Kongstruction Update: Kong’s Face in the Rockwork and Ride Path Appears – With Video

P1040991_smallSince my last update the scaffolding has come down around the entry arch showing off a beautifully sculpted Kong face. It hasn't been painted yet, but definitely bares a striking resemblance to the big guy as seen in the concept art. In front of the giant temple gate we're getting our first glimpses of the shape of the outdoor portion of the ride path. A short rock wall wrapping around the path has sprung up, as well as structural I beams being placed below the track path in preparation for concrete being poured. The ride is being rumored as being "trackless," so what we're seeing now is the pathway being constructed where the vehicle will travel outside before entering the show building. See the new video as well as some images below and stay tuned for more updates!


Construction Photos:

New structure appearing in the foreground of the area
New structure appearing in the foreground of the area
The view from the tower in Camp Jurassic
The view from the tower in Camp Jurassic
Supports being installed below the ride path leading into the building
Supports being installed below the ride path leading into the building
Close up view of the ride path going into temple gates
Close up view of the ride path going into temple gates
View of the short wall surrounding the outdoor portion of the ride path
View of the short wall surrounding the outdoor portion of the ride path
View of the Kong arch in the foreground with temple in background
View of the Kong arch in the foreground with temple in background
Kong protecting his domain
Kong protecting his domain
Close up detail of the Kong entry arch
Close up detail of the Kong entry arch
A look from above, and how the ride path may turn out. The vehicle will start by exiting the building after load and then traveling around the loop near the walkway before re-entering through the temple gates.
A look from above, and how the ride path may turn out. The vehicle will start by exiting the building after load and then traveling around the loop near the walkway before re-entering through the temple gates.

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

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Also, be sure to check out my recent updates about The Incredible Hulk Coaster closing for 9+ months and a Fast and Furious ride coming to Universal Studios.

Note: All images and video taken from within guest areas.

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