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.

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

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...

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...

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?

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...

To Kill Opening Day Nostalgia: The Motor Boat Cruise to Gummi Glen

Disneyland of 1955 had numerous attractions that didn’t last long before being replaced, refurbished, or removed. One of these attractions slightly outlived the others, a ride that few remember, and for good reason...

Disney Was Right To Axe Moana/Zootopia Land For Animal Kingdom And Here's Why

Last year, Disney announced plans for rethemeing DinoLand USA into a Moana and Zootopia-themed land. However, thankfully they have decided to go in a new direction. Let's discuss why this new idea is better for everyone...

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