The Future of The Simpsons Ride/Springfield (Orlando)

[TheUniC6]

I think the conscious effort should be made to allow each of the three parks to stand on its own in the best-possible shape.

It's time for USF to get its turn with some big*, dramatic projects.

* The last project at USF I would classify at this scale would be Diagon Alley, and I would put all three of Skull Island, Hagrid's, and VelociCoaster in IOA at a level above everything in USF since then. And surely whatever they're doing in Lost Continent is probably going to be, as well.

Simpsons will obviously be the next big thing for USF post F&F coaster, but another exciting possibility is the soundstage cluster behind what will be the F&F coaster.

What used to be the HRRR load station will no longer be in that spot, which could be Universals way to future proof that area for further USF expansion.

 

[FBarnhill]

Why not bring back Back to the Future? If the re-release a few weeks ago being in the top 10 opening weekend is any indication, the movies are still in the public's consciousness. Just change the date from 2015 to 2075 and you have another few decades. The ride's film hasn't aged as bad as Simpsons, using practical effects vs CG will do that.

 

[TheUniC6]

Why not bring back Back to the Future? If the re-release a few weeks ago being in the top 10 opening weekend is any indication, the movies are still in the public's consciousness. Just change the date from 2015 to 2075 and you have another few decades. The ride's film hasn't aged as bad as Simpsons, using practical effects vs CG will do that.

FWIW, BBTF is the IP of choice for the rumored Supercharged reskin.

 

[mccgavin]

FWIW, BBTF is the IP of choice for the rumored Supercharged reskin.

Only one person has corroborated that rumor, so it is worth approaching with a fair level of skepticism. Even if it was seriously considered, it is also very possible that plans may have changed. Pokémon was the prevailing rumor for the Simpsons replacement until it wasn't...

 

[Parkscope Joe]

Why not bring back Back to the Future? If the re-release a few weeks ago being in the top 10 opening weekend is any indication, the movies are still in the public's consciousness. Just change the date from 2015 to 2075 and you have another few decades. The ride's film hasn't aged as bad as Simpsons, using practical effects vs CG will do that.

I get where you're coming from, but I always want the parks to be adding new creations. It keeps the industry fresh and employed, we get something new, and a new generation gets to work on a loved property. If something BTTF is coming I'd like something new because at the least we get to see a new group of folks take on the concept.

 

[DK745]

I get where you're coming from, but I always want the parks to be adding new creations. It keeps the industry fresh and employed, we get something new, and a new generation gets to work on a loved property. If something BTTF is coming I'd like something new because at the least we get to see a new group of folks take on the concept.

Plus the ride system at Simpsons needs to go no matter what comes next. It's pretty rough at this point.

I loved the BttF ride but time for something new if it comes back.

 

[belloq87]

Under no circumstances should that ride system survive. It had its day, and was great. Now destroy it so we can have a clean slate on that site.

 

[FBarnhill]

I don't want them to destroy two highly expensive OMNIMAX dome screens. We already have few legit IMAX theaters around as it is. Update the ride mechanics, update the projectors, no need to demolish the building. As much as we all prefer less screen rides, BTTF was the master of them. No other motion simulator came close. The Simpsons barely tried to be immersive but that doesn't mean Pokémon can't be better.