How long will The Simpsons Ride last?

[AlexanderMBush]

Its about time! The Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood undergoing projection upgrades | Inside Universal

Hopefully that'll mean great things for Orlando's projectors finally getting the love they need. But this does prove that they won't be giving up on the Simpsons yet. My question, following the news on Fox favoring Disney, is if Gracie is not going to be included and of the question if they could go independant or get bought by Comcast/NBCUniversal.

 

[Jwhee]

If I'm not mistaken, Orlando did get a projector upgrade within the past 3 years

 

[shiekra38]

If I'm not mistaken, Orlando did get a projector upgrade within the past 3 years

I certainly remember people talking about it....I honestly haven't ridden it in 3 years so, not sure if there is a change

 

[Mad Dog]

I remember reading about a projector upgrade when they closed down the theaters on a rotating basis.. But when I rode it since that info, I didn't see any noticeable change.

 

[Frank Drackman]

on my last trip, I rode this for the 1st time in awhile. I do love the film and thought it looked good. We were in the top floor this time (I do not think I'd ever been up there before, maybe for BTTF).

Anyway, I feel like being in the top of the dome decrease the ride a bit, but I was happy since the things that kept me from riding have either been fixed or not present on the top floor...namely the hard 'smacks' like when you hit the big wrecking ball....so I may try it again sometime...

Funny (to me)...I haven't watched the Simpsons in a long time...saw part of an episode tonight just in time to hear 'Flaming Moe, the most expensive drink in the Studio's park.'

 

[OLSinFLA]

Didn't Orlando go from 70mm/IMAX to digital? (Although visually that would actually be a downgrade)

 

[Sledge]

When we rode this at HHN my non-theme park-junky friends thought the ride was terrible. They are usually much easier to please than I am, so I found it interesting how badly they poo-pooed on the ride for the rest of the trip. Admittedly, it WAS pretty awful.

 

[Paulio]

It's kinda sad that The Simpsons doesn't get any HHN seasonal treatment because Universal didn't want to spend any more money despite 20th Century Fox wanting to. Would beat the hell after seeing the same simulator ride all over and over again for the HHN season.

 

[Skubersky]

Didn't Orlando go from 70mm/IMAX to digital? (Although visually that would actually be a downgrade)

BTTF was 70mm but Simpsons has always been digital AFAIK. A couple years back went from 4 2k projectors to 1 4K projector, but it needs one of those new Christie laser projectors.

 

[Brian G.]

BTTF was 70mm but Simpsons has always been digital AFAIK. A couple years back went from 4 2k projectors to 1 4K projector, but it needs one of those new Christie laser projectors.

Agreed.

Riding this a couple months back, the screen and visuals looked very rough.

 

[JoeCamel]

BTTF was 70mm but Simpsons has always been digital AFAIK. A couple years back went from 4 2k projectors to 1 4K projector, but it needs one of those new Christie laser projectors.

So, cut the check and lets get this done! I haven't partaken (new word) since 2013 so I am hoping this lets me ride without spewing taco bus fajitas on the other patrons.

 

[Mad Dog]

Fast spinning flat rides and coasters like DC always make me nauseous, but for some reason, I've never had a hint of motion sickness on the Simpsons Ride, or BTTF before that. Motion sickness is a strange, and often arbitrary, creature.

 

[zg44]

Hopefully that'll mean great things for Orlando's projectors finally getting the love they need. But this does prove that they won't be giving up on the Simpsons yet. My question, following the news on Fox favoring Disney, is if Gracie is not going to be included and of the question if they could go independant or get bought by Comcast/NBCUniversal.

FWIW, I think Simpsons contract runs for at least another decade or somewhere around there. So there's no real risk anytime soon of anything happening to Simpsons rights.

It was signed around the same time as Harry Potter and that runs until July 30, 2029. Even if 20th Century Television goes to Disney and the Simpsons with that, that's more of an issue for if Disney just lets it expire without renewal.

 

[Andysol]

FWIW, I think Simpsons contract runs for at least another decade or somewhere around there. So there's no real risk anytime soon of anything happening to Simpsons rights.

It was signed around the same time as Harry Potter and that runs until July 30, 2029. Even if 20th Century Television goes to Disney and the Simpsons with that, that's more of an issue for if Disney just lets it expire without renewal.

Even if it ended tomorrow- they certainly aren’t lacking the need to upgrade projectors in other attractions.

Looking at you, Mummy.

 

[Teebin]

Even if it ended tomorrow- they certainly aren’t lacking the need to upgrade projectors in other attractions.

Looking at you, Mummy.

Which brings up the question, are there any 8K projectors out there yet? That would be a step forward.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

Which brings up the question, are there any 8K projectors out there yet? That would be a step forward.

I believe Christie does have 8K projectors.

 

[deathcab4cutie]

from what i understand the current highest resolution is 16k or 15360x8640

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

Fast spinning flat rides and coasters like DC always make me nauseous, but for some reason, I've never had a hint of motion sickness on the Simpsons Ride, or BTTF before that. Motion sickness is a strange, and often arbitrary, creature.

See BTTF Never made me sick. Simpsons does. It's the only ride I skip at Studios.

 

[Ashhanbre]

See BTTF Never made me sick. Simpsons does. It's the only ride I skip at Studios.

Same. I never got sick on BTTF. Simpsons I can't even ride anymore as the last 2 times I got deathly sick.

 

[shiekra38]

from what i understand the current highest resolution is 16k or 15360x8640

Woah...16k at 60+fps must look life-like...

I wouldn't mind them updating the "cars" for the Simpson's ride...With new technology around I'd love to see them refurb it...It's very old haha