Will the new King Kong Skull Island be open in September of 2016? This will be our first trip since 2009 and I am a big Kong fan wanted something to look forward to myself instead of Potter and Mickey Mouse.
First trip 1986 ...
Not enough since then!
I think in the last announcement it was only "Fall of 2016." Not sure if there has been anything more definite.
Karen
10/97 Dolphin w/ friends
02/00 Off-site w/ DH
09/06 POFQ w/ DD and friends
09/07 AKL w/ DH, DD and DS!
09/08 POR w/DS and friends
05/10 CR w/ DH, DD and DS
05/11 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
05/13 Royal Pacific US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
02/16 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
When I was there a few weeks ago the wall was up and construction was going on.
Rita (aka NJGIRL)
We love the KK portion on the backlot tour in Hollywood, and miss the old ride in Orlando. Looking forward to it.
Hope they add to the Jurassic experience as well.
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2016 POR
2015 CS
2014 WDW-Offsite
2014 Disneyland-offsite
2014 CBR
2013 Dolphin
2012 POR
2012 WDW-Offsite
2011 ASMusic, POR
1998 Dixie Landings
1990's, Dixie Landings, Misc Offsite
texas211;2471206 wrote: We love the KK portion on the backlot tour in Hollywood, and miss the old ride in Orlando. Looking forward to it.
Hope they add to the Jurassic experience as well.
Back in the day King Kong in Orlando was a favorite of me an my husband too. It was always a crowded attraction and we could never figure out why they choose that attraction to close.
Rita (aka NJGIRL)
NJGIRL;2471229 wrote: Back in the day King Kong in Orlando was a favorite of me an my husband too. It was always a crowded attraction and we could never figure out why they choose that attraction to close.
I heard maintenance costs.
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2016 POR
2015 CS
2014 WDW-Offsite
2014 Disneyland-offsite
2014 CBR
2013 Dolphin
2012 POR
2012 WDW-Offsite
2011 ASMusic, POR
1998 Dixie Landings
1990's, Dixie Landings, Misc Offsite
texas211;2471312 wrote: I heard maintenance costs.
but it was so cool...worth the cost 
Rita (aka NJGIRL)
Bananas are expensive.
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2016 POR
2015 CS
2014 WDW-Offsite
2014 Disneyland-offsite
2014 CBR
2013 Dolphin
2012 POR
2012 WDW-Offsite
2011 ASMusic, POR
1998 Dixie Landings
1990's, Dixie Landings, Misc Offsite
Got to see the rock work facade up close.... WOW!!!!!
You're dead if you aim only for kids. Adults are only kids grown up, anyway.
- Walt Disney
Universal posted a blog this morning with more details about the story behind the ride.
We were at Universal 2 weeks ago and the façade looks absolutely amazing. Just WOW.
Karen
10/97 Dolphin w/ friends
02/00 Off-site w/ DH
09/06 POFQ w/ DD and friends
09/07 AKL w/ DH, DD and DS!
09/08 POR w/DS and friends
05/10 CR w/ DH, DD and DS
05/11 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
05/13 Royal Pacific US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
02/16 Hard Rock US/IOA w/ DH, DD and DS
Have they released the opening date?
80&89 Off-site, HONEYMOON 97 Port Orleans, '02 & '03 Offsite, '04 Poly Concierge, '05 Poly,'07 Contemporary, Feb. 08 GF, Dec. '08 Poly, May '10 Offsite, Mar.'11 FW Cabin,May '12 and July'12 Wyndham Bonnet Creek,July'13 Windsor Hills, March '14 AofA, Fourth of July '14 Poly,June 2015 SSR
I "volounteered" to take my little niece on Pteranadon Flyers to get the best possible view of Kong. Genuinely looks like one of the most exciting attractions for a long, long time.
i think it should be open by summer. i might go in sept so i hope so. i was on the old Kong years ago..and the one in Hollywood. i hope this is great
DVC owner at AKL, OKW & BRV. stayed at every WDW resort except GF & YC. also went to Aulani & Disneyland. top of bucket list Tokyo DL next year, maybe Paris and Hong Kong
If anyone is interested, Universal is currently running a series of videos on Youtube explaining the back story for this new attraction. It is presented as a entertainment/documentary type television program called "Myth Explorers" similar to the programs that are popular these days. There are currently six episodes available each about six minutes or so. These not only explain the back story but also include a lot of views of the ride queue, ride vehicles and a quick look at the gigantic Kong animatronic. Also includes what appears to be scenes from a 360 3D. This is going to be an AMAZING ride!
Wells
"But...I don't want to go among mad people."
"Oh, you can't help that," said the cat, "we're all mad here"
yes i just saw that video. looking forward to it
DVC owner at AKL, OKW & BRV. stayed at every WDW resort except GF & YC. also went to Aulani & Disneyland. top of bucket list Tokyo DL next year, maybe Paris and Hong Kong
