REPORT: Universal's 10-Year-Old King Kong Animatronic Catches Fire, Reopening in Doubt

Universal Quietly Shuts Down Attraction Amid Demolition Fears

Could a secret and unknown closure of a beloved Universal Orlando Resort attraction be a sign of something new to come? A particular ride has been mysteriously closed for weeks now, and people are starting to notice. Credit: Universal Orlando Resort Mysterious Islands of Adventure Closure Hinting at Possible New Project? Skull Island: Reign of Kong remains unavailable at Universal Islands of Adventure, extending an unplanned outage with no publi…

Reign of Kong closed for weeks amid unconfirmed fire rumor

An unconfirmed rumor circulating in Universal fan groups claims the King Kong animatronic caught fire during repairs, which would explain […] The post Reign of Kong closed for weeks amid unconfirmed fire rumor appeared first on Pirates & Princesses | Disney News & More.

King Kong Animatronic Allegedly Damaged in Fire as Islands of Adventure Ride Remains Closed

Rumor: Extended Skull Island: Reign of Kong Closure May Be Tied to Animatronic Issue Skull Island: Reign of Kong has been unexpectedly closed at Universal Islands of Adventure for an extended stretch, and questions are starting to pile up about what may be keeping the attraction down. Related: Is the Halloween Horror Nights Express Pass […]

Universal Orlando’s King Kong Ride Faces Extended Closure as Its Future Remains Unclear

Skull Island: Reign of Kong remains closed at Universal Islands of Adventure, extending an unexplained outage for one of the park’s major dark rides. The King Kong attraction is still listed by Universal Orlando as part of the park’s attraction lineup, but there is no publicly announced reopening date or permanent-closure announcement. That distinction matters: …

Universal’s Skull Island Ride Remains Closed as Questions Grow About Its Future

Skull Island: Reign of Kong is still closed at Universal Islands of Adventure, extending an unexpected outage that has lasted for weeks without an announced reopening date. Unlike a scheduled refurbishment with a defined return window, this outage leaves guests with a conspicuous question mark. Inside Universal reported the continued closure on September 11. Universal …