Skull Island: Reign of Kong from construction to opening

[matt9112]

I would say nostalgia is the reason HP was so huge. So it can work but that's the only example we have to go on. I agree that there are so many more things out there.

HP was so huge because its an entire world of books and movies that i forget real life exists.

 

[RobUK]

*twiddle thumbs*

Is it open yet?!?!?

 

[odmichael]

Walked by it today and peaked during pteranodon flyers. Looks incredible, fire is going- but walls still up. They were installing a new huge light on the ground behind the wall- close to the food kiosk.

Darn. I was hoping the walls would be down by memorial day. Sounds like that's a slim chance to none.

 

[Mike S]

Made my own gif. Enjoy

 

[PinnySmart]

Made my own gif. Enjoy

Yes! Thank you!

 

[Timekeeper]

There are going to be numerous tv spots for this attraction aired during King Kong on NBC this upcoming Saturday, May 28, at 8:00 pm (eastern). Along with the film, this is going to basically be a huge commercial for UO.

 

[Mike S]

There are going to be numerous tv spots for this attraction aired during King Kong on NBC this upcoming Saturday, May 28, at 8:00 pm (eastern). Along with the film, this is going to basically be a huge commercial for UO.

Reminder set. Thanks.

 

[RobUK]

Hopefully they put this online for us Brits

 

[Sped2424]

Any videos of softs?

 

[Mike S]

No softs yet.

 

[odmichael]

No softs yet.

I feel good about this weekend though

 

[JassiSidhu2000]

Compared to the speed of alot of Universal construction - this was pretty slow wasn't it.

 

[JoeCamel]

Compared to the speed of alot of Universal construction - this was pretty slow wasn't it.

2 years actual construction seems pretty fast to me?

 

[JassiSidhu2000]

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2 years actual construction seems pretty fast to me?

They built Diagon Alley in two and a half years.

 

[JoeCamel]

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They built Diagon Alley in two and a half years.

I don't understand the comparison? This is Kong not DA. Two different projects?

 

[matt9112]

I don't understand the comparison? This is Kong not DA. Two different projects?

Wasnt there reliable sources that claimed they intentionally slowed down because the capacity isnt really needed until summer and such?

 

[RobUK]

How big is the area the attraction is built on? As in, comparison to another area

 

[Mike S]

https://twitter.com/UniversalORL/status/736557649223950337

 

[BrerJon]

Wasnt there reliable sources that claimed they intentionally slowed down because the capacity isnt really needed until summer and such?

We also don't know how they allocate construction budgets, so it may be they were 100% focused on Diagon, but with Kong they were also building Volcano Bay at the same time, which may have slowed things a little.

It's still lightning fast compared to how quickly the sloths down the road build things.

 

[JT3000]

For those interested, King Kong (2005) is currently playing on NBC, with the ride featured during commercials.