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PHOTOS: The “Skull Island: Reign of Kong” attraction at Universal Orlando is taking shape for its 2016 opening

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The imposing entrance to Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal Orlando rises behind yellow construction barriers, with lush trees and a moody, overcast sky capturing the thrilling anticipation just before the attraction's 2016 debut.

The King Kong attraction construction is going along full speed at Universal Orlando and you can already see the outside of the attraction coming along nicely. Towering up next to the Jurassic Park land at Island of  Adventure the kongstruction features a really impressive skull castle with tons of hidden details.

Skull Island: Reign of Kong will open in 2016 at Islands of Adventure. Read more HERE

Thanks to Matt Dobrovolsky for pictures

The imposing entrance to Skull Island: Reign of Kong at Universal Orlando rises behind yellow construction barriers, with lush trees and a moody, overcast sky capturing the thrilling anticipation just before the attraction's 2016 debut.

The imposing Skull Island temple facade with scaffolding rises among jagged dark rocks beneath a dramatic, cloudy sky, capturing the immersive and ominous atmosphere of Universal Orlando’s Reign of Kong attraction.

Godzilla takes shape amid scaffolding and lush greenery, set against a dramatic, cloudy sky reminiscent of Skull Island in Universal Orlando’s Reign of Kong attraction.

Scaffolding and bright orange tarps drape over the rocky façade of Skull Island, signaling construction or refurbishment on Universal Orlando’s legendary Reign of Kong attraction and adding an intriguing layer to the iconic adventure-themed landscape.

Scaffolding rises at the dramatic stone cave entrance of Skull Island: Reign of Kong in Universal Orlando, surrounded by lush greenery and construction gear—offering fans an early glimpse of the immersive attraction taking shape before its 2016 debut.

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