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.

Exploring The Best Autism-Friendly Theme Parks in the United States

Theme parks are a fun and exciting experience. However, for those with autism or other cognitive disabilities, a visit to a theme park can be overwhelming. More and more parks are implementing autism-friendly initiatives, and here are a few of the best.

The Minimal Immersion Dilemma: A Critical Analysis of Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags

Disney and Universal's unique status lies in their exceptional storytelling and immersive experiences. They excel in transporting visitors into fantastical worlds. How does this compare to Six Flags and Knott's Berry Farm?

Funnel Cake Wars: Disneyland vs Knott's Berry Farm, Which Is The Best?

It's a straight battle between the legendary Funnel Cake at Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. Which will come out on top and do you agree?

Arrow Development: The Story Of How This Ride Manufacturer Revolutionized The Theme Park Industry

No other ride manufacturer has had the same impact as Arrow Development. For nearly six decades, under a few different names, Arrow pioneered innovations that made way for the modern marvels of theme park engineering we know today...

Roller Coaster Redemption: How These Once-Despised Rides Became Beloved Thrills

Cedar Point is currently working to reinvent one of its most infamous coasters, however, they aren't the first to do so. Let's check out other coasters who overcame their flaws to become some of the most improved coasters in the country...

BLAST OFF: The Thrilling History of Launched Roller Coasters

Over the last 50 years, we have seen incredible advancements in launch technology. Let's look back at how we got from the standard shuttle loop to modern marvels like Velocicoaster...

Why Are So Many Roller Coasters Breaking in 2023?! Inside the Issues at Fury 325, El Toro, Top Thrill Dragster & More...

Here we do our best to explain six significant recent ride closures that have struck coasters across the world. While these issues are all completely disconnected, it sure does take a lot of explaining to be a coaster fan today!

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...

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!

The Ultimate Coaster Wars Challenge: How Many of These Industry-Changing Thrill Rides Have You Conquered?

Here's our suggested Bucket List for roadtrip-ready ride warriors who want to ride through history and experience landmarks of the Coaster Wars firsthand...

The Year That Theme Came Back: How Cedar Fair Is Going Big on More Than Just Coasters for 2023

We can't wait for these immersive areas to bring a little theme back into our local, regional parks. Do you like this model, or do you wish these parks would stick to coasters?

The 6 Best Interactive Rides in North America

We are exploring 6 of the best interactive rides in North America. Does your favorite make the list?

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