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9 Rides OUTSIDE of Disney Parks We Think Walt Would Love

Though no one can reasonably overtake Disney, it sure seems like Walt would step off of these nine attractions feeling inspired and smiling...

From Big to GARGANTUAN, These are the Enormous Showbuildings You Never See

Which attractions do you think will fall into the five largest showbuildings on our list? Any guesses at number one?

The Best Non-Disney Theme Park Rides in North America

When you pay too much attention to Disney, however, you run the risk of missing out on some terrific theme parks and attractions.

The Best Theme Park Restaurants You're Not Eating At

Here’s the best place to eat at the eight most popular non-Disney theme parks in North America!

Have You Seen These 10 Animatronics That Are OUTSIDE of Rides?

Today, we'll take a look at some of the animatronic figures you can find at Disney and Universal Parks without being on a ride...

5 Reasons Why It’s Time for Universal to Make a Big Splash Once Again

We are at a crossroads for Universal, and the company must decide if it truly wants to take on Disney or if it is happy being a distant but very proud second place. If they are as ambitious as they claim to be, here are five reasons why they should wind up to take another swing at the Mousy King.

These Are the 10 Most Immersive Theme Park Lands On Earth... And What May Beat Them Soon...

Here, we've collected a countdown of the 10 most immersive theme park lands we know

Why Disney (and Universal) Can’t Only Build E-Ticket Attractions

Picture yourself sitting down to enjoy the greatest meal of your life. You most likely didn’t picture yourself ordering a steak for an appetizer, a steak for an entree, and a steak for dessert, right?

Has Geek Culture Changed Walt Disney World Forever?

Geek culture has changed the landscape of Walt Disney World forever. How exactly did this shift happen?

If Universal Ever Wants to Match Disney, These Four Kinds of Rides are MUST HAVES

Increasingly, Universal’s formula is feeling a little stale... And we've got some suggestions. We’re determined to offer up four kinds of rides that we think are absolutely essential to Universal’s growth… ride genres Disney has, in many cases, mastered; attractions that elevate the experience to a new level. In so many places, Universal is so close. But growth comes from stepping into the unknown…

4 Things a Walt Disney World Regular Might Miss While Visiting Universal Orlando Resort

There is no question that sends Florida theme park fans into a passionate debate faster than, “Which is better-- Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando Resort?” I can think of numerous times when we’ve had articles here on Theme Park Tourist having nothing to do with the debate where readers still

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