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.

Kingda Ka
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, November 7, 2023

KINGDA KA: Is The World's Tallest Roller Coaster Due For An Upgrade?

Kingda Ka is approaching its 20th birthday, and with the strata coasters now utilizing updated technology, is it time that Kingda Ka sees some major upgrades?
Velocicoaster
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, October 5, 2023

Riding High: Exploring The 9 Best Roller Coasters Worldwide

From heart-pounding drops to innovations in coaster technology, we explore some of the world's best roller coasters that promise an unforgettable ride experience. Do you agree with our picks?
El Toro
Brian
Friday, September 22, 2023

EL TORO: The True Story of Great Adventure's Raging Bull and How It ALMOST Redefined the Wooden Roller Coaster

This one-of-a-kind-in-the-nation prototype by a bold and brash roller coaster manufacturer set out to rewrite the rules of the wooden roller coaster. Did it succeed? Well… Together, let’s tackle the ups and downs of this fierce and furious thrill ride landmark…
Ultra Surf Coaster
Amanda Dwyer
Friday, September 8, 2023

The 8 New Roller Coasters Coming In 2024!

From heart-pounding thrills to family-friendly fun, 8 new roller coasters have been announced that are set to delight guests in 2024. Which one are you most excited for?
Velocicoaster
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, August 8, 2023

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...
Fury 325
Brian
Friday, July 7, 2023

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!
Top Thrill Dragster
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, July 3, 2023

Everything We Know (Or Think We Know) About The Reimagined Top Thrill Dragster!

Rumors have been swirling about the 'new formula for thrills" coming to Cedar Point next year. Let's take a look at what the most likely theories are for the Top Thrill Dragster redesign are, and which ones are more likely to be left in the dust...
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...
Cedar Point
Brian
Tuesday, January 31, 2023

The Coaster Crown Countdown: Which Parks Have The Most Coasters? Maybe Not The Ones You'd Expect...

Now that the chaos of the Coaster Wars have largely subsided, it's probably a good time to pause and look at the industry today. Which parks actually ended up with the biggest coaster counts? You may be surprised...
Sally Dark Rides
Brian
Thursday, January 5, 2023

Ride, Sally, Ride! The Industry-Changing Stories and Scares of Sally Dark Rides

Welcome to the Industry of Imagination, a new series in which we’ll peel back the curtains to explore some of the real organizations who design, develop, fabricate, and install the rides we know and love...
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!
Image: B&M
Brian
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

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...

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