Skull Island: Reign of Kong has reopened at Universal Islands of Adventure, but guests should expect a temporarily modified ending. The giant King Kong animatronic is not currently visible in the finale; riders report a black scrim covering the show area while repairs continue.
Universal previously confirmed that the figure sustained damage during routine maintenance and is undergoing repairs. The resort has not announced when the animatronic will return or explained the full extent of the work.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong is open with a modified finale
WDWNT documented the reopened ride and its entrance warning, which says the attraction will temporarily feature a modified experience during maintenance. The trackless ride and its screen-based sequences are operating, but the physical Kong encounter that normally closes the attraction is unavailable.
What the missing Kong animatronic means for Islands of Adventure visitors
First-time visitors can still experience most of the expedition, while returning riders should set expectations before investing wait time in the queue. There is no announced timetable for the full finale’s return, so check the Universal app and the attraction entrance on the day of your visit. Our Islands of Adventure guide can help you choose an alternative priority if the modified version is not worth the wait for your group.
What Universal has not confirmed about the repairs
Universal has not named a reopening date for the animatronic or confirmed a cause beyond damage during routine maintenance. Reports connecting a fire to the figure remain unconfirmed by Universal, so they should not be treated as the explanation for the current modified finale.
Official Universal sources
- Universal’s Skull Island: Reign of Kong attraction page
- Universal Orlando park hours and closure information
Would you ride now with a modified finale, or wait for Kong’s return? Let us know in the comments.
Source credit: wdwnt.com, universalorlando.com
