Kongstruction Update: Rocks, Rocks, Rocks – Rockwork Begins as Comcast Announces Kong Ride

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P1020252The rockwork has finally begun over at Project 340 in Islands of Adventure.  Things are shaping up to make for a gorgeous facade. In addition to the temple gate area a flat two-dimensional "rock-like" structure is being applied to block the show building from guests inside the park. It looks like that's what will be seen looming behind the Thunder Falls restaurant in Jurassic Park, which is good, as rocks look better than another big building ruining the skyline. Construction photos from today are below!

Also, today Comcast executives let the cat out of the bag during an earnings call, confirming that Kong is in fact returning to Orlando. "As we continue to invest in attractions, including Harry Potter and Fast and Furious in Hollywood and a King Kong attraction in Orlando, investments in our theme park are driving strong returns," said Michael Angelakis, CFO, during the fourth-quarter conference call. There has not yet been an official announcement from Universal Orlando, but at this point in the construction it's pretty hard to deny what's being built. This is clearly the temple gate from Skull Island we're seeing.

Construction Update Photos:

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Lots of concrete on the left columns, and new fabric being added on the gate area
Brickwork being carved near the top-left side of the facade
Brickwork being carved near the top-left side of the facade
Lots of workers working on the site today
Lots of workers working on the site today
Painting the flat rocky backdrop that blocks the show building at the top
Painting the flat rocky backdrop that blocks the show building at the top
Some of the more "finished" looking flat rock
Some of the more "finished" looking flat rock
The flat rock continuing on to the right
The flat rock continuing on to the right
Where more flat rock will be seen looming over Thunder Falls
Where more flat rock will be seen looming over Thunder Falls
The view from Jurassic Park
The view from Jurassic Park
The view over the fence
The view over the fence

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A preformed facade piece about to be put into place
A preformed facade piece, probably being used as an example for the brick and color designers
Close up of the preformed example piece
Close up of the preformed piece
Side of the building
Side of the building
The view from Toon Lagoon
The view from Toon Lagoon
The walkway is extra narrow with a new bright green wall that has sprung up, most likely related to Jurassic Park area refurbishments
The walkway is extra narrow with a new bright green wall that has sprung up, most likely related to Jurassic Park area refurbishments. Kong building looms in the background.

That's all for this Kongstruction update. View the previous update.

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Also, be sure to check out the history and future of the Garden of Allah area at Universal Orlando, with construction pictures!

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