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.

To Skellington, or Not To Skellington? Where Do You Stand on Disneyland's Controversial Haunted Mansion Holiday?

Today, we've collected the pros and cons of Haunted Mansion Holiday. Then we'll ask you to tell us whether this fan-favorite, fan-frustrating Christmas-stylized takeover of the Mansion has overstayed its welcome...

Remember When? 9 Moments in Disney Parks History That Fans Will Never Forget

As the Walt Disney Company enters its 100th year, let’s look back at a handful of memorable and magical moments from across the company’s US theme park history...

Disney Imagineering’s Omnimover: How This Innovative Ride System Changed Theme Parks Forever

This adaptable and timeless piece of theme park tech is one of Disney Imagineering’s most notable creations…

Why Walk-Through Attractions Could Dominate Future Theme Park Trends, Should They?

In 2023, walk-through attractions are experiencing a resurgence. Could we see a shift toward more of these immersive attractions, or should parks keep the focus on traditional rides?

Epic Universe's Donkey Kong Country: Why Video Games Themed Attractions Work As Well As 'Riding The Movies'

We take this opportunity to explore why video games themed attractions such as the rumored Donkey Kong land at the upcoming Epic Universe work as well as those that 'ride the movies', do you agree?

6 Fascinating Fan Subcultures Birthed Out Of Disney Parks

Curious? Here are six surprising fan subcultures birthed right out of Disney parks...

Disney Is Slipping, Universal Rises, and Other Surprising Findings From Theme Park Attendance in 2022

You can't beat the facts, Disney is slipping and Universal rises! Let's explore all the findings from theme park attendance results in 2022...

"To Be Or Not To Be?" What Other I'll-Believe-It-When-I-See-It Theme Parks Tell Us About American Heartland

"We'll believe it when we see it." Will the newly announced, American Heartland, dubbed as the "Disneyland of the Midwest" join a long list of announced-then-abandoned parks? Let's explore...

It's Not Looking Good for Disney's "Haunted Mansion" Movie... Here's What Fans Have To Say...

Does the 2023's Haunted Mansion adaptation manage to achieve the impossible task of pleasing both Disney Parks die-hards and the general public looking for a family-friendly summer comedy?

From Agrabah to Atlantica, Which Animated Disney Princess Castle Would YOU Choose as a Park Icon?

Of the twelve official members of the Disney Princess franchise, whose castle would make for the most impressive park icon? Today, we'll rank the Disney Princess castles from worst to best, figuring out whose palatial home would be the most picturesque park icon of them all...

DISNEY DISASTERS: Imagineering Fans Rooted For These 5 Attractions to FAIL! Were They As Bad As We Remember?

Today we've collected five infamous attractions that Imagineering fans hated. When these not-so-beloved rides finally closed, fans cheered!

The Great Theme Park Beverage Battle: Do You Agree with Our Gold Medal Winner?!

It's a simple question, which theme park beverage wins the prize as being the best, do you agree with our winner?

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