Springfield (Universal Studios Hollywood)

Springfield is a themed area at the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park near Los Angeles, California. The area is part of the two themed lands at Universal parks around the fictional town of the same name from the American animated sitcom, The Simpsons. It opened on May 13, 2015 adjacent to The Simpsons Ride.

Springfield
The entrance sign for the area.
ThemeThe Simpsons
Universal Studios Hollywood
StatusOperating
Opened2015 (2015)
ReplacedHollywood Lot

History

Springfield was dedicated on May 13, 2015 with a special "meltdown" at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant signaling the grand opening, complete with fireworks.[1] On hand for the event were the show's executive producer Al Jean and voice actors Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson), Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson) and Joe Mantegna (Fat Tony).[2] Springfield replaced various eateries including Doc Brown's Chicken.

Food and drink

Food and drink available for visitors to try include Duff Beer, a non-alcoholic Flaming Moe (from the episode of the same name) and Buzz Cola.[3]

Locations within Springfield

References
  1. "The Simpsons Springfield Grand Opening at Universal Studios Hollywood". Archived from the original on 2016-07-01. Retrieved 2015-05-22 – via www.youtube.com.
  2. Riley, Jenelle (May 13, 2015). "Springfield Comes to Universal Studios Hollywood with New 'Simpsons' Environment". Archived from the original on December 22, 2017. Retrieved December 10, 2017.
  3. Sciretta, Peter (May 13, 2015). "Simpsons Springfield Grand Opening Photos: Universal Hollywood". SlashFilm.com. Archived from the original on October 11, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-19. Retrieved 2015-05-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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