King Kong Replacement

[Andy B]

We went to US last August and they were just about to close the King Kong ride, VB has just asked what has replaced this.

I suspect nothing yet but does anyone know what is planned and when?

[Dawn]

Apparently is a coaster ride based on the Mummy Returns movie.

[WendyHG]

Originally posted by Dawn
Apparently is a coaster ride based on the Mummy Returns movie.

Hi Dawn :wave:

Do you have any idea when the Munny ride will be open?

[Dawn]

Sorry no. They haven't even started work on it yet so I'd guess 2004 at the earliest.

[Claire Ellis]

Oh NO!!! I didn't even know the 'King Kong' ride had shut down - my kids were so looking forward to it.......!:eek:

[pissels]

As far as I know KIng Kong is still going so your kids will be happy. Hope it is still going in OCT.

****els
:ears:

[Claire Ellis]

Phew-eee!!!

Thanks ****els;)

[clio]

If you mean the Kong ride at Universal, it was closed when I was there in June and construction had already started on The Mummy. I think the opening date is 2004.

[Claire Ellis]

Yes I did mean the one at 'US', I loved that ride, oh well:(

[WendyHG]

Originally posted by Claire Ellis
Yes I did mean the one at 'US', I loved that ride, oh well:(


I hope it's still open until the middle of October because we leave on 10th:(

[emily82]

I wanted it to be open too, the first time we went it was having work done, the second time we didn't get to Universal so this time in September we wanted to go on it! However I had a look on their website and it doesn't seem to be featured so I guess it is shut :(

[typhoon tilly]

just back last week and king kong is closed. front is boarded off with notice saying the mummy returns will replace kong, sorry i cant remember if it said when.:flower: :flower:

[hardrockmom]

THAT STINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( I mean...i'm glad about the mummy thing cause it sounds great but what about Kong?????? I loved his banana breath :hehe: ...and the way the line made you feel like you were in a city. (I'm originally from Philly & it reminded me of the el :( ) That's ashame.....I really liked that ride.

[DisneyObsessive]

aww me and my family wanted to go on it. Being from NYC, we tend to like poking fun at rides in Orlando that try to theme like New York, its rather funny :) Tho i do say they do an awesome job in MGM. Anyway, did wanna see the big KK but i guess if you look on the bright side, it leaves you that much more time in your day to see something else!

[loocpoc]

Originally posted by hardrockmom
THAT STINKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( I mean...i'm glad about the mummy thing cause it sounds great but what about Kong?????? I loved his banana breath :hehe: ...and the way the line made you feel like you were in a city. (I'm originally from Philly & it reminded me of the el :( ) That's ashame.....I really liked that ride.

Nothing is as bad as the el. Unless you count the Broad street subway.

[hardrockmom]

I guess maybe your right, but because I don't live there anymore I'm sure I'm remembering it through rose colored glasses! We always tell our children that we have got to one day take a ride on the el just so they can experience it. :hehe:

[WendyHG]

Originally posted by typhoon tilly
just back last week and king kong is closed. front is boarded off with notice saying the mummy returns will replace kong, sorry i cant remember if it said when.:flower: :flower:

What What what???????????

I DON'T BELIEVE IT!!!!

I thought it was staying open until October.....huh!

:( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

[debi]

NO NO NO:( :(

Not happy at all!
My DH and I were just talking about it yesterday with ou DDs, saying how much we enjoyed KK.

My parents are coming with us next year and we told them all about it.

So now there are even more unhappy people
:( :(

Just hope Mummy returns is as good!!

[mikegts]

Hey all! Just thought I'd add some more to this thread -

Unfortunately, yes, King Kong is closed, and has been for some time now. Personally, I really liked this attraction and was sad to see it go - but I'm looking forward to the Mummy-theme replacement.

One thing to mention, however - when they were shutting down King Kong, they had a HUGE event on the last day the ride was open - I don't know the details because I had to work that day and couldn't make it, but it was a large 'farewell' party in Kong's honor. Very, very good to see! I wish Diz would have done something like this for Horizons... Mr. Toad... World of Motion... Communicore... etc. etc......

Mike

[UKduck]

Revenge of the Mummy is scheduled to open in April 2004.