The OFFICIAL Simpsons Ride review thread

[phamton]

Duh, I never even noticed my tag had changed. So it is ALL about ME!

 

[Cdn Friends of Pooh]

Duh, I never even noticed my tag had changed. So it is ALL about ME!

Congrats!!

 

[dpayne1969]

we will be there the middle of may like the 23 will they have the express line for this time period?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Metro West]

we will be there the middle of may like the 23 will they have the express line for this time period?

Thanks in advance.

The Express line is always there...There's a good chance you would need the EP on Memorial Day weekend but get there early and wait to see how the lines are. Then...you can purchase the EP if you feel you need to.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

we will be there the middle of may like the 23 will they have the express line for this time period?

Thanks in advance.

Hard to say. The Krusty Krew has no idea when they'll be running the express line.

 

[Metro West]

we will be there the middle of may like the 23 will they have the express line for this time period?

Thanks in advance.

You know...I completely forgot this was the Simpsons thread and you were asking about the Express line for the Simpsons. Sorry...I though you were asking about Express passes in general. DOH!

 

[Motherfletcher]

Just based on this page from the Universal website it sure looks as if there will be express when the ride opens.
http://www.universalorlando.com/usf_attr_simpsons.html

 

[safetymom]

I didn't see an express line when I was there today.

 

[safetymom]

I went over just to ride the Simpons this morning. As I approached the line the wait time went from 35 to 60 mins. I did wait an hour to ride it. I don't usually wait in lines but wanted to try this ride since Bob had reviewed it. I think the waiting area was great. Lots of televisions with clips of the Simpsons on. I haven't really watched them in years but found the clips very funny.

The preshow before the ride is great. Then you go in the little rooms just like you did when it was Back to the Future. They run some more clips and then they have a funny safety video. They do pay homage to Back to the Future in some of the clips.

Once you get to the ride vehicle it is basically the same as Back to the Future. Personally I thought the story line for the ride was terrible! It seemed very disjointed and not very well thought out. The ride was jerky. It wasn't quite as bad as the old ride vehicles toward the end when it was being closed but it was pretty close.

They had Universal survey people outside with surveys for riders to fill out. Maybe after the crowds die down I will try it again but for now I sure wouldn't. Everything but the ride was great so hopefully I wasn't the only one that suggested working on the storyline. That was one of the questions.

 

[the Dark Marauder]

Just based on this page from the Universal website it sure looks as if there will be express when the ride opens.
http://www.universalorlando.com/usf_attr_simpsons.html

It shows that little express thing on all attractions. And TSR is still not listed on the attractions that accept express.

Personally I thought the story line for the ride was terrible! It seemed very disjointed and not very well thought out. The ride was jerky. It wasn't quite as bad as the old ride vehicles toward the end when it was being closed but it was pretty close.

They had Universal survey people outside with surveys for riders to fill out. Maybe after the crowds die down I will try it again but for now I sure wouldn't. Everything but the ride was great so hopefully I wasn't the only one that suggested working on the storyline. That was one of the questions.

The story is simple, plus most simulators require "the chase." And don't forget it's still in technical rehearsal.

 

[donaldduck352]

We showed up @ 9AM!! Monday morn.

This is only the begining of the long lines.No express lines yet.But the ride was cooool!!!
I'm sorry if the pic don't show up,I'm working on this.

 

[safetymom]

I don't have a problem with a chase. That was great on BTTF. The movie needs work on Simpsons.

 

[donaldduck352]

I don't have a problem with a chase. That was great on BTTF. The movie needs work on Simpsons.

I agree but it's still new.Let's see if they workout the bugs..

 

[Graeme]

Does anyone know if there's a height restriction. If I get there with my nephew and he can't get on there's gonna be trouble

(for me that is )

 

[phamton]

Height restrictions are 40 inches.

 

[dpayne1969]

I hope they have an express line opened up for this one

 

[Metro West]

I hope they have an express line opened up for this one

I wouldn't hold my breath...at least not in the beginning.

 

[macraven]

i would think it would be opened by october for the ride.........


i get awfully whiny when i have long waits in lines.....

even at HHN.......just ask metro

 

[Motherfletcher]

We are indeed spoiled (Universal's fault ) about not standing in line!

 

[Motherfletcher]

It shows that little express thing on all attractions. And TSR is still not listed on the attractions that accept express.

Pteranodon Flyers does not have express and their page does not show it?
http://www.universalorlando.com/ioa_attr_jp_pteranodon.html