I don't know why people doubt Kong for 2015. The fact that Universal is already starting serious work over there tells you they are serious. They might not be able to get it done for summer, but I can easily see Universal getting it done by the end of 2015. They are setting a new bar for theme park construction.
I must admit I am dubious for Kong in 2015, granted my doubts could and maybe should be dumfounded due to Uni's recent history. I see Kong as a different beast though. I mean transformers was built in a year but was a clone, Kong will be starting from scratch.
I suppose work could, and probably has, been going on off site for a while but I still see it as a big ask to have this open in a year to a year and a half. Hope I am prove wrong though. :kingkong: