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Universal Studios Orlando has released the first photo of a major upcoming addition to its Islands of Adventure rides, Skull Island: Reign of Kong.
The new attraction was inspired by Universal's long-standing entertainment property King Kong. It is unconnected to the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island, which is being produced by Legendary Pictures and Warner Brothers. Like that film, however, it appears to be based on a story that is a prequel to King Kong.
According to a press release, the ride will be one of the longest that Universal has created and deliver a ‘powerful storyline' and ‘stunning 3D experience'. The gloomy preview image released by Universal Orlando doesn't give much away but you can see it below.
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"The adventure begins as you set out to explore an island rife with prehistoric creatures of unknown origin and the legend of a beast still undiscovered," says the official description. "You find yourself at a campsite of the 8th Wonder Expedition Company, the research team leading your adventure."
The description continues...
Once beyond camp, the menacing terrain shows signs of a native presence; beating drums draw you toward an ancient temple. Moving deeper into the ruins reveals a lost shrine - and proof you are not alone. You ignore warnings to turn back.
You board a specially designed expedition vehicle that will take you deeper into the island. Mysterious sounds pierce the air and you hear chanting. And then - you confront an enormous temple wall, complete with carvings and images that seem to pay homage to something you cannot quite comprehend. The temple's massive wooden doors slowly open, revealing a labyrinth of caves.
Inside the caves, you meet your expedition leader - and suddenly find yourself in the midst of a raging struggle between creatures of incomprehensible size and ferocity. Then, as those creatures turn on you, there is an even more enormous, earth-pounding presence - bigger, closer and more overwhelming than you can possibly imagine. It is Kong. But is he friend or foe?
Skull Island: Reign of Kong is scheduled to open this summer.
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The new attraction was inspired by Universal's long-standing entertainment property King Kong. It is unconnected to the upcoming film Kong: Skull Island, which is being produced by Legendary Pictures and Warner Brothers. Like that film, however, it appears to be based on a story that is a prequel to King Kong.
According to a press release, the ride will be one of the longest that Universal has created and deliver a ‘powerful storyline' and ‘stunning 3D experience'. The gloomy preview image released by Universal Orlando doesn't give much away but you can see it below.
"The adventure begins as you set out to explore an island rife with prehistoric creatures of unknown origin and the legend of a beast still undiscovered," says the official description. "You find yourself at a campsite of the 8th Wonder Expedition Company, the research team leading your adventure."
The description continues...
Once beyond camp, the menacing terrain shows signs of a native presence; beating drums draw you toward an ancient temple. Moving deeper into the ruins reveals a lost shrine - and proof you are not alone. You ignore warnings to turn back.
You board a specially designed expedition vehicle that will take you deeper into the island. Mysterious sounds pierce the air and you hear chanting. And then - you confront an enormous temple wall, complete with carvings and images that seem to pay homage to something you cannot quite comprehend. The temple's massive wooden doors slowly open, revealing a labyrinth of caves.
Inside the caves, you meet your expedition leader - and suddenly find yourself in the midst of a raging struggle between creatures of incomprehensible size and ferocity. Then, as those creatures turn on you, there is an even more enormous, earth-pounding presence - bigger, closer and more overwhelming than you can possibly imagine. It is Kong. But is he friend or foe?
Skull Island: Reign of Kong is scheduled to open this summer.
