Simpsons.(with pictures an update)

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Posted - 23 Feb 2008 : 22:43:43

Andy and I spent a bit of time at Universal Studios last week and noticed that the Simpson's ride was well and truly on it's way, opening for sure spring, final date to be announced.

We got some cute pictures as they have all the characters on the fence around it in various tricks. The Kwik-e-Mart is open as I reported last year but just selling merchandise and soft drinks etc.

There is also a stand outside that sells the famous Squishies (I was glad I didn't like any of the flavours mind you)! They also have an RV which Santas Little Helper seems to be in charge of and the roof is stacked high with Donuts and Duff!

I will try and put some pictures on when I get some more time this week.

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Posted - 23 Feb 2008 : 23:23:05

looking forward to the pictures Jacqui

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Posted - 24 Feb 2008 : 09:53:57

Me too, Jacqui. Looking forward to this ride, in October, when we are visiting. Need to be there NOW!!!, have to wait though

Jan

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Posted - 24 Feb 2008 : 11:32:23

I can report that the cherry Squishie is lovely!! One of my children gave me his to 'look after' while he went on Men in Black and didn't have much left when he came back!!

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Posted - 24 Feb 2008 : 12:53:48

I can't wait to try this ride also. I loved the old Back to the Future and It looks like it will be an updated variation with the Simpsons as the theme.

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Posted - 28 Feb 2008 : 23:14:08

oh wow , really would love to see the pics please

my nephew is an AVID simpsons fan , its our first trip at the end of april , and he is really in anticipation if this ride will be open ,
what date is spring he keeps asking

to show him the pics would be great , we are just saying not to get your hopes up , and he knows it will be a bonus if it does open , i secretly think it well be , but he is taking it well

thank you so much
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Posted - 29 Feb 2008 : 04:07:54

I'm at home tomorrow so I will set aside a few mos to dig them out.

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Posted - 03 Mar 2008 : 15:58:55

i had a look over a video on you tube , there was some good footage of inside the shop , with all the simpsons goodies

also , it was in a newspaper over the weekend that the ride will open early may , so fingers crossed

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Posted - 03 Mar 2008 : 16:40:15

we got some great picture of our teenagers never the wall in December but do not know how to add a photos !!!!

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Posted - 03 Mar 2008 : 20:37:35

quote:
Originally posted by louisbourg
i had a look over a video on you tube , there was some good footage of inside the shop , with all the simpsons goodies
also , it was in a newspaper over the weekend that the ride will open early may , so fingers crossed

Does anyone know the title of the video on youtube or any search words? I have found a few vids but not the one that shows the inside of the shop

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Posted - 04 Mar 2008 : 11:37:31

quote:
Originally posted by Pegasus928
quote:
Originally posted by louisbourg
i had a look over a video on you tube , there was some good footage of inside the shop , with all the simpsons goodies
also , it was in a newspaper over the weekend that the ride will open early may , so fingers crossed
Does anyone know the title of the video on youtube or any search words? I have found a few vids but not the one that shows the inside of the shop

Pegasus

hi pegasus , i will look for the clip and post the info for you as soon as poss
it was really good , hope i can find it again

pegasus ......... i found the link , thank goodness i had a day off work today

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Posted - 13 Mar 2008 : 17:24:03

that sounds great cant wait to see photos

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Posted - 16 Mar 2008 : 07:12:02

just got off the phone with Universal and they are expecting the ride to open "any day now" they are close to being done and when I asked what the ride was suposed to like all they told me was "it is a mega atraction" so whatever that means I have no idea but it sounds to me that it is going to be more than just a simulator

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Posted - 16 Mar 2008 : 14:51:24

pegasus ......... i found the link , thank goodness i had a day off work today

anyway USH - The Simpsons Ride Area - Under Construction - 2-8-08
is the title and it is 6 mins and 13 secs long , i hope this helps , but there are quite a few more on there if you search kwick e mart
sorry not so into simpsons myself , researching this for my little nephew

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Thanks Sharon - will take a look at that

My kids can't wait for this ride - especially my son as he is a huge Simpsons fan

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Posted - 17 Mar 2008 : 11:07:01

So hope this is going to be open for our trip starting next Monday, and going through to April 10th as my son will be very dissapointed if its not open

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Posted - 04 Apr 2008 : 09:33:11

Courtesey of the Sentinel

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Posted - 04 Apr 2008 : 11:47:03

We were at Universal yesterday and it wasnt open. The boards were still up around the ride.

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Posted - 04 Apr 2008 : 13:15:58

No it's not open yet but these are current pictures.

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Posted - 07 Apr 2008 : 18:40:54

i think this is a good sign that it won't be long till opening
i sure hope so , 2 weeks and 6 days to go + 2 weeks in florida so hopefully my simpsons mad nephew will get to have a go on this

before we come home

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Posted - 07 Apr 2008 : 19:58:14

quote:
Originally posted by louisbourg
i think this is a good sign that it won't be long till opening
i sure hope so , 2 weeks and 6 days to go + 2 weeks in florida so hopefully my simpsons mad nephew will get to have a go on this before we come home

I wouldn't get to excited by the website, i have been visiting that site every week for the last six weeks, and it always says "soon" (my son is a big Simpsons fan also.)

This is the latest news from wikipedia, who i find are usually correct in their information...

Florida

The construction began at Universal Studios Florida in May 2007, shortly after the announcement of the ride's construction. In February 2008, the original concrete on the ground from Back to the Future: The Ride was dismantled. In early March, the attraction's construction accelerated by building an extended queue simulating circus tents, and the huge Krusty the Clown head was started.Construction was completed on March 30th, 2008, and although Universal executives had been tentatively planning the opening of the attraction at the end of March, 2008,the attraction has yet to open. Reports in the travel industry place the opening date on May 15, but Universal has neither confirmed nor denied this date.

Becky