Skull Island: Reign of Kong - General Discussion

[Floridaguy34]

those people are foolish its definately not gonna be opening what a waste

 

[Nick]

those people are foolish its definately not gonna be opening what a waste

Definitely not is a bit strong, but it's certainly not opening anytime before late afternoon most likely.

 

[SandiestPirate]

People love being the "first" to ride an attraction. I dont even concider that because after Universal creative have been riding it for weeks and TM's got to ride it all weekend. Were really the last to ride it.

 

[epcyclopedia]

People love being the "first" to ride an attraction. I dont even concider that because after Universal creative have been riding it for weeks and TM's got to ride it all weekend. Were really the last to ride it.

I'm a fan of the process. I rode Jounrey into Imagination with Figment behind a tech with a clipboard and almost nothing worked. I rode the latest version of Spaceship Earth when the queue still had walls up and they had told everyone to go away for hours but we happened to wander by at like 9:30 on an EMH night.

But most people won't like the experience of waiting and won't be happy with the result. That's a large part of why they stay closed - it has to reach a point where they don't think it'll be a negative to open - see Rivers of Light. For Kong that seems to mean getting the air working in the queue and hopefully getting the outside portion running.

 

[DTale]

Just spit-balling... But I think the whole experience would benefit from a narrative construct to encapsulate the story. Right now it tries to tell it "realistically" and parts get lost... Important parts.

So I'd not be opposed to adopting some presentational-ism, like placards in the queue with Kate's journal entries or something. Right now what's missing is an explanation for what the 8th Wonder is, an emotional connection to Kate and her crew, and the reason you're there in the first place.

None of that is explicitly presented in the queue and not at all mentioned on the ride. Heck, I'm not sure it's mentioned in passing in the queue since parts of the audio were inaudible.

When you actually have to wait in the outdoor queue you'll hear so much about Kate, her team, and the drivers, you'll have quite the "emotional" connection.

 

[epcyclopedia]

When you actually have to wait in the outdoor queue you'll hear so much about Kate, her team, and the drivers, you'll have quite the "emotional" connection.

But moving at speed (vehicle loading, no delays) I can't see there being much outdoor queue unless it's over 45mins.

 

[Teebin]

Hmmm... I slept in... way in. Good morning! Anything new?

 

[orlandogirl]

@epcyclopedia , totally agree with you. Funny how people who haven't even ridden are calling you a Debbie Downer when you're speaking the truth...
Got to ride last night at TM preview. Very fortunate, great experience. Queue is incredible, theming is incredible, no doubt about it. I rode around 9:30pm, preview was supposed to go until 12am but they closed early due to technical issues (there were a LOT of by the way). I don't think this ride is even close to being able to be opened because of the tech issues I experienced, but what do I know.
It's a cool ride -- I think I'm just over the typical 3-D screen rides Universal has become so reliant on. I'm not saying the 3-D isn't cool. It is. But I'd like to see what else Universal can do besides the same ride over and over. Also, there's barely any movement, and whoever said Frozen ride has more movement with the drop is most likely correct. With that being said, the ending is one of the most incredible things I've seen which makes rating this ride super difficult.
Anyways, I'm excited to ride again when they ironed out the kinks. I rode twice last night but the first time it broke down and the screens turned off so they let us ride again right away which was cool. My understanding is this was happening multiple times throughout the night so I'm really shocked they're supposedly about to do soft openings.
I got to watch them take down the walls last night too which was super cool.
Hope you all enjoy.

 

[Disneyhead]

Mike West is hanging out in front of Kong!

 

[Viator]

Mike West is hanging out in front of Kong!

I guess he came out to see the #Kongwatch for himself! Did you try to say hi?

 

[quinnmac000]

Mike West is hanging out in front of Kong!

Of course he is just hanging out! Didn't you hear he got fired?

 

[King_K.]

Having ridden yesterday. it's an amazing experience from the moment you step in the queue till you're off. I'm a bit biased, but when your truck erupts with cheers at the sight of Kong, you know you've got a great attraction.

 

[Mad Dog]

Hmmm... I slept in... way in. Good morning! Anything new?

Lots of comments on HTF twitter. Not much new though. Kind of quiet. The proverbial calm before the storm.

 

[Disneyhead]

I guess he came out to see the #Kongwatch for himself! Did you try to say hi?

 

[georgemoe]

Lots of comments on HTF twitter. Not much new though. Kind of quiet. The proverbial calm before the storm.

Comments are more like taunting. :dance:

 

[Viator]

Great to see that! Hope you are having a fun time with the dozens of people wanting to be apart of Kongwatch today!

 

[epcyclopedia]

I want photos of a Kong Dog. They sound yummy.

 

[Viator]

I want photos of a Kong Dog. They sound yummy.

From our very own @BriMan..

 

[Viator]

Even as is, short... :jaw:

 

[UK-Trigg]

Did he like your hat ? :tongue:

Cool pic though buddy, did have much to say about Kong?