An accordion design allowed for the “dangling” type motion profile and sudden drop effect for the ride’s climax. While the ride vehicles were designed to appear like trams, instead of hanging from a wire, they ran along a track on the ceiling.Fifty building facades modeled after Manhattan’s Lower East Side were constructed to flesh out the city streets.Even though the ride features some set pieces inspired by the original film from 1933, much of the setting was based on the 1976 remake.

It was built in one of the world’s largest soundstages, at 71,000 square feet, which is equal to two football fields.

The facade for the attraction was themed as Pennsylvania Station in New York, while the ride takes place on the Roosevelt Island Tramway.

Kongfrontation was inspired by the King Kong Encounter segment on the Universal Studios Hollywood tram tour, which had opened only a few years prior.

Be sure to check out the video version for additional visuals! Let’s dive into 100 facts about 10 former attractions at Universal Studios Florida, (plus a few extra for good measure). While it had a shaky start, with practically none of the rides functioning properly and guests being given a free pass to come back later, (which are still valid to this day,) it eventually offered a lineup of some of the most memorable and beloved theme park attractions of all time.

Opening on June 7, 1990, the park has undergone a tremendous amount of changes over the last three decades. Universal Studios Florida is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year.

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