Universal Orlando’s Skull Island: Hyper-Realism Revolutionary Ride Vehicle

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Your mission is to explore a treacherous island teeming with creatures of unknown origin. You will face ominous terrain, impenetrable jungles – and surprises beyond your imagination. A traditional off-road vehicle will not do. Your expedition will require something more…colossal.

This summer, Universal Orlando Resort will bring the thrilling next generation of the King Kong legend to life in Skull Island: Reign of Kong. Everything about the new attraction will be massive. And Universal Orlando needed an entirely new – and revolutionary – way to transport guests into the middle of the adventure.

Guests will board a specially designed expedition vehicle that will do what no other Universal ride vehicle can do and take them where no other vehicle can go.

The 40-foot-long, 17-tonne expedition vehicle will use a sophisticated positioning system to independently navigate a rough jungle road through unpredictable terrain. The front and back axles that support the vehicle’s 45-inch wheels can be steered individually, allowing the vehicle to take sharp turns and pull off complicated manoeuvres. It will be one of the most immersive and realistic ride experiences on Earth – all within one of the most immersive and realistic theme park experiences ever created.

As guests board their expedition vehicle, they will meet one of the five guides who will be their driver – each with a distinct personality.

• 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 palaeontology who took time off from his studies to explore the world.

There will be a 34" height restriction on this attraction. 72 riders per truck.

[stupet11]

Fab - all we want to know is... are there any drops!

[clanmacbeath]

Sounds brilliant! I wish we were going back this year.

[RobertWestwood]

First with the big news as always SMax

Here's hoping you can tell us soon when it actually opens

I have to say the vehicle they are testing does not look as big as the one in your picture and I still cannot figure out why they have a blue tarpaulin over the front of it

[secretivemum]

so excited by this ride - really pleased it will be open this summer when we go!

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Originally Posted by RobertWestwood

Here's hoping you can tell us soon when it actually opens

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Oh yes I can definitely say 'Summer'

[DougTemplar]

When you say "Summer" or indeed the Parks say "Summer" do they mean June onwards or is it traditionally more vague or indeed tied to the US School holidays?

Always curious what the definition is and if it left as vague as possible.

[Lisa_Lollipop]

This looks amazing, so hoping for a soft opening in May... a girl can dream!

[emmsy]

Can't wait for this ride to open - Defianately a reason to book again xx

[VickieMH]

Hi. I haven't been on for a while but I've been paying my subscription. I'm starting to get excited about this ... Roll on sept