First roaring into life in front of a terrified public on June 14th 1986, the King Kong attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood started a new era of theme park design.
The 7-ton 30 feet tall Kong figure was the largest and most complex animatronic figure in existence for many years. The sophistication of the attraction broke new ground, and paved the way for the most complex of today's themed entertainments.
A massive backlot fire on 1 June 2008 destroyed the King Kong attraction just short of it's 22nd birthday. A new attraction will rise from the ashes, but this is the end of the giant ape.
More information
- Description of the attraction
- History of King Kong
- Photo Gallery
- Articles (New)
- The News Report
- King Kong Hand Photo Opportunity
- Construction of Kong
- Sound System
- Kong at Christmas
- Advertisements
- Video - Excerpt from "A Universe of Cinemagic" (New)
includes behind the scenes footage and news announcer - Video - Excerpt from The Wizard (New)
