One Million Riders Experience Theme Park Insider’s “Best New Attraction” of 2008

Fastest Climb to One Million In Universal Orlando Resort History

WHAT: “The Simpsons Ride” at Universal Studios – recently voted “Best New Theme Park Attraction” for 2008 by Theme  Park Insider.com – became the fastest attraction in Universal Orlando Resort history to hit 1 million  riders, the company announced today.

 The new mega-attraction 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  many of the show’s instantly recognizable characters, voiced by the original actors.

 America’s favorite animated family officially arrived in Orlando on May 15 when “The Simpsons Ride”  celebrated its grand opening. In an unprecedented collaboration, Executive Producer James L. Brooks, Creator  Matt Groening and Executive Producer Al Jean in association with 20th Century Fox Television and the  creative teams of Gracie Films and Universal Theme Parks accomplished what had never been done before – the  launch of the world’s first authentic Simpsons mega-attraction.

 The millionth rider, Dion Fenderson, was on vacation in Orlando from the Detroit suburb of Eastpointe with  his wife, LaTika, and two sons, Dion (11) and Dylan (6).
                                                                               
WHERE: Universal Studios Florida 

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Lindsey Irwin – Universal Orlando Resort Public Relations
 (407) 224-3724 / Lindsey.Irwin@universalorlando.com