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Universal Orlando’s King Kong ride faces extended closure
The Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction at Universal Islands of Adventure remains closed with no official reopening date provided by Universal Orlando Resort. While the ride is still listed in the resort’s official rider guides and website, it is currently marked as closed on the park’s mobile app.
Unverified reports circulating on social media platforms, including Facebook and Reddit, suggest the prolonged closure may be due to the massive King Kong animatronic catching fire during repair work. These claims have not been accompanied by photographic evidence or named sources.
Universal Orlando Resort has not confirmed any fire incident or damage to the animatronic. The scale of the figure, which is described as nearly three stories tall, suggests that any necessary repairs could be a significant undertaking.
Entities
Islands of Adventure · Skull Island: Reign of Kong · Universal Orlando Resort
Claims
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The attraction still appears on the Universal Orlando Resort website and in the 2026 rider guide. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Universal Orlando Resort has not announced a reopening date for Skull Island: Reign of Kong. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The attraction is currently listed as closed on the Universal Orlando Resort app. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Universal Orlando Resort has not confirmed that a fire occurred or that the animatronic was damaged. www.disneydining.com · www.disneyfanatic.com · insidethemagic.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The King Kong animatronic allegedly caught fire during repair work. www.disneydining.com · insidethemagic.net