Skull Island: Reign of Kong Ride Overview
Journey into a mysterious island on Skull Island: Reign of Kong and come face to face with the King himself. Along the way, brave the jungle and the many prehistoric creatures that lurk within.
Overall, this ride features a combination of physical sets and 3-D animation, including one of the most impressive animatronics at Universal.
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Location
Skull Island: Reign of Kong is located between Toon Lagoon and Jurassic Park at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park.
Basic Ride Information
Ride Type: 3-D / 4-D Dark Ride
Thrill Level: Moderate – Fun for 10 and up.
Parental Advisory: This ride may frighten younger children.
Height Requirement: 36 inches (or 92 cm) – Guests under 48 inches (or 122 cm) require a supervising companion.
Child Swap: Available
Test Seat: Not available
Save Time in Line: This ride accepts Universal Express passes and sometimes offers a single rider line on peak days.
Ride Photo: This attraction does not offer an on-ride photo.
Loose Articles:
- Riders may bring most bags and loose articles on the ride with them, but should secure loose articles to the best of their ability.
- Bags may be placed on the lap or at the feet during the ride.
Accessibility:
- Guests in wheelchairs must transfer onto the ride vehicle.
- Learn additional accessibility information on Universal Orlando’s website here.
Our Recommendations
Ride Priority: Moderate – Experience this ride as long as time allows.
Best Time to Ride: For the shortest wait, ride during the first or last 60 minutes of the day.
Best Seats in the House: The right side of the vehicle is best as the Kong animatronic is on that side. Also, towards the back of the vehicle is better than the front. Additionally, the attraction attendant usually assigns your seat, but you can always ask for a certain row and see if they let you.
Skull Island: Reign of Kong Photo Gallery
(All photos copyright United Thrills.)
Skull Island: Reign of Kong Fun Facts
- Between 2016 and 2019, scareactors would hide in the queue to give guests a quick fright before the ride.
- The ride features five unique vehicle drivers which makes the ride experience slightly different between rides.