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← Universal Studios Florida

Springfield · Simulator

The Simpsons Ride

A motion-simulator trip through Krustyland with the Simpson family.

⏱

35 min

live wait

🥽

Simulator

Moderate thrill

📏

40"

min height

Visitor rating★ 4.01 rating ↓Expert5/10
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Before you ride

Strong simulated motion and large-screen movement may cause nausea.

💡

Expert tip

Watch the queue videos for jokes about Krustyland.

⏱ Live wait times · Powered by ThemeParks.wiki

⏱ Typical wait by hour

✅ Best time to ride: around 10 AM (~10 min)

Busiest around 12 PM (~25 min)

30m15m0m
10 AM · ~10 min
11 AM · ~15 min
12 PM · ~25 min
1 PM · ~21 min
2 PM · ~20 min
3 PM · ~17 min
4 PM · ~16 min
5 PM · ~16 min
6 PM · ~17 min
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Typical standby wait by hour, weekdays
10 AM10 minutes
11 AM15 minutes
12 PM25 minutes
1 PM21 minutes
2 PM20 minutes
3 PM17 minutes
4 PM16 minutes
5 PM16 minutes
6 PM17 minutes

Average standby wait from 10 days of live waits, in park time (ET). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.

The Simpsons Ride stats

The Simpsons Ride is a simulator at Universal Studios Florida. It was built by Intamin / Universal Creative, opened in 2008 and lasts about 5 minutes. Riders must be at least 40 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 10 AM, when waits are shortest.

Type
Simulator
Manufacturer
Intamin / Universal Creative
Model
Dome-screen motion simulator
Opened
2008
Track length
0
Top speed
0
Height
18 ft
Drop
0
Duration
4 min 30 sec
Height requirement
40 in

💡 Fun facts

  • The ride replaced Back to the Future: The Ride.
  • Its story takes place in Krustyland theme park.

Reviews

  • BrettAlex EXPERT5/10

    Nov 10, 2026

    It just doesnt live up to back to the future, I think the best part is the queue. Besides that its meh.

  • DrDino ★★★★★

    Nov 9, 2026

    All of Simpsons land is a treasure.

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