Video Walkthrough: The Simpsons Expansion At Universal Studios Hollywood
As you might know, one of the many new additions Universal Studios Hollywood is an expansion ofThe Simpsonsthemed land. PreviouslyThe Simpsons Ridewas just an overlay of the oldBack To The Future Ridebuilding, bringing a bit of Krustyland to the park. But now the ride is surrounded by an elaborate recreation ofThe Simpsons' hometown of Springfield.
Universal Studios Hollywood has now soft opened the new Springfield expansion. After the jump you can view a three and a half minute video walking tour of the newly completedThe Simpsonsexpansion at Universal Studios Hollywood, which includes an interactive version of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and much more.
The Simpsonsexpansion borrows a lot from The Simpsons land at Universal Studios Hollywood, with a few interesting changes and improvements. The new land includes signature eateries Krusty Burger, Luigi’s Pizza and Phineas Q. Butterfat’s 5600 Flavors Ice Cream Parlor as well as Moe’s Tavern and Duff’s Brewery. A ton of locations from the animated show appear on the Upper Lot (most in the form of facades), including Barney’s Bowlarama, Springfield Police Station, Dr. Nick Riviera’s “office,” the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, King Toot’s Music Store, Springfield Penitentiary, Springfield Elementary School, Herman’s Military Antiques, and Mr. Burns' mansion.ParksandCons.composted the following walkthrough video (found viaInsideTheMagic):
Every time I get toThe Simpsons Rideat Universal Studios Hollywood, I find myself disappointed thatBack to the Future: The Rideis gone. But now with Doc Brown’s Fried Chicken completely removed and a whole Simpsons land added to the area, it might be a little harder to remember the days when Doc and his time machine ruled that area of the park. I’m still hopeful that theupcoming nighttime version of the Studio Tram Tourwill include aBack to the Futurestunt moment at the Clocktower square, but that would just make too much sense, right?
And just for the fun of it, here is a photo of me in front of what use to be Back to the Future: The Ride in a much different time and just about 15 years ago.
My god has it been that long. Things have certainly changed around here. I remember when this was all farmland as far as the eye could see. Old man Peabody, owned all of this. He had this crazy idea about breeding pine trees.
