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.

Six Flags Dubailand
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, August 11, 2023

SCRAPPED...Six Flags Projects That Ultimately Fell Apart

There were two impressive Six Flags projects in Asia that unfortunately never made it past the construction phases...
Velocicoaster
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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...
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Florida
Ellie Clark
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Walt Disney World’s Halloween Horror Nights: Could Mickey-Themed Fright Nights Ever Come To Orlando?

As competition between Universal and Walt Disney World continues to heat up, could Disney ever bring a Halloween Horror Nights style event to their Orlando theme parks?
Mickey's ToonTown
Nathan Reynolds
Monday, May 29, 2023

Mickey's Toontown At Walt Disney World? Should It, Where Could It?

As Disney looks to invest heavily in its theme parks over the next decade, could the reimagined Mickey's Toontown be an ideal fit for Magic Kingdom?
Image: Universal Studios
Daniel Roberts
Thursday, May 4, 2023

The True Story Behind Steven Spielberg and Jurassic Park: The Ride

The true story behind Steven Spielberg and Jurassic Park: The Ride is certainly an interesting one...
ZOOTOPIA, via themeparx
Brian
Monday, May 1, 2023

Disney's Newest Immersive Land Is Almost Ready... But Should A Copy Come to Disney World?

Disney's next entry in this expanding collection of cinematic theme park lands is readying for its big debut... but for several reasons, fans are divided on whether or not this one should make the jump back to Walt Disney World... What do you think?
Nara Dreamland Castle
Ellie Igou
Thursday, April 13, 2023

Abandoned Nara Dreamland: Japan's Almost-Disney

Have you heard of Nara Dreamland? Here is everything you need to know about its rise and ultimate demise...
Riverfront Square
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

SCRAPPED...Three Disney Parks Ideas That Never Made It (And What We Have Instead)

These three theme park concepts never made it to fruition, but we were not left empty-handed. Let's explore what they eventually evolved into...
Bob Iger
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, December 9, 2022

Who is Bob Iger And Why Are Disney Fans Embracing His Return?

The news has quickly spread that former CEO Bob Iger is back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company following the ousting of Bob Chapek. Why are people so happy about this change? Let's look at Bob Iger's legacy from his time as CEO...
Splash Mountain
Amanda Dwyer
Sunday, December 4, 2022

YOU MAY GET WET: An Ode To Splash Mountain

With the closing of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom and the closure at Disneyland Park fast approaching, we look back on the story of this beloved attraction...
Emperor's New Groove Roller Coaster Scene
Ellie Clark
Thursday, October 13, 2022

5 Disney Movies That Deserve More Recognition in the Parks (and How Disney Could Incorporate Them)

Disney’s extensive library of movies means that some don’t always get the recognition they deserve when it comes to the theme parks…
Mickey On D23 Expo Poster
Ellie Clark
Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Here’s Everything That "Was And Wasn't" Announced At This Year’s D23 Expo’s Parks Panel

D23 Expo brought a lot of exciting news about the future of the Disney parks, here’s everything that was and wasn't announced at the Parks Panel...

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