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As if people needed another reason to visit Universal Studios Florida, it was announced on May 23rd that Universal would be adding a Simpsons themed expansion, "Springfield", and yes – there will be Duff beer.
America's longest-running sitcom as well as longest-running animated program has captured hearts and struck a funny bone since its airing debut in 1989. The Simpsons has had an un-debatably lasting impression and mark on humanity, and now, Universal's announcement has fans more than just a little excited. The beloved Simpsons city of Springfield will become a reality, complete with Krusty Burgers.
Universal did a similar tactic with its grand opening of the highly anticipated Wizarding World of Harry Potter in 2010. Turning a world that had previously only existed in imaginations and television into a physical reality has proved to work. Yearly traffic of visitors to Universal Orlando has skyrocketed since the opening of the Wizarding World, and can only increase with the new Simpsons expansion.
The park will be centered around a previously existing Simpsons ride in Universal Studios Orlando. The entire park will simulate the streets of Springfield. An additional ride will be themed around the alien characters and be called 'Kang and Kodos' Twirl and Hurl'.
Screenshot by Itzel Ayala/ Gavel Media
Screenshot by Itzel Ayala/Gavel Media
'Fast Food Boulevard' will serve to feed all the hungry visitors with some of the most iconic locations in the television series. Restaurants will include Moe's Tavern, Luigi's Pizza, the Frying Dutchman, donuts at Lard Lad and of course, Krusty Burger, which will serve uncharacteristically normal food. Visitors can't expect to be served road kill or insects at this specific Krusty Burger. However, Moe's Tavern will be serving the famous and ever popular among Simpsons characters, Duff beer, which will be brewed exclusively for Universal Orlando.
While a specific date of opening has not been released, Springfield is expected to open sometime this summer.
Screenshot by Itzel Ayala/Gavel Media
School, major and year: A&S, Economics, 2015
HometownRancho Cucamonga, California
What makes the Gavel so BANGin’? We keep it fresh. It’s drippin with swagger and is home to some of the coolest cats on campus. The Gavel is always fun and I’ve met nothing short of amazing people and writers here.
You have 24 hours to give prospective students a tour of BC and convince them to enroll. How do you spend the day? I’d start by getting some coffee and a personalized omelet at Mac. Then we’d go lose our voices at a football game and wear our super awesome Superfan shirts. We would then go see one of the amazing Acapella groups perform. We’d get some Mac N Cheese from the Rat for lunch. We would go see My Mother’s Fleabag for an awesome good time. Then we’d take a break and visit the dorms (i.e. sit in my room and watch Mean Girls…because Mean Girls.). We would then go to a hockey game, then to the Mods, and end the night at Late Night.
If you could go back in time and give yourself a pep talk the night before you moved into BC as a freshman, what is the most important piece of advice that you would give to your former self? Eat your vegetables and take a lot of pictures.
What is your favorite study spot on campus? The Rat
What is your go-to meal at Late Night? That delicious Simply Orange juice the dining halls always have stocked. This and a personal pizza topped with ketchup. Judge all you want, but ketchup on pizza is the best thing to happen since Game of Thrones.
What is the #1 most played song on your iTunes? “I Always Knew” by the Vaccines
What is the best Halloween costume that you have ever worn? I was Minnie Mouse as a kid. Not trying to brag, but I rocked the ears off that costume.
If you could only eat at one restaurant for the rest of your life, which would you choose? Del Taco
If you could befriend the main characters from any TV show or movie, who would you choose and why? Easy. Harry Potter. (I’m assuming) I’d get to go to Hogwarts, be a wizard AND be friends with Harry, Ron, and Hermione. It’s a win win, for me anyway. If I can’t be a wizard then i’d be friends with the main characters from This Is The End.
