Check out the video below for two years of Kongstruction is 2-ish minutes. I've been documenting the progress of this project from the very beginning when the land was being cleared, to the ride's soft opening this month. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this photo-journey from start to finish of the new attraction Skull Island: Reign of Kong. And see below for a complete timeline all construction updates and news stories about Kong that we've posted in the previous two years, listed in order. Thanks for sticking with me through this incredible journey!
Kongstruction Update History
Below are every single Kong photo update and news story from the last two years. You can also see them all from this link. Stay tuned for more Kong coverage in the coming weeks as the grand opening date is revealed and more!
July 2014
King Kong Coming to Islands of Adventure? (With Construction Update)
August 2014
King Kong Construction Update – Bamboo Walls and Blueprints
King Kong Construction Update – Porta Potties and Overnight Lights
King Kong Construction Update – Surveying and Deeper Holes
September 2014
King Kong Construction Update – Concrete Perimeter Walls
King Kong Construction Update and Skull Island Movie News
October 2014
King Kong Construction Update – Kongstruction Goes Vertical and Rumor Roundup
November 2014
Kongstruction Update: Walls Start to Appear as Massive Structure Grows
Kongstruction Update: Huge Building Grows Bigger and New Facade Supports Arrive
December 2014
Kongstruction Update: Facade Structure Takes Shape and Indoor Queue Building Added
January 2015
Kongstruction Update: Facade Stretches Upward as Walls Continue to Wrap Around
Kongstruction Update: Skull Island’s Temple Gate Facade Comes Together
February 2015
Kongstruction Update: Rockwork About to Begin
Kongstruction Update: Rocks, Rocks, Rocks – Rockwork Begins as Comcast Announces Kong Ride
March 2015
Kongstruction Update: Rockwork Going Strong and Structure Interior Taking Shape
Kongstruction Update: Walkway Widened as Facade Work Moves Forward
Kongstruction Update: Skull Themed Construction Walls
April 2015
Kongstruction Update: Painting the Rockwork and Faces Appear
Kongstruction Update: Facade Looking Amazing as Construction Walls Start Closing In
May 2015
Universal Teases ‘Something Huge’ – Could This Finally Be the Kong Announcement?
Universal Orlando to Announce Kong Attraction Tomorrow May 6th at 11AM EDT!
Universal Orlando Announces ‘Skull Island: Reign of Kong’ for Summer 2016
Kongstruction Update: Scaffolding Comes Down and Entrance Arch Takes Shape
Kongstruction Update: Facade Work Continues and Something Taking Shape on the Ground
July 2015
Kongstruction Update: Kong’s Face Appears in Entrance Arch as Work Continues
September 2015
Kongstruction Update: Kong’s Face in the Rockwork and Ride Path Appears
Kongstruction Update: Mountain Range Gets Painted Murals and Outdoor Queue Takes Shape
December 2015
Kongstruction Update: Outdoor Ride Path Work Continues While Skulls and Torches Appear
January 2016
Kongstruction Update: Kong Gets Painted and Food Stand Appears
February 2016
Universal Orlando Releases New Details, Images and Video for Skull Island: Reign of Kong
March 2016
Kongstruction Update: Fire, Lights, Doors and Trees
Skull Island: Reign of Kong Ride Vehicle Details Released
Kongstruction Update: Kong Merchandise and New Fire Effects
Introducing the Monsters of Skull Island: Reign of Kong
April 2016
Kongstruction Update: Vehicle Testing, Food Stand Almost Ready and New Lighting
Kongstruction Update: New Area Music and Mess Tent Food Stand Open
May 2016
Universal Reveals Kong Himself in this First Glimpse of the Massive Animatronic from Skull Island: Reign of Kong
June 2016
First Photos from the Scary Queue of Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Kongstruction Update: WALLS ARE DOWN at Skull Island: Reign of Kong
Kongstruction Update: Reign of Kong Soft Opens with Full Queue Walk Through
Islands of Adventure Update: More Secret Life of Pets Merchandise in the Parks, Camp Jurassic and Some Minor Kongstruction
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