“Springfield”, the new Simpsons inspired themed land is now open at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Situated alongside “The Simpsons Ride”, “Springfield” features the many iconic landmarks from 26 seasons of the hugely popular TV series, including Springfield Elementary School, Android’s Dungeon Comic Book Store, the cooling towers of Mr. Burns’ Nuclear Power Plant, Springfield Police Station, Aztec Theater and Kwik-E-Mart.
“The Simpsons is an enduring franchise that has withstood the test of time, contributing to why The Simpsons Ride has been an all-time favorite since it opened at our theme park, ” said Larry Kurzweil, President of Universal Studios Hollywood. “As Universal Studios Hollywood celebrates its 50-year milestone celebration, the introduction of ‘Springfield’ underscores the extensive transformation underway to engage guests in dynamic and relevant, immersive entertainment.”
“This is a must-see experience for Simpsons fans all over the world, ” added Mark Woodbury, President of Universal Creative. “In spectacular fashion, guests can now enter an animated world that they’ve only seen on television – and we’re really excited to bring that world to life.”
Themed F&B offerings include Krusty Burger, Luigi’s Pizza, Bumblebee Man’s Taco Truck, Chicken Thumbs at Cletus’ Chicken Shack, Phineas Q. Butterfat’s Ice Cream Parlor, doughnuts at Lard Lad, Moe’s Tavern, Duff Brewery and a Duff Beer Garden with authentic Duff Beer
“I might actually have been excited about the new Simpsons attractions even if we hadn’t put our blood into making it great with our fragile egos waiting for the outcome, ” said James L. Brooks, Executive Producer, The Simpsons.
