Universal Studios Hollywood · Operating · 2008
The Simpsons Ride
Motion simulator · Springfield U.S.A.
A Krustyland motion simulator through Springfield chaos — Itchy, Scratchy, and a Sideshow Bob chase over the Upper Lot.
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
- dark-ride
- simpsons
- simulator
Experience
Motion simulator
Specs source: universalstudioshollywood.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 at Hollywood in 2008, anchoring Springfield streetscape around a towering Krustyland facade.
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Sources & official links
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- The Simpsons Ride — official ride pageuniversalstudioshollywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Hollywood — official siteuniversalstudioshollywood.com(opens in a new tab)
- Universal Studios Hollywood on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Universal Studios Hollywood rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Wikimedia Commons contributors · Wikimedia Commons)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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