The Simpsons' Springfield abounds with restaurants depicted in the TV show and movie, so it would make sense to recreate one of those for a Simpsons-themed restaurant, to go next to The Simpsons Ride in either or both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. But which restaurant should get the honor? That's our Vote of the Week.
I've selected five finalists. Krusty Burger and Moe's seemed obvious, given how often they appear on the show. Lard Lad would be a wonderfully silly icon to have in the park. I added The Frying Dutchman because I love the episode where Homer goes to court over an all-you-can-eat buffet, plus I'm a sucker for seafood restaurants. Finally, I picked The Pimento Grove because I'd argued that USH needed a table service restaurant, and who wouldn't love to see Universal take another shot at Disney by lampooning a Brown Derby-style restaurant? Just imagine all those celebrity "photos" on the walls, done in the style of Simpsons animation.
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I went with Krusty Burger, not because theme parks need another burger joint, just because it makes the most sense thematically. Realistically, people who aren't huge fans of the Simpsons wouldn't recognize the others.
And also on entertainment franchises how does 25 years on primetime TV stack up to Star Wars and Harry Potter books and movies?
I don't think the show is going to last a 2 more years as I find myself turning them off half way through. The new "HD" look that mimics the Simpsons Movie is another reason why I can't watch them. Ugh.....
I enjoy Futurama much more.
Not sure if I can take much more Simpsons. A restaurant sounds unappetizing. Will it have gross references? Will it have the rats demolishing themselves each possible moment with amputations and acid attacks? Yuck. Will it have the Indian guy sell popcorn? Oh my.
Restaurants are where I can rest and decompress. A Simpson's restaurant might be successful for kids who need constant stimulation, but not for me.
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I think Krusty Burgers fits in with the exterior theming of The Simpson's Ride, so it's probably the better option. I'd like to see both that and Moes, though.