Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

[Teebin]

Even Kong?

No, that was created by the Australian company.

 

[Mad Dog]

I will post it tomorrow. Sorry, I am tired and uninspired tonight.

Crack open a Guinness. That will get you inspired.

 

[IzzyB]

I don't think the ride should be toned down and I am fine with a scary line *IF* they have figured out a way for child swap to work so the child doesn't have to go thru the line. Because right now the only way to utilize child swap is everyone waits in the same line until you get to the front of the line and then you split off. If they thought about this then I agree the parents should know better. But if they haven't they are in for a lot of guests complaining. The get into line like any other ride and then scare actors are popping out scaring their kids even though the kid was not going on the ride to begin with.

 

[Cheezbat]

I'm in Dallas for work and I've seen a few Universal Orlando commercials, all showing Kong.

The people with me were asking about the ride. Surprised me a bit. Universal must have done a pretty good job marketing this thing already if average people who aren't normal theme park goers were interested and talked about future trips.

Here's hoping softs are very soon...

 

[Cole]

I bet you now there will be warnings everywhere. I hope they trained the workers out front to tell everybody walking in with a child that this will ruin their childhood

 

[Sean]

I bet you now there will be warnings everywhere. I hope they trained the workers out front to tell everybody walking in with a child that this will ruin their childhood

Au contraire, they will rearrange every tunnel in the Camp Jurassic play area to feed directly into the Skull Island queue, in a last ditch attempt to lower Pteranadon Flyer queue times.

 

[hishedale]

I almost choked on laughter when the news broke about this AA yesterday.
My parents have an awesome story about the most recent King Kong movie.
Let's just say they made the same mistake that parents are going to make on this ride.
And it'll be at the hands of the same Native!

 

[hishedale]

Au contraire, they will rearrange every tunnel in the Camp Jurassic play area to feed directly into the Skull Island queue, in a last ditch attempt to lower Pteranadon Flyer queue times.

If you thought the sounds of screams at HHN are excessive, just stand outside this ride.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

this ride still reminds me of what would happen if universal built the Indiana Jones ride.

 

[quinnmac000]

I dreamt I rode Kong. It was awesome. Then I woke up to realize it was all just a dream

 

[hishedale]

I dreamt I rode Kong. It was awesome. Then I woke up to realize it was all just a dream

I hate when that happens.

 

[Teebin]

Ok, here is the company responsible for the robotic characters other than Kong.

Advanced Animations

 

[quinnmac000]

Ok, here is the company responsible for the robotic characters other than Kong.

Advanced Animations

So the guys who did the river adventure AAs did all the ones for Kong that is not Kong?

 

[hishedale]

Ok, here is the company responsible for the robotic characters other than Kong.

Advanced Animations

So they're long time buddies with Universal?

 

[Teebin]

So the guys who did the river adventure AAs did all the ones for Kong that is not Kong?

Not at all. They might be relatively new vendors. They also created all the characters in the Gringotts queue.

 

[Floridaguy34]

so are the walls still up today

 

[Eckert]

so are the walls still up today

yes

 

[Floridaguy34]

bummer but oh well soon though soon

 

[Mad Dog]

I'm in Dallas for work and I've seen a few Universal Orlando commercials, all showing Kong.

The people with me were asking about the ride. Surprised me a bit. Universal must have done a pretty good job marketing this thing already if average people who aren't normal theme park goers were interested and talked about future trips.

Here's hoping softs are very soon...

Kong is a strong classic iconic character. I think many have underestimated his "Universal" appeal. This will drive attendance. Never any doubt in my mind. :thumbsup:

 

[Floridaguy34]

people need to remember kong was a huge part of universals success in the 90's kongfrontation was a huge hit