Are The Simpsons coming to a Disney theme park in the near future? The idea appears to be a possibility as Disney is surveying guests about whether they’d like to see a Simpsons land, attractions, or meet and greet at a Disney park.
Below is the question highlighting The Simpsons as seen in a recent Disney survey covering various brands and properties.
Of course, a survey question doesn’t guarantee or even suggest a Simpsons land is in Disney’s plans. They are constantly putting out surveys that cover just about everything, and many times the questions don’t pan out into actual plans.
However, The Simpsons rumor keeps persisting. Universal Studios already has Simpsons areas at both Hollywood and Orlando, but the licensing deal with Disney is ending in 2028. That, and the fact both areas have slowed in popularity, suggest replacements are coming.
But should Disney add anything Simpsons to its theme parks? We’re not even going to tackle the idea of whether the Springfield family would fit into any of the parks. Instead, we’re going to focus on the show, its current lands, and whether adding the Simpsons would be a wise decision.
The Springfield area in Universal Studios Florida allows fans to visit many of the iconic locations from the show. The land’s main attraction, simply called The Simpsons Ride, is a simulator that’s pretty divisive due to its nauseating effect on guests. While the attraction isn’t a headliner by any means, the land itself is pretty good. It’s difficult to see how Disney would improve on the land and what they could do differently that’d be a worthwhile change. A lot of the most familiar locations, like Moe’s Tavern, have already been done.
Disney has an enormous roster of shows and movies that are deserving of love at the theme parks. It’s difficult to imagine a scenario where The Simpsons would become a priority over some of the more recent (and more popular) characters.
In a pretend world where Universal wasn’t losing the Simpsons rights, we still think the lands would be on the chopping block for something a bit more modern. Would it make sense for Disney to dedicate resources to a show that’s well past its prime?
