Kang & Kodos' Twirl 'n' Hurl
Universal Studios Florida · Springfield, U.S.A.: Home of The Simpsons
Overview
Kang and Kodos have shown up in every 'Treehouse of Horror' Halloween special since Season 2 of The Simpsons in 1991, which makes them an odd but fitting pair to headline Springfield's only Dumbo-style spinner. Riders control saucer altitude while orbiting a hub and aiming lasers at Springfield character targets, 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 primary interactive element — focus on that rather than the laser targeting for the best experience.
Details
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. The land's addition transformed a previously undifferentiated park area into a fully themed Springfield environment.
Fun Facts
- Kang and Kodos are recurring alien characters who appear in every annual 'Treehouse of Horror' Halloween special of The Simpsons — a tradition that has continued since Season 2 in 1991.
- 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 Dumbo/spinner format — one of the most common family ride types in theme parks — making it the only example of this format at a major Universal park in the United States.