This week's update of the construction progress for Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal's Islands of Adventure shows us that the Kong entry arch is finally being painted. Also, a new food stand (presumably) has appeared along the walkway. Little touches are always being added day to day, including many many more skulls being added atop stakes along the ride path and outdoor queue section. This week also saw the update of the attraction info page on Universal's website with an all new ride description and details. See it yourself here or read below!
The monstrous new ride for your life. Opening Summer 2016
Live the brutal struggle of a 1930’s expedition that’s caught in a clash between prehistoric predators, man-eating beasts and the most colossal ape ever to walk the earth—King Kong. Around every thrilling turn, ferocious monsters fight for dominance, while you just fight to survive. It’s the multi-sensory, multi-dimensional ride for your life.
Enter the ruins of a primal realm and journey into the dark heart of an island filled with untold dangers. Vicious, ancient predators and unspeakable monstrosities rip into your crew and swarm from every side. Then, in an act of sheer ferocity—or monstrous bravery—King Kong charges between you and certain doom with an earthshaking fury. With each thundering roar and each chest-pounding thud, one colossal truth comes clear.
This is his home, his kingdom. Only he reigns.
Check out this week's full photo report below and stay tuned for more theme park updates!
Construction Photos:
Starting our photo report from the Toon Lagoon sideLeft side of the building facing the access road got a paint job to match the rest of the buildingTemple looking menacing, gate doors still wrapped in plasticPole in foreground, probably for surveillance cameras, maybe for loudspeakersGoing down the walkway, the roof of a new hut is a visibleWhat looks to be a food stand has sprung up, (in nearly the same location as the food stand they tore down a couple months ago)Luckily the stand doesn't block the view too badMore and more skulls on spears being added around the ride path and outdoor queueA warning to all those that passNets and spears separate ride path from outdoor queue. Covered queue seen on rightKong entry arch is finally being painted to match the rest of the areaLooking more and more like the concept art every dayIndoor queue on left, ride exit seen bottom middle, and final scene (unload) seen top-right of imageBetter view of ride exit, as seen from aboveIndoor queue building with mountain range seen rising aboveView from the area as seen from Jurassic ParkThe view from Camp Jurassic's tower, overlooking the temple and outdoor ride path sectionTemple gates from aboveClose up view of gates, where ride vehicles will enter show buildingYou can see how concrete ride path raises up as you enter, forcing your view up towards the gatesCovered queue area behind entry archA look inside the unfinished covered queueA look inside Kong's mouth: Concrete walkways getting prepared to be poured
This week's update of the construction progress for Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal's Islands of Adventure shows us that the Kong entry arch is finally being painted. Also, a new food stand (presumably) has appeared along the walkway. Little touches are always being added day to day, including many many more skulls being added atop stakes along the ride path and outdoor queue section. This week also saw the update of the attraction info page on Universal's website with an all new ride description and details. See it yourself here or read below!Live the brutal struggle of a 1930’s expedition that’s caught in a clash between prehistoric predators, man-eating beasts and the most colossal ape ever to walk the earth—King Kong. Around every thrilling turn, ferocious monsters fight for dominance, while you just fight to survive. It’s the multi-sensory, multi-dimensional ride for your life.
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It's lockers, not a food stand