Ummm,that sounds pretty freaking awesome to me! :dance: I mean, I LOVED Knongfrontation, it was fantastic. But the AA's were not the most realistic representation of a giant ape. I mean they sat still in one spot (the second one was practically standing straight up like a human), they moved pretty slowly, and I know were not cheap to build or maintain. I understand AA tech has come a long way, but to have the kind of interaction with the guests/ride vehicle (we want or expect) requires a sacrifice in either mobility/speed or safety. Which do you think Universal would choose? Look at the whomping willow, I don't know the whole story, so correct me if I'm wrong, but it's profile was changed and movement lessened due to safety concerns with the RV's ride path.
I for one will wait and see. Universal haven't disappointed me in their new direction yet. All I'm saying is no one should complain about something that has not been built or any plans released. I have faith.
And I wish people would give it a rest about IOA being solely about literature. Do you think the general guest has any idea that's the main idea... Or cares? If it's a quality product that ties itself into the area, brings in people and makes Uni money I don't think anyone should complain.
P.S. There technically was novel. From wiki- "A novelization of the original King Kong film was published in December 1932 as part of the film's advance marketing. The novel was credited to Edgar Wallace and Merian C. Cooper, although it was in fact written by Delos W. Lovelace."