Last May, Universal Orlando Resort announced Skull Island: Reign of Kong, which would in Summer 2016. As Summer 2016 approaches, Universal has revealed details of the ride vehicles for the new attraction on their blog.
The ride vehicles will measure over 40 feet long and 13 feet high, weighs in at 17 tons and carries up to 72 people in 12 rows of 6 people. (As a capacity comparison, both Disney’s Kilimanjaro Safari Jeeps and Jungle Cruise Boats both hold 32 passengers.)
The front and back axles that support the vehicle’s 45-inch wheels can be steered individually. This lets the vehicle take sharp turns and pull off complicated maneuvers.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong will also be trackless, the first attraction at Universal Orlando to feature this technology.
photo: Universal Orlando/twitter: @UniversalORL
Also unique to Skull Island: Reign of Kong will be the experience of five different “guides” to take you on your journey through Skull Island. With the five guides, each journey through Skull Island has will be unique.
- Becky Callahan: The loose-cannon cowgirl who isn’t fazed by the dangers awaiting her on Skull Island.
- Will Denham: The fresh-faced, adventure-seeking younger cousin of famed movie director Carl Denham.
- Jinks Costanza: A hardened New York City ex-con who is wary of the island’s mysteries.
- Kalana: A mystical descendent of the natives who first settled on the island.
- Charles “Doc” Jordan: A PhD student in paleontology who took time off from his studies to explore the world.
For more information about these unique ride vehicles, watch this video featuring Universal Creative’s Mike West, below.
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