*Cinderelly*
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- In the Parks
- No
That is why I am confused by the whole thing. If The Simpsons do somehow come over to Disney it would be a huge plus because The Simpsons have a huge following.
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The Simpsons in Disney Parks
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Moka
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Just looked at earlier replies from this post I completely forgot about. So even if Disney really wanted, they can't have them in neither Disneyland or WDW, due to Universal having the rights for The Simpsons in their parks till 2028 (in the United States). But yeah, I'm not sure if that includes merchandise, but, we can't see even a possibility until the contract is up. And even then, if The Simpsons aren't as relevant by then, not sure Disney would bother. They'll probably just keep them around Disney+ lol.
*Cinderelly*
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- In the Parks
- No
The Simpson just might be relevant. They have been around for ages.
Kate F
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But do they fit in at a Disney park?
*Cinderelly*
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- In the Parks
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I think they fit into Universal better then they would Disney.
brb1006
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You forgot Fawn Deer from Bonkers/Raw Toonage (also voiced by Nancy Cartwright).Yet at one point in time the voice actors did do something for Disney..
Nancy Cartwright (Bart) - Pistol Pete Goof Troop
Julie Kavner (Marge) - Timon's Mom
Dan Castellaneta (Homer) - Genie Aladdin ( reprises role in an Episode)
Harry Shearer - Donald Bowowser (Chicken Little).
The only 2 who haven't done Disney Characters as of yet..Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria..
Cmdr_Crimson
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You forgot Fawn Deer from Bonkers/Raw Toonage (also voiced by Nancy Cartwright).
I just was posting at least one of their works to show that at one point in time they voiced a character for Disney....
I agree 100%. They really don't mix well with Disney. Plus Universal has a fantastic land and ride based on them.
Well this may become a reality sooner than expected. Over at the universal forums it sounds like the Simpsons ride and lands might be closing earlier than 2028. The one in Florida is rumored to be replaced by Pokémon. And the one in California by classic monsters. I can easily see the Simpsons being a meet and greet at Hollywood studios and DCA.
Cmdr_Crimson
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Wonder if they will either keep the ride building or level it along with the animal actors stage and kidzville. This would at least still keep E.T. out of harms way as it could be it's own new mini land with a better "forest looking" queue..
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I don’t see Simpson ever in a Disney park. Not because they’re “above it”…it’s just not catering to their parks demographics to the level they would want.
They need to level the ride…it was a wreck that tossed you when it was back to the future and it’s long outdated.
Whew, thank goodness the land devoted to newspaper comics no one under 50 remembers is safe!!
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I’d love to see universal say “we’re good, thanks” and end the deal earlier. I think they will if contractually allowed.
Look at how things are set up:
Epic is a gigantic park…and the timing is great to open ASAP.
If the current travel boom holds, they’ll pack it.
If a recession happens, they’ll be able to ramp it up on the backside. Near perfect scenarios.
Then when all the attention gravitates there…studios can be taken partially offline and built back up. Since they did some work in IOA to give it more stability over the last 5 years.
They are playing the game well.
And Disney has taken notice…because they have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING planned for the next 5 years. Rot and selling rot.
Because Bob is an idiot even more than the previous idiot named Bob.
Look at how things are set up:
Epic is a gigantic park…and the timing is great to open ASAP.
If the current travel boom holds, they’ll pack it.
If a recession happens, they’ll be able to ramp it up on the backside. Near perfect scenarios.
Then when all the attention gravitates there…studios can be taken partially offline and built back up. Since they did some work in IOA to give it more stability over the last 5 years.
They are playing the game well.
And Disney has taken notice…because they have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING planned for the next 5 years. Rot and selling rot.
Because Bob is an idiot even more than the previous idiot named Bob.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
…it needs work. No doubt. Seuss and marvel could have some too. But one thing at a time.
Kinda like dinorama and the echo lake section of studios, eh?
jloucks
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Soooo being a Uni fan second only to WDW, I can say the Simpsons part of the park, and more importantly the Simpsons memorabilia part of the park, is still wildly popular. In March I had to stand in an embarrassingly long line to get my Simpsons mugs, shirts, shorts, shot glasses, pins, and giant pink donut. Moe's was completely booked no tables to be had.
Based on my basic understanding of capitalism, Uni will not give up Simpsons early if my observation and experience are true to the big picture.
Based on my basic understanding of capitalism, Uni will not give up Simpsons early if my observation and experience are true to the big picture.
Slpy3270
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Between this and the KidZone announcement (most of the rides closing are directly adjacent to TSR) this rumor just got a whole lot of credence.
danlb_2000
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I would be surprised to see them get rid of the Simpsons ride since it could easily be retheme to fit pretty much any IP.
It'd be great to have another magical bench right through Hogwarts!!
UNCgolf
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I don't think we will see the Simpsons at Disney.
They might do a meet and greet (although it really wouldn't fit at any existing location and I doubt even that happens), but to actually design and build some kind of Simpsons area would be a waste of money. The Simpsons are still relatively popular, but the show is on its last legs and its cultural cachet has essentially disappeared.
It could easily be off the air by the time Disney put together anything related to the Simpsons -- it would probably be a decade from now between getting the rights, allocating a budget, and actually building something. They have too many other IPs to use that are both better fits and more likely to be popular going forward, and other plans currently in progress.
Maybe a Simpsons merch location at Disney Springs.
They might do a meet and greet (although it really wouldn't fit at any existing location and I doubt even that happens), but to actually design and build some kind of Simpsons area would be a waste of money. The Simpsons are still relatively popular, but the show is on its last legs and its cultural cachet has essentially disappeared.
It could easily be off the air by the time Disney put together anything related to the Simpsons -- it would probably be a decade from now between getting the rights, allocating a budget, and actually building something. They have too many other IPs to use that are both better fits and more likely to be popular going forward, and other plans currently in progress.
Maybe a Simpsons merch location at Disney Springs.
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Slpy3270
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At this point the Simpsons is long past its prime and needs to be put out to pasture.