KONGFRONTATION! A Tribute {
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As the main attraction in the parks New York City backlot, Kongfrontation opened as one of the original attractions at Universal Studios Florida on June 7th 1990. It was based on The King Kong Encounter, a previous attraction on the long running Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood. From 1990 - 2002, the attraction was considered the crown jewel of the Florida Park.
While the attraction drew several crowds, it had a unreliable track record due to the complex special effects involved. By 1994, Universal engineers attempted several times to improve reliability, which ultimately required removing functionality in the King Kong animatronics by limiting their movements and some of the background effects. Due to maintenance issues, high staffing and the cost of repairs and advanced theme park technology, Kongfrontation officially closed on September 8th 2002 and was replaced by the Revenge Of The Mummy roller coaster in 2004.
And what of the King Kong animatronics themselves? Sadly, the two Kong's used in the attraction were recycled for future attractions, although false rumors suggested that one of them was torn apart and pieces were being sold on eBay. Another rumor was that one of the animatronic Kong heads was hidden in a crate under the launch pad of Revenge Of The Mummy. However the only reminisce of Kongfrontation in the soundstage are some of the buildings structure, the tram track that holds the stage in place and a 4 foot golden statue of Kong in the treasure room of Revenge Of The Mummy.
But rumors have floated for a few years that the Photo Op Bust of Kong is still out there somewhere. Its been speculated that the bust was put in a crate and rotted behind the Kongfrontation soundstage. However word of mouth have said some of the props from the ride are in a storage stages.
Originally released October 31st 2012, this remaster of the original video updates the quality and sound as well as reconstruct the ride as a 20 minute movie, from the queue to the pre show and even the iconic gift shop of Safari Outfitters.
The Following Is A Fan Based Video Tribute
Footage From "Kongfrontation" (1990 - 2002) is owned by Universal Pictures, Universal Theme Parks, Totally Fun Company and the Sarcos Company.
"King Kong" names, characters and rights are all owned by RKO Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Studio Canal, Universal Pictures, Warner Brothers Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Turner Entertainment and the Merian C. Cooper Estate.
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I know I’ve said Thai before but I have to say this is an awesome tribute of the ride . It’s like watching a short story set after Kong gets loose and just before he meets his fate in the 1976 film.
totally love this tribute Jack, the 1976 remake of king kong was a amazing,outstanding, & heartwarming film.
Wow! The video is great! The TV news broadcast is excellent! Great tribute. I hope this ride comes back at Universal someday. Even the extended scenes from the 76 Kong movie looks stunning in HD.
This looks way cooler than the new King Kong ride they have.
one best rides ever create
Would have been awesome if there was a VR version of this ride.
Finally a video that shows the spotlight silhouette
Great tribute, Jack :)
When I was a little girl, it was impossible to get me anywhere near Kong! I admit that it was probably due to megalophobia! Considering that Kong is a massive animal, due to being a colossal ape, I'm not to blame! These days, I wouldn't have minded going on Skull Island Reign Of Kong!
I know about Skull Island: Reign of Kong, but really wish I can ride Kongfrontation if its still operating today. Same with Jaws: The Ride, who is still operating to this day at Universal Studios Japan.
I wish I went on this ride. 😞
Jack when will you release your "LET'S TALK" on "THE NEW KING KONG LIVE-ACTION TV SHOW"
I noticed that the Orlando Kong has a more skull-like face and thicker jowls than the one in Hollywood.
Hey BigJackFilms, can you please do one on Jaws, and one on Earthquake?
didn't you already do this tribute?
On 23:10 to 23:31 what song is from
Finale, Beauty Killed The Beast by Max Steiner from the original King Kong
Can you look at GODZILLA Movies ?