Here's the full POV of Kong.
I won't pass my final judgement until I ride myself, but I'm not gonna lie, this isn't what I was expecting. In typical Universal fashion, Kong is just another 3D screen simulator ride with the addition of one impressive animatronic at the end.
I was really hoping Universal would do more with this ride than just screens. The queue and exterior looked so promising. But as far as ride type goes, this is no different from Spider-Man and Transformers, and will soon be joined by the similar-sounding Jimmy Fallon and Fast & Furious rides.
Personally, I'd prefer to spend my time in an immersive experience with physical sets and effects any day. For me, the screens just don't feel immersive. They're just fancy movies.
What's sad is that just next door to Kong is Jurassic Park River Adventure, which tells an excellent and thrilling story with no screens and 100% physical effects. I really hope Universal takes another a look at what made some of their older rides so great, and takes a break from the screens.