Universal Studios Florida · Operating · 2008
The Simpsons Ride
Motion simulator · Springfield
A wild simulator through Krustyland chaos with the full Simpsons cast — Springfield's signature screen thrill.
At a glance
Key facts for The Simpsons Ride.
Type
Dark ride
Status
Operating
Subtype
Motion simulator
Opened
2008
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for The Simpsons Ride.
Ride profile
Dark ride · Motion simulator
- simpsons
- simulator
Experience
Motion simulator
Specs source: universalorlando.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for The Simpsons Ride.
Timeline
2008
The Simpsons Ride opens
Background
The Simpsons Ride replaced Back to the Future in 2008 and anchors Springfield U.S.A. with Kang & Kodos and Kwik-E-Mart nearby.
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Sources & official links
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- The Simpsons Ride — official ride pageuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Florida — official siteuniversalorlando.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Florida on Coaster AtlasPark page
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