Skull Island: Reign of Kong Removes 3D Glasses and Goes 2D at Universal Islands of Adventure

[@timtaylor2882]

You can't just remove the 3D glasses for rides that are *designed* for 3D and expect it to be the same, especially in these tunnel rides like Kong or Supercharged. Minion Mayhem was made completely pointless when they removed the glasses from that one.

[@kryptism]

Don't forget Harry Potters Forbidden Journey also!😮

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California!

[@JimmyC23]

Absolutely the Minions 3D adventure is pointless now. It's a horrible ride

[@MaxRebo731]

At the moment, they have not decided if this is a permanent change. Universal has confirmed on twitter that this 2D test will last until March 9th.

[@sixtocortescastaneda4169]

I sure as heck hope it's only temporary, because this thing was designed for 3D, and just doesn't work well without it

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California!

[@Sorenishii]

Well March 9th came and gone, and it's still 2d. So that sucks.

[@clarabarton8350]

That moment has passed. They completely destroyed this ride.

[@ultimatedisneycruiselinefa5112]

Love the Kong animatronic at the end!

[@jaykay1899]

Now they should just add more practical sets/ props and possibly another animatronic somehow and this ride would honestly be really good! It’s already underrated as it is, it’s just missing a little something

[@mh23hm]

It's incredibly boring and breaks down a lot. Bandaid fixes won't make it worth that valuable space. The only thing good about it is the kong animatronic at the end... they should have just made a tribute area for that alone and put in a completely different ride.

[@CobbleBompster]

@@mh23hmI want whatever you’re smoking

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California

[@mh23hm]

Replace it with the Jurassic World Adventure dark ride they have in Beijing

[@nyrangersfan6325]

I would love that ride! Jurassic Park deserves much more love like Harry Potter. The area is awesome, but they can use a lot more theming and rides!

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California!

[@RedK57265]

I hope they keep the 3D I think it’s pointless to remove the 3D from rides that basically require it.

[@melvinlee9263]

By the way, there is no lap sitting apparently...

[@Relaxationfantasy]

That’s been a thing for a long time

[@Eternaldarkness3166]

I can't get anyone to sit in my lap anyways so it's fine with me 😂

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California!

[@tomm2213]

Are they doing the outside portion again? It short but adds a lot to the attraction imo

[@dennitasutton-pierre4169]

There was an outside portion? At which universal?

[@loudryka]

Yeah it's like an extra minute, it goes outside then you go through the gate ​@@dennitasutton-pierre4169

[@ThemeParkUpdate]

At this time the outside portion seems to be out of operation. Technicians have been seen working on it.

[@loudryka]

@@ThemeParkUpdate it's been like over 2 years lol

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California

[@omarnoble4788]

This trend doesn't make any sense. The rides were designed to be in 3D. They do their best to be immersive with screens and 3D is a method of doing so. Forbidden Journey was the only one that made sense because the motion is so extreme I understood reducing anything that could induce further nausea. What's next? Gringotts? Spiderman? The desire to ride this stuff drops to zero for when it approaches a mall kiddie ride jerking you about while you stare at a clearly flat screen.

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California!

[@tinamusicaddict11]

I really miss when these rides used more practical effects, kongfrontation was really that work! all these screens with the newer rides bore me a bit.

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California!

[@BricklyDragon]

So a few days ago I went to Gradbash 2024 and they removed the 3D glasses and it was underwhelming. Especially the first few screens where the jeep wasn't moving. The scene that suffered the most was when the jeep is swinging on the vines. Without the glasses, it feels very static and bleh.

[@stevewhitehouse9532]

It doesn't work removing 3d from a 3d ride. The despicable me ride is not good without it

[@whendinosaursruledtheearth4788]

Rode this last week and I must say the 2D version was disappointing. When the vehicle is in motion the screens still looked pretty 3d and had some good depth but as soon as the vehicle was stationary the depth disappeared entirely . The part where the bats fly out of the tunnel looked so flat , and when the dinosaurs hit the vehicle with their heads they looked like they were no where near us . Such a shame universal went this route. Do we know if this is permanent ? I had read it was just a test until march 9th but on the universal app it still mentions no 3d for Kong .

[@FIREBRAND38]

And once again I point out that neither the original _Kongfrontation_ in Hollywood or Orlando required glasses. Just saying.

[@happymaskedguy1943]

So let’s never try new things and keep everything exactly the same forever and ever. These parks are not museums. Sometimes new attractions aren’t as good as the ones they replace. That’s how it rolls.

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California

[@FIREBRAND38]

@@happymaskedguy1943 "So let’s never try new things" Oh, like Fast and Furious? Calm down. Try _Preparation H_ it sounds like the store brand isn't helping.

[@FIREBRAND38]

@@trentonfoster3629What exactly is it you want me to do?

[@slob5041]

@@happymaskedguy1943it was a better experience

[@Ratchetfan321]

The Kong animatronic is still impressive despite it mostly being a motion sim mostly.

[@HigherQualityUploads]

Now I know EXACTLY what ride I WON'T be going on ever again! 3D >>> 2D always. We have 2 eyes for a reason!

[@csbluechip]

Mediocrity wins the day again - I wonder which eye they kept ... Whatever, Immersive rides are soooo 'last century'

[@RhythmGrizz]

Having to put on glasses is one of the least immersive things I could imagine

[@csbluechip]

@@RhythmGrizz then it's your lucky day :)

[@mh23hm]

@@RhythmGrizz Staring at a blurry 2d screen that doesn't immerse you at all is worse. If they can't do 3d it shouldn't be so reliant on screens.

[@bryancurdi451]

This is only a test until March 9th. If you really don't want it to come maybe write an email or if you are at the parks complain to guests services, they take note of what you say.

[@disneyparksstarwarslover7638]

Minion Mayhem: *Finally…a worthy opponent! Our battle will be LEGENDARY!!!!*

[@timetraveler9218]

They can just go ahead and remove it at this point. No outdoor section already made it the equivalent of Fast and Furious. Get rid of them both

[@CobbleBompster]

This one is far superior to fast and furious, even without the outdoor section. Don’t even compare the two

[@timetraveler9218]

@@CobbleBompster both are lame 3d screens of "Rides" designed for the studio tour which makes more sense

[@adam_franklin]

If the screens were updated to OLED and wrapped over the vehicle more, it would actually be pretty great. The scenes in the cave could be OLED or matte painting backdrops and a few layers of scrims to project characters onto. Maybe add a worm animatronic that pops up in the foreground. You'd have the 3D depth back. Of course, I've never seen a ride get an update like that. They'll prob just close this eventually.

[@slickshewz]

This won't be closing, or being added to, for many, many years. Other than the animatronic at the end, this ride costs almost nothing to maintain.

[@clarabarton8350]

This used to be my favorite ride, now it's just a ride with screens. First, they took away the external loop, now they got rid of what made this ride an immersive experience. I spoke with guest services and they said that a lot of folks are complaining, but that the executives don't really care. Is Universal becoming Disney?

[@leelee71]

Well, this is one less ride to wait on line for. What a bad decision.

[@bocswu]

Keep it 3D, but they should remind people to remove their 3D glasses as they approach the Kong animatronic at the end. It's crazy how many people leave their glasses on for that scene.

[@mattdaaamon]

Why would they choose to make the ride worse? I haven't been on minions since they ruined it.

[@Soulslayer24]

I just went on it last week of January for the first time and I'm glad I got to experience the 3d before this changed lol

[@Shockzone1495]

what happened to the outside portion of the ride. I'm noticing that they're only using the indoor section.

[@TheSd1cko]

Was always dependent on weather wasn't it?

[@EightWonder369]

The outside portion of the ride was closed in March 2023 for various reasons.

[@parkerboi205]

Why don’t the ride cars go on the outside route? I saw someone bring it up and it has caught my eye since😢

[@opal817]

As long as it's still HFR it's probably still uncanny enough to work.

[@mattdaaamon]

Or how about they just leave it in 3d

[@someoneout-there2165]

Why had this ride been out for so long before they switched it to 2d? By this point everyone should either have ridden it or knew what it was like. This sounds more like cost saving measures than trying to help people that have motion sickness..

[@svendubronovic8343]

This honestly makes me not want to go to Universal Studios anymore.

[@VincentAlfonso]

Just like Minion Mayhem where they remove the 3D glasses

[@mattdaaamon]

That ride is worthless now.

[@lilithcal]

Just an attempt to see if they can cut expenses by not needing to process the glasses after use? Or buying new stock?

[@slickshewz]

What an absolutely asinine idea. If you want any semblance of immersion, screen based rides like this absolutely have to be 3d. Why would you take already sub par attractions, and make them worse?

[@rsvk2144]

Beautiful

[@melynn_0355]

wait when did they remove the outside portion? I thought it was rly cool Ohhhhhhh nvm they have a switch for when there's bad weather

[@slickshewz]

Apparently they got rid of the 3D and most of the sound effects?

[@90dayfiance69]

Can’t wait to stare at this screen!!

[@EightWonder369]

Just close the ride at this point. There are no scareactors and it doesn't go outside anymore. All the fun of this ride has been taken away.

[@TheLastOfTheSurvivors]

At some point we need to stop catering to every one. Not every ride is meant to be ridden by every person. I forgot the forbidden journey had glasses and now I know why it feels so soulless now. Universal is just making it really easy to decide which rides need to be replaced next or if it’s time to switch to Disney all together

[@BrittonBaker12]

I don't think Orlando's Forbidden Journey was ever in 3D.

[@Drebe73]

No scare actors in the queue and now no 3D? Cutting costs to put into Epic Universe?

[@CaptainRufio23]

They haven't had scare actors in years. They only stayed for a very short time after the ride opened. It had nothing to do with Epic Universe

[@hoss4830]

@@CaptainRufio23 Epic costs are increasing and if you think that by not rehiring of scare actors and others have nothing to do with Epic wait for the cost cutting measures to be announced later this week…

[@TwilightLink77]

Wonder if this is going to affect the Hollywood version?

[@pettromen]

that is a sad day

[@tiffanyalfaya162]

Am I the only one who likes it better in 2D?? Are they still doing the 3D affecta( like the little water splashes and stuff)? I'm not sure how that would change the experience... I don't think i would enjoy that aspect in 2D lol 🤷‍♀️🤣

[@TheFlagInspector]

We rode it today, did not like the 2d version. It was terrible.

[@jstorm7922]

Just rode on Friday and they had them

[@hectormachado358]

Why.

[@drdremd]

I’m not even mad

[@thesneakertifosi]

Tbh 3d is not the best but the ride is mid. Just lacks the charm of the og with its physical sets and animatronic

[@planetuniversal8085]

I barely 1:24 it as it is now i'm now i never gonna ride it

[@ArynWellspring]

What I would have done was have a mix of 2D and 3D during the day. Changing at certain intervals

[@mattdaaamon]

How many people do you actually think are asking for 2d?

[@OgreJoe]

​@@mattdaaamonI'd prefer 2D, myself

[@MatthewAndrews-c2x]

I am so mad it makes it even more worse

[@rapunzel1701]

Good. The glasses detract from the practical sets too much. Forbidden Journey is way better without them because of that. I never wear them on Gringott's either.

[@jordanvanbuskirk4978]

to be fare there is not much practical sets except for the. animatronic and you can just take off your glasses

[@MrMac1138]

Reality is too as screens get upgraded to 8K and beyond, 3D is fairly unnecessary. Because of contrast and recreation of shadow, etc those super high-res screens look 3D without actually being 3D. I have seen it at Sphere. You can see the potential in the Bourne stunt show. It is time to get rid of the glasses and add more practical effects to supplement them for better immersion.

[@slickshewz]

They don't detract from the practical sets at all. Your argument makes no sense.

[@rapunzel1701]

@@slickshewz You just can't understand it. The frames block at least half your FoV.

[@slickshewz]

@@rapunzel1701 objectively false.

[@johnnyb.4286]

A lot of the 3D rides mess with people’s heads and they don’t get to enjoy the ride as much. This is a good change imo

[@victoriabrake2103]

But the 3D makes it so much better for those of us that have no issues. I can't imagine some of these without it. Things flying at you ECT. If it messes with you the. Don't do it. Just like coasters or spinny rides. You are not forced to do them.

[@brewt1mer]

its just become a pointless attraction then.

[@trentonfoster3629]

Do Universal Studios in Northern California

[@njrcdan]

This is awesome, there’s more to this ride than just what was the 3D portion. I would drop the 3D glasses just to get the full effect.

[@slickshewz]

You're quite literally not getting the full effect, without the 3d. The ride was designed for it.

[@robertocrespop]

Don’t waste your time… Avoid this ride. So boring.

[@mattbee4091]

Lame!

[@RhythmGrizz]

Good. 3D is dumb anyway

[@happymaskedguy1943]

3D is awesome.

[@dennissmith5807]

2D or 3D it's a crap ride no matter what.

[@slickshewz]

Sure, but why would we want it to be even worse?

[@danielpaul1]

Universal Studios needs to 2D and update Gringotts its awful

[@slickshewz]

Why would you want stuff to be flat when it can have depth? You people have some terrible opinions.

[@OgreJoe]

​@@slickshewzWearing 3d glasses is annoying and immersion breaking

[@slickshewz]

@@OgreJoe a nonsensical statement. Sunglasses don't make the world feel less real. You know what's actually immersion breaking? A 2d screen.

[@OgreJoe]

@@slickshewz a nonsensical statement. They do to many people. For me, they hurt my eyes and make it harder to see. I even have trouble wearing sun glasses.

[@slickshewz]

@@OgreJoe a non nonsensical statement. they don't to most. If it doesn't work for you, don't ride it. People who can't or don't like to ride rollercoasters, don't ride them anyway and then complain about getting sick or not liking it. They just don't ride it. The "make it worse so I can ride it" argument, might be the most narcissistic bs I've ever heard.

[@MichelleAlexandria-EM]

I Hope Universal does this for all their rides. The 3D was ALWAYS terrible and Pointless. now that we're all aware of germs who really wants to wear thise disgusting glasses.

[@mattdaaamon]

Removing 3d from rides redesigned for it is dumb. Universal shouldn't be pandering to a vocal minority to make rides worse for everyone else.

[@ralphpootawn6772]

@@mattdaaamonthe majority of people like wearing 3D glasses?

[@Hii250]

​@@ralphpootawn6772I believe so. But even if one disagrees with 3D, switching to 2D doesn't work on rides designed for 3D. It needs different applications.

[@slickshewz]

​@@ralphpootawn6772 The 3D is much better than it being flat. The majority of people don't care if you have to wear 3D glasses. It has nothing to do with liking it or not. It's Florida, people are basically wearing glasses all day anyway. Saying you don't like wearing glasses is an asinine argument for wanting to ruin everybody else's experience.

[@ralphpootawn6772]

@@slickshewz guessing you’ve never experienced Soarin at Disney or any other post 2010 high definition screen..