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.

Splash Mountain
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, December 13, 2023

REST IN PIECES: 10 Roller Coasters And Attractions We Lost In 2023

From classic icons to family coasters, here are 10 rides we lost in 2023...
Nickelodeon Universe
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, December 11, 2023

5 Of The Best Indoor Coasters ALL Theme Park Fans Must Experience!

With TRON: Lightcycle / Run and Darkoaster having opened in spring 2023, here are 5 other incredible indoor coasters that are must dos for any theme park fan. Does your favorite make the list?
Matterhorn Bobsleds
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, November 30, 2023

Arrow Development: The Story Of How This Ride Manufacturer Revolutionized The Theme Park Industry

No other ride manufacturer has had the same impact as Arrow Development. For nearly six decades, under a few different names, Arrow pioneered innovations that made way for the modern marvels of theme park engineering we know today...
Top Thrill 2
Brian
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

MUTANT COASTERS: The Hybrid Breed of Multi-Manufacturer Rides Fusing Old and New Into One!

Today, we'll take a look at six wild case studies of mutated rides, made of unusual pieces that build into one complete whole. We think you'll agree that in most of these cases, we're lucky to have seen what happens when these parts hybridized into something new...
Tranan
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, August 12, 2023

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...
Happily Ever After
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, July 1, 2023

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...
Turn It Up
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, June 26, 2023

Beyond The Rides: 15 Of The Best Entertainment Offerings At Theme Parks In Summer 2023!

From swashbuckling water shows to nighttime spectaculars, here are some of the best theme park shows you won't want to miss when you visit this summer...
DarKoaster
Brian
Saturday, June 3, 2023

Review: DarKoaster is a Fun & Frustrating Family Ride with Terrifying Teething Problems and a Real Lack of Ludwig

DarKoaster is intended to serve as a sort of “spiritual sequel” to the iconic dark ride that preceded it. Does it all come together?
DarKoaster
Brian
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

DARKOASTER: The Chilling Legend of Busch Gardens Williamsburg's One-of-a-Kind Dark Ride Sequel

What awaits within the frigid twists and turns of DarKoaster? Join us as we trek through the chilling tale of this brand new ride and its place in the pantheon of Busch Gardens' uniquely legendary coaster lineup...
Kings Island
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, December 22, 2022

5 Of The Best Theme Parks To Visit In Winter

Our list of some of the best theme parks to visit in the winter may surprise you!
Wildcats Revenge
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, December 16, 2022

5 Coasters We Are Most Excited To Ride In 2023

There are several new coasters opening for 2023, but these are the top 5 that we can't wait to ride...
Image: B&M
Brian
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

The Ultimate Coaster Wars Challenge: How Many of These Industry-Changing Thrill Rides Have You Conquered?

Here's our suggested Bucket List for roadtrip-ready ride warriors who want to ride through history and experience landmarks of the Coaster Wars firsthand...

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