The Simpsons Ride, not officially open, held a 'soft open' while we were at the park and, without a wait, we were able to get on the ride, not once, but twice!

Basically, the jist of the ride is that The Simpsons are visiting Krustyland (a low-budget theme park created by Krusty the Clown) and you are right there alongside Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie as you enter through the carnival-like midway of Krustyland where you'll get a taste of what Springfield's Krustiest theme park has to offer: inept fortune tellers, uninspired musical revues, rides such as "The Tooth Chipper" roller coaster, and more.

Once you board your vehicle you're in for one surprise after another as you embark on a wild, over-the-top ride through the park ... flying, floating, and more or less crashing your way through Krustyland's kiddie attractions, stunt shows, and thrill rides.

The ride features all new animation starring the voices of the show's original cast, projected onto a towering IMAX screen. You are in your own car and while it's a simulated ride, it's nothing like you've been on before. The ride vehicles tilt, pitch, dip and twist in synch with the action on the film, giving you the illusion of motion, speed and flight.

The bad part, once officially open, I imagine long, long lines. They even incorporate that into the ride ... once inside you're eventually greeted by Krusty (on TV), who teases that your wait is almost over -- just 45 minutes to go, he kids. Luckily, by then, you're actually in the home stretch and yes, even if the lines are long, it's worth the wait. The entire family will enjoy this ride.

Tip: To say it's fast-paced is an understatement. There's a lot to absorb in one sitting (that's why I did it twice). Was that bartender Moe back there? Did I just smell baby powder? Did we just get sprayed with water? Expect to make multiple rides and to wait in a long -- but entertaining (depending on your sense of humor) -- line. Get to the park early and head to the Simpson's Ride first, most people will head in the opposite direction by following the map.
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