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.

Mr. Freeze Reverse Blast
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Is Six Flags St. Louis Fading or Ready to Rise?

Six Flags St. Louis, while one of the original Six Flags parks, has lacked major investment for years. Although Rookie Racer just opened, it is time for this park to receive a large investment or it may be lost in the dust of its competitors...
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...
Dorney Park
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Halloween 2022: Breakdown Of Events at Theme Parks Across the US

We have put together a listing of all the spook-tacular events going on at theme parks across the United States...!
The Boss
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, April 27, 2022

5 Wooden Roller Coasters That Are In Desperate Need Of The "RMC" Treatment

These 5 coasters need to be revamped by Rocky Mountain Construction and bring new thrills to their respective parks...
Giant Wheel
Amanda Dwyer
Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Rest In Pieces Part 2: Rides That Closed Permanently in 2021

We said goodbye to 4 memorable coasters this year, now it is time to bid farewell to several non-coaster attractions.
David Mumpower
Saturday, June 29, 2019

8 Best Theme Parks in the Midwest

Many of the best parks in the country are far away from the coasts.
David Mumpower
Monday, March 9, 2015

The 5 Greatest Amusement Parks for Adrenaline Junkies in North America

Are you a roller coaster superfan? Does the mere thought of g-force make your heart race and your blood pump aggressively? Loving roller coasters is what unites us as ride enthusiasts.
Brian
Thursday, September 4, 2014

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.
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train concept art
Nick Sim
Monday, January 20, 2014

20 New Rides and Attractions at US Theme Parks for 2014

There are a host of new rides and attractions coming to US theme parks in 2014. Here's a round-up of what's in store!

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