Universal Studios has closed thrill ride “Back to the Future” at Universal Studios Hollywood in order to replace it with a more modern adventure.

“Back to the Future – The Ride” opened in 1993, after the homonymous Universal Pictures trilogy had already charmed the world and banked impressive earnings from ticket sales.

The ride was the theme park's first high-technology thrill ride, using simulator technology and an Omni-max 70 mm film. Over the past 14 years, more than 61 million visitors have enjoyed a ride on the eight-seat convertible DeLorean, according to the AP.

Monday was the last chance for nostalgics to have one more ride “back to the future.” A new thrill ride based on “The Simpsons” television series will debut next year, theme park officials said.

The “Back to the Future” trilogy was directed by Bob Zemeckis, who also co-wrote it with Bob Gale. The first installment, which was also the most successful, made Michael J. Fox, who played high school student Marty McFly, a huge success. Co-star Christopher Lloyd played Dr. Emmett Brown likewise enjoyed great success.

“Back to the Future” was released in 1985 and grossed $ 210 million at the U.S. box office, making it the highest grossing film of 1985, according to imdb.com.

“Back to the Future Part II” co-starred a 26-year-old Elisabeth Shue, in 1989 while 1990’s “Back to the Future Part III” co-starred the lovely Mary Steenburgen.

While the sequels were not as successful as the first “Back to the Future,” the trilogy remains hugely popular.