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.

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Jett Farrell-Vega
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Meltdown! How to Resolve 6 Reasons Your Tiny Child is Freaking Out at Disney Parks

What are some of the common situations that cause small children to meltdown in Disney parks, and more importantly, what are some tools you can have on hand to de-escalate the situation? Here’s everything you need to know...
Marvel Spider-Man MCU
Brian
Sunday, December 31, 2023

It's Official: Marvel Needs a Reset... Here's What Disney Is Planning to Do About It.

Disney's typically-tight-lipped leaders have spoken out about the need for a change at Marvel, primarily around two areas where the once-dominating brand has shown some serious flaws...
Matterhorn Bobsleds Facade
Ellie Igou
Thursday, December 28, 2023

Dark Park History: The Matterhorn Bobsleds And How Tragedy Has Led To A Faultless Safety History Since 1984

The Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland have had a faultless safety record since changes were put into place after tragedy struck in 1984...
Tomorrowland
Marty Martin
Saturday, December 16, 2023

Rethinking Tomorrowland: Bridging the Gap Between Nostalgia and Futurism at Disneyland

In this article, we explore why Tomorrowland doesn't quite capture the essence of the future and propose ways to infuse it with a genuine sense of futurism...
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...
Disneyland 100
Marty Martin
Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Top 3 Intellectual Properties Disney Should Acquire for New Attractions, Do You Agree?

Would lands and attractions based on the popular IPs Star Trek, Dr Seuss and Sonic The Hedgehog be great additions at Disney theme parks? Let's explore...
Disneyland Funnel Cakes
Marty Martin
Saturday, December 2, 2023

Funnel Cake Wars: Disneyland vs Knott's Berry Farm, Which Is The Best?

It's a straight battle between the legendary Funnel Cake at Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. Which will come out on top and do you agree?
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...
Pirates of the Caribbean Ride Entrance
Ellie Igou
Wednesday, November 22, 2023

This History of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean Ride

For many visitors at Disney parks, it’s a nostalgic ride and a must-do for many families, but relatively few of those visitors know the long history of this beloved attraction...
I-Rex Animatronic
Ellie Igou
Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Here Are 6 Of The Most Impressive Theme Park Animatronics Ever!

If you are tired of seeing screens in theme park attractions and want to see some very impressive animatronics, look no further. Here are 6 of the most impressive animatronics of all time...
Avatar 2
Brian
Monday, October 30, 2023

Is "Avatar" Over... Again? The Puzzling Problem with Disney's Weirdly Forgettable Mega-Franchise

Disney's 2011 announcement – that it had acquired the worldwide, global rights to build theme park attractions based on the film – was a major win... Right?
Moana
Brian
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Bursting the Disney Bubble: 5 Problematic Projects That Leave Fans Worried for Disney Imagineering's Future

These projects all have an inherent issue that leaves fans frustrated... and worried about Disney Imagineering's future...

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