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The Simpsons Ride
General
Attraction type Motion Simulator Ride[1]
Theme The Simpsons
Ride duration Six minutes[2]
Height requirements 40" (102 cm)[3]
Universal Studios Florida
Area World Expo[4]
Soft opening date April 23, 2008[5]
Opening date May 15, 2008[6]
Construction Costs $30 million[7]
Previous Attractions Back to the Future: The Ride (1991-2007)
Universal Studios Hollywood
Area Upper Lot[8]
Opening date May 19, 2008[9]
Construction Costs $40 million[10]
Previous Attractions Back to the Future: The Ride (1993-2007)

The Simpsons Ride is a simulator ride featured at the Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood theme parks. Universal Studios Florida is an Amusement park located in Orlando Florida. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Back to the Future The Ride is a simulator ride based on the Back to the Future trilogy of films and is a mini-sequel to 1990's Back to Universal Studios Hollywood is a Movie studio in the Universal City community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been Back to the Future The Ride is a simulator ride based on the Back to the Future trilogy of films and is a mini-sequel to 1990's Back to Simulator rides are a type of Amusement park ride where the audience is shown a movie while their seats move to correspond to the action on screen Universal Studios Florida is an Amusement park located in Orlando Florida. Universal Studios Hollywood is a Movie studio in the Universal City community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, The ride is based on the long running TV cartoon series The Simpsons. It was first announced in 2007 and replaced the Back to the Future: The Ride at both locations. Back to the Future The Ride is a simulator ride based on the Back to the Future trilogy of films and is a mini-sequel to 1990's Back to [11] The ride at Universal Studios Florida soft opened on April 23, 2008, and the official ceremonies took place on May 15. Universal Studios Florida is an Amusement park located in Orlando Florida. Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the The ride at Universal Studios Hollywood opened on May 19, 2008. Universal Studios Hollywood is a Movie studio in the Universal City community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, Events 1535 - French explorer Jacques Cartier sets sail on his second voyage to North America with three ships 110 men and 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Simpsons Ride was collaborated on by the producers of The Simpsons, and uses computer generated 3D animation which was provided by Blur Studio and Reel FX. Blur Studio is an Oscar nominated visual effects animation and design studio based in Venice, California. 2D animation was provided by Film Roman. Film Roman is an animation studio founded by Phil Roman, best known for producing the animation for the television shows The Simpsons and The ride uses state of the art technology, including a new projection system, new hydraulics and cuts down on its energy consumption.

The ride itself is six minutes long, but original footage for the ride can be seen in the queue, and there is also a pre-show video. In the ride, patrons are introduced to a cartoon theme park called Krustyland built by Krusty the Clown. However, Sideshow Bob is loose from prison to get revenge on Krusty and the Simpson family. Robert Underdunk Terwilliger, better known by his stage name Sideshow Bob, is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons The Simpson family is a family of Fictional characters featured in the animated television series The Simpsons. At least 24 regular characters from the series make an appearance, all voiced by their original actors. Along with the attraction is a gift shop modeled after the Kwik-E-Mart, which opened in late 2007. Role in The Simpsons The Kwik-E-Mart is a convenience store that sells the usual fare at extraordinarily high prices including the always popular Squishee

Contents

Ride Summary

Queue

To enter the ride's queue area, visitors must walk through a giant Krusty the Clown head which leads them into a pavilion under various circus tents themed to carnival stalls. Various posters in the queue display advertisements for the attractions at the park, while various HD television monitors display clips from the TV show as well as moments from Krusty's past and live animated footage from Krustyland. High-definition television (HDTV is a Digital television Broadcasting system with higher resolution than traditional television systems (standard-definition The queue area ends with a sign instructing guests to wait for a short time before entering "Krusty's Carnival Midway".

Pre-Show

In the midway, riders line-up into rows to wait for a confirmation from Krusty. A midway at a Fair (commonly an American fair such as a county or state fair is the location where Amusement rides Entertainment and Fast TV screens posted inside the walls on the left and right sides of the screen display the residents of Springfield running the midway booths at the park. Soon, Krusty appears on another screen in front of guests and prepares to pick a family to ride his "Upsy-Downsy Spins-Aroundsy High-Flying Teen-Operated Thrilltacular", the most extreme ride at the park. While Krusty is looking, Sideshow Bob appears in a Scratchy costume and steps on Homer Simpson's foot causing him to yell "D'oh!" and Krusty picks the Simpson family. Robert Underdunk Terwilliger, better known by his stage name Sideshow Bob, is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons Homer Jay Simpson is a main fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons and father of the eponymous family. " D'oh! " is a Catch phrase used by the Fictional character Homer Simpson, from the long-running Animated series The Simpsons The Simpson family is a family of Fictional characters featured in the animated television series The Simpsons. Krusty asks them to pick another group to go with them, and Bart chooses the riders. While Krusty leads them into a waiting room, Sideshow Bob bursts out into evil laughter. Riders are then ushered into the pre-flight "Circus Tent" room by a team member. Here, Krusty leads the Simpsons into a backstage area where Grampa and Maggie Simpson are told not to ride due to certain safety restrictions. Abraham "Abe" "Grampa" J Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta) is a Fictional character featured in the Animated cartoon Television Margaret "Maggie" Simpson is a Fictional character in the animated television series The Simpsons. Grampa falls asleep while Maggie crawls into a nuclear reactor room, causing her to grow huge. Meanwhile, Krusty leads the Simpsons into a ride room where he tells them to enjoy the ride, before Sideshow Bob appears, knocks Krusty out and tells the Simpsons Family to enter the ride vehicle. Homer rushes into it, followed by the rest of the family also entering. Sideshow Bob then tells the Simpsons they must watch a legally required safety video. Itchy and Scratchy host this video, in which they show riders what can happen to them if they don't follow ride requirements. The Itchy & Scratchy Show is a segment or "side-show" featured on The Simpsons which usually appears as a portrayal of the fictional The screen then displays a list of the safety reminders while riders are ushered into the main ride room.

Ride

Sideshow Bob (Voice of Kelsey Grammer, top left) prepares to kill the Simpson family in a scene from the ride film.
Sideshow Bob (Voice of Kelsey Grammer, top left) prepares to kill the Simpson family in a scene from the ride film. Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21 1955) is an American Actor best known for his two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr The Simpson family is a family of Fictional characters featured in the animated television series The Simpsons.

The ride portion is six minutes long. Riders with heart conditions, motion sickness, claustrophobia or similar conditions are not permitted to ride. Claustrophobia (from Greek κλειστο closed is the fear of enclosed spaces

Once riders enter a Krusty themed ride car vehicle, The Squeaky Voiced Teen comes on the screen in front of them informing that the security in Krustyland are experts and thier safe. Suddenly Sideshow Bob appears the on screen and lifts the car up onto a roller coaster with the Simpsons in front of them. The coaster begins going down various drops with Bob swinging a wrecking ball at riders, trying to kill them. Soon, the riders fly off the coaster and into the "Happy Little Elves in Panda Land" attraction with Bart and Lisa, where Bob takes control of an evil panda and chases them through the attraction. Bartholomew J "Bart" Simpson is a character in the animated television series The Simpsons Lisa Marie Simpson is a Fictional character in the animated Television series The Simpsons and is voiced by Yeardley Smith. The ride then flies off the track again and enters "Captain Dinosaur's Pirate Rip-Off" with Homer and Marge. Marjorie "Marge" Simpson (née Bouvier) is a Fictional character featured in the animated television series The Simpsons The riders then travel through that attraction and arrive at "Krusty's Wet and Smoky Stunt Show" where they are taken racing in circles while tied to a killer whale before Bob corners them at "The Screamatorium of Dr. The Orca or Killer Whale ( Orcinus orca) less commonly Blackfish or Seawolf, is the largest species of the Oceanic dolphin family Frightmarestein". Maggie, still giant-sized, grabs and bangs him into the vehicle, and the vehicle almost falls into Hell in the faux attraction, before it is saved by Professor Frink. Professor John IQ Nerdelbaum Frink Jr is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. Bob then steals Maggie's pacifier and tells her that she must destroy Springfield to get it back. Springfield is the fictional city in which the animated American sitcom The Simpsons is set Riders then take a wild ride through Springfield before encountering Maggie again, who trys to swallow them before they are catapulted into the Simpsons house. 742 Evergreen Terrace is the Fictional Street address of the home for the fictional Simpson family in the animated The family is sitting on the couch when Kang and Kodos appear and strap them to Krusty's "Death Drop" ride. Kang and Kodos are a duo of recurring characters in the animated television series The Simpsons. The riders are then dropped down from the sky encountering various Simpsons characters along the way, and land back at the entrance to Krustyland, where Bob prepares to kill them before the couch the Simpsons are sitting on drops onto him and Maggie crushes the family and the riders with the giant Krusty head. The vehicle is then calmly lowered back down to the ground while mist, fire, electricity and smoke effects spray, and Krusty appears on the TV screen above the wall. Krusty is holding a camera while forgetting the ride photo and pushes the button, causing the vehicle to vibrate, ending the ride. After the gullwing doors on the car lift up, guests exit the ride. [12]

Production

History

Construction on the attraction at the Florida location.
Construction on the attraction at the Florida location.

Planning for the The Simpsons Ride started two years prior to its opening. The Simpsons creators James L. Brooks and Matt Groening as well as executive producer Al Jean collaborated with the Universal Studios creative team to help develop the ride. James L Brooks (born May 9, 1940) is an American producer, Screenwriter and director. Matthew Abram Groening (ˈɡreɪnɪŋ GRAY-ning) (born February 15 1954 is an American Cartoonist, television producer and writer from Portland Al Jean (born January 9, 1961 Detroit Michigan) is a Television comedy writer best known for his work on The Simpsons [3] Music for the ride was composed by Jim Dooley, who worked with composer Hans Zimmer on the feature film The Simpsons Movie. James Dooley (b August 22, 1976) is a graduate of New York University where he majored in Music Composition Hans Florian Zimmer (born September 12, 1957 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany) is an Academy Award, Grammy, and Golden The Simpsons Movie is a 2007 American animated Comedy film based on the animated television series The Simpsons [13] The ride is located at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Studios Hollywood in the former Back to the Future: The Ride buildings at both locations. Universal Studios Florida is an Amusement park located in Orlando Florida. Universal Studios Hollywood is a Movie studio in the Universal City community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, Back to the Future The Ride is a simulator ride based on the Back to the Future trilogy of films and is a mini-sequel to 1990's Back to The Back to the Future opened in Florida in 1991 and closed March 30, 2007, while the Hollywood version opened in 1993 and closed on September 3, 2007. Events 240 BC - 1st recorded Perihelion passage of Halley's Comet. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [14]

The construction began at Universal Studios Florida in May 2007 and the original concrete on the ground from Back to the Future: The Ride was dismantled, and replaced by a red and blue ground holding trees and benches. Universal Studios Florida is an Amusement park located in Orlando Florida. MAY ( also known as: Mei メイ 메이 is a Korean singer well known in South Korea for singing the song "Miracle" Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. [1] The building was given a complete overhaul, the cars were changed and the mechanics system was updated. [15] The construction began at Universal Studios Hollywood in mid-September 2007, with the disposal of the building's Back to the Future insignia. Universal Studios Hollywood is a Movie studio in the Universal City community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, Events in September It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Back to the Future is a 1985 science fiction Comedy film directed by Robert Zemeckis and produced by Steven Spielberg. Outdoor painting on the building began in January 2008. Events in January Holidays New Year's Day - January 1 Coptic Christmas - January 7 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [16]

Ride mechanics

The six minute ride uses 80-foot IMAX screens and Sony Projectors. IMAX (short for Image MAXimum is a Film format created by Canada 's IMAX Corporation that has the capacity to display images of far greater size and is a multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Minato Tokyo, Japan, and one of the world's largest Media conglomerates with [17] There are 24 ride cars, each seating eight people[13] and approximately 2000 people can ride it per hour. [18] The projection system features new digital technology which makes the resolution two times better than most digital movie theatres. The video is projected onto two dome screens which are made of 416 panels (each 4 feet by two feet) and is approximately 80 feet tall and 85 feet wide. The projector itself uses a custom-made semi-circular fisheye lens to project undistorted images and plays at a rate of 60 frames per second. In Photography, a fisheye lens is a Wide-angle lens that takes in an extremely wide hemispherical image In comparison, most feature films project at 24 frames per second. [13] The animation in the ride uses computer generated 3D animation rendered by Blur Studio and Reel FX,[19] rather than the traditional 2-D animation seen on The Simpsons and the other parts of the ride. Blur Studio is an Oscar nominated visual effects animation and design studio based in Venice, California. [20] The animation reference was provided by Film Roman, the animation studio that animates the series. Film Roman is an animation studio founded by Phil Roman, best known for producing the animation for the television shows The Simpsons and [21] Each car contains 12 speakers and a Dolby 6. Dolby Digital is the marketing name for a series of lossy audio compression technologies developed by Dolby 1 surround sound while the domes contain an additional 90 speakers. [13]

The Simpsons Ride uses new technology that cuts down on its energy consumption. According to Universal Studios, the ride is able to save over 55,000 watts of power per hour and 662,000 per day. The watt (symbol W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one Joule of energy per Second. The ride includes over 2,500 LED lights, the largest number in theme park history, which allows the ride to cut down on energy on lighting by almost one quarter when compared with incandescent lighting. [22]

Voice cast

Doc. Brown's appearance in the ride's queue video.
Doc. Brown's appearance in the ride's queue video.

The ride features more than 24 regular characters from The Simpsons and features the voices of the regular cast members, as well as Pamela Hayden, Russi Taylor and Kelsey Grammer. Pamela Hayden (born on November 27, 1953 in United States) is an American Actress, best known for providing various Voices Russi Taylor (born on May 4, 1944 in Cambridge Massachusetts) is the current voice actress for Disney 's Minnie Mouse character Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21 1955) is an American Actor best known for his two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr [13][10] Harry Shearer decided not to participate in the ride, so none of his characters have vocal parts and many do not appear in the ride at all. Harry Julius Shearer (born December 23, 1943) is an American comedic Actor, Writer, Musician, and radio host [23] In an homage to the Back to the Future ride that it has replaced, The Simpsons Ride's queue video features a brief animated cameo from Doc Brown, who is voiced by Christopher Lloyd. "Doc Brown" redirects here For the British rapper see Doc Brown (rapper. Christopher Allen Lloyd (born October 22, 1938) is a three-time Emmy Award -winning American Actor. [24]

Other attractions

The Kwik-E-Mart at Universal Studios Florida
The Kwik-E-Mart at Universal Studios Florida

In October of 2007, gift shops modeled after the Kwik-E-Mart were built, replacing the Back To The Future: The Store gift shop at Universal Studios Florida and the Time Depot gift shop at Universal Studios Hollywood. Nancy Campbell Cartwright (born October 25, 1957) is an American Voice actress. Ralph Wiggum is a Fictional character on the animated series The Simpsons, voiced by Nancy Cartwright. Daniel Louis "Dan" Castellaneta ( October 29, 1957) is an American voice actor, Actor and Comedian, best known for providing Groundskeeper Willie is a recurring character on The Simpsons, voiced by Dan Castellaneta. The following is a list of Recurring characters in The Simpsons. Hans Moleman is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. Barnard "Barney" Gumble is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. The Springfield Mafia is a fictional Italian organized crime syndicate based in Springfield in the Animated Television series The Simpsons Julie Deborah Kavner (born September 7, 1951) is an American Emmy Award -winning actress, perhaps best known for providing the voice of Marjorie "Marge" Simpson (née Bouvier) is a Fictional character featured in the animated television series The Simpsons Patty and Selma Bouvier are fictional characters in the Fox Broadcasting animated series The Simpsons, and are voiced by Julie Kavner. Patty and Selma Bouvier are fictional characters in the Fox Broadcasting animated series The Simpsons, and are voiced by Julie Kavner. Yeardley Smith (ˈjɑrdli born July 3, 1964) is an Emmy Award -winning American actress and Voice actor who is perhaps Lisa Marie Simpson is a Fictional character in the animated Television series The Simpsons and is voiced by Yeardley Smith. Hank Albert Azaria (born April 25 1964 is an American Film and Television Actor, director, Comedian and voice artist Chief Clancy Wiggum is a Fictional character from the animated television series The Simpsons, voiced by Hank Azaria. Moe Szyslak (ˈsɪzlæk is a fictional character in the American animated sitcom The Simpsons. Professor John IQ Nerdelbaum Frink Jr is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons. Cletus Delroy Spuckler is a recurring character in the FOX animated series The Simpsons, and is voiced by Hank Azaria. The following is a list of Recurring characters in The Simpsons. Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21 1955) is an American Actor best known for his two-decade portrayal of psychiatrist Dr Robert Underdunk Terwilliger, better known by his stage name Sideshow Bob, is a recurring character in the animated television series The Simpsons Pamela Hayden (born on November 27, 1953 in United States) is an American Actress, best known for providing various Voices "Milhouse" redirects here For other uses see Milhous. Russi Taylor (born on May 4, 1944 in Cambridge Massachusetts) is the current voice actress for Disney 's Minnie Mouse character Martin Prince Jr is a recurring character in the FOX animated series The Simpsons, and is voiced by Russi Taylor. Christopher Allen Lloyd (born October 22, 1938) is a three-time Emmy Award -winning American Actor. "Doc Brown" redirects here For the British rapper see Doc Brown (rapper. Role in The Simpsons The Kwik-E-Mart is a convenience store that sells the usual fare at extraordinarily high prices including the always popular Squishee Universal Studios Florida is an Amusement park located in Orlando Florida. Universal Studios Hollywood is a Movie studio in the Universal City community of unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, The stores sell Simpsons-related merchandise. [25] Carts were opened near the stores which sell Squishees, which are The Simpsons' parody of 7-Eleven's Slurpees. In the long running television Animation The Simpsons, numerous fictional products or brands have been featured often recurring 7-Eleven is a worldwide chain of Convenience stores It is since March 2007 the largest chain store in any category beating McDonald's by 1000 stores Worldwide consumption 7-Eleven stores are a franchise, and Slurpees are offered in many but not all covered countries [13]

Reception

The Simpsons Ride was well received by fans after it opened. [26] Seth Kubersky of Orlando Weekly described the ride as "a more than worthy successor" to Back to the Future: The Ride. The Orlando Weekly is a weekly independent paper distributed in the Greater Orlando area of Florida. Back to the Future The Ride is a simulator ride based on the Back to the Future trilogy of films and is a mini-sequel to 1990's Back to [19] Brady MacDonald of the Los Angeles Times described the ride as "visually stunning" and said it "truly delivers — with loads of in-jokes and satire for serious fanatics and tons of thrills and fun for casual fans. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed "[27] Elise Thompson of the LAist said "the ride is a total blast, with plenty of laughs as well as thrills. Gothamistcom is a Blog based in New York City that focuses on news events food and other local coverage "[28]

Jay Cridlin of the St. Petersburg Times wrote that "the ride is packed with more original, funny material than you'd expect to see in a sitcom, much less a theme park. The St Petersburg Times is a daily Newspaper based in St Petersburg Florida, that serves the larger Tampa Bay area " However, he admitted that the ride was "a little discombobulating". [29]

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  19. ^ a b Seth Kubersky. "Live Active Cultures", Orlando Weekly, 2008-05-08. The Orlando Weekly is a weekly independent paper distributed in the Greater Orlando area of Florida. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen Retrieved on 2008-05-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of  
  20. ^ Dewayne Bevil. "The Simpsons ride, Universal Studio's newest adventure, gives up its secrets", Orlando Sentinel, 2008-05-02. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1194 - King Richard I of England gives Portsmouth its first Royal Charter. Retrieved on 2008-05-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João  
  21. ^ Mark Graser. "Fox's 'Simpsons' ride with Universal", Variety, 2008-05-09. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1457 BC - Battle of Megiddo (15th century BC between Thutmose III and a large Canaanite coalition under the King of Retrieved on 2008-05-10. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1291 - Scottish Nobles recognize the authority of Edward I of England.  
  22. ^ "Universal Studios goes Green with the new "The Simpsons Ride"", Travel Blackboard, 2008-04-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Retrieved on 2008-04-29. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans.  
  23. ^ "Mr. Burns Sucks in Real Life Too", TMZ, 2008-04-15. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1450 - Battle of Formigny: Toward the end of the Hundred Years' War, the French attack and nearly annihilate English Retrieved on 2008-04-28. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1192 - Assassination of Conrad of Montferrat (Conrad I King of Jerusalem, in Tyre, two days after his title  
  24. ^ Brady MacDonald. "Doc Brown makes Simpsons Ride cameo at Universal Studios", Los Angeles Times, 2008-04-25. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1607 - Eighty Years' War: The Dutch fleet destroys the anchored Spanish fleet at Gibraltar. Retrieved on 2008-04-27. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated  
  25. ^ Dewayne Bevil. "Simpsons' Kwik-E-Mart gets the Universal seal of Apu-val", Orlando Sentinel, 2007-10-26. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 740 - An Earthquake strikes Constantinople, causing much damage and death Retrieved on 2007-10-30. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge.  
  26. ^ Ciarra Luster. "New 'Simpsons Ride' Opens To Rave Reviews", WESH, 2008-04-29. WESH is the NBC affiliate in Orlando Florida. It is licensed to Daytona Beach, with studio facilities in Winter Park. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1429 - Joan of Arc arrives to relieve the Siege of Orleans. Retrieved on 2008-05-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason.  
  27. ^ Brady MacDonald. "Review: Simpsons Ride at Universal Studios Hollywood blends satire with thrills", Los Angeles Times, 2008-05-16. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1204 - Baldwin IX Count of Flanders is crowned as the first Emperor of the Latin Empire. Retrieved on 2008-05-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason.  
  28. ^ Elise Thompson. "Special Sneak Preview of The Simpsons Ride", LAist, 2008-05-17. Gothamistcom is a Blog based in New York City that focuses on news events food and other local coverage 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Retrieved on 2008-05-17. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason.  
  29. ^ Jay Cridlin. "Universal Orlando fuels Simpsons Ride with manic imagination", St. Petersburg Times, 2008-05-20. The St Petersburg Times is a daily Newspaper based in St Petersburg Florida, that serves the larger Tampa Bay area 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held Retrieved on 2008-05-20. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 325 - The First Council of Nicaea &ndash the first Ecumenical Council of the Christian Church is held  

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