The Simpsons Ride (2008)

Springfield's theme park Krustyland, run by Krusty the Clown, is opening it's newest roller coaster, the upsy-downsy spins-aroundsy teen-operated thrill ride is opening, and in this ... See full summary »

Directors:

Mike B. Anderson, John Rice

Stars:

Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner

Cast

Cast overview:
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum / The Happy Little Elves (voice)
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Krusty the Clown / Grampa Simpson / Groundskeeper Willie / Squeaky Voiced Teen / Hans Moleman / Barney Gumble / Kodos / Repo Man / Mr. Freidman (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria	...	Chief Wiggum / Apu Nahasapeemapetilon / Moe Szyslak / Professor Frink / Cletus Spuckler / Officer Lou / The Sarcastic Man / Snake Jailbird / Pants-off Johnson (voice)
Kelsey Grammer	...	Sideshow Bob (voice)
Pamela Hayden	...	Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
Russi Taylor	...	Martin Prince (voice)
Christopher Lloyd	...	Dr. Emmett L. Brown (voice)

Storyline

Springfield's theme park Krustyland, run by Krusty the Clown, is opening it's newest roller coaster, the upsy-downsy spins-aroundsy teen-operated thrill ride is opening, and in this simulator ride, you're going to be the first to ride it, along with the Simpsons family! However, Sideshow Bob has escaped from prison and has taken over the park, and soon you're on a wild adventure crashing through the Krusty's attractions, with Sideshow Bob doing anything to destroy you.

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Plot Keywords:

theme park attraction

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Genres:

Animation | Short

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 May 2008 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Reel FX Creative Studios, Blur Studio

Technical Specs

Runtime:

5 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Another original plot of the ride would have had the title be "Project Fish" and the story revolving around Mr. Burns planning a Nuclear disaster, and the Simpsons and riders having to stop him. This plot was shelved when Harry Shearer declined to perform voice work for the ride, and the plot of Krustyland was brought up instead.

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Goofs

When the Simpson family are sitting in their living room, the floor, walls, and ceiling fly out into space. Off the the very right of the screen, a pink wall can be seen floating away. It then completely vanishes in mid air. (It is best visible if you're sitting on the right top level of the theater.)

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Quotes

Ralph Wiggum: I'm a baby bird!

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Connections

References Back to the Future (1985)

User Reviews

An entertaining ride

I miss the old Back to the Future ride at Universal Studios Hollywood, but this ride is an enjoyable one. You take on the role of tourists at Krustyland, which is under attack by the evil Sideshow Bob, who has sworn to kill the Simpsons. The ride is full of plenty of classic Simpsons humor and features the voice cast from the show. This also happens to be the only ride I've ever been on in which I wish I'd spent more time waiting in line, because there's plenty of funny new Simpsons clips to watch in line and I didn't get to see them all. Overall a pretty enjoyable experience that pokes fun at Universal Studios itself and at theme parks and rides in general. A good time!