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15 years 1 month

Name

Nick Sim

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Ipswich

Country

United Kingdom

Biography

Founder of Theme Park Tourist and a lifelong fan of everything Disney and Universal. He loved everything about Theme Parks and his goal in starting the site was to create a resource that could help fans make the most of their park trips, and to make visiting theme parks a little more affordable by capturing as many money-saving tricks as possible.

Articles by Nick Sim:

5 Essential Facts About the Latest Walt Disney World Attraction to Close FOREVER

Disney has revealed that one of the opening day attractions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Studio Backlot Tour, is to close in September 2014. Let’s take a look at how Walt Disney World’s latest defunct attraction came to be.

10 Things You Need to Know About Orlando’s NEW World’s Tallest Roller Coaster

In 2016, Orlando, Florida will become home to the world’s tallest roller coaster – the Skyscraper. Here’s everything you need to know about this groundbreaking addition to International Drive.

Theme Park History: 5 Things You Didn't Know About Disney's Lost New York Theme Park

In the late 1950s, Walt Disney was invited to consider building a theme park in New York by broadcasting network NBC. Why did he turn down the opportunity?

Theme Park Nostalgia: 5 Things We Remember About the Abandoned Disney's River Country Water Park

Walt Disney World's first water park, Disney's River Country, closed forever back in 2001. Let's take a step back in time...

20 Haunting Images of Creepy Abandoned Amusement Parks (August 2014 Edition)

Take a look at 20 stunning images of decaying, crumbling abandoned amusement parks.

Behind the Ride: 6 Mind-Bending Tricks Employed by Disney's Tower of Terror

Learn about the groundbreaking special effects employed by Disney's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror.

10 Unique and Amazing Disney Experiences You Probably Haven't Tried Yet

Everyone knows about the major rides and attractions and Disney’s theme parks. But what about the other experiences that the company’s resorts have to offer?

The 14 New Rides, Shops and Restaurants Coming to Walt Disney World by 2017 (August 2014 Edition)

There are huge swathes of new rides, shows and restaurants due to open at Walt Disney World by 2017. Here's an update on the latest confirmed and rumored additions to the resort.ava

22 AMAZING New Theme Parks That Are Due to Open by 2019 (August 2014 Edition)

Disney, Universal and Six Flag are among the companies planning to open stunning new theme parks over the next few years. Take a look at 22 amazing parks that should be up-and-running by 2019.

The 10 BIG Changes That Are Coming to Walt Disney World (August 2014 Edition)

This month’s update on the huge changes that are coming to Walt Disney World in the coming years.

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