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 '''Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl''' is an aerial carousel attraction at [[Universal Studios Florida]], located in the [[Springfield (Universal Studios)|Springfield area]] of the park. Based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly the recurring alien characters [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] and the series' ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]'' specials, the attraction was manufactured by {{W|Zamperla}} and opened on August 11, [[2013]].<ref name="Evans">Evans, Bradford. "[https://www.vulture.com/2013/05/universal-orlando-is-building-a-mini-version-of-the-simpsons-springfield.html Universal Orlando Is Building a Mini-Version of 'The Simpsons' Springfield.]" ''Vulture'', May 24, 2013.</ref><ref name="PlanIt">"[https://www.planitpark.com/park/universal-studios-florida/ride/kang-and-kodos-twirl-n-hurl Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl.]" ''PlanIt Park''.</ref> It consists of twelve flying-saucer vehicles that rotate around a central structure while riders control the altitude of their vehicle.<ref name="PlanIt"/><ref name="OI">"[https://orlandoinformer.com/universal/kang-kodos-twirl-n-hurl Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl at Universal Studios Florida]." ''Orlando Informer''.</ref>
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 The queue surrounds the attraction before entering a covered boarding area. The waiting area features televisions showing clips from ''[[The Simpsons]]'', including scenes involving extraterrestrials and material from ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]''.<ref name="Burgan"/><ref name="OI2">"[https://orlandoinformer.com/2013/universal-studios-florida-trip-report-august/ Universal Studios Florida trip report – August 2013.]" ''Orlando Informer'', August 2013.</ref> Signs and announcements throughout the queue include jokes about the length of the line, while the covered section contains fans and televisions for guests waiting to board.<ref name="OI2"/>
 == Ride experience ==
 Riders board individual flying saucers and are addressed by [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]. The aliens reveal that they have tricked the riders and instruct them to help attack [[Springfield]].<ref name="OI"/>  During the ride, guests control the height of their saucers while circling the central structure. The objective is to aim the vehicles at targets representing Springfield residents.<ref name="OI"/>
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-'''Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl''' is an aerial carousel attraction at [[Universal Studios Florida]], located in the [[Springfield (Universal Studios)|Springfield area]] of the park. Based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly the recurring alien characters [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] and the series' ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]'' specials, the attraction was manufactured by {{W|Zamperla}} and opened on August 11, [[2013]]. It consists of twelve flying-saucer vehicles that rotate around a central structure while riders control the altitude of their vehicle.
+'''Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl''' is an aerial carousel attraction at [[Universal Studios Florida]], located in the [[Springfield (Universal Studios)|Springfield area]] of the park. Based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly the recurring alien characters [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] and the series' ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]'' specials, the attraction was manufactured by {{W|Zamperla}} and opened on August 11, [[2013]].<ref name="Evans">Evans, Bradford. "[https://www.vulture.com/2013/05/universal-orlando-is-building-a-mini-version-of-the-simpsons-springfield.html Universal Orlando Is Building a Mini-Version of 'The Simpsons' Springfield.]" ''Vulture'', May 24, 2013.</ref><ref name="PlanIt">"[https://www.planitpark.com/park/universal-studios-florida/ride/kang-and-kodos-twirl-n-hurl Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl.]" ''PlanIt Park''.</ref> It consists of twelve flying-saucer vehicles that rotate around a central structure while riders control the altitude of their vehicle.<ref name="PlanIt"/><ref name="OI">"[https://orlandoinformer.com/universal/kang-kodos-twirl-n-hurl Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl at Universal Studios Florida]." ''Orlando Informer''.</ref>
 == History ==
-Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl was developed as part of the [[Springfield]] expansion at [[Universal Studios Florida]] and was the final attraction to open in the expanded area. The ride underwent testing during the summer of [[2013]], initially with empty vehicles, followed by water dummies and then Universal team members. Construction walls were removed on August 11, and the attraction opened to the public later that day.
+Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl was developed as part of the [[Springfield]] expansion at [[Universal Studios Florida]] and was the final attraction to open in the expanded area.<ref name="Evans"/> The ride underwent testing during the summer of [[2013]], initially with empty vehicles, followed by water dummies and then Universal team members. Construction walls were removed on August 11, and the attraction opened to the public later that day.<ref name="Burgan">Burgan, Derek. "[https://touringplans.com/blog/constructions-walls-down-at-kang-kodus-twirl-n-hurl-spinner-at-universal-studios-florida Construction Walls Down At Kang and Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl Spinner At Universal Studios Florida.]" ''TouringPlans'', August 11, 2013.</ref>
-The attraction uses {{W|Zamperla}}'s Aero Top Jet ride system. The installation features 12 individual [[UFO]]-shaped vehicles, each accommodating up to three riders. Each vehicle is equipped with a lap seat belt and can be raised or lowered by the riders while continuously rotating around the central structure.
+The attraction uses {{W|Zamperla}}'s Aero Top Jet ride system.<ref name="PlanIt"/> The installation features 12 individual [[UFO]]-shaped vehicles, each accommodating up to three riders. Each vehicle is equipped with a lap seat belt and can be raised or lowered by the riders while continuously rotating around the central structure.<ref name="PlanIt"/><ref name="OI"/>
 == Queue ==
-The queue surrounds the attraction before entering a covered boarding area. The waiting area features televisions showing clips from ''[[The Simpsons]]'', including scenes involving extraterrestrials and material from ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]''. Signs and announcements throughout the queue include jokes about the length of the line, while the covered section contains fans and televisions for guests waiting to board.
+The queue surrounds the attraction before entering a covered boarding area. The waiting area features televisions showing clips from ''[[The Simpsons]]'', including scenes involving extraterrestrials and material from ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]''.<ref name="Burgan"/><ref name="OI2">"[https://orlandoinformer.com/2013/universal-studios-florida-trip-report-august/ Universal Studios Florida trip report – August 2013.]" ''Orlando Informer'', August 2013.</ref> Signs and announcements throughout the queue include jokes about the length of the line, while the covered section contains fans and televisions for guests waiting to board.<ref name="OI2"/>
 == Ride experience ==
-Riders board individual flying saucers and are addressed by [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]. The aliens reveal that they have tricked the riders and instruct them to help attack [[Springfield]].  During the ride, guests control the height of their saucers while circling the central structure. The objective is to aim the vehicles at targets representing Springfield residents.
+Riders board individual flying saucers and are addressed by [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]. The aliens reveal that they have tricked the riders and instruct them to help attack [[Springfield]].<ref name="OI"/>  During the ride, guests control the height of their saucers while circling the central structure. The objective is to aim the vehicles at targets representing Springfield residents.<ref name="OI"/>
-The targets include [[Homer Simpson]], [[Bart Simpson]], [[Nelson Muntz]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Grandpa Simpson]]. When a vehicle reaches the appropriate altitude and passes a target, the character spins and produces an accompanying sound effect. Kang and Kodos interact with riders during the experience, providing narration and insults directed at the humans.
+The targets include [[Homer Simpson]], [[Bart Simpson]], [[Nelson Muntz]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Grandpa Simpson]]. When a vehicle reaches the appropriate altitude and passes a target, the character spins and produces an accompanying sound effect.<ref name="OI"/> Kang and Kodos interact with riders during the experience, providing narration and insults directed at the humans.<ref name="OI"/>
-The attraction lasts approximately two minutes. At the conclusion, Kang and Kodos indicate that they were the ones who ultimately enjoyed the experience, completing the attraction's storyline in which the riders have unknowingly assisted the aliens in their invasion of Springfield.
+The attraction lasts approximately two minutes.<ref name="PlanIt"/> At the conclusion, Kang and Kodos indicate that they were the ones who ultimately enjoyed the experience, completing the attraction's storyline in which the riders have unknowingly assisted the aliens in their invasion of Springfield.<ref name="Erik">Erik. "[https://behindthethrills.com/2013/06/kodos-and-kang-start-twirling-at-universal-studios-florida-while-construction-readies-for-the-hurling/ Kodos and Kang start twirling at Universal Studios Florida while construction readies for the hurling.] ''Behind The Thrills'', Jun 29, 2013.</ref>
 == Design ==
-The attraction's flying-saucer vehicles and extraterrestrial storyline are based on Kang and Kodos' recurring appearances in ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly their appearances in Treehouse of Horror. The ride's central structure and vehicles are incorporated into the Springfield environment, making the attraction part of the area's streetscape.
+The attraction's flying-saucer vehicles and extraterrestrial storyline are based on Kang and Kodos' recurring appearances in ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly their appearances in ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]''.<ref name="PlanIt"/> The ride's central structure and vehicles are incorporated into the Springfield environment, making the attraction part of the area's streetscape.<ref name="Erik"/>
-The individual flying saucers have their own humorous names. Documented examples include "Barf Simpson," "Ronald Raygun" and "Mai Tai Fighter." The attraction also provides elevated views of Springfield and portions of Universal Studios Florida.
+The individual flying saucers have their own humorous names. Documented examples include "Barf Simpson," "Ronald Raygun" and "Mai Tai Fighter."<ref name="OI"/> The attraction also provides elevated views of Springfield and portions of [[Universal Studios Florida]].<ref name="OI2"/>
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 Riders board individual flying saucers and are addressed by [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]. The aliens reveal that they have tricked the riders and instruct them to help attack [[Springfield]].  During the ride, guests control the height of their saucers while circling the central structure. The objective is to aim the vehicles at targets representing Springfield residents.
-The targets include [[Homer Simpson]], [[Bart Simpson]], [[Nelson Muntz]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Grandpa Simpson]]. When a vehicle reaches the appropriate altitude and passes a target, the character spins and produces an accompanying sound effect.[1][3] Kang and Kodos interact with riders during the experience, providing narration and insults directed at the humans.
+The targets include [[Homer Simpson]], [[Bart Simpson]], [[Nelson Muntz]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Grandpa Simpson]]. When a vehicle reaches the appropriate altitude and passes a target, the character spins and produces an accompanying sound effect. Kang and Kodos interact with riders during the experience, providing narration and insults directed at the humans.
 The attraction lasts approximately two minutes. At the conclusion, Kang and Kodos indicate that they were the ones who ultimately enjoyed the experience, completing the attraction's storyline in which the riders have unknowingly assisted the aliens in their invasion of Springfield.

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-'''Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl''' is an aerial carousel attraction at [[Universal Studios Florida]], located in the [[Springfield (Universal Studios)|Springfield area]] of the park. Based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly the recurring alien characters [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] and the series' ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]'' specials, the attraction was manufactured by Zamperla and opened on August 11, [[2013]]. It consists of twelve flying-saucer vehicles that rotate around a central structure while riders control the altitude of their vehicle.
+'''Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl''' is an aerial carousel attraction at [[Universal Studios Florida]], located in the [[Springfield (Universal Studios)|Springfield area]] of the park. Based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly the recurring alien characters [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] and the series' ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]'' specials, the attraction was manufactured by {{W|Zamperla}} and opened on August 11, [[2013]]. It consists of twelve flying-saucer vehicles that rotate around a central structure while riders control the altitude of their vehicle.
 == History ==
 Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl was developed as part of the [[Springfield]] expansion at [[Universal Studios Florida]] and was the final attraction to open in the expanded area. The ride underwent testing during the summer of [[2013]], initially with empty vehicles, followed by water dummies and then Universal team members. Construction walls were removed on August 11, and the attraction opened to the public later that day.
-The attraction uses Zamperla's Aero Top Jet ride system. The installation features 12 individual [[UFO]]-shaped vehicles, each accommodating up to three riders. Each vehicle is equipped with a lap seat belt and can be raised or lowered by the riders while continuously rotating around the central structure.
+The attraction uses {{W|Zamperla}}'s Aero Top Jet ride system. The installation features 12 individual [[UFO]]-shaped vehicles, each accommodating up to three riders. Each vehicle is equipped with a lap seat belt and can be raised or lowered by the riders while continuously rotating around the central structure.
 == Queue ==

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	+	'''Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl''' is an aerial carousel attraction at [[Universal Studios Florida]], located in the [[Springfield (Universal Studios)\|Springfield area]] of the park. Based on ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly the recurring alien characters [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]] and the series' ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]'' specials, the attraction was manufactured by Zamperla and opened on August 11, [[2013]]. It consists of twelve flying-saucer vehicles that rotate around a central structure while riders control the altitude of their vehicle.

	+	== History ==
	+	Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl was developed as part of the [[Springfield]] expansion at [[Universal Studios Florida]] and was the final attraction to open in the expanded area. The ride underwent testing during the summer of [[2013]], initially with empty vehicles, followed by water dummies and then Universal team members. Construction walls were removed on August 11, and the attraction opened to the public later that day.
	+
	+	The attraction uses Zamperla's Aero Top Jet ride system. The installation features 12 individual [[UFO]]-shaped vehicles, each accommodating up to three riders. Each vehicle is equipped with a lap seat belt and can be raised or lowered by the riders while continuously rotating around the central structure.
	+
	+	== Queue ==
	+	The queue surrounds the attraction before entering a covered boarding area. The waiting area features televisions showing clips from ''[[The Simpsons]]'', including scenes involving extraterrestrials and material from ''[[Treehouse of Horror]]''. Signs and announcements throughout the queue include jokes about the length of the line, while the covered section contains fans and televisions for guests waiting to board.
	+
	+	== Ride experience ==
	+	Riders board individual flying saucers and are addressed by [[Kang]] and [[Kodos]]. The aliens reveal that they have tricked the riders and instruct them to help attack [[Springfield]]. During the ride, guests control the height of their saucers while circling the central structure. The objective is to aim the vehicles at targets representing Springfield residents.
	+
	+	The targets include [[Homer Simpson]], [[Bart Simpson]], [[Nelson Muntz]], [[Groundskeeper Willie]] and [[Grandpa Simpson]]. When a vehicle reaches the appropriate altitude and passes a target, the character spins and produces an accompanying sound effect.[1][3] Kang and Kodos interact with riders during the experience, providing narration and insults directed at the humans.
	+
	+	The attraction lasts approximately two minutes. At the conclusion, Kang and Kodos indicate that they were the ones who ultimately enjoyed the experience, completing the attraction's storyline in which the riders have unknowingly assisted the aliens in their invasion of Springfield.
	+
	+	== Design ==
	+	The attraction's flying-saucer vehicles and extraterrestrial storyline are based on Kang and Kodos' recurring appearances in ''[[The Simpsons]]'', particularly their appearances in Treehouse of Horror. The ride's central structure and vehicles are incorporated into the Springfield environment, making the attraction part of the area's streetscape.
	+
	+	The individual flying saucers have their own humorous names. Documented examples include "Barf Simpson," "Ronald Raygun" and "Mai Tai Fighter." The attraction also provides elevated views of Springfield and portions of Universal Studios Florida.
	+
	+	[[Category:Rides and attractions (real-world)]]

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