As predicted, the bulk of Springfield USA opened to guests of Universal Studios Florida this morning. While the Kang & Kodos spinner ride remains under wraps for a few more days, construction walls in front of Duff Gardens overnight, revealing Bumblebee Man’s taco truck, the Lard Lad donut shop, and several Simpsons surprises.

Here’s a gallery with some of the first photos from inside the brand-new expansion:

I give two thumbs up to the Korean BBQ and carne asada tacos with tender & well-seasoned meat.

The donut sundae is NOT recommended for breakfast…

Chief Wiggum’s fire hydrant should soon squirt water.

The 7 Little Duffs are actual topiaries!

Duffman is in the house!

…as is Millhouse…

Finally, you can see spinning character targets for the soon-to-open Kang & Kodos’ interactive features are being installed.

 

This article appears in Jul 31 – Aug 6, 2013.