This thread escalated quickly :kingkong:
King Kong: King Kong
LOL that got me. I think it depends in the story if it's set in the 30s or not. I hope it is because that whole "this island hasn't had any problems since and your going on a boring ol tour" has been such a cliche in the park world. But then again I don't know what's worse, that or having a tour guide acting like she's from the 30s :look:
Yeah but (spoilers for people living under a rock) kong dies...that could mean something. That is also a really good point about the female tour guides too. I just think if they go with the modern plot of "hasn't had any trouble for years" would be ridiculous. Put it this way, this island was first discovered 80 years ago yet nothing has happened until one tour makes all hell break loose. Universal has a lot of choices here and I hope they go with the 30s one. They haven't really done any period piece rides and I think this would be unique edition in that regard
A bit of dark humor is always fun along with the ride being 'self aware' a bit...i.e. one time my skipper said "We should unload at that shore over there but it feels like we're on some kind of track..I really hate the puns and pop culture stuff though, I really want a ride that takes itself seriously but at the same time throws a couple of funny lines at youI wouldn't mind a 30s setting as long as it doesn't take itself too seriously... Jungle Cruise and JAWS for example. Of course, the actual dark ride/360 part of the attraction shouldn't be played for laughs, but the beginning outdoor portion could be a little light-hearted. If it's going to be all-ages, a few cheesy jokes/quips at the beginning wouldn't hurt. Of course, the ride will be a great addition, regardless
Ehh, when universal tries to be funny it either comes off a cheesy or shoved down your throat. Horror make up aside I can't take anymore pop culture references, I rather have a serious ride for once. Kinda like Jaws but less cheesy. I feel like skull island is enough of an atmosphere to make a truly hair raising and suspenseful ride and if they pull it off right. If the car pulls up to a bug and the guide says "hey look it's Chloe Kardashian" then all immersion is lost. Uni...please don't let this happen
A bit of dark humor is always fun along with the ride being 'self aware' a bit...i.e. one time my skipper said "We should unload at that shore over there but it feels like we're on some kind of track..I really hate the puns and pop culture stuff though, I really want a ride that takes itself seriously but at the same time throws a couple of funny lines at you
I'd take my 3 year old brother on it, it's not haunted mansion bad. Just kind of gross and violent