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.

Runaway Railway
Brian
Friday, February 17, 2023

Did You Notice How Disneyland's Runaway Railway Was "Plussed" Versus Disney World's? Here Are The Big (and Small) Changes Florida Should Consider Copying...

We compare Disneyland and Disney World's versions of this toon-tastic E-Ticket to point out several differences you've heard a lot about, and several you might not have picked up on... Are the changes between these two versions enough for you to prefer one over the other?
Wondrous
Brian
Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Did Wondrous Journeys Finally Break Disney's Recent Nighttime Spectacular Curse? Here's Why We Love This Disney100 Headliner

Did Wondrous Journeys Finally Break Disney's Recent Nighttime Spectacular Curse? Here's Why We Love This Disney100 Headliner...
Toontown
Brian
Thursday, February 2, 2023

"Touch Grass!" Do You Think Disneyland's Controversial New Green Space is a Plus or a Minus?

Is it another apocalyptic chip away at Disney Parks legacy? Or an improvement that, in practice, will make Toontown ever better? We'll let you decide when we dig into the details of what used to be, what it's become, and why?...
Image: Disney
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?
Image: Disney
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?
Image: Disney
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?
Image: 20th Century Fox
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...
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...
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?
Image: Disney
Jett Farrell-Vega
Thursday, November 17, 2022

5 Ways Cost Cutting Has Become Painfully Obvious at Walt Disney World and Disneyland

It’s safe to say that things feel a little… off at Disney parks right now...
TTD
Brian
Monday, November 14, 2022

"A KIDDIE COASTER?" You May Be Surprised At The FIRST Coaster Built By Your Favorite Ride Manufacturers...

We’re taking a whirlwind tour of seven of the most fabled modern coaster manufacturers to see how they got their start. Trust us: you might be surprised…

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