The Simpsons in Disney Parks

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I could see them being a meet and greet at Not so Scary Halloween Party and the Oogie Boogie Bash at DCA.

Just as long as Homer dresses up as Evil Homer..

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Just as long as Homer dresses up as Evil Homer..

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Totally agree, there needs to be a distinction to me between old and new ‘Disney’. Yes they have acquired the rights to Fox but I don’t see how a lot of that property fits ‘Disney’. I love The Simpsons but it definitely is not Disney, same can be said of Ice Age etc even though this is more family friendly it is not original Disney/Pixar and I feel the brand will be too watered down if they start to use the rights to things that weren’t originally Disney that are close to Disney?! If that makes sense?? Star Wars and Marvel for example stand alone, so therefore can be adapted to fit.

If you start including random things like Ice Age it becomes a Universal mix up style park/parks.

Even when they showed this at the start of Playdate with Destiny..Something didn't feel right about it...It felt too pushed..

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Even when they showed this at the start of Playdate with Destiny..Something didn't feel right about it...It felt too pushed..

Yeah it just doesn't seem right. Simpsons fit perfectly with Universal not Disney.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Haven’t seen that but agreed, it’s just weird and as if they are having a laugh at Disney.

Y'all know that irreverent humor is the Simpsons' bread and butter, right?

The Simpsons' ride at Universal is all about making fun of theme parks as it exists as a theme park attraction.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Y'all know that irreverent humor is the Simpsons' bread and butter, right?

The Simpsons' ride at Universal is all about making fun of theme parks as it exists as a theme park attraction.

I agree but it just doesn't mesh with Disney. The Simpsons have a more natural feel with Universal than with Disney.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

So......When are we going to see Disney on Ice: Presents The Simpsons.....

 

[MisterPenguin]

I agree but it just doesn't mesh with Disney. The Simpsons have a more natural feel with Universal than with Disney.

Isn’t that what I’m saying? For that reason it won’t fit

Well, then, I guess we need to dump The Muppets.

 

[chretts]

I hope not. Too dysfunctional to make anything I'd personally enjoy. Also there's nothing about the Simpsons that fits with Disney branding. That's a loser IMHO.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

I hope not. Too dysfunctional to make anything I'd personally enjoy. Also there's nothing about the Simpsons that fits with Disney branding. That's a loser IMHO.

Keep in mind this is a studio park that had at one time an Ace Ventura show on Streets of America (Batuu East).

A character that would make his backside talk....

 

[Jon81uk]

I could see them being a meet and greet at Not so Scary Halloween Party and the Oogie Boogie Bash at DCA.

A character meet in California for Halloween would be a good fit, would generate a lot of buzz and interest for a short term offering, but you can already meet the Simpsons at Universal so I doubt it would happen.

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

A character meet in California for Halloween would be a good fit, would generate a lot of buzz and interest for a short term offering, but you can already meet the Simpsons at Universal so I doubt it would happen.

I bet they asked Universal to lend them when they were at the D23expo...

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Well, then, I guess we need to dump The Muppets.

I disagree completely. The Simpsons are more adult than the Muppets are. As a huge fan of both The Muppets fit perfectly with Disney. The Simpsons however do not.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

A character meet in California for Halloween would be a good fit, would generate a lot of buzz and interest for a short term offering, but you can already meet the Simpsons at Universal so I doubt it would happen.

Is it possible Universal could negotiate with Disney to get the rights to The Simpsons. If Disney cant use them in their parks why not sell them to Universal?

 

[Jon81uk]

Is it possible Universal could negotiate with Disney to get the rights to The Simpsons. If Disney cant use them in their parks why not sell them to Universal?

Disney own the Simpsons because they are a good way to sell Disney+. Not sure about US, but advertising for Disney+ in the UK relied heavily on the fact they have all episodes ever of the Simpsons and they are the only place you can stream the back catalogue.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Disney own the Simpsons because they are a good way to sell Disney+. Not sure about US, but advertising for Disney+ in the UK relied heavily on the fact they have all episodes ever of the Simpsons and they are the only place you can stream the back catalogue.

That makes sense. But is it possible Universal could try to buy them from Disney?

 

[Jon81uk]

That makes sense. But is it possible Universal could try to buy them from Disney?

Why would Disney sell?

 

[Magicart87]

Why would Disney sell?

To get something in return.

 

[chretts]

To get something in return.

yeppers. i doubt the simpsons will ever be worth more than they are now and i also doubt they will ever be a good fit for DIS.

 

[The Grand Inquisitor]

Why would Disney sell?

Hulk Movie rights?