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.

Has The Garden Grill Lost Its Sustainable Soul?

Is there actually any “garden” left in The Garden Grill?

The Ride Count Countdown: How Disney & Universal Parks Stack Up

The best theme parks are balanced places, where rides, shows, restaurants, stories, walkthroughs, dark rides, and thrills coexist. But when it comes to your favorite can't-miss, must-see theme park experiences, chances are that rides make up the bulk of the list. How many rides does your favorite Disney or Universal park really have, though? Which resorts have the most sheer rides? The numbers may surprise you...

A Vegan's Survival Guide for Walt Disney World

A vegan guest may be treated to a mouth-watering extravaganza of vegetables, plant-based proteins, and healthy desserts at one location, only to be sorely disappointed by mediocre salads and plates of fried starches at another.

Could Disney REALLY be Considering Getting Rid of These Classic Attractions?

Here are a few Disney theme park attractions that are possibly at death’s door.

5 Reasons to Visit Disney World First Aid (That You Had No Idea About)

You don’t need to carry a pharmacy worthy of Mary Poppins’ carpetbag on a trip to Walt Disney World: Disney First Aid is a great resource for you!

History in Motion Part I: Epcot’s Legendary Lost Masterpiece World of Motion

LOST LEGENDS: World of Motion: From the earliest plans for Walt Disney's Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, transportation was key. So when Disney transformed Walt's city into EPCOT Center, a transportation pavilion was a must-have. And when it came to World of Motion, Disney and General Motors built a wonder. Trace the in-depth story of this forgotten favorite and its lasting legacy in this in-depth feature.

History in Motion Part II: How the Original TEST TRACK Changed Epcot Forever

LOST LEGENDS: Test Track: World of Motion charmed a generation into seeing the whimsical story of progress. But changing times and a changing park meant that Epcot's storied dark rides had to hit the road, and it all started with TEST TRACK. In this in-depth feature, we'll accelerate 0 - 65 as we experience the in-depth story behind Epcot's first ever thrill ride, ride through its traffic tests, and explore how – and why – Disney bothered to close this classic and redesign it from scratch. Hold on tight!

Revealing the Secret Disney Laws of Storytelling

When Disney Imagineers build theme park attractions, they must thread the needle in terms of respecting and relaying classic tales in a timeless way that guests of all ages and walks of life will embrace as thematically parallel.

The Introvert's Guide to Walt Disney World

How is an introvert supposed to cope with one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world?

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