| The Simpsons Ride | |
|---|---|
 Main sign at Universal Studios Florida | |
| Universal Studios Florida | |
| Area | World Expo (2008–2013) Springfield (2013–present) |
| Coordinates | 28°28′45.98″N 81°28′2.51″W / 28.4794389°N 81.4673639°W |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | US$30 million[3][4] |
| Soft opening date | April 23, 2008[5] |
| Opening date | May 15, 2008[2] |
| Replaced | Back to the Future: The Ride |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | |
| Area | Upper Lot/Springfield[6] |
| Status | Operating |
| Cost | US$40 million |
| Opening date | May 19, 2008[7] |
| Replaced | Back to the Future: The Ride |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | IMAX Dome motion simulator[1] |
| Designer | Universal Creative Blur Studio Reel FX |
| Theme | The Simpsons |
| Vehicle type | Krustyfield Classic Rollercoaster Cars[8] |
| Vehicles | 24[8] |
| Riders per vehicle | 8[8] |
| Rows | 2 |
| Riders per row | 4 |
| Duration | 4:30 |
| Height restriction | 40 in (102 cm) |
| Manufacturer | Intamin, Oceaneering International |
| Pre-Show Host | Krusty the Clown (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) |
 Universal Express available | |
 Single rider line yes | |
 Wheelchair accessible | |
 Assistive listening available | |
 Closed captioning available | |
The Simpsons Ride is a motion simulator ride located in the Springfield areas of both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood. Based on the animated television series The Simpsons, the ride was announced in 2007 as a replacement for Back to the Future: The Ride at both parks.[9] It first opened at Universal Studios Florida on May 15, 2008, and then a few days later at Universal Studios Hollywood on May 19, 2008. The producers of The Simpsons contributed to the design of the ride, which uses CGI animation, also worked on the ride's 2D animation. At the time of its opening, the ride featured state-of-the-art projection and hydraulic technology.
In 2013, the ride became the centerpiece of a themed Simpsons area at both parks, based on the fictional town of Springfield depicted in the animated series. The attraction is more than four minutes long and features two pre-show line queues that guests experience before boarding the ride. Its theme focuses on Krustyland, a theme park built by and named after Krusty the Clown, in which his former sidekick, evil genius Sideshow Bob, attempts to get revenge on Krusty and the Simpson family. Many characters from the animated series make an appearance, all voiced by their original actors. Also, despite for being a family attraction, The Simpsons Ride is one of the first major theme park attractions to be based on an adult animated franchise.
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