THE SIMPSONS Theme Park Announced with Concept Art

Universal Studios has announced that they will be developing a theme park based around The Simpsons' hometown of Springfield. What makes this so awesome is that Moe's Bar, Krusty Burger, Duff Beer, Lard Lad Donuts, and the Kwik-E-Mart will all finally become a reality! I've never been to any of the theme parks in Florida, but now I'm not going to go until at least this is finished. 

The proposed park will be built in Universal Orlando near the Simpson's Ride. Here is the official press release with all of the details:

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 23, 2013) - Woo Hoo! Springfield, hometown to America’s favorite animated family, The Simpsons, comes to life at Universal Orlando Resort this summer. 

The expansive, new area within Universal Studios will be anchored by the mega-attraction, The Simpsons Ride, and will allow guests to enter the world of The Simpsons like never before. It will be the only place in the world where guests can walk the streets of Springfield. It will include a brand-new outdoor attraction, places and foods pulled right from the show and two new Simpsons characters who will make their debut with the new area – Krusty the Clown and Sideshow Bob. 

And yes – there will be Duff Beer, brewed exclusively for Universal Orlando. 

For the first time ever – anywhere – fans will be able to walk down Fast Food Boulevard and visit the places that helped Springfield stake its claim as “Shelbyville by the Sea.” They will be able to grab a Krusty-certified meat sandwich at Krusty Burger, snatch the catch of the day at the Frying Dutchman, get a slice at Luigi’s Pizza, go nuts for donuts at Lard Lad, enjoy a “Taco Fresho” with Bumblebee Man and imbibe at Moe’s Tavern. 

The new attraction – called Kang & Kodos’ Twirl ‘n’ Hurl – will take “foolish humans” on an intergalactic spin designed to send them into orbit.