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Skull Island: Reign of Kong from construction to opening
- Thread starter Mike S
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Genie of the Lamp
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Comcast executives confirm King Kong attraction coming to IOA:
<<Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis told analysts "we continue to invest in attractions including Harry Potter and the Fast and Furious attractions in Hollywood and a King Kong attraction in Orlando....We are transforming our parks into must-see destinations and are very enthusiastic about their potential.">>
<<"It's true that something big is headed our way, but everyone will have to stay tuned for details," Universal Orlando spokesman Tom Schroder said in an email.>>
The attraction only got a brief mention during a call with analysts to discuss fourth-quarter earnings.
<<Chief Financial Officer Michael Angelakis told analysts "we continue to invest in attractions including Harry Potter and the Fast and Furious attractions in Hollywood and a King Kong attraction in Orlando....We are transforming our parks into must-see destinations and are very enthusiastic about their potential.">>
<<"It's true that something big is headed our way, but everyone will have to stay tuned for details," Universal Orlando spokesman Tom Schroder said in an email.>>
The attraction only got a brief mention during a call with analysts to discuss fourth-quarter earnings.
FINALLY!!!!!!!!! We all knew what it was, it's about time it was confirmed officially
Funmeister
Well-Known Member
I think it would be interesting if Universal holds off on any formal announcement until at least the exterior of the building is complete. Skip the build up of opening and then start marketing the hell out of it once it opens. How is Avatar coming along? Yaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwnnnnnnn.
Update from Orlando Theme Park News http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/02/king-kong-construction-update-project.html?m=1
earlthesquirrellover23
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Going tomorrow, will try to take pics
danlb_2000
Premium Member
It's a material used to help with the curing of concrete, you can see the name on the end of the drum...
http://specchemllc.com/WebServiceData/ViewFile.aspx?id=1272&rnd=383432710
Last I read was summer 2016 with soft openings maybe in May.
mahnamahna101
Well-Known Member
With how fast construction is going, late 2015/early 2016 sounds more likely. By early-mid April, they could be almost done with the exterior rockwork.
They haven't even started on the inside yet. Summer sounds more likely.
Funmeister
Well-Known Member
If you look back there's a whole section that's still open. If they have done something I would think its minimal.Haven't they?
Funmeister
Well-Known Member
Believe it or not I think they have done more for the interior than most may think.
Guess we'll have to wait and see. I would like to see it open earlier than that timeframe I read on OU
