The history of King Kong at the theme parks
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The history of King Kong at the theme parks

In 1878, the world would be introduced to the first moving picture, “The Horse in Motion” — a sequence of a man riding on a galloping horse on a racetrack. From there, the medium would evolve to showcase stories encompassing explorers venturing into a dangerous theme park of prehistoric creatures to super-heroes defeating inter-galactic threats.

Skull Island: Reign of Kong now officially open at Universal Orlando
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Skull Island: Reign of Kong now officially open at Universal Orlando

After months of anticipation and weeks of “technical rehearsal” previews, Skull Island: Reign of Kong is now officially open at Universal Orlando.
Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure officially opened Skull Island: Reign of Kong for full-time operation this morning, July 13, with a ceremony witnessed by cameras from NBC’s The Today Show and a select group of annual passholders.

Universal Orlando unleashes details on Skull Island creatures
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Universal Orlando unleashes details on Skull Island creatures

King Kong may be the star of the anticipated new attraction coming to Islands of Adventure this summer, but today Universal Orlando unleashed details on some of the Skull Island creatures guests will confront during the Reign of Kong ride. Skull Island: Reign of Kong is set to open in a few months at Universal…

Magic City Mayhem: Universal additions and announcements – June 3, 2015

Magic City Mayhem: Universal additions and announcements – June 3, 2015

New! New! New! Universal has been announcing new things left and right recently! Mikey and Lauren take you on a short tour around the resort to point some of them out. NBC Sports Grill & Brews, Raptor Encounter and more! Be sure to leave your answers in the comments for the “Where Are We Now?”…