“The Simpsons Ride” Opens at Universal Orlando in One Of The Most
Anticipated Attraction Launches in History
Orlando, FL
– You’ve seen the show, played The Game, watched The
Movie. And now, yes, it’s finally here. You can ride – The
Ride.
America’s favorite animated family has arrived in Orlando – with
their very own mega-attraction. The Simpsons Ride officially
opened today at Universal Orlando Resort. The new attraction
plants guests smack in the middle of a brand-new Simpsons
adventure – a ride adventure so big, so funny and so thrilling
it’s no surprise it took years to make.
In
an unprecedented collaboration, Executive Producer James L.
Brooks, Creator Matt Groening and Executive Producer Al Jean in
association with 20th Century Fox Television and the creative
teams of Gracie Films and Universal Theme Parks have
accomplished what has never been done before – the launch of
the world’s first authentic mega-attraction of The Simpsons.
“The
Simpsons Ride” showcases everything the hugely popular
television series has made famous and that Simpsons fans love .
. . a great story, humor and irreverence that are pure Simpsons,
with original animation starring cast members Dan Castellaneta,
Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, and
guest star Kelsey Grammer.
Guests are swept into Krustyland, a theme park created by the
show’s cash hungry clown. Meanwhile, maniacal Sideshow Bob has
escaped from prison and has taken control of the park to get his
revenge on Krusty and the Simpson family. Hand-picked by Krusty
to be the first to ride his newest attraction, you are thrust
into the middle of the action.
The
attraction is larger than life – from the 28-foot-tall Krusty
the Clown at the entrance (guests walk through Krusty’s mouth on
his extended tongue) to the giant wrap-around cinematic
experience created for this great new adventure. Guests soar
through Krustyland and Springfield on a ride that features the
world’s first-ever cork screw that’s animated!
“I
take with all due sense of mission and humility the opportunity
to spray water and spritz baby
powder at Universal patrons,” says James L. Brooks.
“For
twenty years I've been dreaming about this, and here it is -- a
wild, thrilling Simpsons Ride put together by a huge number of
talented artists and amusement-park maniacs,” says Matt
Groening.
“The
Simpsons Ride is Universal at its best: bringing blockbusters to
life in entirely new ways,” said Tom Williams, Chairman and CEO
of Universal Parks & Resorts. “And with its unique sense of
humor and enormous popularity, it is the perfect complement to
our brand of entertainment.”
“We
have created the ultimate Simpsons experience,” said Mark
Woodbury, president of Universal Creative. “It’s a wild ride
through the world of the Simpsons – up close and with the whole
family, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie – like you’ve never
seen her before.”
“We’re bringing the fun and joy of The Simpsons to millions of
fans in the most immersive way possible. The Simpsons Ride is a
blast!”, said Elie Dekel, Fox’s Executive Vice President of
Licensing.
As
the longest running animated series and the longest running
primetime comedy series ever, The Simpsons has aired more than
400 episodes. The critically acclaimed show features Homer,
Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson, who take traditional
family life and turn it upside down. Exploding into a cultural
phenomenon in 1990, The Simpsons has remained one of the most
visible and marketable properties domestically and
internationally. The Simpsons is noted for famous celebrity
guest voices (such as Kelsey Grammer, Elizabeth Taylor, Paul
Newman, Kiefer Sutherland, Natalie Portman, Simon Cowell, Gore
Vidal, U2, Mick Jagger and Aerosmith) and received a Star on The
Hollywood Walk of Fame in January of 2000. The Simpsons Movie
was released on July 27, 2007, has earned more then 500 million
dollars worldwide and is now available on DVD.
This
twenty-three time Emmy-Award-winning series is currently airing
its 19th season. The Simpsons is a Gracie Films Production in
association with 20th Century Fox Television. James L. Brooks,
Matt Groening, and Al Jean are the current Executive Producers.
Film Roman is the animation studio. |
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