Universal Orlando announces new King Kong ride for 2016

King Kong first appeared on screens in New York City in 1933, but next summer, he'll be in Florida, headlining a new thrill ride at Universal Orlando.

"Skull Island: Reign of Kong" will open in the summer of 2016 at Islands of Adventure.

Universal executives announced last week that guests participating in the "intense adventure" will board expedition trucks and forge through jungles, temple ruins and past prehistoric beasts before they come face to face with the oversized ape.