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.

Want To Be Selected at the Ollivander's Wand Experience? Here's Our Advice... And What A Wand Costs If You're Picked...

How do you get chosen to be the selected demonstrator of a Wand's pairing abilities? We've got some tips... and some information on how much it'll cost you if you're chosen...

Universal Orlando Resort Vs Walt Disney World: Which Is Better Value In 2024?

Everything is becoming more and more expensive these days. Let's explore how far your money can go at either Universal Orlando Resort or Walt Disney World. Which do you think is better value?

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?

4 Ways Universal Could Bring E.T. Adventure Into The Modern Day & Prevent Its Closure

What if upgrading E.T. Adventure meant the beloved Steven Spielberg attraction at Universal Studios Florida could stay open forever?

An Epic Upset: 7 Ways Universal Has (Possibly) Dethroned Disney in the Theme Park Wars!

What in the battle-of-magical-worlds is going on? Here are seven areas that stand out where Universal is slowly eking out a lead against their longest competitor…

5 Universal Orlando Attractions That Must Go (And 3 We Hope Never Leave)!

Have these five Universal Orlando Resort attractions overstayed their welcome? Let's see if you agree with the attractions that must go and which few have what it takes to stand the test of time...

Hagrid's vs. TRON – Who Won the Orlando Battle of the Straddle Story Coasters? You Might Be Surprised!

We looked at the strategy, storytelling, and statistics behind Orlando's two new "straddle coasters". Now, we get to see which you think won this thrilling head-to-head...

Ride On The Wild Side: 10 Unconventional Coaster Vehicles That Push the Limits

We are looking at some of the most innovative and bizarre roller coaster ride vehicles, from motorbikes and snowmobiles to coaters where you'll ride in an actual cage...

The Wizarding World Was Originally Destined for Walt Disney World? This Is What Was Planned!

The Wizarding World is Universal Orlando’s flagship experience, but did you know that Walt Disney World planned to have a Harry Potter land first?

BLAST OFF: The Thrilling History of Launched Roller Coasters

Over the last 50 years, we have seen incredible advancements in launch technology. Let's look back at how we got from the standard shuttle loop to modern marvels like Velocicoaster...

Is Now The Right Time For Universal To Go Big On X-Men And Fantastic Four?

In a few years the Marvel Cinematic Universe could center around the X-Men and Fantastic Four, rather than the Avengers, as such should Universal prepare new attractions in Orlando?

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...

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