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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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | 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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| + | == 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. | ||
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| + | 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. | ||
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| + | [[Category:Rides and attractions (real-world)]] | ||
Revision as of 14:17, September 16, 2026
Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl is an aerial carousel attraction at Universal Studios Florida, located in the 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.
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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.
