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Monday, 17 March, 2008 9:59 PM
New 'Simpsons' Ride to Open at
Universal Studios Hollywood on May 24th
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
Another
look at the "Kwik-E-Mart." Just behind it, workers are
putting the final touches on the new Simpsons ride.
Hollywood,
Calif. -- Universal Studios is replacing its Back to the
Future ride with the new Simpsons ride, based on the
popular animated TV series and motion picture, at both its theme
parks in Hollywood and in Orlando. The new ride will open at both
parks this spring.
Specific details
about the new attraction are being kept secret however we know it
will be a simulator ride using 80 foot IMAX screens to give the
rider a virtual-reality trip through a cartoon theme park called
Krustyland built by Krusty the Clown. Guests will go on a wild tour
with the Simpsons family in an effort to save Bart from Sideshow
Bob.
A press release
from Universal Studios on April 24, 2007 stated: "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."
The ride will
be located at both Universal theme parks -- in Hollywood, California
and in Orlando, Florida. In preparation for the renovation, the
Florida version of Back to the Future closed on March 30,
2007. In addition, the Hollywood version closed on September 3,
2007.
"The ride is designed
to duplicate the Simpsons home-viewing experience, only at
high speed and with lots of screaming," said Matt Groening
in a press release.
Gift shops were
opened at both parks in October 2007 in support of the new ride.
The shops carry the name "Kwik-E-Mart" as they appear
in the TV show. The stores sell memorabilia from the show including
edibles such as fruit snacks, energy drinks and much more.
"Universal takes
the most popular characters in blockbuster movies and hit TV shows
and creates fun, exhilarating entertainment experiences," said
Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO of Universal Parks & Resorts.
"With its unique sense of humor and enormous popularity, The
Simpsons is a perfect complement to our brand of entertainment."
In Hollywood,
construction for the new ride began last September. The old Back
to the Future ride was demolished then. Painting for the Simpsons
ride started in January. It is nearing completion at this moment.
Workers are making the final touches on the ride to get it open
for theme park visitors. The opening date is slated for May 24,
2008.
In Orlando,
the construction started earlier in May 2007 after the announcement
of the new ride. In February of this year, concrete was laid for
the Simpsons ride. By March, a Krusty the Clown head was
already finished. The Orlando version of the ride could open as
early as the end of this month.
Visitors to
Universal Studios will have something new to look forward to later
this Spring...a new ride featuring Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and
Maggie. All of your favorite Simpsons characters are coming
together for this new attraction at Universal Studios.
Click
here for more information on the new ride.
PHOTO
BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
In
less than two months, visitors will be able to enjoy this new ride.
PHOTO
BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
Bart
is already getting into trouble at Universal Studios!
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