Skull Island: Reign of Kong from construction to opening

[OliveMcFly]

This looks really cool! Can they reopen Kong over in Studios now?

 

[rioriz]

Great pictures! I especially like the random microwave oven.

It's the new "ladder" lol

 

[AliciaStella]

Got lots of photos from my trip yesterday afternoon. More posted here.

Comparison of concept art to arch construction:

That's all for now. Check out all of the images here.

 

[ssidiouss@mac.c]

any chance this opens before next spring?

 

[Evolution]

any chance this opens before next spring?

They've been advertising next summer the entire time, so I doubt it. There could be a soft opening sometime before though.

 

[Mike S]

From Orlando United user princeinc.

It's taking shape.

 

[JoeCamel]

Its amazing how they bend the rebar into place for the armature. That is a lot more art than construction.

 

[danlb_2000]

Its amazing how they bend the rebar into place for the armature. That is a lot more art than construction.

They do have machines that can bend rebar under computer control.

 

[RobUK]

Yep, still can't wait for this ride!

 

[mmkr03]

To my knowledge it's done by hand. By machine in most cases but by hand using machines.

For shapes that intricate they use a CNC (Computer Numerical Control) rebar bending machine and then weld all the pieces together.

 

[Mike S]

New pic from Teebin at OU.

 

[LieutLaww]

Nice ! really can't wait for this to be finished

 

[UpAllNight]

Won't be long before attention turns to Islands' 20th Birthday (2019).

With Kong looking so impressive, it will take something absolutely extraordinary if they want to celebrate with a new ride.

 

[Mike S]

Won't be long before attention turns to Islands' 20th Birthday (2019).

With Kong looking so impressive, it will take something absolutely extraordinary if they want to celebrate with a new ride.

Well there are two rumors for IoA currently which involve Marvel and Jurassic Park (The Avengers and Gyrospheres). Wouldn't be surprised if one of those opened in 2019 if they really happen.

 

[UpAllNight]

Well there are two rumors for IoA currently which involve Marvel and Jurassic Park (The Avengers and Gyrospheres). Wouldn't be surprised if one of those opened in 2019 if they really happen.

I've been trying to figure out in my mind how they could take Kuka arms to the next level for an Avengers ride. I think a indoor launched Rollercoaster is probably more likely though.

 

[Mike S]

I've been trying to figure out in my mind how they could take Kuka arms to the next level for an Avengers ride. I think a indoor launched Rollercoaster is probably more likely though.

Was anything ever said about it being a KUKA ride though? All i've ever read is that it would be an E Ticket themed to the Avengers.

 

[UpAllNight]

Was anything ever said about it being a KUKA ride tho

Think someone mentioned it on Orlando United and my imagination ran away with it. Nothing concrete.

 

[Mike S]

More pics from awhen on OU.

 

[Ginzuishou]

E-tickets, etc.... Why are some rides labeled this way? I don't think this system has been used for years and years so it makes no sense to me

 

[MonorailLover]

E-tickets, etc.... Why are some rides labeled this way? I don't think this system has been used for years and years so it makes no sense to me

I see the winky face, but let me reiterate. Its still used for an easy way to describe it's quality.