Woo Hoo ! Springfield is coming to the Universal Orlando Resort this summer

Jim Hill

12 years ago

Woo
Hoo! Springfield, hometown to America's favorite animated family, The
Simpsons, comes to life at Universal Orlando Resort this summer.

The expansive,
new area within Universal Studios will be anchored by the mega-attraction, The
Simpsons Ride, and will allow guests to enter the world of The Simpsons like
never before. It will be the only place in the world where guests can walk the
streets of Springfield. It will include a brand-new outdoor attraction, places and
foods pulled right from the show and two new Simpsons characters who will make
their debut with the new area – Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob.

And yes – there
will be Duff Beer, brewed exclusively for Universal Orlando.

For the first
time ever – anywhere – fans will be able to walk down Fast Food Boulevard and
visit the places that helped Springfield stake its claim as "Shelbyville by the
Sea." They will be able to grab a Krusty-certified meat sandwich at Krusty
Burger, snatch the catch of the day at the Frying Dutchman, get a slice at
Luigi's Pizza, go nuts for donuts at Lard Lad, enjoy a "Taco Fresho" with
Bumblebee Man and imbibe at Moe's Tavern.

The new
attraction – called Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl – will take "foolish
humans" on an intergalactic spin designed to send them into orbit.

"This will be a
must-see experience for Simpsons fans all over the world," said Mark Woodbury,
President of Universal Creative. "For the first time ever, they're going to be
able to enter a world that they've only seen on television – and we're really
excited to bring that world to life."

"This new
expansion will broaden and deepen the already incredible experience at
Universal, by bringing to life the iconic landmarks of Springfield that fans
have grown to love," said Jeffrey Godsick, President, Fox Consumer Products.
"Fans will literally be able to live and breathe Springfield as they visit the
statue of Jebediah, enjoy a Krusty Burger, and have a seat at Moe's Tavern,
which are just a few of the great experiences awaiting at Universal."

"It has
been an honor to bring the world of the Simpsons to life in such a
letter-perfect way," said Denise Sirkot, President, Worldwide Brand, Gracie
Films. "Truly this is the Krustyest place on earth."