Springfield, U.S.A. – Upper Lot · Simulator
The Simpsons Ride
Motion-simulator trip through Krustyland featuring the Simpson family, chaotic virtual roller coaster antics and a massive immersive projection dome.
60 min
live wait
Simulator
High thrill
40"
min height
Before you ride
Strong simulated drops, jolting movement, loud scenes and significant motion-sickness potential.
Expert tip
Explore Springfield’s storefronts and signage before or after riding; many details are designed as jokes for longtime Simpsons fans.
⏱ Live wait times · Powered by ThemeParks.wiki
⏱ Typical wait by hour
✅ Best time to ride: around 9 AM (~23 min) · also good around 5 PM (~23 min)
Busiest around 11 AM (~32 min)
| 9 AM | 23 minutes |
|---|---|
| 10 AM | 25 minutes |
| 11 AM | 32 minutes |
| 12 PM | 32 minutes |
| 1 PM | 25 minutes |
| 2 PM | 26 minutes |
| 3 PM | 25 minutes |
| 4 PM | 25 minutes |
| 5 PM | 23 minutes |
Average standby wait from 8 days of live waits, in park time (PT). Real waits vary with crowds, weather and breakdowns.
The Simpsons Ride stats
The Simpsons Ride is a simulator at Universal Studios Hollywood. It was built by Dynamic Attractions, opened in 2008 and lasts about 6 minutes. Riders must be at least 40 inches tall. The best time to ride is usually around 9 AM or 5 PM, when waits are shortest.
- Type
- Simulator
- Manufacturer
- Dynamic Attractions
- Model
- Motion-base simulator theater
- Opened
- 2008
- Height
- 12 ft
- Duration
- 6 min
- Height requirement
- 40 in
💡 Fun facts
- Replaced Back to the Future: The Ride in Hollywood
- Uses a large domed projection screen to simulate an out-of-control amusement park ride.
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