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Date of birth

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15 years 2 months

Name

Nick Sim

Location

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:

Wizarding World of Harry Potter review round-up, part 2: Shops and restaurants

What do online reviewers make of the shops at restaurants at Universal Orlando’s Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

Wizarding World of Harry Potter review round-up, part 1: Overall impressions

What do online reviewers make of Universal Orlando's $200 million Wizarding World of Harry Potter?

iPhone App Review: Thrill Seeker v2.2

In the first of a series of reviews of mobile applications targeted at theme park visitors, we take a look at the latest version of the Thrill Seeker application for iPhone and iPod Touch.

9 essential tips for saving money on Walt Disney World tickets

9 great ways to save money on admission tickets for Walt Disney World's theme parks and water parks.

Editorial: World of Color debut marks the start of a new era at Disney California Adventure

TPT editor Nick discusses why the debut of the World of Color show marks the start of a total transformation of Disney California Adventure.

10 ways to save money on Disneyland and Disney California Adventure theme park tickets

10 essential tips for saving money on admission tickets for Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.

Editorial: Harry Potter vs. Mickey Mouse - Universal squares up to Disney with Wizarding World debut

Can the Wizarding World of Harry Potter tempt guests away from Walt Disney World and establish the Universal Orlando Resort as a genuine multi-day destination?

Protective pants, electric shocks and edible insects - Merlin's 10 craziest theme park promotions

We celebrate the creativity of Merlin Entertainment Groups's PR team by reviewing their 10 craziest promotions for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures.

Review: SAW Alive Horror Maze at Thorpe Park 2010

Theme Park Tourist's review of SAW Alive Horror Maze, the new attraction at Thorpe Park for the 2010 season.

Editorial: Express Pass to hell - why paid-for queue-jumping systems have got to go

TPT editor Nick discusses the demise of free queue-jumping schemes, and why Disney's FASTPASS system helps to elevate the chain above its rivals.

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