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Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl

Universal Studios Florida · Springfield, U.S.A.: Home of The Simpsons

Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' HurlPhoto: apasciuto · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
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Overview

Kang and Kodos are the recurring aliens of The Simpsons' 'Treehouse of Horror' Halloween episodes, an odd but fitting pair to headline Springfield's only Dumbo-style spinner. Riders control saucer altitude while orbiting a hub; it opened in 2013 as part of the full Springfield land expansion that grew the franchise's footprint well beyond The Simpsons Ride, which had opened alone back in 2008.

ParksLog verdict

Don't wait more than 10 to 15 minutes for this — at two minutes, it's filler for families with young kids, not a feature. Simpsons fans will appreciate Kang and Kodos finally getting a ride of their own after decades of Halloween-special cameos. Morning or evening visits beat midday Florida heat in the fully outdoor queue.

About this experience

Calling all Earth-Humans! Kang and Kodos, those hilarious drooling aliens from The Simpsons™ have landed at Universal Studios Florida with a ride that'll send you into the stratosphere. Pilot your very own flying saucer, swooping up and down. Spinning through space, make sure to aim your lasers for a chance to zap your favorite Springfield citizens.

Best for

  • Simpsons fans
  • Families with toddlers and young children
  • Guests complementing a Springfield area visit
  • Kang and Kodos fans specifically

Tips

  • At 2 minutes, this is one of the shortest rides at Universal Studios Florida — skip if wait times exceed 10–15 minutes and revisit during quieter periods.
  • The outdoor setting means Florida heat applies; early morning or evening visits are more comfortable.
  • Controlling saucer altitude is the main interactive element.

Details

Optional

Type Ride

Approximate duration ~2 min

Thrill Very Low

Good for kids Often works well for younger guests

Universal Express Express Pass

Single Rider Line Not available

Motion sickness Moderate

Location Outdoor

Opened 2013

Attraction characteristics
Kid FriendlyFamilyOutdoorSpinnerExpress Pass

History

Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl opened in 2013 as part of Springfield, U.S.A. — the full themed land built to expand the Simpsons presence beyond The Simpsons Ride, which had opened in 2008.

Fun facts

  • Kang and Kodos are the recurring aliens of The Simpsons' 'Treehouse of Horror' Halloween episodes, which began in 1990
  • The ride opened in 2013 as part of Springfield, U.S.A., the Simpsons-themed land that expanded the park footprint of a franchise that had been represented by The Simpsons Ride since 2008.
  • Twirl 'n' Hurl uses the classic Dumbo-style spinner format, like One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish at Islands of Adventure.

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