Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknown
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nadroJ
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I think this looks...OK. I'm just not really excited to ride it? I'd much prefer an updated Kongfrontation tbh, what an incredible ride concept! The adventure expedition gone wrong ride type is dull now and just meh to me.
I think this looks...OK. I'm just not really excited to ride it? I'd much prefer an updated Kongfrontation tbh, what an incredible ride concept! The adventure expedition gone wrong ride type is dull now and just meh to me.
Lofty
CF Legend
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Yeah, that's what I thought - I'm guessing it will be done with an extremely slim screen, like that seen on the Hogwarts Express ride in the carriage doors.ECG said:Here's a photo of the ride vehicle, but no sign of an animatronic driver.
CanobieFan
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Current view of the ride area.
[tweet]https://twitter.com/CanobieFan/status/710547285571141632[/tweet]
Music was playing in the entrance area and workers were doing something with the entrance sign.
Current view of the ride area.
[tweet]https://twitter.com/CanobieFan/status/710547285571141632[/tweet]
Music was playing in the entrance area and workers were doing something with the entrance sign.
spicy
Giga Poster
Re: Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknow
I hope they have actors rather than animatronics. Although animatronics are so good these days it could be interesting to see.
If its a screen like Hogwarts express that's an easy option for universal in my opinion, an actual actor (if they are good) is much better than a screen.
Either way this should be pretty amazing. Personally I can't help thinking this could have been such an awesome Jurassic Park ride though with everyone boarding the jeeps and seeing dinosaurs rather than Kong. I just love the Jurassic Park theme though :lol:
I hope they have actors rather than animatronics. Although animatronics are so good these days it could be interesting to see.
If its a screen like Hogwarts express that's an easy option for universal in my opinion, an actual actor (if they are good) is much better than a screen.
Either way this should be pretty amazing. Personally I can't help thinking this could have been such an awesome Jurassic Park ride though with everyone boarding the jeeps and seeing dinosaurs rather than Kong. I just love the Jurassic Park theme though :lol:
Lofty
CF Legend
Re: Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknow
Of course an actor and animatronic would be better - screens are less likely to break or cause harm to an actor than an animatronic would.
There's a chance that it may operate like The Great Movie Ride with the actor getting on and off the vehicle, but it's interesting to see how it'll work.
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Of course an actor and animatronic would be better - screens are less likely to break or cause harm to an actor than an animatronic would.
There's a chance that it may operate like The Great Movie Ride with the actor getting on and off the vehicle, but it's interesting to see how it'll work.
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GuyWithAStick
Captain Basic
Re: Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknow
The ride vehicles are testing with no tarp, and it seems that there are animatronics(or at least dummies) behind the wheel.
Mako Madness did an update of USO, including Kong.
[youtubevid]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3jRIU2ItJo[/youtubevid]
Skip to 15:10 to see the part on the driver.
The ride vehicles are testing with no tarp, and it seems that there are animatronics(or at least dummies) behind the wheel.
Mako Madness did an update of USO, including Kong.
[youtubevid]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3jRIU2ItJo[/youtubevid]
Skip to 15:10 to see the part on the driver.
Pink Cadillac
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Pink Cadillac
Giga Poster
Re: Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknow
In the queue? Unless its a surprise addition to a pre-show (like the guides talking about the tour/vehicle/possible dangers etc and he jumps from out the foliage from whichever-hand side) , I've completely mis-guessed the narrative.
In the queue? Unless its a surprise addition to a pre-show (like the guides talking about the tour/vehicle/possible dangers etc and he jumps from out the foliage from whichever-hand side) , I've completely mis-guessed the narrative.
Pink Cadillac
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Pink Cadillac
Giga Poster
Re: Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknow
[youtubevid]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cayzxXdc3A[/youtubevid]
That can't be an animatronic
Thank god it's not just those awful screens
[youtubevid]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cayzxXdc3A[/youtubevid]
That can't be an animatronic
Thank god it's not just those awful screens 
SaiyanHajime
CF Legend
Re: Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknow
<3 REAL SCENERY?!?!?!
Ya know, that thing which makes theme parks unique in media?!?!?!
I'm excited for this.
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<3 REAL SCENERY?!?!?!
Ya know, that thing which makes theme parks unique in media?!?!?!
I'm excited for this.
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Pink Cadillac
Giga Poster
Re: Universal Orlando | Skull Island: Reign of Kong | Unknow
The park is trying to help market this ride with this silly Myth Busters hand held camera TV documentary thing as if they were visiting the real Skull Island. This is the first time they've gone inside and you can sort of see some other physical scenery.
[youtubevid]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAaNYqxyN88[/youtubevid]
The park is trying to help market this ride with this silly Myth Busters hand held camera TV documentary thing as if they were visiting the real Skull Island. This is the first time they've gone inside and you can sort of see some other physical scenery.
[youtubevid]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAaNYqxyN88[/youtubevid]
Crazycoaster
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It does look like a cool ride, but what 'Island' is this going to be on? Is it gunna be part of it's own area or part of the Jurassic Park island?
It does look like a cool ride, but what 'Island' is this going to be on? Is it gunna be part of it's own area or part of the Jurassic Park island?