Kongfrontation at Universal Studios Florida

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Kongfrontation at Universal Studios Florida was a popular, now-defunct dark ride that simulated a perilous encounter with King Kong in New York City using large-scale animatronics and special effects.

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Kongfrontation at Universal Studios Florida canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf animatronic-based ride
dark ride
defunct amusement ride
theme park attraction
basedOn King Kong
surface form: King Kong (character)

King Kong franchise
surface form: King Kong film franchise
category Amusement rides introduced in 1990
Amusement rides that closed in 2002
Former Universal Studios Florida attractions
King Kong in amusement parks
Universal Studios Florida attractions
closingDate February 3, 2002
designer Universal Creative
feature cityscape sets
fire effects
giant King Kong animatronics
smoke effects
suspended cable tramway
hasAudience theme park visitors
language English
locatedIn Orlando
surface form: Orlando, Florida

United States of America
surface form: United States

Universal Orlando Resort
surface form: Universal Studios Florida
locatedInArea New York backlot area of Universal Studios Florida
manufacturer Universal Creative
mediaType physical attraction
narrativeElement perilous encounter with King Kong
notableFor being an opening day attraction at Universal Studios Florida
intense themed atmosphere
large-scale King Kong animatronics
openingDate June 7, 1990
operatedBy Universal Parks & Resorts
owner Universal Orlando Resort
surface form: Universal Studios Florida
partOf Universal Studios Florida opening day attractions
precededBy King Kong Encounter
queueTheme New York City subway and streets
replacedBy Revenge of the Mummy
rideSystem aerial tram-style dark ride
safetyRestriction minimum height requirement
setting New York City
status closed
theme King Kong
New York City
uses large-scale animatronics
special effects
suspended tram vehicles

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Revenge of the Mummy replaced Kongfrontation at Universal Studios Florida