Springfield (Universal Studios Hollywood)

Springfield
Location	Universal Studios Hollywood
Status	Operating
Opening date	2015 (2015)
Theme	The Simpsons

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

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

Kwik-E-Mart
Moe's Tavern^[4]
Springfield Elementary School^[4]
The Android's Dungeon^[4]
Aztec Theater^[4]
Duff Brewery^[4]
Krusty Burger^[4]
Luigi's Pizza^[4]
Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck ^[4]
Cletus Spuckler's Chicken Shack ^[4]
Phineas Q. Butterfat’s Ice Cream Parlor ^[4]
Lard Lad Donuts ^[4]
Springfield Penitentiary ^[5]
Herman's Military Antiques^[5]
Springfield Police Department^[5]

References

Universal Studios Hollywood

Former attractions

Upper Lot	Shrek 4-D Special Effects Stage The Walking Dead Attraction Universal's Animal Actors Waterworld: A Live Sea War Spectacular

Super Silly Fun Land	Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem Silly Swirl

Springfield	The Simpsons Ride

Studio Tour	Fast & Furious: Supercharged King Kong: 360 3-D

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter	Flight of the Hippogriff Frog Choir Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey Ollivanders Triwizard Spirit Rally

Lower Lot	Revenge of the Mummy Transformers: The Ride

Jurassic Park	Dino-Play Jurassic Park: The Ride Raptor Encounter

The Simpsons

Characters	Homer Marge Bart Lisa Maggie Recurring characters One-time characters

Production	History Cast members Guest stars Non-English versions Writers Directors Awards

Media releases	Episodes The Simpsons shorts from The Tracey Ullman Show ("Good Night") The Simpsons Movie The Longest Daycare Discography

Seasons	1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

Hallmarks	Opening sequence Main title theme Treehouse of Horror episodes (list) Couch gags The Itchy & Scratchy Show (episode list)

Themes	Media Politics Religion

Locations	Springfield The Simpsons house Kwik-E-Mart

Derivative works	Home video Video games Books Comics Simpsons Illustrated World of Springfield Mr. Burns, a Post-Electric Play Frinkiac

Miscellaneous	"D'oh!" "¡Ay, caramba!" Products Duff Beer Springfield (Florida, Hollywood) The Simpsons Ride Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl 20th Anniversary Special "The Simpsons Guy"

Related	The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets (2013 book)

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