Kongstruction Update: Rockwork About to Begin

In checking in on the construction progress at the site of Project 340 in Islands of Adventure, it looks like rockwork for the facade is about to be applied. The steel skeleton has been wrapped in some sort of cloth and then a wire mesh that resembles a tough chicken-wire, to maintain its shape. In addition to the huge facade, a two-dimensional cutout of what looks like rough rocks has been added behind the gate to block the view of top of the show building. This flat piece is being wrapped in weather-proof materials in preparation for its forthcoming aesthetic covering. Check out today’s Construction photo report below and be sure to subscribe for more updates!

Construction Update Photos:

Construction looming over the Terrace Cafe in Jurassic Park

Construction looming over Thunder Falls Terrace in Jurassic Park

Walking towards the area from Jurassic Park, the temple gate facade looks huge in the distance

Walking towards the area

As you get closer you get a real sense of scale, keeping in mind this is actually set pretty far back from the path

The view of the site over the fence. Note: all images taken from guest areas.

A view of the temple gate so far, now with attachment prongs for additional pieces to be applied to it

A closer look at where the rockwork will begin first

A close-up view of one of the temple arms wrapped in wire mesh

The indoor queue area continues to receive its walls and ceiling

Here you can see the black and yellow two-dimensional backdrop piece

Where the two-dimensional backdrop is continuing to grow to the right

Where the two-dimensional backdrop is continuing to grow on the right

The two-dimensional backing is set back a few meters to create a greater sense of space

Where the backing ends on the left side of the building

Overall view of the site from Toon Lagoon side (again, photo taken from guest areas of the park)

Overall view of the site from Toon Lagoon side (again, photos all taken from guest areas of the park)

Seen from Toon Lagoon’s footpath. Dudley Do-Right’s is down for annual maintenance

You can see that the building starts on the left and can be seen stretching all the way to the right of the photo. Coming upon this area will be breathtaking once it is complete

The building starts on the left and can be seen stretching all the way to the right of the photo. Coming upon this area will be breathtaking when complete.

I leave you with some images from the Dudley Do-Right’s refurbishment going on now

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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.