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.

Cedar Point
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, April 1, 2024

BEYOND THE THRILLS: Four of the Best Theme Park Destinations To Visit In 2024

When choosing a vacation destination, many families choose theme parks as the destination. Beyond Disney and Universal, few parks offer a full family vacation experience. However, we have four that you do not want to miss...
Taylor Swift
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, December 18, 2023

Should There Be A Taylor Swift Theme Park And What Would It Look Like?

Dolly Parton's move into the theme park realm has been a huge success. What might it look like if another music icon were to follow suit? Let's have some fun exploring what a theme park (Taylor's Version) might look like...
Snoopy's SoapBox Racers
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, October 6, 2023

Coaster Craze: Why More Theme Parks Are Focusing On Family-Friendly Thrills

It seems more theme parks are aiming to create thrilling coasters that guests young and old can enjoy. Let's look at why this focus on family-friendly coasters is helping to create a better overall theme park experience.
Jurassic Jungle Boat Ride
Brian
Sunday, October 1, 2023

It May Be the World's WORST Dark Ride... But It's Also a Cult Classic, Fan Favorite, Bucket List Phenomenon

Do you think this ride is awful, excellent, or "so bad it's good"?
RMC
Brian
Thursday, September 28, 2023

The Age of RMC: 6 Cutting Edge, 21st Century Coaster Icons... And a Peek Into What RMC's Cooking Up Next...

Rocky Mountain Construction. The very name leaves coaster enthusiasts gushing, ranking, and daydreaming. Here are six landmark RMCs of the past and present and then two high profile projects that lay just over the horizon...
Top Thrill 2
Brian
Tuesday, August 22, 2023

MUTANT COASTERS: The Hybrid Breed of Multi-Manufacturer Rides Fusing Old and New Into One!

Today, we'll take a look at six wild case studies of mutated rides, made of unusual pieces that build into one complete whole. We think you'll agree that in most of these cases, we're lucky to have seen what happens when these parts hybridized into something new...
Happily Ever After
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, July 1, 2023

MID-YEAR REVIEW: Everything That Has Come and Gone So Far Across US Theme Parks In 2023!

We break down all the new attractions, and new offerings at theme parks across the US as well as everything we have sadly had to say goodbye to so far in 2023...
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...
Big Bear Mountain
Brian
Monday, May 22, 2023

Big Bear Mountain: Inside the Launch of Dollywood's Next Great Family Adventure Ride!

Today, we've collected a list of some of the reasons to love this new family classic! But let's start at the beginning...
Disneyland Paris
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, February 9, 2023

Should EPCOT's New Night-time Spectacular Utilize Drones?

Drones have been utilized at other parks in the states, as well as Disneyland Paris. Is this new spectacular the perfect opportunity to bring drones to the Walt Disney World parks?
Wild Eagle
Amanda Dwyer
Saturday, February 4, 2023

Why Should I Try... THIS Park Owned By A Music Legend?

Do you know which theme park is owned by one of music's biggest icons? Let's take a trip to Dollywood to find out everything it has on offer..
Kings Island
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, December 22, 2022

5 Of The Best Theme Parks To Visit In Winter

Our list of some of the best theme parks to visit in the winter may surprise you!

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