebrations.

Children's Day Care Center
If parents need to drop off their children for a night out, the day care center is open till 12 midnight and gives children the opportunity to play with various toys, special event nights, among other activities. Reservations required.

Tennis
2 clay courts available for guests from 8am - 8pm. No reservations required.

Arcade
Open from 7am - 12 midnight, features classic arcade games, air hockey, among other virtual games.

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This is a great resort that I wish I could go to but why does the train not stop here? Is it to close to the station in CityWalk?