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BIGDOG
10-09-2015, 01:19 PM
Will the new King Kong Skull Island be open in September of 2016? This will be our first trip since 2009 and I am a big Kong fan wanted something to look forward to myself instead of Potter and Mickey Mouse.
MizMissy
10-09-2015, 02:20 PM
I think in the last announcement it was only "Fall of 2016." Not sure if there has been anything more definite.
NJGIRL
10-09-2015, 05:52 PM
When I was there a few weeks ago the wall was up and construction was going on. 3571
texas211
10-11-2015, 05:55 PM
We love the KK portion on the backlot tour in Hollywood, and miss the old ride in Orlando. Looking forward to it.

Hope they add to the Jurassic experience as well.
NJGIRL
10-11-2015, 10:46 PM
We love the KK portion on the backlot tour in Hollywood, and miss the old ride in Orlando. Looking forward to it.

Hope they add to the Jurassic experience as well.

Back in the day King Kong in Orlando was a favorite of me an my husband too. It was always a crowded attraction and we could never figure out why they choose that attraction to close.
texas211
10-12-2015, 08:18 PM
Back in the day King Kong in Orlando was a favorite of me an my husband too. It was always a crowded attraction and we could never figure out why they choose that attraction to close.

I heard maintenance costs.
NJGIRL
10-12-2015, 11:12 PM
I heard maintenance costs.

but it was so cool...worth the cost :D
texas211
10-22-2015, 08:15 PM
Bananas are expensive.
DizneyFreak2002
12-18-2015, 08:07 PM
Got to see the rock work facade up close.... WOW!!!!!
MizMissy
02-25-2016, 11:45 AM
Universal posted a blog this morning with more details about the story behind the ride.

We were at Universal 2 weeks ago and the façade looks absolutely amazing. Just WOW.
eandrsmom
03-13-2016, 11:12 AM
Have they released the opening date?
Rhetoric2000
03-30-2016, 09:33 AM
I "volounteered" to take my little niece on Pteranadon Flyers to get the best possible view of Kong. Genuinely looks like one of the most exciting attractions for a long, long time.
Crow
04-20-2016, 08:34 PM
i think it should be open by summer. i might go in sept so i hope so. i was on the old Kong years ago..and the one in Hollywood. i hope this is great
Wells
05-16-2016, 04:50 PM
If anyone is interested, Universal is currently running a series of videos on Youtube explaining the back story for this new attraction. It is presented as a entertainment/documentary type television program called "Myth Explorers" similar to the programs that are popular these days. There are currently six episodes available each about six minutes or so. These not only explain the back story but also include a lot of views of the ride queue, ride vehicles and a quick look at the gigantic Kong animatronic. Also includes what appears to be scenes from a 360 3D. This is going to be an AMAZING ride!
Crow
05-16-2016, 05:33 PM
yes i just saw that video. looking forward to it
burrsace
05-16-2016, 06:04 PM
Got this from last weekend while on the way to Jurrasic

https://vimeo.com/166876760