Twitter has evolved into an essential platform for those hoping to keep up with the latest news and developments from theme parks all over the world. Every week, we pick out five great Twitter accounts that all theme park fans should follow. Don't forget, you can follow Theme Park Tourist via @ThemeParkNews and @ThemeParkOffers.

@RideRater (Ride Rater)

If you're based in the UK, then Ride Rater is an essential feed to follow. It features updates from theme parks across the country, including the likes of Alton Towers, Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Thorpe Park.

@AboutThemeParks (About.com Theme Parks)

Arthur Levine acts as the theme park guru over at themeparks.about.com. As well as offering regular updates from his own site, Arthur also keeps his followers up-to-date on theme park news from all over the world on Twitter.

@thescarezone (The Scare Zone)

Halloween events have become a really big deal at theme parks, with the likes of Universal's Halloween Horror Nights pulling in massive crowds. The Scare Zone offers news and reviews for haunts in the US and farther afield - essential reading if you're a fan of being terrified.

@thrillridecom (ThrillRide.com)

His ThrillRide.com website may not be updated as frequently as it used to be, but Robert Coker's Twitter feed is still an entertaining source of theme park news and gossip.

@skubersky (Seth Kubersky)

When he's not busy authoring updates to his popular Universal guidebook, Seth Kubersky posts regular updates relating to Orlando theme parks to his excellent Twitter feed.

Look out for more Twitter recommendations for theme park fans next week!