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A Universal Studios tease at D23? It’s like a Disney Channel crossover episode but for theme parks. At The Simpsons panel on Friday, a fan asked showrunner Matt Selman whether they’ve ever considered including the Treehouse of Horror in Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights, and to everyone’s surprise, he said some spooks might be coming to Springfield, USA. “I can’t announce it officially, but I am going to say it out loud that we are going to begin the process of Treehouse of Horror-ing the Universal experience, probably first with food and experience later,” Selman said as the crowd oh’ed and aw’ed at possibly witnessing the first Universal Studios experience being announced at D23. “If I’m not supposed to announce it, I apologize. Ask for permission, not forgiveness. Oh, no wait! Ask for forgiveness, not permission.”
Ever since Disney bought Fox back in 2017, theme park heads have wondered what’s going to happen to the Simpsons area at Universal Studios Hollywood and Florida. Disney has its own theme parks, so why would it renew Universal’s The Simpsons licensing deal when it allegedly expires in 2028? It would be easier to let Universal keep the property until it finds space in one of its parks to bring Springfield to Disneyland. “I would personally be shocked if The Simpsons did not continue at Universal,” Selmen told Entertainment Weekly in 2025. “I don’t have any inside information, so I’m just a fan. This is not an official announcement. I’m not party to those negotiations.” There is a parks presentation later today, so maybe it’ll be the perfect time to bring Homer to Disney Parks.
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