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.

Steamtown
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, November 3, 2023

Could Six Flags Be Moving To Incorporate More Theming Into Its Parks?

Could the new "Steamtown" themed area at Six Flags America and the recent merger of Six Flags and Cedar Fair indicate a new shift toward incorporating more theming in the Six Flags parks? Let's check it out...
Velocicoaster
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Riding High: Exploring The 9 Best Roller Coasters Worldwide

From heart-pounding drops to innovations in coaster technology, we explore some of the world's best roller coasters that promise an unforgettable ride experience. Do you agree with our picks?
Fury 325
Brian
Friday, July 7, 2023

Why Are So Many Roller Coasters Breaking in 2023?! Inside the Issues at Fury 325, El Toro, Top Thrill Dragster & More...

Here we do our best to explain six significant recent ride closures that have struck coasters across the world. While these issues are all completely disconnected, it sure does take a lot of explaining to be a coaster fan today!
Happily Ever After
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, July 1, 2023

MID-YEAR REVIEW: Everything That Has Come and Gone So Far Across US Theme Parks In 2023!

We break down all the new attractions, and new offerings at theme parks across the US as well as everything we have sadly had to say goodbye to so far in 2023...
Turn It Up
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, June 26, 2023

Beyond The Rides: 15 Of The Best Entertainment Offerings At Theme Parks In Summer 2023!

From swashbuckling water shows to nighttime spectaculars, here are some of the best theme park shows you won't want to miss when you visit this summer...
Cedar Point
Brian
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Coaster Crown Countdown: Which Parks Have The Most Coasters? Maybe Not The Ones You'd Expect...

Now that the chaos of the Coaster Wars have largely subsided, it's probably a good time to pause and look at the industry today. Which parks actually ended up with the biggest coaster counts? You may be surprised...
Sally Dark Rides
Brian
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Ride, Sally, Ride! The Industry-Changing Stories and Scares of Sally Dark Rides

Welcome to the Industry of Imagination, a new series in which we’ll peel back the curtains to explore some of the real organizations who design, develop, fabricate, and install the rides we know and love...
Top Thrill Dragster
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, December 26, 2022

REST IN PIECES: 8 Attractions That Shut Down Permanently In 2022

We bid farewell to these 8 attractions in 2022. However, some aren't quite gone forever...
Kings Island
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, December 22, 2022

5 Of The Best Theme Parks To Visit In Winter

Our list of some of the best theme parks to visit in the winter may surprise you!
Kings ISland
Brian
Friday, November 25, 2022

The Year That Theme Came Back: How Cedar Fair Is Going Big on More Than Just Coasters for 2023

We can't wait for these immersive areas to bring a little theme back into our local, regional parks. Do you like this model, or do you wish these parks would stick to coasters?
Fury 325
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Is Carowinds Worth A Visit? New Themed Land Is Coming In 2023

Let's check out what Carowinds has to offer, and catch a peek at it's newest themed land coming in 2023!
Dorney Park
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Halloween 2022: Breakdown Of Events at Theme Parks Across the US

We have put together a listing of all the spook-tacular events going on at theme parks across the United States...!

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