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.

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...
Galaxyland Mindbender
Ellie Igou
Sunday, April 16, 2023

Dark Theme Park History: The Mindbender Accident

Join us on our journey as we dissect and reflect on Dark Theme Park History discussing the incidents themselves, but also the repercussions and safety laws that came into being following the accidents...
Cedar Point
Brian
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Coaster Crown Countdown: Which Parks Have The Most Coasters? Maybe Not The Ones You'd Expect...

Now that the chaos of the Coaster Wars have largely subsided, it's probably a good time to pause and look at the industry today. Which parks actually ended up with the biggest coaster counts? You may be surprised...
Sally Dark Rides
Brian
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Ride, Sally, Ride! The Industry-Changing Stories and Scares of Sally Dark Rides

Welcome to the Industry of Imagination, a new series in which we’ll peel back the curtains to explore some of the real organizations who design, develop, fabricate, and install the rides we know and love...
Toy Story Mania
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, October 5, 2022

The 6 Best Interactive Rides in North America

We are exploring 6 of the best interactive rides in North America. Does your favorite make the list?
Aquaman Power Wave
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, September 8, 2022

Roller Coaster Round-Up: 14 New Coasters Announced Or Rumored for 2023!

Several coasters have been announced in the last couple of months. Here is your round-up of what is to come in 2023...
Soaring Timbers
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

WOULD YOU RIDE...These 6 Wild Flat Rides from Canada's Wonderland?

Canada's Wonderland has some of the most unique and wild flat rides in North America. Would you be willing to ride these bizarre rides?
Kings Island 50th Birthday
Amanda Dwyer
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Happy Birthday To THIS Incredible Theme Park

There is another theme park celebrating its 50 anniversary this year. Happy Birthday, Kings Island!
Riddlers Revenge
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, June 3, 2022

WOULD YOU RIDE...Four Of the Most Painful Roller Coasters?

Would you ride a roller coaster for the thrills even if it causes you pain?
Leviathan
Brian
Thursday, February 24, 2022

GIGA: The Elite Class of 300-Foot Coasters... And Where the Next Is Rumored to Appear....

Today, just six rides reside in the "giga" level – between 300 and 399 foot drops – each with its own story, elements, and personality... Join us as we explore the evolution of the "giga" through its six iterations, and look to where a 300 foot thrill machine may arise next...
James Bond Promo
Jeremy Herbert
Friday, December 18, 2020

You Only Ride Once - The Classified Story of "James Bond 007: License to Thrill"

It wouldn’t be the holiday season without a James Bond marathon.
Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure
Brian
Thursday, October 10, 2019

8 "Story" Coasters That Put YOU in the Middle of the Action

Have you heard the news? Universal Orlando's newest "E-Ticket" attraction, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure is the first "story coaster" in the world...! Or is it?

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