The Theme Park History of Kongfrontation (Universal Studios Florida)
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6 жыл бұрынKongfrontation was a special effects attraction at Universal Studios Florida. Based on the 1976 film King Kong and the King Kong Encounter from the Studio Tour at Universal Studios Hollywood, the attraction would place guests face to face with a giant ape as they try to escape his path of destruction in New York City. In this episode will we take a look at the original attraction and how it helped create the Florida version, its success as the crown jewel of the park, its closure in 2002, and eventually its return as Skull Island: Reign of Kong.
Songs Used (In Order)
King Kong Soundtrack (1976) Track 1 - The Opening by John Barry • king kong 1976 - The o...
King Kong Soundtrack (2005) Track 7 - Last Blank Space on the Map by James Newton Howard • King Kong - Last Blank...
King Kong Soundtrack (2005) Track 12 - Tooth and Claw by James Newton Howard • King Kong Soundtrack '...
King Kong Soundtrack (2005) Track 21 - Beauty Killed the Beast Part 5 by James Newton Howard • King Kong - Beauty Kil...
Skull Island Reign of Kong - Entrance Music • Skull Island Reign of ...
King Kong Soundtrack (2005) Track 15 - Central Park by James Newton Howard • King Kong 2005 Soundtr...
Videos Used (In Order)
King Kong Encounter - Attraction Video Universal Studios Hollywood • King Kong Encounter - ...
Kongfrontation FULL Vintage POV Ride 1996, Universal Studios Orlando by MouseSteps/JWL Media • Kongfrontation FULL Vi...
Universal Studios Florida Electronic Press Kit (1990) • 1990 Universal Studios...
King Kong - Universal Studios (Tour) Hollywood - TV Commercial (1986) • King Kong - Universal ...
Universal Studios Hollywood: A Universe Of Cinemagic • Video
King Kong Universal Studios Hollywood 2008 by Christopher Lord • King Kong Universal St...
Totally Fun Company Video by Peter Alexander vimeo.com/32416547
Universal Studios Florida: The Magic Of Movies (1994) • Video
Impeller/Centrifugal Pump by SankhyaSutra Labs • Video
Kongfrontation - 1998 - Universal Studios Florida by InsideUniversal • Kongfrontation - 1998 ...
King Kong The Ride Universal Studios 1995 by jolliefun • King Kong The Ride Uni...
Universal Studios Florida Escape Commercial 1999 • Video
Universal Orlando Resort - All Around Awesome • Universal Orlando Reso...
Skull Island: Reign of Kong Trailer • Skull Island: Reign of...
FULL RIDE POV: "Skull Island: Reign of Kong" at Universal Orlando Islands of Adventure by Inside The Magic • FULL RIDE POV: "Skull ...
Universal Orlando Skull Island Reign of Kong Commercial 2016 • Universal Orlando Skul...
"It was Beauty Killed the Beast" • "It was Beauty Killed ...
What Do They Got in There, King Kong? - Jurassic Park FULL SCENE • Video
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@electric1522 6 жыл бұрын
They should build a Universal Classic theme park where they take all of the old rides and put them in their own park. There is definitely a fan base for that.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
You don't know how bad I want this. This has been a dream of mine for so many years. Not only would it be a trip down memory lane, but people who didn't get to experience those attractions would find out on what they missed!
@electric1522 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it could be the third park on their plantation there at Universal. I am assuming they got rid of all of the old equipment and materials from the old rides.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Even if they redid all the attractions with updated ride systems I wouldn't mind. Imagine a BTTF launcher coaster that makes it feel like you're going 88 MPH?
@electric1522 6 жыл бұрын
Theme Park History Yeah- it would be cool. They could just keep moving classic attractions over to this park after retiring them.
@gojifilms2867 5 жыл бұрын
Yes please!!!
@tmalone2530 4 жыл бұрын
My mother took me on this when I was 7 in 1996 and I was scared SHITLESS and ya know what? I can't thank her enough for these memories! Today's kids will never know the joy of Universal Florida in the 90's and early 2000's
@rayrayy841 Жыл бұрын
Kong and Earthquake gave me nightmares for weeks as a kid.
@ryanward652 10 ай бұрын
@@rayrayy841Twister and Earthquake scared me when I was younger!
@KRobinson-ko1ne 4 ай бұрын
I went to Universal when I was 3 or 4 and , yeah, I chickened out on Kong I did see the Ghostbusters Show and. The ET Ride though
@metallicnole4514 3 ай бұрын
Kong, earthquake and jaws were truly terrifying and immersive rides
@derekllewellyn6663 5 күн бұрын
@ryanward652 do you know what I just realized remember it being called back in universal studios NBC News in universal studios TV's show episode season 46 years before 40 years
@Moviemaniac221 6 жыл бұрын
They really need more rides with tangible characters, while the screen base rides look cool, they will never have the emotional impact
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Kong/Jaws/ET all work because of those tangible characters you interact with in some form. While they can do more with screens, Universal needs to realize that real animatronics do so much more for storytelling, as it makes guests actually feel like they're there.
@Dan-ch8kv 6 жыл бұрын
You hit the nail on the head. While I like the new rides, it still ultimately feels like you're being carried from screen to screen, rather than going through an immersive experience.
@darkstrifequeen1458 5 жыл бұрын
couldn't have said it any better. too many screens feels fake.
@keithwellerlounge74 5 жыл бұрын
@@Dan-ch8kv Why do you like them then?
@TheGetmoneyman 4 жыл бұрын
Yeah this ride scared the shit out of me i was 8
@jasonwebb5964 6 жыл бұрын
Nothing will beat universal studios in the 90s! That place was epic!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
One of my favorites places to visit as a kid! I always looked forward to my family's summer vacation to Florida just for the park.
@solacemage 6 жыл бұрын
Although it’s sad that it closed, Revenge of the Mummy is an amazing ride. Personally I think it’s one of the best rides the park has currently
@xBloodxFangx 5 жыл бұрын
Solace Mage and at least Mummy knows how to use the screens in a good way, like in the treasure room. At least the mummies actually pop up and it’s not just a video of them coming at you.
@TitoTimTravels 5 жыл бұрын
My kids and I went to Orlando for Spring Break for 12 years. King Kong was awesome. We rode the Mummy once. It had potential but was a boring ride... we kept waiting for it to actually do something. None of us had any desire to ride it again. Later we rode Everest and saw the Mummy potential realized.
@merrellkey8550 5 жыл бұрын
It isss
@koreyg8552 5 жыл бұрын
That ride is awful lol
@pfanzers 4 жыл бұрын
korey gonzalez no it’s not lol
@jasonthomas4872 6 жыл бұрын
One of the best attractions in theme park history-Universal really knocked it out of the park with this one. Not only a great showcase for special effects and animatronics, but also the attention to detail in the queue - starting from the pre-show videos, the graffiti on the subway, the streets and apartments, the smells. I miss it so much-my favorite Universal experience alongside Jaws.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
When doing research on the attraction I never realized how much detail there was in both the movement of Kong but the fire effects as well. The queue is my favorite of all the Universal attractions, I grew up in NYC so whenever I was walking through the subway I felt like I was home in a weird way. It's a shame it only was around for 12 years, too young to be closed down!
@jasonthomas4872 6 жыл бұрын
Theme Park History I remember reading the effects were dialled down as well, to make the attraction more reliable and durable. There was another video where a former employee of the ride said one the main factors for the closure was the aftermath of 9/11 - as of course the ride was depicting the destruction of NYC. How true that is, I don’t know - but it’s missed by many, never forgotten, though!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I heard that as well about the effects. It's a shame because you see how fluid the animatronics were when the attraction first opened. It's understandable though, if they didn't the ride might have closed even sooner.
@lucho3410 5 жыл бұрын
Kongfrontation was so ahead of its time, with improved technology this ride could still live up to the hype. I was a 12 year old kid when i first rode it and i believe that if i was to ride it today, it would still feel as overwhelming as it did back then
@nathanblevins5483 3 жыл бұрын
I love the 3D rides but we need more like this rides.
@michaeljordan6008 6 жыл бұрын
This Kong makes the new Kong look like a real half-assed effort.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Even when Universal tries to do something unique like a new Kong figure, they have a hard time getting it right.
@kimberly11091 5 жыл бұрын
I agree i don't like this kong it gives me the creeps
@246Bri1 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThemeParkHistory Can you do a video of Reign of Kong Skull Island in Islands of Adventure? And then maybe compare with Kongfrontation?? 😀
@tommyguerrera 3 жыл бұрын
For real, the Kong animatronic at the end is really cool and all, and the beginning of the ride is themed well, but the in between when it turns into screens takes me out of the experience.
@BOOSETO 3 жыл бұрын
How they replaced that with a 3D version is beyond me. This ride was incredible. His breath even smelled like bananas lol
@nikopawlowic6557 3 жыл бұрын
That lady from the intro... the 90's were full of the best actors ever! XD
@calebfilms4044 6 жыл бұрын
If it was Godzilla it would’ve been even more scary. Imagine the lights from the chopper turn off then he picks you up then does his modern roar. I would crap myself now
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised there hasn't been an attraction based on the Godzilla films here in the USA yet. Universal should get on that, maybe for their new park?
@UltraSenseiHoots 6 жыл бұрын
I don't know man. Godzilla would be scary, but I'd find King Kong to be a lot more frightening in my opinion. He's still really big and powerful, but he's small enough to single you out of a crowd. It'd feel more personal, as opposed to being in the line of a natural disaster like if it were a Godzilla themed ride.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
When the crossover movie comes out that when's the attraction should be announced. Just have Ken Watanabe say "LET THEM FIGHT". Boom, they will have me there opening day.
@ComicWriter-ml3qt 5 жыл бұрын
Theme Park History maybe in 2020 after the kong vs Godzilla movie they’re supposedly making gets announced. I hear they’re doing a Jurassic world attraction in 2019 summer, maybe they just wait a few years for some franchises
@carminecdinoproductions 4 жыл бұрын
Caleb Films I agree! I’d like to see a version of the Kongfrontation attraction but with Godzilla instead!
@thecyberblues7883 6 жыл бұрын
I'd rather dark rides like this be built instead of simulators.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
100% agree with you on that one Zach.
@jenniferpetersen9814 5 жыл бұрын
+Theme Park History 100 Sudhcjc
@merrellkey8550 5 жыл бұрын
Sameee
@1Pennykins 4 жыл бұрын
1,0000%
@robertbarthellstan6249 3 жыл бұрын
Me too but these rides cost waaaaaaay more money than simulators
@megganbeck6772 6 жыл бұрын
Scared me to death as a child in the early 90s. Still remember his banana breath.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
It always made my sister cry, that drop as a child was terrifying! I don't think the new Kong has banana breath, which is a shame.
@sarahmcmann5253 5 жыл бұрын
Kittyin Indy it scared me too luckily my grandpa was there comfort me
@mikekaraoke 5 жыл бұрын
Kittyin Indy- I did really like this one but I preferred: King Kong Encounter at Universal Studios-Hollywood when I first went on it in the 80's as a 5 year old in summer of 86 blew my little mind-I went on it many times after that in 80's + 90's + 2000's and also this one-Kongfrontation in the 90's -2000's
@domenicmuto4738 4 жыл бұрын
@@ThemeParkHistory actually, the new reign of kong ride at the very end if you sit on the side of the animatronic, you can smell bananas coming from his breath when he roars. But in very small amounts. It's a reference to the old king Kong ride when they built the new ride.
@ashe984 4 жыл бұрын
Meggan Beck I miss this ride
@morethanthrills1616 6 жыл бұрын
This is 1 of 2 of my very earliest memories of the parks. I remember the ride vehicle, obviously Kong himself and for some reason a silhouette of a woman taking a shower or something in one of the apartment buildings. Honestly, the fact that this insane idea was even brought to fruition is crazy.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
I would have done a double take of that woman lol. There were a lot of details in the queue and the buildings that many people probably didn't even realize until they rode the attraction a few times.
@hypno_bunny 6 жыл бұрын
Not only was this my favorite ride EVER at Universal Studios Florida, but I actually got the chance to walk around on the streets at ground level for this ride During the Nightmare Creatures II maze at Halloween Horror Nights X. Not only do I love video games (including Nightmare Creatures) but this ride too. It was always a dream to walk on the streets of Kongfrontation, so when I got the chance to, combined with one of my favorite video games at the time....well, there was much fangirling going on. LOL.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
That was something I wish I could have done, walking the streets for a maze at HHN sounded like an awesome experience. I wanted to visit the park a few years back when Silent Hill and Resident Evil had the own haunts but I couldn't get off from work😭I grew up with those franchises and it would have been amazing to experience them for real.
@ThemeParkRider 6 жыл бұрын
A rides operator at Universal told me that you can still see the tracks from Kong in The Mummy’s show building - although I’ve never been in there with the lights on to see for myself. I miss this ride, and although I really enjoy The Mummy, this is one of those removals that still hurts.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
You are correct TPR, the tracks were built into the soundstage so removing them would have been time consuming and a lot of money, similar to the problem Disney has had with the yeti from Expedition Everest. It's a shame it's gone, it didn't feel like it was only there for 12 years.
@billygarcia9885 6 жыл бұрын
Dude...This video is just pure bliss. This ride represents, in many ways, the seminal Universal Studios Florida experience. My first trip is something I can’t remember whole, more of a fantastic swirl of Universal properties (and those Universal just picked up the rights to use), and at the center of it was Kongfrontation. It’s not the same park anymore...Not since they took away Jaws. I’ll still love the place, like a child of my own, but the magic is gone.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Billy! You summed it perfectly, as a child the three attractions I always remembered were Kong/Jaws/ET. They all stood out and had memorable moments you could remember. These days there are more screen based attractions at the park than you can count on one hand. I understand it's a business but eventually people aren't going to want to come to the park if everything is basically the same ride system.
@spacebug30 6 жыл бұрын
It's really sad how they replaced animatronics with screens :/
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
I get why it's done: it's cheaper and less likely to break down when compared to animatronics but I think you will agree with me when I say the screens ruin the illusion of being part of the ride. You were actually terrified when you say these Kong animatronics back in the day, now I'm like "neat" when I see it at the end of Skull Island: Reign of Kong.
@spacebug30 6 жыл бұрын
Indeed, the animatronics give such an immersive feeling, screens don't do that for me. It's sad to see how 3/4 of all rides at Universal Studios Orlando are simulators these days. Of course some simulators use highly advanced technology and I don't mind 1 or 2 in a park, but I still prefer 'real rides'. A park full of simulators also isn't fun when the rest of your family has motion sickness so they can't go on them xD
@kaleb2094 6 жыл бұрын
Yeah. Just look at Kong: Skull island. At least they put in an impressive Kong animatronic in there! But the rest is really just screens.....
@TheRealSweedie 6 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite rides at Universal is ET, because it really immerses you into the world in a different way than any of the newer "screened" attractions do. With that said, the really well-themed new attractions, like Harry Potter, does a really good job at that too, it's just not in the same way.
@jenlopez4974 6 жыл бұрын
spacebug30 I Agree Hopefully Jurassic Park Is Not Screen
@carson21211 6 жыл бұрын
I've been to Universal Studios Orlando 3 times in my life: 1996 - Line too long. Family opted to move onto something else :( 2002 - Literally closed days before arrival :(( 2007 - It's GONE!!! WHHYY MEEEEEE????
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
That is some really bad timing.
@toaf317 5 жыл бұрын
Hey at least you’ve been to universal studios :p
@insertnamehere6220 5 жыл бұрын
That acting in the beginning is, mmmmm, so good
@diegocoppin2875 6 жыл бұрын
R.I.P kongfrontation 1990 to 2002
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
🍌🍌🍌Pour one out for the big guy🍌🍌🍌
@tmzzer0469 2 жыл бұрын
I hope they bring this back. Who’s with me?
@Matt561 Ай бұрын
Its impossible to put into words how incredible this ride was. Scared the hell out of me when I was younger. Still nothing like it
@TheASMRRyan 6 жыл бұрын
This channel is amazing and i love the amount of production and effort you put into these videos. I really hope you get the recognition and support you deserve. Keep it up my friend! you've just gained another subscriber. Can't wait to see what comes next!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ryan! It is really humbling to hear those words coming for a bigger creator like yourself!
@TheASMRRyan 6 жыл бұрын
Anytime bro! While i have you here i was hoping you can do a video on the Special Effects Show at Universal Hollywood. Both the old one they closed in 2010 to make room for the Transformers ride in 2012 and the new re located one in the upper lot. Also let me know if you need a guest commentator! I would love to! if not that's fine, i would just love to see you do your work on a ride that i always loved as a kid. Thanks again!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
The Special Effects Show at Universal Studios has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Ryan! Once we start work on the video (eventually, we have tons of suggestions we're trying to power through at the moment) I'll keep in contact with you!
@salempoor834 6 жыл бұрын
It’s always awesome seeing creators helping creators. You guys give me hope for humanity.
@thomasmurgatroyd3824 5 жыл бұрын
Oh my god, my two favourite KZfaqrs collide. This is the happiest day of my life
@vinortez5715 6 жыл бұрын
Brings back so many memories. Thank you for that.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
No problem! Makes me miss the old days of Universal when working on these videos.
@jeyDsixx18 Ай бұрын
The fact they went and got an actual NYC newsman to do the news segment on the ride shows the level of attention to detail that just doesn’t exist anymore in theme parks no matter if it’s Disney or universal
@CBright7831 4 жыл бұрын
It amazes me that we still haven't had a proper Godzilla ride. I know Disney was going to incorporate him into the Epcot ride in it's early stages, but that's as close as we have got.
@insideleosmind4313 Жыл бұрын
Actually there are some Godzilla rides in Japan. They do exist. The Monster Planet of Godzilla is discontinued while Godzilla 4-D and a Shin Godzilla zip line in Awaji Island does exist.
@daviddebergh254 6 жыл бұрын
The old kong is gone but does anyone else agree that the Mummy is an amazing ride?
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
One of the few replacement attractions at Universal that is a worthty successor.
@yolosuarez 6 жыл бұрын
Literally spent the last hour reminscing the old rides and learning more about them with a handful of your videos. Keep up the good work you’ve got a subscriber 👍🏼
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the sub Christopher! We appreciate the support!
@RoseyBlu 3 жыл бұрын
I'm a 90's kid and I remember this ride and how terrified I was 😂😂. Good times
@ryanward652 9 ай бұрын
Yeah, it was terrifying, but awesome at the same time.
@cameronjim6838 3 жыл бұрын
Damn. I really wish I got the chance to visit these rides before their closures.
@velociraptor4you3291 6 жыл бұрын
With "Jurassic Park: The Ride" in Hollywood closing this September so that it can be revamped as a "Jurassic World" ride, may I suggest that one for a future video? BTW, thank you for the shout out to me! 😊
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
And thank you for making the suggestion to cover Kongfrontation! As for your new suggestion, come back on July 12th 😉
@velociraptor4you3291 6 жыл бұрын
Theme Park History You're quite welcome! 😊 And alright! I shall come back to your channel then! 👍🏻
@robofish319 6 жыл бұрын
Absolutely love this channel. Thank you for doing Kongfrontation, reminds me of my childhood in the 90's
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
And we love you Sean! Thank you again for the suggestion, we wouldn't be making these videos without your support!
@t206kid 4 жыл бұрын
This was an amazing ride. Only got to ride it once back in the summer of 2002 when I was 14. First time I ever went to universal
@prettygirl2105 6 жыл бұрын
This was one of my favorite theme park rides. Heading to parks in December after almost 20 years. It will be interesting to see how much has changed. All my favorites are gone.
@msbaseball333 6 жыл бұрын
Men in Black in Orlando was a wonder when it first opened. That’s my vote!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
MIB: Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Matt.
@CarloisBuriedAlive 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video as always! I’ve never seen some of these construction photos before. The queue, sets, animatronics, News footage...all of it together made for such an immersive experience. I remember my family always walking to this attraction first bright and early in the morning. As a New Yorker who lives a few mins away from the subway bridge that they took inspiration from, it fascinated my child brain lol. And as much as I LOVED Kongfrontation, I do think Revenge of the Mummy is an excellent dark ride/coaster, and Skull Island grows on me with each year.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Carlos! It was one of the few attractions where you became totally immersed into that movie's universe. There was something about being part of the city's atmosphere, hearing and watching the news reports of Kong's destruction and escaping through streets of NYC that made it feel just a bit real. And you're right, ROTM is one of few attractions that felt worthy as a successor of the original attractions at the park.
@PotatoSalad9900 6 жыл бұрын
CarloisBuriedAlive the only thing I hate about skull island is that in the normal waiting line thr is a hole in the wall that employees go into wearing a tribal looking mask and me being a scardey pants and claustrophobic I was scared enough from the fake mummy's, and being forced to stand dangerously close to them was scary, but we noticed the hole in the wall and my cousin decided to shine the flashlight of his phone into the room and nothing was thr but a hallway, after moving forward a bit we were right in front of the hole, I was already dizzy and my sight was getting dark and I was fanning myself off, then a hand came through ye hole, and grabbed the cousin that had shone the light into the hole, he didn't get tak8len away but we all scream and I felt like I could barley stand, and if the employee would've listen I was saying how hard it was to keep walking forward, it felt like it was way over 100 degrees at that point, from the rest of the line until we got home I was paranoid of getting jump scared... I feel like they should tell their employees to wait and see how the person they r going to scare is acting, if they r red and sweating and r telling ppl around them it is hard to see then they probably shouldn't scare them... I'm always going into the single rider line for all rides unless I know how they line works and I know it's to kid friendly to jumpscare their visitors
@reva510 4 жыл бұрын
I miss this ride!!! As well as Jaws, Earthquake, Twister, Backlot Tour. Universal was so awesome in the 90s. The best part of these rides were all of the details in the line queue.
@annetter2731 3 жыл бұрын
Yes kids before theme parks went lazy by giving you a tv screen to look At we had animatronics. I'm thankful I was able to experience this beautiful ride...... Also RIP Jaws!!!
@SirIkeMedia 6 жыл бұрын
Wow this is a great channel! Glad I found it! :D
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir Isaac, we appreciate the support. Hope you enjoy the videos!
@BonesBrigader 6 жыл бұрын
You rock theme park guy. Subbed.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the sub d e a t h d r e a m for the sub, you're awesome!
@omni201 Жыл бұрын
This ride as fun as it was, was legit scary- if you’re a kid like I was. I remember being on the tram and the special effects made you feel like he was everywhere at once and then BOOM! He was right there and he did NOT LOOK FAKE. I sat on the side where he “grabs” and “shakes” the tram and screamed so hard that I left hoarse
@ryanward652 10 ай бұрын
Kong looked so terrifying, but awesome at the same time and also realistic! Plus the two Kong animatronics are given hot Banana breath
@JohnTC9 5 жыл бұрын
Kongfrontation was beyond brilliant, definitely 1 of the best rides EVER made. Kongfrontation should have been one of those rides that last a good 20 years, would have been fine with Revenge of the Mummy taking over E.T like it did in Universal Hollywood. Thanks for the great video.
@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching JohnTC9! I agree, Kongfrontation was an amazing ride, such a shame it didn't last as long as it should have.
@morethanthrills1616 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much again for shouting me out! As always great content from this channel. 👍
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
And thank you once again for the suggestion Michael! We appreciate your support!
@christopherray6388 6 жыл бұрын
I rode this many times as a kid, and to this day it will always be my favorite ride!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Still one of the greats, shame the new ride doesn't compare.
@justarandomclonetrooperwit8119 3 жыл бұрын
Now that Godzilla vs kong has released it seems kinda fitting that we bring bacc this ride.
@chameleonlux8642 6 жыл бұрын
That ride was the best ever. Oh how I miss it so.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
I miss it as well, it's probably due to the nostalgia but it was an awesome attraction whenever I went on it as a kid. Can't believe it was only around for 12 years, felt like it was longer!
@scottedward3030 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic editing and information. I have been waiting for someone to hit the Backlot Studio Tour at Disney Hollywood Studios. PLEASSSEEEEEEE lol
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The Backlot Studio Tour has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Scott!
@Kaptain_Wario 5 жыл бұрын
I just found this channel... very nice!! Think you could do one of Poseidon’s Fury?
@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Prince Neo! Poseidon's Fury has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion.
@Eternaldarkness3166 5 жыл бұрын
The only time I ever got to do this ride and I got to sit in the very front of it, totally different experience in the front, love this ride. It's a shame these rides don't exist anymore.
@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын
My parents always made sure to have me and my sister on either side of the tram, that way we both got to see Kong at least once when we rode it. I know these types of rides are expensive to make and cost a lot for maintenance but they are head and shoulders better than the attractions we get today.
@brandonsavitski 4 жыл бұрын
If I ever hit the lottery and have millions upon millions of dollars; I'm going to bring back / have Kongfrontation rebuilt for the whole world to enjoy once again. It wouldn't necessarily be at Universal Studios in Orlando but somewhere here in Florida. I wouldn't be a little bitch and close it down either because of maintenance costs. I would have it built exactly the way it was. I would not worry about expenses / costs to operate the ride. This will always be my favorite ride ever. The world should be able to enjoy this ride still.
@GabrielSantana-lb1zp 6 жыл бұрын
MIB (Men in Black) Alien Attack! Quote: *Push the red button 🔴
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
MIB Alien Attack has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Gabriel!
@RICKJAME5 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the shout out Theme Park History!!! Amazing video like always another suggestion would be the history before the Harry Potter Expansions, during and the future for Harry Potter attractions at all Universal Studios theme parks.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
And thank you for the suggestion Rick-StickGrimes! We can definitely take a look of the history and impact Harry Potter has had at the Universal theme parks in a future video!
@joelawson3638 5 жыл бұрын
liked i said no hp we lost a ride that ment alot.
@SocratesRR90 6 жыл бұрын
The Mummy Returns is currently my favorite ride! Never had the chance to experience Konfrontation. Wish I had.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
It was a worth replacement in my opinion, USF didn't have a roller coaster at the time and with all the problems Kongfrontation was having replacing it was justifiable. That being said, I still wish it was around. You always could ride Skull Island: Reign of Kong. It's not the same attraction but in some ways it's a spiritual successor to the original.
@tokyosmash 4 жыл бұрын
The fact that I only have my memories of Kongfrontation and it will never come back makes me really sad.
@brettlamers 6 жыл бұрын
The Great Movie Ride from Walt Disney World!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
The Great Movie Ride has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Brett!
@jen6893 5 жыл бұрын
Brett Lamers oh dude I remember that with the zenomorph that comes out of the ceiling
@Themeparknerd1993 6 жыл бұрын
I absolutely loved this ride! I’d give anything to ride it again.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
There really need to create a time machine so we can go back in time to experience the park in the mid 1990's.
@KRobinson-ko1ne 4 ай бұрын
We’re gonna need 1.21 Gigawatts…
@dcamaraman939 5 жыл бұрын
I am so happy , lucky , and honored to have witnessed these rides before they changed to the Minion rides or whatever..
@mikekaraoke 5 жыл бұрын
AHHHHH the 1980's what a great decade-I remember as a little kid going on King Kong Encounter at the one in Hollywood as blew my little mind when I was 5 in summer of 86, And had been on it a few more times over the years what a shame about the fire-I also really like Kongfrontation in Florida as well in the 90's + 2000's
@RustyTrooper 6 жыл бұрын
Dude your channel is seriously under rated you only have 2.7k you deserve way more keep up the new work
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Copper Games! I'm not worried about the numbers, it's comments like this that really make it all worth it 👍
@elimw 6 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Jimmy Neutron's Nicktoon Blast has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Mr. Magician Guy!
@skunkman9815 5 жыл бұрын
They should bring that ride back
@mashedpotatoescsgo6331 6 жыл бұрын
My dad was the lucky one who got to weld parts of the Kong head from the ride. May he rest in peace and thankfully i got to ride the ride when it was open.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Let me just say thank you to your dad for working on one of the best animatronics ever made. May he rest in peace.
@md.saunders6625 3 жыл бұрын
I went on the original kong ride multiple times as a kid and loved it.
@213dreamingstar 6 жыл бұрын
Great Video! The new Kong ride has nothing on the Original. It's a boring ride that relies too heavily on screens to make it interesting. The original was just an all around great ride. From the queue, to the ride vehicles to ride itself.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Elizabeth! I applaud Universal for bring the big guy back to the park but you're right, it's not as interesting or fun as the original was.
@darniusstudios5139 5 жыл бұрын
The best part of the ride was the animatronic kong.
@MeruOnYT 5 жыл бұрын
Nah, the queue and the wall with the opening door on the outside for skull island reign of kong are way better than kongfrontations.
@joshfish5784 6 жыл бұрын
Dragon Challenge... RIP in pieces
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Dueling Dragons/Dragon Challenge has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Josh.
@anthonylucero4182 6 жыл бұрын
You should do Spider-Man ride. I think everyone will like that
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
The Amazing Adventures of Spider Man has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Anthony!
@drfeelgoods1 5 жыл бұрын
The only time in my life I ever saw my mom not care or be afraid of heights. I’ll never forget this ride. The breaking news throughout the ride queue put it over the top for me. Awesome ride.
@joevinski1 6 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video I just found this channel and already subscribed absolutely amazing content and editing looking forward to future videos and proud to be here when your still small at 3.6 subs I see great things for this channel!!!!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words BigJoe941! I'm not worried about the subs, it's comments like these that really matter to me, glad you enjoy the content and we hope you look forward to our future videos!
@FatherAxeKeeper 6 жыл бұрын
I remember this from my childhood. thank you so much for the video! It's an absolute shame that classic rides like this, Back to the Future, and Jaws have closed. That's like if Disneyland suddenly closed the Haunted Mansion or The Matterhorn.
@FatherAxeKeeper 6 жыл бұрын
it's all about how you see them and how memorable they were to you. The reason they were designed doesn't even matter. they were original rides that everyone loved. that is the point.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! It's a shame to see the classic attractions that helped established the park be removed for other franchises. Of all the attractions that have replaced them, I only feel that Revenge of The Mummy was a worthy successor. Sure I rather have Kongfrontation but ROTM is still a decent dark coaster ride.
@tropicalhd2213 5 жыл бұрын
13:03 excellent use of music for the ending it made me cry thank you Very Much for having good taste in music p.s the song is called King Kong 2005 Central Park
@joelawson3638 5 жыл бұрын
Back in 1996 me and my family had gone to the studio for four days for mardi gra. on the last day before going home we decided to ride Kong and let me tell you it was one of two rides i liked alot. after that ride we also decided to ride it one more time making it the last ride before leaving. Watching this video brought back fond memories of that last ride at universal studio florida (orlando) and i'm sad to have seen it go the way it did.
@Indyjonesfan 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you now I am complete!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Christian for the suggestion, we wouldn't be making these videos without your support!
@gavrielbarcelo-jeffers3623 6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video but I really want to see a tower of terror Orlando one 🙂😗
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Twilight Zone: Tower of Terror has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Gav The Boss!
@BUDOKAIultimate3 5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad I managed to experience the king Kong ride right before it closed. I was still young and I was scared shitless of every ride in the park, even twister!!! (Before I went through it) Lmao! But I'm glad my mom made me get on this, earthquake, and jaws before they shut down. I got on jaws quite a few times before that shut down but still. Amazing experiences that will be missed. Thanks for the trip down memory lane and the history lesson.
@lilymacleod18 3 жыл бұрын
*me lip syncing to the intro* Me after lip syncing the intro: GOD I love this channel.
@morethanthrills1616 6 жыл бұрын
Who remembers that photo op at the end of the ride? lol, just as impressive and terrifying as a child.
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
I always ran by it because when they would take the picture Kong would roar. That terrified my as a child lol.
@reinac5756 5 жыл бұрын
I remember going as a kid and my big brother being too scared to get his picture taken. My parents still have a picture of me, grinning like a goon, standing on my tip toes trying to reach over Kong's hand. I was so tiny!
@carloschinea8937 6 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video on Magic Kingdom’s Alien Encounter?
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Alien Encounter has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion!
@lukegreen5341 3 жыл бұрын
0:03 Awesome King Kong Ride Video. Thanks Mate. X
@steelnole3847 4 жыл бұрын
My mom was a tram operator here while it was in its prime time. She says she loved acting and interacting with the guests
@dollsNcats 6 жыл бұрын
I used to love this ride. !!! Scared me so bad 😂 sad i didn’t love universal to much this time around. Hoping they never get rid of ET
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Me and my sister would cry when we were little and rode it, we always through Kong was going to knock the tram down for real 😂As long as Spielberg is still working with Universal I think ET is safe.
@PorceleinWire 6 жыл бұрын
Another great video, matey! :D I'd love to see you cover the Hanna Barbera ride in a future video!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! The Funtastic World of Hannah Barbara has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion PorceleinWire!
@Drelam 3 жыл бұрын
So many good memories of this ride when i was a kid.
@CuriosityRocks 4 жыл бұрын
I rode the Studio Tour in 1998 and Kong was so realistic and awesome
@AutisticMagolorSmileyGuy 6 жыл бұрын
I love this video and the way you told the story! Can you do Space Mountain from the Magic Kingdom? :D
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Mr. Magolor! Focusing on the story of the attraction is what I try to work on the most, as many people never had to chance to experience these attractions or did a very long time ago. As for your suggestion, Space Mountain has been added to the list, thank you!
@mz610 6 жыл бұрын
Some channel needs to do a list of cringiest pre-show ride videos. This one is certainly up there.
@BeMoreBroadway 5 жыл бұрын
I will say...it's good to see the King back in Universal, even if he's not back in his full glory.
@malamute8257 4 жыл бұрын
This is one of those things you come back to expecting the magic not to hold up, but things I thought were just my imagination as a child were real. It WAS that big of an animatronic. What felt like a whole block indoors. Amazing.
@emilygoldstein3710 6 жыл бұрын
You should do Beetlejuice's graveyard revue or the horror make-up show next
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Beetlejuice's Graveyard Revue and Universal's Horror Makeup Show have been added to the list, thank you for your suggestions Emily!
@JenniferValko 6 жыл бұрын
Just discovered you and digging the videos so far. How about the old Hanna-Barbera ride?
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
The Funtastic World of Hanna Barbera has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Jennifer!
@originalsleepyjon 2 жыл бұрын
Ugh I love watching these videos about my favorite rides from my childhood, but it hurts so much sometimes knowing I'll never be able to ride them again. I realize I'm lucky enough to have had that opportunity, but you never really know when you could possibly be riding your favorite ride for the last time. I never take my vacations for granted anymore.
@JabberMonkey15 5 жыл бұрын
It is great Kongfrontation again! It was my favorite childhood ride! XD
@hypno_bunny 6 жыл бұрын
Do the Ghostbusters show at Universal! And try to dig up as much info as possible about it's store. The Ghostbusters Paranormal Merchandise Store. The one with the slimer Hologram and the animatronic Slimer at the top of the stairs. That thing was awesome!
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
The Ghostbusters Spooktacular has been added to the list, thank you for your suggestion Carrie! We will make sure to find as much info on the store as we can! I remember that Slimer scaring me when I was little!
@GabrielSantana-lb1zp 6 жыл бұрын
You must do a video about Test Track's History at Epcot
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Test Track has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Gabriel!
@gchoriego19 5 жыл бұрын
Ghostbusters universal studios Florida would be cool. Big fan!
@ThemeParkHistory 5 жыл бұрын
Ghostbusters Spooktacular has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion gchoriego19.
@gchoriego19 5 жыл бұрын
Sweet!
@chrishintz1077 2 жыл бұрын
Disney legend (a true one, this time) Bob Gurr. The monorail, the people mover. The go to guy.
@GabrielSantana-lb1zp 6 жыл бұрын
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Land Expanison History over at the Universal Parks
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Wizarding World of Harry Potter has been added to the list, thank you for the suggestion Gabriel!
@joelawson3638 5 жыл бұрын
no harry potter we lost an awesome ride thanks to HP I miss Jaws the ride it was fun to go on it now a stupid train station sits on the location so screw that idea.
@robertyoung7962 6 жыл бұрын
What a shame such a great ride gone too soon . At least universal brought it back with skull island
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
Only 12 years! It seemed like was around for a lot longer. Skull Island isn't a bad successor to Kongfrontation, it just doesn't have the spirit the original attraction did.
@robertyoung7962 6 жыл бұрын
Very true . I am not a fan of the 3d screens
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
I'm okay with them in moderation. Once every attraction in the park relies on them then you know there's a problem.
@robertyoung7962 6 жыл бұрын
I think they use 3D screens way too much nowadays I miss the days of animatronic robots that actually scared you
@ThemeParkHistory 6 жыл бұрын
I agree, it's not as exciting of an experience when everything is just a simulation. Animatronics make it actually feel a bit more real.
@carminecdinoproductions 5 жыл бұрын
I might wanna see a dueling roller coaster themed to Godzilla vs Kong where guests can choose Godzilla or Kong in an epic Kong-frontation and also re-ride to choose the other side for the second round to relive the epic fight from before!
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