Kongstruction Update: WALLS ARE DOWN at Skull Island: Reign of Kong

The construction walls are down at Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal’s Islands of Adventure! The wait has been long, but soon we’ll be able to get our first rides on this new immersive attraction. We should hopefully expect to see soft opens within the week. It really could be any day now (or any hour even). Plus the outdoor gift shop stand, Base Camp Provisions, is open and selling Kong merchandise. Check out the video and photos below to see how the area looks now with the work walls down and some of the items you can get at the new gift shop and food stand. Stay tuned for more information as it happens. This should hopefully be our last update video before softs start and we’ll post as soon as they start letting guests on the ride!

Our Final Construction Update!

Approaching the area from Toon Lagoon

Mist is being pumped in as you enter the land

WALLS DOWN!

The view as it was meant to be

The view without walls when approaching from the Jurassic Park side

Menacing Kong entry arch

Wait Time sign

Warnings about scary queue and ride movements

Fire effects were all running

Absolutely love this sign

The decaying skulls of bloggers waiting softs to start

Skull!

Walkways and stroller parking behind ride sign

Back of the building and exit

Closer view of the exit

Part of the queue structure to the left

The landscaping and theming are absolutely stunning

Gift Shop stand now open

Shirts, skulls, cups, and caps

Shirts, mugs, and shots

Natives style jewelry

Black skulls and crystal skulls

DINOS!

Mountain range blending perfectly into the scenery

One more shot of the entrance

What have they got in there, King Kong?

Fire on the temple

Time for a quick snack

Kong themed hot dog

The Kong Dog!

Mmmmm. Banana you say?

Offer Kong a sacrificial banana Icee

That’s all for this update! Check back soon for more Kong news soon!

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Alicia Stella

Alicia Stella has been covering new attractions since 2015, with her work cited by The New York Times, USA Today, CNN, and more. She specializes in reporting on new attraction development, and always looks forward to upcoming changes to the Orlando theme parks. She is also co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando.