How long will The Simpsons Ride last?

[Parkscope Joe]

I think Simpsons is bout to go bye bye especially if third parties are now getting attractions.
Simpsons 4D ride, Aztec Theater opens in Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach Sun News

I think this is some left over contracts and stuff, like how MotionGate in Dubai opened with a Marvel land years after Disney acquired Marvel.

 

[Clive]

The Myrtle Beach attraction is completely severed from any rights agreements Universal has with Simpsons/FOX. I say this with the utmost confidence.

 

[truejonas]

I can also confirm that the Simpsons are still doing daily Meet N' Greets in Universal Studios Hollywood. Saw them on my trip to the park last week, situated between Studio Tour, Simpsons Ride and the path towards Hogwarts.

I actually always like seeing them out and about for some reason. I can't stand the ride, but the costumes always make me smile.

 

[Arjy]

I think this is some left over contracts and stuff, like how MotionGate in Dubai opened with a Marvel land years after Disney acquired Marvel.

Motiongate from memory had no Marvel Land.

They had a Dreamworks land, and a standard rubbish coaster painted green that they called Green Lantern.

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Motiongate from memory had no Marvel Land.

They had a Dreamworks land, and a standard rubbish coaster painted green that they called Green Lantern.

Sorry, I meant IMG Worlds of Adventure.

 

[darkshadow237]

Well The Simpsons could be used in WDS park in Paris since The Simpsons is also popular in Europe.

 

[Nick]

Well The Simpsons could be used in WDS park in Paris since The Simpsons is also popular in Europe.

If Disney uses The Simpsons in their parks (which I actually think stands a chance), it will likely only be for M&G's, merch and F&B.

On the Orlando part of things, i've heard from someone who works in costuming at Universal that Disney has been giving Universal a hard time about the costumes and upkeep, has insisted the costumes be sent to an Orlando location for Disney to clean them and now Universal is short on actual Simpsons costumed characters. Odd rumor and seems like it would breach contract, but figured i'd pass it along in case it carried any weight.

 

[darkshadow237]

I meant like if they create a Springfield area in WDS Disney imagineers could easily create a full replica of Springfield, and make a negotiation with Comcast to bring The Simpsons Ride in WDS having the ride be in both English, and French depending on the ride vehicle.

 

[Viator]

If Disney ever makes a Simpsons attraction for their parks, they will not be collaborating with Universal Creative or Comcast.

 

[Mad Dog]

There’s been a few third party attractions and limited events through the years (before Disney and while they’ve been at Universal).

Remember when some 7-11s were turned into Quickie Marts?

and Abu is still doing his thing in the Simpson's ride pre show. Glad Universal didn't give in to that nonsense.

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

The thing is if the Simpson’s ride does go their aren’t too many options to replace it.

 

[Viator]

When Simpsons goes, for both Orlando and Hollywood in my guess..they'd likely demolish the buildings.

The system is becoming more and more dated, and both lots are prime for whatever Universal may desire.

 

[ThrillRideLover3214]

When Simpsons goes, for both Orlando and Hollywood in my guess..they'd likely demolish the buildings.

The system is becoming more and more dated, and both lots are prime for whatever Universal may desire.

You just don’t see Bond replacing Simpson’s because Universal can’t use Bond because it doesn’t have the rights?

 

[Arjy]

The ride system still holds - it's the IP, film, that is getting tired.

But they have more pressing issues than fixing this.

 

[truejonas]

The ride system still holds - it's the IP, film, that is getting tired.

But they have more pressing issues than fixing this.

I personally can't handle that ride system - way too nauseating for me. If they do knock everything down and start fresh, I won't be upset.

 

[WebHead1138]

This will be the nail in the coffin for this landThe Simpsons is finally coming to an end, says show’s composer Danny Elfman | The Independent

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

This will be the nail in the coffin for this landThe Simpsons is finally coming to an end, says show’s composer Danny Elfman | The Independent

 

[Alicia]

This will be the nail in the coffin for this landThe Simpsons is finally coming to an end, says show’s composer Danny Elfman | The Independent

Officially they have declared this to be untrue btw.

Also, has Elfman done much work for the show in the last twenty years? He pretty much only did the original theme and variations of it, right? Alf did the show score, and they fired him around a year ago or so. That’s when I stopped watching.

 

[Nick]

When the Simpsons finally ends it will be well past due for it to have happened.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

When the Simpsons finally ends it will be well past due for it to have happened.

It's never going to end. That's the scary part.