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The Verdict Is In! - The Simpsons Ride at Universal Voted World's 'Best New Theme Park Attraction'
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif., July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Accolades continue rolling
in for Universal Park & Resorts' new Simpsons Ride. Already the subject of
rave reviews by guests at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando
Resort, Theme Park Insider.com has now voted The Simpsons Ride as the "Best
New Theme Park Attraction" worldwide for 2008. Theme Park Insider.com is a
leading consumers' guide to the world's most popular theme and amusement
parks, written by consumers themselves.
The Simpsons Ride showcases everything the popular television series has
made famous and that Simpsons fans love ... a great story, humor and
irreverence that are pure Simpsons, with original animation starring cast
members Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank
Azaria and guest star Kelsey Grammer. Guests are swept into Krustyland, a
theme park created by the show's cantankerous, cash-hungry clown. Meanwhile,
maniacal Sideshow Bob has escaped from prison and has taken control of the
park to get his revenge on Krusty and the Simpson family. Hand-picked by
Krusty to be the first to ride his newest attraction, guests are thrust into
the middle of the action and soar through Krustyland and Springfield on a ride
that features the world's first-ever cork screw that's animated.
"The Simpsons Ride represents what Universal does best -- which is to take
pop culture's blockbuster entertainment concepts and bring them to life in
wildly entertaining theme park experiences," said Mark Woodbury, President of
Universal Creative, designers of The Simpsons Ride. "We appreciate the
recognition and share it with our partners at Fox Licensing and Gracie Films,
who helped us create a truly authentic Simpsons experience."
About Universal Parks & Resorts
Universal Parks & Resorts (Universal) (http://www.nbcuni.com) consists of
three worldwide entertainment destinations with four dramatically distinct
theme parks, including Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood
and Universal Studios Japan. Universal is part of NBC Universal, which is 80%
owned by General Electric. Universal Orlando Resort
(http://www.universalorlando.com) is home to the Universal Studios Florida and
Universal's Islands of Adventure theme parks, as well as Universal CityWalk, a
30-acre dining, shopping and entertainment venue and three premier on-site
Loews hotels. Universal Studios Hollywood
(http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com) combines an authentic working movie
and television studio with cutting-edge thrill rides and attractions, offering
guests a uniquely immersive entertainment experience that employs the latest
in state-of-the-art technologies.
SOURCE Universal Studios Hollywood
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