Skull Island: Reign of Kong

[RAPstar]

No, it's very different.

I wouldn't go that far. I'm fairly certain it will be fairly similar, but with a few more atmospheric flourishes. And, fingers crossed, a new Kong AA.

 

[damo]

Is this going to be the same as the King Kong at Universal Studios Hollywood?

The ride at Universal is over 6 minutes where the part at Hollywood Studio Tour is a minute and a half

 

[saskdw]

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2016/03/reign-of-kong-update-unveiling-more.html

 

[RAPstar]

KONG MERCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M TOTALLY GETTING THE ROCK SHIRT!!!!! ALSO FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://behindthethrills.com/2016/03...-into-universal-orlando-as-testing-continues/

 

[schumigirl]

KONG MERCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M TOTALLY GETTING THE ROCK SHIRT!!!!! ALSO FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://behindthethrills.com/2016/03...-into-universal-orlando-as-testing-continues/

Fantastic........thanks for posting this Robbie, hadn't seen it..........cannot wait for this.......

Love the shirt........heck, love it all.........I have to get all of that stuff!!!!

 

[onenursebrandy]

Orlando informer reported a June 23 blackout...speculates that is grand opening. Any thoughts?

 

[macraven]

i read that when it came up.
at one time PFlyers did allow in the first hour for adults/peeps over 56 inches to ride, but it was years ago.

would be nice to see that perk come back again.
the last hour of the park day might continue, or might now.

with construction about completed for Kong, maybe they will continue that policy


don't know how long this testing period will last.

 

[RAPstar]

Still crossing my fingers for an early May soft opening but not holding my breath

 

[macraven]

i'll hold my breathe with you....
want you to be able to do that ride !!!!!!

 

[damo]

Orlando informer reported a June 23 blackout...speculates that is grand opening. Any thoughts?

What kind of blackout?

 

[onenursebrandy]

What kind of blackout?

things like complimentary tickets for employees, some of the VIP tours, things like that. They are showing available on the 22 and 24....but blacked out the 23rd. (I know its a HUGE leap, but its something, and the timeframe, although disappointing for me, fits). I'm still crossing my fingers that we'll be able to catch a ride while we're there June 3-17th.

 

[damo]

things like complimentary tickets for employees, some of the VIP tours, things like that. They are showing available on the 22 and 24....but blacked out the 23rd. (I know its a HUGE leap, but its something, and the timeframe, although disappointing for me, fits). I'm still crossing my fingers that we'll be able to catch a ride while we're there June 3-17th.

If the opening is June 23, there will be softs for a month or so before that.

 

[RMulieri]

Orlando informer reported a June 23 blackout...speculates that is grand opening. Any thoughts?

I saw the same thing..Timing sort of fits

 

[atricks]

Orlando Sentinel article about the Kong vehicles and some of the characters that will alternate. It looks like the ride is going to have variants, it won't be exactly the same every time so there will be good reasons to do re-rides.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...versal-kong-ride-vehicles-20160314-story.html

 

[schumigirl]

Orlando Sentinel article about the Kong vehicles and some of the characters that will alternate (it looks like the ride is going to have variants, it won't be exactly the same every time)

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/trav...versal-kong-ride-vehicles-20160314-story.html

Sounds so much fun!!

Will have to ride it several times.........

 

[livibug]

episode 2 up - has a small tie in to the characters..

 

[atricks]

From the UO blog:

For an attraction as massive as Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal Orlando Resort, we needed a new kind of ride vehicle to put you in the heart of the story.

And oh, what a beast we have built.

The expedition vehicle for Skull Island: Reign of Kong measure over 40 feet long and 13 feet high, weighs in at 17 tons and carries up to 72 people.

But don’t let the size fool you; this truck can handle anything.

The front and back axles that support the vehicle’s 45-inch wheels can be steered individually. This lets the vehicle take sharp turns and pull off complicated maneuvers.

To immerse you even further in the story of Skull Island: Reign of Kong, we created another Universal first. This all-terrain vehicle operates on a completely trackless system.

Without a rail or guidance track in sight, you’ll work your way across the rugged island in search of your next adventure.

At the wheel will be one of five drivers, each with their own story to tell:

• Becky Callahan: The loose-cannon cowgirl who isn’t fazed by the dangers awaiting her on Skull Island.
• Will Denham: The fresh-faced, adventure-seeking younger cousin of famed movie director Carl Denham.
• Jinks Costanza: A hardened New York City ex-con who is wary of the island’s mysteries.
• Kalana: A mystical descendent of the natives who first settled on the island.
• Charles “Doc” Jordan: A PhD student in paleontology who took time off from his studies to explore the world.

 

[saskdw]

Full marks to the UO PR department for hyping this attraction!!

 

[RAPstar]

*sobbing uncontrollably cause I wanna ride it so bad*

 

[babesboo99]

Getting excited we will be there for 4 days this October.. This is one of the reasons we are going we love King Kong. We went on our honeymoon 15 yrs ago and went on the old one .