Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

[Cole]

American adventure.....I have no idea how but I'm excited to see

 

[badlactose]

That's very tantalizing, Teebin. Your reference to Terminator makes me wonder if they are going to have parts of the ride in which live performers 'enter' pre-filmed footage to enhance the illusion of a larger set area, or to sell the illusion of Kong and other creatures actually interacting with the live actors. Hmmmm, much to decipher.

 

[Cole]

I really hope this lives up to the ridiculous hype. If not I'll be heartbroken

 

[Mad Dog]

I really hope this lives up to the ridiculous hype. If not I'll be heartbroken

I think one of the keys to the attraction is that it will have the longest ride time in the parks (per Universal). That gives plenty of time for lots of effects and experiences without it being over in a flash. I've always thought one of the strengths of Disney's Splash Mountain & POC was the length & breadth of experiences.

 

[awhen]

Can someone soon go up to the top of Camp Jurassic and take pictures looking down at not only the new kong entrance, but also to the left and far left? I believe a new wall may have been installed and should be around 10'-40' variably set back from the construction wall.

This is the closest thing I have. Is that the wall at the bottom you're looking for? The foliage is not our friend looking from Camp Jurassic in that direction. One of these days I'll try some "aerial" shots, but it's a long hot wait to go up in the air.

 

[Teebin]

This is the closest thing I have.

That is it! See the cast concrete wall on the lower left of this photo and fading to the right! I didn't know it had been constructed yet! Now it is time for theming and sculpting! Thanks!

 

[Cole]

I think one of the keys to the attraction is that it will have the longest ride time in the parks (per Universal). That gives plenty of time for lots of effects and experiences without it being over in a flash. I've always thought one of the strengths of Disney's Splash Mountain & POC was the length & breadth of experiences.

The length of this attraction is probably the best part to me. Universal has never really taken it's time when it comes to rides, everything scene lasts a couple seconds and then it's on to the next and that's a shame to me. I hope kong lingers on the beauty shots, has good timing and makes this more of an experience than an attraction. I am a kong fanboy so the fact a long, heavily detailed, gigantic ride is being made is seriously a dream come true. I'll be there opening day

 

[Teebin]

The length of this attraction is probably the best part to me. Universal has never really taken it's time when it comes to rides, everything scene lasts a couple seconds and then it's on to the next and that's a shame to me. I hope kong lingers on the beauty shots, has good timing and makes this more of an experience than an attraction. I am a kong fanboy so the fact a long, heavily detailed, gigantic ride is being made is seriously a dream come true. I'll be there opening day

I believe I was told of such a linger in this attraction. I was really surprised to hear of it. It was as if the trains on mummy stopped for 5 seconds in the gold room to ponder it's magnificence. I will have to clarify...

 

[Quint]

Am I correct in the understanding that the capacity of each RV is around 70? Also hearing there will only be 4 cycling during full operation.

 

[Cole]

I believe I was told of such a linger in this attraction. I was really surprised to hear of it. It was as if the trains on mummy stopped for 5 seconds in the gold room to ponder it's magnificence. I will have to clarify...

Ugh that sounds wonderful, universal, you make incredible sets, let me enjoy them for more than 10 seconds

 

[Cole]

Am I correct in the understanding that the capacity of each RV is around 70? Also hearing there will only be 4 cycling during full operation.

if that's the case that's an insanely large RV, it'll make for a good capacity too

 

[Teebin]

Am I correct in the understanding that the capacity of each RV is around 70? Also hearing there will only be 4 cycling during full operation.

70 + twins + the driver is correct. I don't know how many will be in play at once as I never thought to ask. If 4 is correct then I calculate more than 2000 per hour. Top notch stuff.

 

[captainmoch]

70 + twins + the driver is correct. I don't know how many will be in play at once as I never thought to ask. If 4 is correct then I calculate more than 2000 per hour. Top notch stuff.

Mind I ask, what do you mean by twins?

 

[Teebin]

Mind I ask, what do you mean by twins?

2

 

[Jwhee]

70 + twins + the driver is correct. I don't know how many will be in play at once as I never thought to ask. If 4 is correct then I calculate more than 2000 per hour. Top notch stuff.

So 70 total, between the two RV's connected into one train?

Or 70 per RV making it 140 per train?

Will It be one driver/guide per Train? (as in one guide accompanying the 140 people)

Or one driver per 70 people?

 

[Teebin]

So 70 total, between the two RV's connected into one train?

Or 70 per RV making it 140 per train?

Will It be one driver/guide per Train? (as in one guide accompanying the 140 people)

Or one driver per 70 people?

Hmmm... I replied and now I have changed my mind and deleted. What I was clearly and distinctly told does not match the concept art - at all. I will get back to you all.

*frustrated*

 

[martymcflyy85]

Since this ride will have both set pieces and 3d screens and and it will also be a slow linger, how do you think this might work as far as the overall viewing experience? Will we have to take off our glasses during the set pieces and put them back on during the 3d screen portions? Is this what Universal intends for us to do? Or should we leave the glasses on the entire time? And will this make the set pieces not as pretty since you're looking at them from behind a dark pair of shades?

 

[Mad Dog]

Some new photos just went up on Orlando parks news.

 

[Teebin]

Ah, I just triple checked and the concept art is a total miscommunication which I had never noticed before. The trucks will be twice as long as the painting. Art Directors and Marketing probably wanted the whole vehicle to fit into the one painting, so they shortened it.

I was told months ago that a tram style is completely out as it would not work with the VDL system. So, there you have it.

(I have never seen concept art be such a bold faced lie!)

 

[captainmoch]

Ah, I just triple checked and the concept art is a total miscommunication which I had never noticed before. The trucks will be twice as long as the painting. Art Directors and Marketing probably wanted the whole vehicle to fit into the one painting, so they shortened it.

I was told months ago that a tram style is completely out as it would not work with the VDL system. So, there you have it.

(I have never seen concept art be such a bold faced lie!)

Hmm, very interesting. Can it be summer 2016 yet?