Original Studio Tour King Kong - Holiday Edition!

[Allen The Actor]

You guys, I've been looking for YEARS for a video of the hilariously weird and out of place holiday/Christmas overlay of the original King Kong on thestudio tour from like 2002,and some nice soul on YouTube finally found/posted a video of it! I've only ever seen pictures, never got to see it in person. The creepy Santa "ho ho ho"ing dubbed over Kong's usual growl is hilarious. Enjoy!This is an amazing find!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/RJtUDP2US1Q?feature=oembed

 

[Maurice2029]

Lol. I never knew this.

 

[BruceTheShark]

I remember seeing that! I forgot about it until now.

 

[Allen The Actor]

I wouldn't have minded seeing it every year. It's one of this hilariously stupid things that I can't look away from, it would be a tradition of seeing the ridiculous Kong every Christmas. Alas, we have Mr. "360" 3D now, where reanimating Kong with a Santa hat would cost more than a whole new animatronic probably haha.

Since we're on the topic, which Kong do you all prefer? The original King Kong or the new 360 3D Kong?

 

[Jon Fu]

I remember seeing that one year and thinking King Kong was broken. Just didn't make sense, but like all of Universal, at least they tried. LOL.


But to answer your question Allen - I'm split.


While the original Kong was a classic and spurred the creation of Universal Studios Florida , it just won't draw the crowds that King Kong 360 did. In fact, 360 started a period of upward attendance at the parks, so it's a draw. You have nostalgia on one hand, and you have an advanced simulator on the other.

 

[Allen The Actor]

I'm very split on it too. I love the nostalgia of the original, and I'm a sucker for practical effects, sets, and amazing animatronics. On the other hand, like you I'm happy 360 3D revitalized the park somewhat, and it definitely more of a fast paced, action packed segment compared to the original. My only issue with that is that the park is over saturated with 3D/projection rides/shows.

Ideally, (unrealistic with todays technology of course) I'd have the tram stop in a jungle setting and have us on a gimble, and have advanced animatronics on kuka arms "battling" it out in front of us.

 

[Miss Betty Juice]

You guys know me, I'm an old fogie when it comes to the park and i almost always prefer the older things. Same here. I prefer old Kong, but i appreciate the money that new Kong helps bring in.

Also that video made me laugh so hard. It was so stupid but still entertaining.

 

[dreveles52]

I remember seeing this as a kid! I definitely appreciate and like the new Kong but old Kong was a classic. I love having something tangible in front of me. It's crazy to think but the fire might have been one of the best things to happen to USH.

 

[BernardMesa]

Man I wish I could have seen that in person haha

 

[nesboy43]

Glad to finally get a chance to see this, I remember hearing radio ads that year about there being a "King Kong Christmas Surprise" at Universal and thought it sounded really strange. I actually really like this overlay.

 

[Ryan]

Merry Christmas, Santa Kong.

RIP

 

[CowMissing]

 

[unifreak]

I'm really curious to see Orlando's new Kong attraction. If rumors turn out to be facts, looking forward to seeing both screen and "real" life versions of him during my trip this September.