King Kong Speculation Thread

[NJBrandon]

Nothing else besides Kong will be announced tomorrow, from what I understand.

 

[Cole]

God though I'm so excited. So is this a webcast or just a typical announcement including concept? I hope kong carries mark Woodbury to the stage for further information

 

[Quint]

The 7 year old me is hoping The Creature Technology Company is involved in tomorrow's announcement.

 

[Disneyhead]

My guess is it will be a press release with concept art.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

My guess is it will be a press release with concept art.

Who wants to bet ITM and/or The Site That Shall Not Be Named leaks it out before 11?

 

[Parkscope Joe]

My guess is it will be a press release with concept art.

I was thinking maybe a YouTube 'talking heads' video (no not the band) of the ride similar to some of the Potter/F&F stuff.

 

[alomar]

 

[tielo]

Will we also get more info about the new hotels and the 25th anniversary this year and the construction on the villa in the Studios and what will replace Shrek, Twister, Disaster, Kids Zone and the new dining option at City Walk? Fingers crossed.

 

[ynnoj]

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Will we also get more info about the new hotels and the 25th anniversary this year and the construction on the villa in the Studios and what will replace Shrek, Twister, Disaster, Kids Zone and the new dining option at City Walk? Fingers crossed.

Maybe the restaurant, but the rest probably won't happen for a bit. Fallon and Furious are probably still deep in blue sky.

 

[TheLastAshen]

I think it would be fun for someone to post a compilation of all the rumored elements of this attraction that have accumlated on this thread before the official announcemnt. I know that for me once a long awaited attraction opens or is fully uncovered I tend to forget what we thought it was going to be versus what it ends up being. Just a thought.

 

[DragonSlayer]

Camping out on Universal's twitter feed ready for the announcement... How exciting!

 

[violarum]

From the media site!

ORLANDO, Fla.

(May 6, 2015) – King Kong will rule at Universal Orlando Resort next year in the groundbreaking attraction, "Skull Island: Reign of Kong."

The new attraction will open in the summer of 2016 at Universal’s Islands of Adventure – and will be an intense, all-new adventure brought to life in a dramatically themed environment. Skull Island: Reign of Kong will pull guests into a powerfully told story where they become part of the next generation of the Kong legend.

It begins as guests are transported deep into a wild and mysterious world, where their mission is to discover creatures of unknown origin – but where they are soon fighting for their own survival. Their journey will take them through an ancient temple inhabited by hostile natives, a perilous jungle ruled by prehistoric creatures, a foreboding underworld of caves concealing unspeakable terrors – and face-to-face with the colossal Kong himself.

Universal Creative is working closely with Peter Jackson, famed director of 2005’s blockbuster movie, “King Kong,” to immerse guests in this incredible adventure.

"King Kong is a Hollywood movie legend and a huge part of both our history and our future," said Mike West, Executive Producer, Universal Creative. "He gives us the opportunity to tap into everything that makes our film history so special and everything that makes our theme park attractions so spectacular. We can’t wait to bring him to life in such an epic way."

Known as "the eighth wonder of the world," Kong has been called "the experience for which movies were invented." Since first appearing on screen in 1933, "King Kong" has been re-made twice - each time on a tremendous scale – earning seven Oscar and three Golden Globe nominations.

And now – in even grander and more realistic form – the Kong story continues to grow. "Skull Island: Reign of Kong" will open in the summer of 2016. More details about the mega-attraction will be released over time. Visitwww.universalorlando.com/ReignofKong for more information.

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[ThemeParks4Life]

Summer? Dang. So they are going with Jackson's version and not the reboot.

 

[Teebin]

Big eeeep on releasing the title! I thought they would have changed it in the end. :look:

I LOVE the ride vehicles!!!

 

[DragonSlayer]

That concept artttt eace:

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Watched the video, man those vehicles look great!

 

[UNIrd]

Oh my GOD. We got expedition ride vehicles.

 

[LieutLaww]

Looks like I shall need to book a holiday to Universal next year :drool:

 

[Dr. Raymond Holmes]

Do we really need another 3D ride? Nope