'King Kong' theme park to reopen in the US | World News - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

'King Kong' theme park to reopen in the US

IANS | By, London
May 21, 2009 10:06 PM IST

Bosses at Universal Studios have decided to rebuild the "King Kong" theme park that was destroyed in a 2008 fire, which briefly closed the tourist attraction.

Bosses at Universal Studios have decided to rebuild the "King Kong" theme park that was destroyed in a 2008 fire, which briefly closed the tourist attraction.

HT Image
HT Image

The blaze claimed a handful of sets familiar to visitors, with the New York street scene, housed in a hangar, being the most famous victim of the fire, which was sparked by company employees using blowtorches to apply roof shingles, reports contactmusic.com.

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The studio tour was briefly closed but has since been reconfigured to avoid the worst hit fire damaged areas and now Universal bosses plan to rebuild the "King Kong" set ready for a grand re-opening next summer, as part of a digitally upgraded tour.

"'King Kong' has been an integral part of the studio tour for years. We are happy to be able to bring him back. No one can destroy the great ape," said Universal Studios publicist Audrey Eig.

The set originally opened in 1986 and has become one of the theme park's most famous attractions. The new-look "King Kong" set will be based on that of the 2005 film, which starred Jack Black and Naomi Watts.

Unlock a world of Benefits with HT! From insightful newsletters to real-time news alerts and a personalized news feed – it's all here, just a click away! - Login Now!

Get Latest World News along with Latest News from India at Hindustan Times.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On