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
Friday, January 27, 2023

Making Magic: 6 Ways to Celebrate Disney Cast Members on Your Next Vacation

"If we take care of our guests and our cast members, the rest takes care of itself." – Walt Disney, are you taking the time to celebrate Disney Cast Members?
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Jett Farrell-Vega
Monday, January 23, 2023

The Best (and Most Frustrating) Thing About Every US Disney Park

If you consider each Disney park in the US, what specifically is the best and worst attribute of each one?
ITS ride
Brian
Friday, January 13, 2023

Imagineering Secrets Revealed: A Diagram of How "STAR WARS: Rise of the Resistance" Takes You To Space

Today, we’ll peel back the wrap on the first of many amazing tricks in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Are you impressed by Disney’s showmanship on this next generation “U-Ticket” experience?
Sleeping Beauty Castle Encanto
Brian
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Disney100: How (and Where) Disney's Biggest Celebration Ever Will Show Up In Its Theme Parks This Year!

The Walt Disney Company is launching the 100 Years of Wonder promotion with some splashy entries at its theme parks. What has the Mouse House got in store for those who visit its global destinations in 2023? Here's a sampling...
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Daniel Roberts
Sunday, January 1, 2023

The 1995 Power Rangers Movie Had So Much Theme Park Potential, Why Didn't It Happen?

Did Disney and Universal miss a big opportunity by not bringing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie into their theme parks?
Disneyland Castle
Brian
Saturday, December 17, 2022

Ho-Ho-Holidays at the Parks: The Best (and Worst) Parks for Celebrating the Holiday Season!

If you could visit one park on Christmas Day with no crowds to contend with, which would give you the most holiday bang for your buck? Here's our countdown of the best (and worst) parks to visit to celebrate the holidays this year...
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Jett Farrell-Vega
Thursday, December 15, 2022

Walt's Big No-No: Why Do Disney Parks Feel So DIFFERENT Right Now And Can They Be Fixed?

Walt’s core philosophy was simple: take care of the guests and cast members, and the rest will come together. Can Disney restore this mantra and return the magic to the Disney parks?
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Daniel Roberts
Monday, December 12, 2022

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - The Best Disney Stunt Show That Never Was

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York might just be the best stunt show at Disney Parks that never was! And here's why...
Bob Iger
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, December 9, 2022

Who is Bob Iger And Why Are Disney Fans Embracing His Return?

The news has quickly spread that former CEO Bob Iger is back as CEO of The Walt Disney Company following the ousting of Bob Chapek. Why are people so happy about this change? Let's look at Bob Iger's legacy from his time as CEO...
Splash Mountain
Amanda Dwyer
Sunday, December 4, 2022

YOU MAY GET WET: An Ode To Splash Mountain

With the closing of Splash Mountain at the Magic Kingdom and the closure at Disneyland Park fast approaching, we look back on the story of this beloved attraction...
DCA Reimagined
Brian
Thursday, December 1, 2022

California Dreamin': A Fan-Made, Armchair-Imagineered Reimagining of California Adventure

Today we’ll step through my own, hand-drawn “built-out” version of Disney California Adventure. I hope you’ll enjoy my vision for what could’ve been…
Cinderella Castle
Brian
Sunday, November 27, 2022

Want to Write, Podcast, or Blog About Theme Parks? Here’s Our Advice on How To Get Started!

Becoming a writer, podcaster, blogger, YouTuber or other “content creator” who can make some money on the side – or even as a primary income – while thinking, writing, and talking about theme parks is a dream job for many. But how do you get started?

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