the simpsons

[kirbsam]

just got back from a long weekend at universal, and the simpsons ride was open the whole time that we were there. no express lane, and waits got up to 75 minutes or so, but the wait was worth it. the simpson videos in the queue make the wait go by quick. no one could tell us how long it was going to be open, but it was open most of the time that we were there.

 

[Metro West]

just got back from a long weekend at universal, and the simpsons ride was open the whole time that we were there. no express lane, and waits got up to 75 minutes or so, but the wait was worth it. the simpson videos in the queue make the wait go by quick. no one could tell us how long it was going to be open, but it was open most of the time that we were there.

That's good to know and I figured the lines would be quite long. Glad you enjoyed it.

 

[ckay87]

Anyone know whether they plan to put Express Pass in place soon for this ride? Our trip is in early June and I'm hoping to avoid any 75 minute (plus) waits, know what I mean? Glad to hear the good reviews, though. I can't wait!

 

[Coach81]

So how was the ride? Is it similar to "Back to the Future" with the hydralic car and video around you? Can a person with motion sickness even get on it?

 

[VanBrujah]

I just got back from a long weekend as well, and the ride is certainly worth the wait! It uses the same technology from BTTF - but it seems like it rides much smoother. I don't know if they've improved the technology, or if it is just because they had stopped doing any sort of repairs on BTTF long before they closed it.

I'll try not to spoil anything: You're visiting Krustyland, and Krusty explains that Sideshow Bob has escaped from prison and wants to kill the Simpsons, and anyone else who gets in his way. While waiting to be the first to ride the new ride, Krusty picks the Simpsons and lets Bart pick one other group - he picks the folks in the waiting room, and off we go.

You start off on a roller coaster at Krustyland, and then mayhem ensues. The ride film is excellent, and there are tons of jokes. We rode it twice and picked up on a ton of stuff that we missed the first time.

The queue has a whole bunch of flat screen displays, and the pre-show video runs over 30 min before it repeats itself - we timed it. The pre-show is a mix of classic Simpsons clips - mostly dealing with theme parks. They hit Disney hard, including the Duff Gardens version of it's a small world where the children of the world are drinking Duff beer.

It is interesting to note that all the characters are there except the ones voiced by Harry Shearer.

As for motion sickness - you might want to be careful. They have you riding on twisting, turning out of control thrill rides more than once.

We really enjoyed it.

 

[kirbsam]

i think it is smoother than bttf, although when i sat in back, i did bang my head once. i am 6'5", but no one else in our party had a problem with it. very enjoyable ride. i think the new name of the decade is going to be "bort". funny stuff.

 

[phamton]

Thanks for the review, VB. And it's great to see you here!

 

[Coach81]

Thanks for the info... my family will enjoy it I am sure, I will not even get on it.. I'd rather not be sick.

 

[RAPstar]

Anyone know whether they plan to put Express Pass in place soon for this ride? Our trip is in early June and I'm hoping to avoid any 75 minute (plus) waits, know what I mean? Glad to hear the good reviews, though. I can't wait!

More than likely. In some pictures I've seen they have a the Express sign up, so I'm assuming they will have maybe after the grand opening? Or once they iron every kink out, or something.

 

[Motherfletcher]

It is interesting to note that all the characters are there except the ones voiced by Harry Shearer.

Too bad, I'll miss Stupid Flanders and Mr. "Excellent" Burns.

 

[Disneyhappy]

Thanks for the reviews! I am anxious to try it the end of May. DH gets motion sickness so he will probably duck out at the chicken exit but at least he can stand in line with me to watch the que preshow.