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.

The 6 Tell-Tale Signs of a Bad Theme Park Attraction Story

Today, we’ll offer our takeaway of tell-tale signs of a bad attraction story – foundational flaws that tend to signal that the ride isn’t going to be a masterpiece.

One Word Shaped the History of Disney Parks Forever...

What is it that truly sets Disney theme parks apart from the competition?

COVID-19 Isn't Disney's First Major Setback...

What were some of the biggest setbacks in Disney parks’ history, and how did they overcome them?

Have You Ever Noticed That These 8 Rides Don't Make Sense in the Lands They're a Part Of?

Sometimes in Disney's rush to incorporate new attractions, add capacity, or infuse hot properties fast, we might end up with some rides that are simply in the wrong places!

Park Plotholes: Downright DUMB "Stories" on Theme Park Rides

If you ask today's designers at Imagineering and Universal Creative, there's one thing that's absolutely essential on every attraction; the central focus of each ride; the beating heart and soul of each project: story.

The Post COVID-19 Changes at Disney Parks Might Not Be All Bad

There might actually be some lemonade to be made out of Disney’s post COVID-19 reopening…

Lost Lands: How Many of These 12 Areas Axed from Disney and Universal Parks Did You See?

But throughout the history of Disney and Universal's theme parks, there have also been rare times when entire themed lands disappear off the map – literally.

Imagine Being Quarantined Inside ONE Disney Parks Land... Which Would You Choose? Here Are Our Picks...

Chances are, you've been spending a lot of time around your home and neighborhood recently. Working from your living room; working out in your bedroom; walking around the neighborhood for relaxation; ordering carry-out from local restaurants nearby... For most of us, this spring has been an exercise

Missing Disney Parks? How to Take on Disney Withdrawals with STYLE

Let’s face it—some of us have developed a severe case of the Disney Shakes. No, I don’t mean that Peanut Butter and Jelly Milkshake you nailed last week —we’ve explored the phenomenon known as the Disney Shakes before here on Theme Park Tourist . You may be familiar with its many symptoms

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