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.

Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Ellie Clark
Saturday, September 30, 2023

5 Untouchable Rides At Walt Disney World Whose Closures Would Cause Chaos

Let's take a look at some of the most beloved Walt Disney World attractions whose closure would likely spark CHAOS among parks fans...
Dinosaur
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Disney Was Right To Axe Moana/Zootopia Land For Animal Kingdom And Here's Why

Last year, Disney announced plans for rethemeing DinoLand USA into a Moana and Zootopia-themed land. However, thankfully they have decided to go in a new direction. Let's discuss why this new idea is better for everyone...
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Florida
Ellie Clark
Sunday, September 10, 2023

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...
Omnimover by Walt Disney Imagineering
Ellie Clark
Saturday, September 2, 2023

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…
Image: Flickr, Kevin Gaudin (license)
Jett Farrell-Vega
Friday, August 25, 2023

6 Fascinating Fan Subcultures Birthed Out Of Disney Parks

Curious? Here are six surprising fan subcultures birthed right out of Disney parks...
Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Florida
Ellie Clark
Thursday, July 20, 2023

Walt Disney World’s Halloween Horror Nights: Could Mickey-Themed Fright Nights Ever Come To Orlando?

As competition between Universal and Walt Disney World continues to heat up, could Disney ever bring a Halloween Horror Nights style event to their Orlando theme parks?
The Tomorrowland Space Couple
Ellie Clark
Tuesday, July 11, 2023

5 Disney Character Meet and Greets That You Forgot Were Ever A Thing!

Do you remember when these perhaps long forgotten meet and greets were available in the Disney parks?
Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando Resort
Ellie Clark
Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Will Walt Disney World Ever Get A Proper Thrill Ride?

Could a Disney-themed thrill ride ever make its way into the Walt Disney World parks?
Pandora at Walt Disney World's Animal Kingdom
Ellie Clark
Friday, June 30, 2023

This Is How Universal Will Take The Battle Of The Themed Land To A Whole New Level With Epic Universe

Is Walt Disney World set to be dethroned by Universal’s upcoming opening of Epic Universe?
Turn It Up
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, June 26, 2023

Beyond The Rides: 15 Of The Best Entertainment Offerings At Theme Parks In Summer 2023!

From swashbuckling water shows to nighttime spectaculars, here are some of the best theme park shows you won't want to miss when you visit this summer...
Avatar The Way Of Water, Disney
Ellie Igou
Saturday, June 24, 2023

How Could Avatar: The Way of Water be Welcomed into Disney World?

Should Disney expand the iconic World of Pandora to include Avatar: The Way of Water?
Superstar Limo
Brian
Saturday, June 17, 2023

THEME PARK FAILURES: Were You "Lucky" Enough to Score an ULTRA-RARE Ride on Any of These Short-Lived Attractions? Tell Us About It!

Failures don’t happen every day at Disney Imagineering or Universal Creative, and when a million dollar attraction only lasts a few weeks or months, you’ve got to wonder why?

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