I know this has been discussed and/or hinted at earlier in this thread, but what do we think are the odds that there will be some kind of photo op at the exit of the ride? I know all of the exterior portions of the attraction (including entrance and exit) are going to be maximizing as much space as possible (given the limitations of the plot itself), but is there a chance a Kongfrontation-esque "take a picture with Kong" type thing might be included? It certainly won't be a deal breaker if there isn't one, but as somebody who still has five or six of those old Kongfrontation photos (complete with the cool little folders they came in) in my theme park souvenirs collection, it would definitely hit my nostalgia sweet spot, and I bet that would be the case for many others, too. Universal would be leaving a lot of my money on the table!
Also, does anybody know about (or have any theories regarding) merchandising? I haven't studied the blueprints in detail, but is there anything on there to indicate a gift shop? Or smaller merch and/or food kiosks?