Simpsons Theme Park

WindSock

http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/05/28/simpsons-theme-park-to-open-in-orlando/

Forget Springfield. The Simpsons are making a new home in Orlando, Florida. That’s right. Homer, Marge and the kids are getting their own mini-theme park inside Universal Orlando Resort this summer, according to the New York Daily News.

The new area within Universal Studios will include the pre-existing Simpsons Ride as its centerpiece in addition to a new outdoor, “intergalactic” spinning ride called Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ’n’ Hurl, Universal Orlando said in a press release.

There will also be plenty of hometown eats in the park’s “Fast Food Boulevard.” That includes Krusty Burger, Frying Dutchman, Luigi’s Pizza and Lard Lad. Visitors can also throw back a few pints of Duff Beer – brewed exclusively for Universal Orlando – at Homer’s favorite watering hole: Moe’s Tavern.

While billed as an entirely new theme park, the Simpsons-themed attractions are more of an expansion on the existing Simpsons franchise at Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Studios Hollywood since 2007, Mashable points out. The Simpsons Ride was launched at both locations in 2008.

This isn’t the first time Universal Orlando Resort has based thematic events and rides around film and TV institutions, Variety noted. ‘The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ made its debut at Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando in 2010, and has since garnered much success with its replica of J. K Rowling’s imagined world. According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal has profited nicely from visitors’ spending habits at the boy wizard’s world, which includes a collection of shops and eateries found in the Harry Potters books and movies.

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Oblig discussion in OP: What do you reckon, would you go? Would it be crap? Would you park in the Itchy lot?

Oblig personal opinion: Probably

Wompa1

WindSock wrote: »

http://newsfeed.time.com/2013/05/28/simpsons-theme-park-to-open-in-orlando/




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Oblig discussion in OP: What do you reckon, would you go? Would it be crap? Would you park in the Itchy lot?

Oblig personal opinion: Probably

They have been building that place for a while now. I wouldn't go just to see that but since it's part of Universal, I would like go for a look. Would like to eat at Krusty Burger and drink in Moes for the novelty

kneemos

If I was passing by I might drop in,don't think I'd fly to Florida though horse.

entropi

It's no Duff Gardens (unless Surly is there to goad people), but might work out well!

Ruudi_Mentari

Wompa1 wrote: »

Would like to eat at Krusty Burger and drink in Moes for the novelty

that does sound enticing

Xavi6

Ordering a Krusty burger with cheese or a partially gelatinated, non-dairy, gum-based beverage would be fantastic.

Count me in for the food novelty alone.

Rud

entropi wrote: »

It's no Duff Gardens (unless Surly is there to goad people), but might work out well!

Part of Duff Gardens will be part of the expansion at Universal also

http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/the-simpsons-expansion/

Tombi!

Rud wrote: »

Part of Duff Gardens will be part of the expansion at Universal also

http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/the-simpsons-expansion/

I think I'm going to take up drinking again.

MadsL

Oddly enough I was at Universal California today. We skipped the Simpsons ride as a 75 minute wait time for a simulated rollarcoaster is ridiculous... Especially when the 360 3D tranformers ride is so incredible.

speedboatchase

Does it sell BORT license plates?

Sofiztikated

Xavi6 wrote: »

Ordering a Krusty burger with cheese or a partially gelatinated, non-dairy, gum-based beverage would be fantastic.

Count me in for the food novelty alone.

What's the bets they won't actually have novelty food names, but rather Bart Burger, Marge Milkshakes, Homer Hotdogs, etc.

Although they'd get bonus points for having Bort license plates, but with none in stock.

alwaysadub

I was at the one in Orlando a few years ago. The main thing they had then was the simulated rollercoaster. It was actually a lot better than i thought it would be. Think they did have a Kwick E Mart shop front and a few other bits and pieces but they weren't proper shops if i remember correctly.

Mr. G

Yeah I'd go. But I wouldn't go there just to see the actual theme park. Would be cool in fairness.

whomitconcerns

Sofiztikated wrote: »

What's the bets they won't actually have novelty food names, but rather Bart Burger, Marge Milkshakes, Homer Hotdogs, etc.

Although they'd get bonus points for having Bort license plates, but with none in stock.

MMmmmmm they have the Krusty Burger and the Ribwich! :P

http://www.orlandoinformer.com/universal/krusty-burger/

Hoop66

I'd go just to drink the water in the Little Land of Duff.

Aglomerado

Sounds good - I wonder if there'll be an underground bit full of jockeys?

joe316

speedboatchase wrote: »

Does it sell BORT license plates?

They are all out

http://www.avclub.com/articles/universal-orlando-needs-more-bort-license-plates-i,100033/

iDave

Hopefully there will be no reference to any episode made after 1998

Plazaman

Ya, having a Duff or two in Moes would be great fun I think. Wouldn;t go specifically for it but would make it a must see on my list if I ever was there.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8403/8915081221_b4178bd8b3_z.jpg

Aglomerado

Plazaman wrote: »

Ya, having a Duff or two in Moes would be great fun I think. Wouldn;t go specifically for it but would make it a must see on my list if I ever was there.

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Yeah, me too. I hope the Barney Gumble at the end of the bar lets out a few signature belches from time to time.

candy-gal1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVPpz_X-QU0

I want to do this!!

I was there a few weeks ago. The outdoor ride wasn't finished, but Moe's Tavern was there and Krusty burger and Kwik E Mart etc. The simpsons ride that has been there a while was great craic. It was cool to walk through it but I definitely definitely wouldn't be going to Orlando for it. Harry Potter world is absolutely class though! And the new transformers ride is unbelievable.

Universal is just miles and miles ahead of Disney overall IMO.

Duckworth_Luas

Seems far too 3D for my liking!

OrgasmicBaz

I was there only two weeks ago, but didnt notice any building around the area... be good craic going into Moe's Tavern and having a Duff

Great addition to the park. Some of the rides in Universal Studios are a bit dated, like they have Twister, Men in Black, Terminator and previously Jaws. I reckon they will knock down Men in Black to expand the Simpsons area. The 3D ride is deadly & this will add something new to it.

Going back in June 2014 so hope its opened by then

OrgasmicBaz

OrgasmicBaz wrote: »

I was there only two weeks ago, but didnt notice any building around the area... be good craic going into Moe's Tavern and having a Duff

Did you not see Moe's etc when you went on the 3D ride? was all there two weeks ago.

The Backwards Man

What's the big fascination with rides in this place? I hate them, waste of time and money.

The Backwards Man

The Backwards Man wrote: »

What's the big fascination with rides in this place? I hate them, waste of time and money.

Can't beat a good ride, and if you're wasting time and money - you're doing it wrong :P

maximoose

There will also be plenty of hometown eats in the park’s “Fast Food Boulevard.” That includes Krusty Burger, Frying Dutchman, Luigi’s Pizza and Lard Lad

No Gilded Truffle? Dealbreaker

razorblunt

I would die of embarrasment if I was seen at that park. I wish there was a hole I could crawl into and die.

BeerWolf

Not been to a theme park for almost 2 decades - though I plan to head to the US to visit a few at some point, would give this place a look for sure when I do head for Universal

OrgasmicBaz

Deleted User wrote: »

Did you not see Moe's etc when you went on the 3D ride? was all there two weeks ago.

No i didnt cop it... I noticed the building around the Jaws area alright, But ill take your word for it :pac:

jack presley

razorblunt wrote: »

I would die of embarrasment if I was seen at that park. I wish there was a hole I could crawl into and die.

Care to expand on why?

razorblunt

razorblunt wrote: »

I would die of embarrasment if I was seen at that park. I wish there was a hole I could crawl into and die.

Well they're still building some of it some so I'm sure there would be a hole lying around somewhere!

WindSock

maximoose wrote: »

No Gilded Truffle? Dealbreaker

Or a Gulp 'n' Blow

razorblunt wrote: »

I would die of embarrasment if I was seen at that park. I wish there was a hole I could crawl into and die.

It didn't die!

the purple tin

Do they have the tyre fire, the monorail and the escalator to nowhere?

the purple tin

the purple tin wrote: »

Do they have the tyre fire, the monorail and the escalator to nowhere?

They have a monorail in disney, and my god it's impossible to say that word without singing the jingle.

krudler

jack presley wrote: »

Care to expand on why?

Makes me sad when people don't get quotes

the purple tin

Deleted User wrote: »

They have a monorail in disney, and my god it's impossible to say that word without singing the jingle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVqVdQYC44Y

:P:pac:

jack presley

krudler wrote: »

Makes me sad when people don't get quotes

Sorry. Gave up on the Simpsons years ago and don't remember a lot of stuff from the good days (which I presume is from where your quote was from).

joebloggs32

Sofiztikated wrote: »

What's the bets they won't actually have novelty food names, but rather Bart Burger, Marge Milkshakes, Homer Hotdogs, etc.

Although they'd get bonus points for having Bort license plates, but with none in stock.

If they have the Ribwich I'm there!

callaway92

razorblunt wrote: »

I would die of embarrasment if I was seen at that park. I wish there was a hole I could crawl into and die.

Put her in ze hole

Das Kissen

jack presley wrote: »

Sorry. Gave up on the Simpsons years ago and don't remember a lot of stuff from the good days (which I presume is from where your quote was from).

I challenge anyone to provide a good post 1998 Simpsons quote.

4zn76tysfajdxp

I can't wait for Fort Adventure.

razorblunt

jack presley wrote: »

Care to expand on why?

Watched the Itchy & Scratchy Land episode much?

jack presley

razorblunt wrote: »

Watched the Itchy & Scratchy Land episode much?

As explained above, I haven't watched the Simpsons in years and don't remember every episode from the good days. I have seen that one but not in at least 10 years so the quote went over my head.

Ablitive

Would it not be more appropriate to create a Simsons theme park on the former Fukushima daiichi plant in Japan to demonstrate the fact that Nuclear power stations are no laughing matter.

krudler

Das Kissen wrote: »

I challenge anyone to provide a good post 1998 Simpsons quote.

"Badger my ass, it's probably Milhouse"

That's all I got

Wattle

So do we all have free reign to kick a giant mouse in the butt?

Turpentine

Matias Miniature Twig wrote: »

I can't wait for Fort Adventure.

That place smells funny.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Turpentine wrote: »

That place smells funny.

No it doesn't.

krudler

They better have someone in charge called Mr Black.

"Can we call ya Uncle Blackie?"
"No.."