King Kong and Universal Studios go together like banana splits and hot summer days. The two have long been associated with both the Hollywood and Orlando theme parks. It's not hyperbole to say that ...

King Kong’s return to Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando has been one of the worst-kept secrets of the theme park industry in recent memory. In fact, it was so poorly kept that executives at ...

Two years after being destroyed in a devastating fire, King Kong is roaring back to life on Universal’s backlot. The company has spent about $100 million to revive the big ape with “King Kong 360 3-D, ...

Two years after a fire destroyed the animatronic King Kong attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, the iconic ape made his way back to the theme park, this time by way of a 3D extravaganza produced ...

WEBVTT NEWS THAT UNIVERSAL HAS A NEW KING KONG ATTRACTION ON THE WAY IS EVIDENCE OF THE PARK'S EXPLOSIVE GROWTH AND SOLID PERFORMANCE IN RECENT YEARS. AMANDA OBER REPORTS, THEME PARK EXPERTS SAY ...

After nearly 19 months away from the spotlight, a new King Kong -- more grizzled and, definitely, ferocious -- is preparing to return to Universal Studios Hollywood. Since the old animatronic Kong was ...

The “King Kong” franchise is getting a major reboot with an all-new attraction at Universal Studios Orlando. Skull Island: Reign of Kong, a new ride which Universal says is one of the longest it has ...

After being claimed by some particularly nasty fires in California, everyone’s favorite horny gorilla is back with a brand new ride and some brand new tricks! But will he still have the banana breath?

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Over two years ago, a fire ravaged the Universal Studios Hollywood backlot, turning several famous outdoor sets into ashes and apparently setting iconic giant gorilla King Kong free. At least, that's ...