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.

Classic Rides That Would FOR SURE Have Character Overlays If They Were Built Today

In more than 60 years of Disney Parks history, the only thing to stay the same has been change. From the blacklight cut-out classics of the '50s to the epic and cinematic dark rides of the '60s; the '70s thrill rides to the "ride the movies" favorites of the '80s and '90s. Today, it's IP that powers

11 Disney Classics Where NOTHING "Goes Horribly Wrong!"

11 classic (and modern) anchor attractions that don’t rely on a catastrophic turn-of-events to leave an impression or to make guests feel invested in the story.

The Best Walkthrough Attractions at Disney and Universal Parks

walkthroughs remain across Disney and Universal parks, from sweet asides to special effects spectaculars. Here are some of our favorites...

12 Best (and Worst!) Smells To INSTANTLY Transport You to Iconic Theme Park Rides

Take a read through our absolutely unforgettable theme park scents (good and bad!) and just imagine... it's almost like you can smell them right here, right now...!

6 Topics Disney Parks Fans Have ZERO CHILL About

There are a number of subjects that can quickly work fans into a hot lather of disagreement.

The Top 50 Theme Parks in the World

Believe it or not, half a billion people – that's 7% of the planet! – visited a major theme park in 2018.

11 Disney Parks Music Loops That Will INSTANTLY Bring Back Memories

"Here you leave today and enter the worlds of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy."

Best Disney Attractions of the 1970s

Let’s take a look at the best Disney attractions of the 1970s.

Showdown: Why is Disneyland's Fantasmic! So Much Better Than Walt Disney World's?

What is it about Disneyland’s Fantasmic that edges out it’s Walt Disney World cousin? Let’s take a look at some specific elements to see which show is stronger.

DIRTY DISNEY: 6 Rides That Look WORSE After Refurbishments!

In fact, peeling away the characters and attractions completely, there's something exceptionally simple about what makes Disney's theme parks different: their commitment to cleanliness, order, and beauty.

Are Disney Parks FULL? Where We Think Each Park is Growing Next...

Below, we've taken a look at the six Disney Parks in the U.S. from above to highlight their opportunities for expansion.

Behind the Ride: Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run

Let’s go behind the ride to learn how Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run works.

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