Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

[shiekra38]

How's it different?

As well, the scene was dead silent with Kong just roaring and growling...It was rather calm after the huge scene you just experienced

 

[Obi Ubamba]

Apologies if this has already been covered, but are they still doing the outside part of the ride? On all 3 of my rides in the past two days the ride vehicle has never gone outside, and I really want to experience it at least once going outside...

 

[Brian G.]

Apologies if this has already been covered, but are they still doing the outside part of the ride? On all 3 of my rides in the past two days the ride vehicle has never gone outside, and I really want to experience it at least once going outside...

It is - must have had tech issues or something.

 

[anihilnation]

I think that when they have trouble running more than 2 RVs they always bypass the outside portion.

 

[WAJAS]

I think that when they have trouble running more than 2 RVs they always bypass the outside portion.

Didn't someone mention on here that they always run inside only when only two trucks are in use?

 

[anihilnation]

I definitely find it a pity when they bypass the outside part, as personally I find it impressive, especially that turn. I also find it adds a degree of realism and a nice dose of anticipation.

 

[Mike S]

It's finally up on their website. Behind the scenes pics on the making of the AAs. This also reveals that not only did they make Kong, but they also made the worm in the queue. Makes sense as it does seem way more fluid than the bats.
SKULL ISLAND: REIGN OF KONG - Creature Technology Company

 

[Mad Dog]

Didn't someone mention on here that they always run inside only when only two trucks are in use?

Yep. That's what I was told by the ride operators. Two vehicles is always inside only. That way they get the max capacity, even though there may be a operating issue with the vehicles. Three & four is always outside, as long as the weather is OK. They can't run five at a time.

 

[Mad Dog]

I definitely find it a pity when they bypass the outside part, as personally I find it impressive, especially that turn. I also find it adds a degree of realism and a nice dose of anticipation.

Yeah, I agree, as I said in my review on the Kong review page, the outside portion sets the mood & ambiance for the entire ride, especially the grand entrance through the gates. It's definitely a lesser ride when it's indoors only.

 

[LJGonz]

I rode Kong this week, and I had ended up sitting second row. I noticed the animatronic, and was very interested by it. It honestly looked like a manaquin from GAP with a wig. It looked terrifying. I had the girl from Texas, and I didn't enjoy her accent. I would have preferred an Australian girl or someone from London. The bats as always look like you can find them at part city, and the double screen room still has the door at the end open, so you can see a black square where there should be screen. I'm not a big fan of this ride, but the que and the exterior make up for that (almost). This ride (I think) shouldn't have the wait it does, and the exterior of the ride makes guest think that it's an AMAZING ride. My main problem with this ride is the seating. I feel like the seating should be raised in the back and lower in the front, like rockit. I always have trouble seeing everything with where I'm sitting. This ride is OK, but I'm waiting for universal to open up something that's gives me chills, and makes me want to ride it over and over again.

 

[Scott W.]

It's finally up on their website. Behind the scenes pics on the making of the AAs. This also reveals that not only did they make Kong, but they also made the worm in the queue. Makes sense as it does seem way more fluid than the bats.
SKULL ISLAND: REIGN OF KONG - Creature Technology Company

In their behind the scenes segment, they have this photo:

Is there a spare Kong lying about as a backup or is this spares (4 eyes) for moving parts that could get worn out?

 

[JoeCamel]

In their behind the scenes segment, they have this photo:

Is there a spare Kong lying about as a backup or is this spares (4 eyes) for moving parts that could get worn out?

There are 6 eyes in that picture and a few more iris on the desk behind the artist

 

[Scott W.]

There are 6 eyes in that picture and a few more iris on the desk behind the artist

My god....They're building an army.

 

[Obi Ubamba]

Yep. That's what I was told by the ride operators. Two vehicles is always inside only. That way they get the max capacity, even though there may be a operating issue with the vehicles. Three & four is always outside, as long as the weather is OK. They can't run five at a time.

I rode three times today and never got to experience the outside part. :angry:

 

[Mad Dog]

I rode three times today and never got to experience the outside part. :angry:

That happened to me one of the days I was there. It was either two or three with no outside. The ride is definitely not as good without the outside portion.

 

[DK745]

Ugh with all this talk about not experiencing the outside portions I need to temper my expectations. Finally going to experience this ride for the first time this month!

Are there still scareactors in the queue? Are they at set locations?

 

[Mike S]

That happened to me one of the days I was there. It was either two or three with no outside. The ride is definitely not as good without the outside portion.

I guess I'm just lucky that all my rides have gone outside so far

Ugh with all this talk about not experiencing the outside portions I need to temper my expectations. Finally going to experience this ride for the first time this month!

Are there still scareactors in the queue? Are they at set locations?

Yes the actors are still there.

 

[Mad Dog]

I guess I'm just lucky that all my rides have gone outside so far

Yes the actors are still there.

In a way, I was glad I had a number of rides inside only. It gave me a good understanding of why some reviews, where the reviewer only got to ride the inside version, were less positive than the reviews that included the outside portion. There's a significant difference that lowers my rating of the ride itself (not counting the queue, preshows, or facade) from a 9 (with outdoor section) to a 7 when it's indoors only.

 

[OLSinFLA]

I definitely find it a pity when they bypass the outside part, as personally I find it impressive, especially that turn. I also find it adds a degree of realism and a nice dose of anticipation.

I also think it adds a "show" element for people walking buy and observing.

 

[shiekra38]

I wish they'd have put more of those worm things in the ride...They are uber creepy