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As exciting as a new donut at the Kwik E Mart, as thrilling as Lisa's new science project, and as tantalizing as a steak from Ned Flanders' grill, behold: The Simpsons Ride.

No kidding, it's finally happened. Universal Studios is opening a Simpsons Ride, in which riders will sit in a vehicle and be pitched and titled in sync with a video featuring all-new Simpsons animation, complete with the original character voices.

It will also feature new green technologies, and Universal claims that the ride will be illuminated by 2,582 LED lights, and save over 55,233 watts per hour and 662,796 per day, compared to similar simulation rides. The ride's energy usage will also be strictly controlled, making it as energy-efficient as possible.

As Homer would say, Woohoo! It's nice to see a theme park at least taking small steps toward greening their ways. Normally, amusement parks are incredibly wasteful, from the food and paper waste to the water and electrical usage to power the rides and run the A.C. But can a huge, energy-sucking ride really be considered green? Doubtful, though it doesn't make me love Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of the gang any less.

via [grist]