Theme Park Features, Blogs & Articles

Theme Park Tourist features a wide-range of in-depth features and articles, covering rides, attractions and restaurants at theme parks all over the world. As well as previews and reviews of new rides, look out for "Top 10" lists and tips for saving time and money on your next park visit.

Brian

Friday, May 3, 2024

MORE TEETH: A Countdown of Universal's Best Jaw-Dropping Jurassic Park (and World) Attractions

Today, we'll take a whirlwind tour of the five theme parks where Universal's Jurassic franchise has come to life, counting down the top dino-rides from toothless to terrifying...

Amanda Dwyer

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS: Four Of The Coolest Coaster Elements

Roller coasters are a feat of engineering excellence. Elements on coasters continue to push the boundaries, and these are four of our favorites...

Ellie Clark

Monday, April 29, 2024

Take A Look At How These 4 Disney World Attractions Differ From Their Concept Art

Every attraction at Walt Disney World began its life as a piece of concept art, let's compare four early designs to the attraction’s final look…

Brian

Friday, April 26, 2024

Announced-and-Abandoned: 6 Disney Parks Rides, Lands, and Parks That Got the Green Light... Until They Didn't.

Today we'll explore several high profile projects – from rides to lands to entire theme parks – that were officially announced... before quietly disappearing from the docket.

Amanda Dwyer

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Should Dinosaur Become Another Disneyland Clone?

It has been confirmed, that Tropical Americas will replace Dinoland USA soon. Should Dinosaur become an Indiana Jones clone or a different concept entirely?

Brian

Monday, April 22, 2024

Disney's Newest Avatar Plans Might Make the Same Mistakes as Galaxy's Edge... Here's Why

Here's why Disney's newest Avatar plans might make the same mistakes as Galaxy's Edge, do you agree?

Ellie Igou

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Have YOU Heard of this Abandoned Comic Strip Theme Park?

Located in northwest Arkansas stands an unusual abandoned theme park themed around the popular hillybilly-esque comic L’il Abner...

Amanda Dwyer

Monday, April 15, 2024

First-EVER Dragon Ball Z Theme Park Is Coming! What Other Franchises Could We See?

From Dragon Ball Z to Pokemon, we are seeing beloved franchises coming to life. What other popular franchises could get their own park?

Brian

Saturday, April 13, 2024

The Wildest Theme Park Billboards In Orlando and Beyond!

For decades the "theme park wars" have waged not just in the arenas of E-Tickets, in-universe drinks, and "Living Lands," but along the routes of US-528 and I-4 – the highways that connect Orlando International Airport to Universal, SeaWorld, and Walt Disney World...

Marty Martin

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

When Disneyland Attractions Join the Film and Television Market

As Disneyland celebrates over six decades of enchantment, its cultural significance remains as potent as ever, serving as a beacon of creativity, inspiration, and joy in an ever-changing world...

Ellie Igou

Thursday, April 4, 2024

How can Universal Prevent the Extinction Of The Jurassic Park River Adventure?

Fans of Jurassic Park River Adventure have lamented its current state in the park and fear that Universal could pull the plug on the River Adventure once and for all. Can Universal prevent its extinction?

Amanda Dwyer

Monday, April 1, 2024

BEYOND THE THRILLS: Four of the Best Theme Park Destinations To Visit In 2024

When choosing a vacation destination, many families choose theme parks as the destination. Beyond Disney and Universal, few parks offer a full family vacation experience. However, we have four that you do not want to miss...