Springfield is a chain of themed areas atUniversal theme parks inFlorida andHollywood, based on thetown of the same name from the long-hit American television animated sitcom,The Simpsons.

On September 7, 2006,Universal Studios Florida announced thatBack to the Future: The Ride would be closed around Spring 2007, whileUniversal Studios Hollywood announced on July 23, 2007 for the closure of its version on September 3, 2007.^[1] On March 30, 2007, Universal Studios Florida officially closed the ride for good, whileUniversal Studios Hollywood closed its version exactly on September 3, 2007. On April 24, 2007,Universal Parks & Resorts announced that a new replacement would be built at both Universal parks based on the long-running animated television show,The Simpsons. In October 2007,Kwik-E-Mart-themed merchandise shops opened at both Florida and Hollywood and began selling a variety of items includingSquishees (which areThe Simpsons' parody of7-Eleven'sSlurpees).^[2]The Simpsons Ride opened at both Florida and Hollywood on May 15 and 19, 2008 respectively.^[3][4]

In 2012, Universal Studios Florida closed theInternational Food and Film Festival which was adjacent toThe Simpsons Ride. The park later announced that they would be openingSpringfield in Summer 2013. Fast Food Boulevard, which encompassesKrusty Burger,Moe's Tavern,The Frying Dutchman, Cletus' Chicken Shack, Flaming Moe's, Lisa's Teahouse Of Horror, and Luigi's Pizza, opened as the first phase of the expansion on June 1, 2013.^[5][6] A second phase consisting ofLard Lad Donuts,Duff Gardens, Phineas Q. Butterfat's Ice Cream Parlor, and Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck, opened on August 2, 2013, while the last itemKang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl attraction opened on August 11.^[7] On May 13, 2015, Universal Studios Hollywood opened its similar version with a special "meltdown" of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant display behind signaling the grand opening, complete with fireworks.

Springfield was dedicated in Universal Studios Hollywood on May 13, 2015 with a special "meltdown" at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant signaling the grand opening, complete with fireworks.^[8] On hand for the event were the show's executive producerAl Jean and voice actorsNancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson),Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson) andJoe Mantegna (Fat Tony).^[9] Springfield's "Fast Food Boulevard" had replaced various eateries including Doc Brown's Chicken.^[10]

On December 14, 2017,The Walt Disney Company (NBCUniversal's major theme park rival) announced it was intending toacquire 21st Century Fox, which included thefilm and television studios of 20th Century Fox. At the cost of $71.3 billion in cash and stock, the deal was fully completed on March 20, 2019, and Fox became a subsidiary ofWalt Disney Studios.^[11] Among the21st Century Fox's assets, this gave Disney access toThe Simpsons intellectual property, leaving many fans to question the future of the Springfield areas at the Universal theme parks, asDisney Parks, Experiences and Products would incorporate Fox properties in its parks. Universal issued a statement the same day the Disney/Fox deal was announced in 2017, which stated, "Today's headlines will have no impact on our ride or our guest experience."^[12]

As of August 11, 2013Springfield consists of two attractions:

• The Simpsons Ride is asimulator ride that is the flagship attraction for the area. In the ride, patrons are introduced to a cartoon theme park called Krustyland built byKrusty the Clown.Sideshow Bob, however, is loose from prison to get revenge on Krusty and theSimpson family. The six-minute ride^[13] is designed byIntamin and uses 80-foot-tall (24 m) dome-shapedIMAX screens.^[14]
• Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl is anAero Top Jet attraction manufactured byZamperla.^[15] It was the last item to open as part of the Springfield expansion. The goal of the ride is to help Kang & Kodos take over Springfield.

The area also features fast-food outlets, including Krusty Burger outlet,Lard Lad Donuts,Duff Gardens,Moe's Tavern,The Frying Dutchman, and a Cletus' Chicken Shack that replaced the International Food Festival dining location.

At Universal Studios Hollywood's Springfield area, it opened on May 23, 2015. As with its Florida counterpart, it featuresThe Simpsons Ride simulator attraction and fast-food outlets, including Krusty Burger outlet,Lard Lad Donuts,Duff Gardens,Moe's Tavern,The Frying Dutchman, and a Cletus' Chicken Shack. The new area replaced many classic eateries including Doc Brown's Chicken, Flintstones Bar-B-Q and several others.^[16] Other Springfield locations featured includeSpringfield Elementary School, The Kwik-E-Mart,The Android's Dungeon,Aztec Theater,^[10] Springfield Penitentiary,Herman's Military Antiques, and the Springfield Police Department.^[17]

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• The Simpsons
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