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Universal's most immmersive ape encounter yet Bringing the next generation of the King Kong legend to life on an epic scale, Skull Island:
Reign of Kong is now open at Islands of Adventure, Universal Orlando Resort. Paul Ruben comes face-to-face with a massive ape (without even looking in the mirror)
Island, captured and put on exhibit in New York. Meeting him on his home turf, with its frightening natives and oversized prehistoric creatures, distinguishes this ride from the earlier attractions. “King Kong has been a big part of Universal’s history,"
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acknowledges Mike West, executive producer, Universal Creative, "from movies to theme park attractions. The legend of King Kong is known and loved around the world so it seemed like a natural addition to Islands of Adventure with its amazing storytelling, a totally immersive environment and revolutionary technology throughout the entire experience." Located between Toon Lagoon and Jurassic Park, Skull
Island: Reign of Kong brings something new to Islands of Adventure and will have an impact on future attractions, according to West: "Its unique and massive exterior façade is unlike anything we’ve ever created. Both foreboding and beckoning, it physically draws you into the story from the moment you pass beneath a giant stone archway, the peaks
his is King Kong’s fourth appearance at a Universal theme park. This attraction is set in 1931, before the original movie, in which Kong was found on Skull
of which form the face of a massive ape. The story has begun!” Guests learn that the Eighth
Wonder Expedition Co has been exploring the newly discovered island and is taking guests along with it. The ride is the centerpiece, but the adventure starts as passengers are transported deep into a mysterious world, where their mission is to discover creatures of unknown origin. The queue line has its own plot, props and characters. Skulls of all sizes are everywhere, some even with fire in their eyes. Meandering through caverns, we hear the ride dispatcher talking to drivers about what’s happening out in the field. Tunnel walls narrow, and guests confront actors who suddenly appear.
Trackless transport After braving these ancient temple ruins and encountering the hostile natives, it's a relief for Universal guests to board the 40ft-long (12m) expedition vehicle. Unlike the various
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