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.

5 Retired Coaster Concepts That Are Fading Away Forever

Innovation is the name of the game, but not every new attraction concept gets (or stays) off the ground.

The Perfect 21st Century Attraction is Here...and it Wasn't Built by Disney or Universal

Can you unlock the secrets of the Valley of the Unknown? Descend into a living adventure video game and uncover the island's history... if you can.

7 Strange Rides Based on Movies That Really Shouldn't Work (But Somehow Still Do)

The collaboration between amusement parks and movies is totally natural... Until things get weird. Since their inception, amusement parks have used rides to carry guests through their favorite stories and fairytales. Disney brought the concept to new heights with his original Fantasyland dark rides

The Top 5 Theme Parks with the Most Roller Coasters in the World

The amusement park industry has changed its golden standard. If coasters were currency, we've listed the five richest parks for you to indulge in.

12 Incredible Immersive Rides You CAN'T Ride at Disney or Universal Parks

Believe it or not, fantastic dark rides are not the exclusive domain of Disney and Universal.

7 Reasons Why Every Disney Fan Should Visit America's OTHER Epcot

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” – Benjamin Franklin When EPCOT Center opened at Walt Disney World in 1982, it was not just a glimpse into the future or a day in the international life. It was a living, breathing World’s Fair meant to build connections

5 Unsung Theme Park Attractions That Everyone Should Experience at Least Once

Look beyond the big names and there are dozens of smaller attractions that are well worth experiencing. Here, we’ve picked out 5 such attractions that we think are worthy of your attention.

The 10 WORST Theme Park Rides To "Pop The Question" On

Thinking of popping the question? We’re here to help. First of all, before you attempt any kind of proposal at a theme park, you better know that your future spouse would be okay with such a gesture. Most people probably don’t envision their partner dropping to his knee on the local carnival midway

12 MORE Underdog Theme Parks Stuck In Disney's Shadow

A little while ago, we shared a list of 12 Underdog Parks Stuck in Disney’s Shadow . Our intention was to highlight some of the lesser-known parks that simply get overlooked thanks to the massive budgets and advertising of Disney and Universal’s mega-resorts. The response was enormous, with readers

11 Infamously Flubbed and Failed Theme Park Attractions

Everyone makes mistakes… But multi-million dollar ones?! When a theme park decides to invest in a new attraction, there’s very little they can do to guarantee that ride’s success. No amount of money or branding can promise you’ll make a fan favorite. Whether it’s risky technology, a questionable

5 Insanely Expensive Theme Park Rides That Literally Didn't Work

If you spend tens of millions of dollars on a new theme park ride, the least you'd expect is for it to function correctly. But that's not always the case...

The Top 50 New Theme Park Rides and Attractions Opening in 2014

2014 promises to be a big year for the world's theme parks. Take a look at 50 new rides and attractions that will be on offer at theme parks across the globe!

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