From Universal's press release:
Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson – stars of TV’s longest running series – will ride along with guests in a new mega-attraction opening at Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood in Spring 2008.Guests will be rocketed along with the Simpson family on a hysterical, almost unimaginable adventure. They’ll experience a side of Springfield previously unexplored as they enjoy the new ride’s interpretation of thrill rides, dark rides and “live” shows that make up a new fantasy amusement park dreamed up by the show’s cantankerous Krusty the Clown.
Universal’s award-winning creative team is collaborating with The Simpsons Creator and Executive Producer Matt Groening and Executive Producer James L. Brooks to create and open the first-ever mega-attraction based on the blockbuster TV series. It will feature the show’s classic humor and many of its instantly recognizable characters - all voiced by the original actors.
There's no name yet for the ride. Naming theme park attractions a tricky act in the Internet era. Ideally, you want a name where you can get the dot-com URL for a promotional website, that's easy to remember, and in this case, contains the brand name of the theme. ("The Simpsons") There's been speculation, though, that the name of these attractions might include the first names of the characters, but not the Simpsons family name.
Thanks to multiple TPI readers who posted this today.
Still, I'm looking forward to it! It'll open around my pass renewal time :)
Down with the Simpsons! Keep BTTF!
COme on now! Yeah, Simpsons is a classic too, but BTTF is much better for that kind of ride IMO
Well at least its not Fast and the Furious!
How is The Simpsons going to fit into the "World Expo" theme of that part of USF?
Would anyone happen to know what's going to happen with all of the cool BTTF props that were in the queue and pre-show areas? Is there a warehouse like Mouse Surplus that is selling them?
An even better question - how does Revege of the Mummy fit in the New York area?
Simpsons, lets see what they can do!
i like the simpsons, but i do agree with the fact that there are too many cartoon rides.
It will fit into that area as neatly as anything else would. The area is an "expo" or exchange of ideas, and the theme to the new ride will be a new and innovative theme park in Springfield, owned by Krusy the Klown (not known for spending a great deal of money on actual innovations!). I think it fits.
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While I dont like the idea of a ride using the same technology that was previously used for the old attraction, its still a welcome change.