The Simpsons are heading to Florida as Universal Studios Orlando prepares to open a theme-park version of the dysfunctional family’s hometown of Springfield.
“Springfield” is being built alongside the existing Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Florida. The upcoming attraction will feature roughly a half-dozen settings from the long-running animated series.
Among them: Krusty Burger, a restaurant serving a “Krusty-certified meat sandwich,” and Moe’s Tavern, which will sell “Duff Beer,” a fictional alcoholic brew that Universal says will be created exclusively for the theme park. Others will include Lard Lad’s Donuts, The Frying Dutchman, Luigi’s Pizza, The Android’s Dungeon & Baseball Card Shop and Duff Gardens.
Jeffrey Godsick, president of Fox Consumer Products, said in a press release, “Fans will literally be able to live and breathe Springfield as they visit the statue of Jebediah, enjoy a Krusty Burger and have a seat at Moe’s Tavern.”
The Simpsons attraction at Universal Studios Orlando is set to open over the summer.
