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| Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl | |
|---|---|
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| Universal Studios Florida | |
| Area | Springfield |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | August 11, 2013 (2013-08-11) |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Aerial carousel |
| Manufacturer | Zamperla |
| Theme | The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror |
| Vehicle type | UFO Spaceships |
| Vehicles | 12 |
| Riders per vehicle | 2-3 |
| Duration | 2:00 |
| Ride host | Kang and Kodos |
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Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl is a theme park attraction at Universal Studios Florida, which opened on August 11, 2013. The ride is based on The Simpsons' Treehouse of Horror specials, and is named after recurring characters Kang and Kodos.
History
Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl is a part of the Springfield expansion of Universal Studios Florida. As part of the expansion, the International Food & Film Festival was demolished in order to make way for Fast Food Boulevard. Minigames were built in front of The Simpsons Ride and the Duff Gardens; Lard Lad Donuts, and Bumblebee Man's Taco Truck were built as well. Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl was the last experience opened in the Springfield expansion. The ride is manufactured by Zamperla.
Ride summary
Queue
The queue is a brief walk around the spinner and into a shaded area where guests board the ride. While waiting, guests can watch brief clips from the Treehouse of Horror specials.
Ride
Guests enter their UFO spaceships. Once the ride starts, Kang and Kodos exclaim they have tricked the guests and the only way to get off the ride is to "attack" Springfield. Nelson, Homer, Bart, Willie and Grandpa will interact with the riders when the riders pass their faces which also spin when they are passed. Also during the ride, Kang and Kodos interact with the riders as well. When the ride ends, the aliens say that they are the only ones who truly had fun.
See also
References
- "New Simpsons ride launches at Universal Orlando". Park World Magazine: 26. September 2013.
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| Illumination's Minion Land | |
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| The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley | |
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- Operating amusement attractions
- Amusement rides introduced in 2013
- Universal Studios Florida
- Universal Destinations & Experiences attractions by name
- The Simpsons
- Amusement rides manufactured by Zamperla
- 2013 establishments in Florida
- Amusement rides based on works by Matt Groening
- Amusement rides based on television franchises
- Licensed properties at Universal Destinations & Experiences