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Date of birth

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15 years 2 months

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:

10 Mind-Boggling Statistics About the Universal Orlando Resort

The Universal Orlando Resort may be significantly smaller than Walt Disney World...but it boasts some impressive statistics of its own.

10 Magical Ways to Propose to Your Sweetheart at Walt Disney World

Considering "popping the question" during your next visit to Walt Disney World? Here are 12 suggestions for romantic ways to ask your partner to marry you, Disney-style.

15 Incredible Walt Disney World Attractions You'll NEVER Get to Ride (And Why)

Dozens of rides have been designed for Walt Disney World over the years, before being cancelled for one reason or another. Here are 15 of the most impressive-sounding unbuilt attractions...

10 Hidden Tributes to Lost Attractions You Can Find at Walt Disney World

Some of Walt Disney World's past attractions have been lost forever. But look closely and you can still find tributes to them at the resort's theme parks today...

The 30 Big Steps That Created the Walt Disney World Resort

The creation of the Walt Disney World Resort was a mammoth task that involved thousands of people and hundreds of millions of dollars. Here are 30 key steps that led to the world's largest theme park playground.

12 Ways That Horticulture Cast Members Keep Walt Disney World Looking Beautiful

Walt Disney World's landscaping is an essential part of its appeal to theme park fans. Let's take a look at how Disney's Cast Members keep the greenery looking so good...

20 BIG Numbers That Show Just How HUGE Walt Disney World Really Is

Walt Disney World is HUGE. Here are 20 numbers that really show just how big the theme park resort really is...

5 Theme Park Attractions That Walt Disney Might Build If He Were Alive Today

Walt Disney pushed the boundaries of amusement park technology when he opened Disneyland in 1955. What kind of rides and attractions might he build if he were still around today?

10 Insanely Expensive Elements of Walt Disney World You'll Never Even See

It's expensive to visit Walt Disney World. But it's expensive to run it, too...

The 9 Best and Worst Things About Life as a Theme Park Character

Characters and mascots are an essential part of the theme park experience, particularly at Disney theme parks. But what are the pros and cons of meeting-and-greeting guests every day?

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