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.

Anonymous
Friday, December 19, 2014

The 8 Steps That Led to Disney's First EPIC Fail in the US Theme Park Market

Many stops and starts occurred on the way to the second Disney theme park in California.
Anonymous
Friday, December 19, 2014

4 BIG Secrets Universal Team Members Kept After Earthquake Closed

Former attraction Earthquake had many secrets that guests simply didn't know about
The Magic Behind Our Steam Trains Tour
Anonymous
Thursday, December 18, 2014

8 Weird and Unusual Things You'll Learn Behind the Scenes at Walt Disney World

You might be surprised by what else you can learn on a Walt Disney World tour.
Amy Ziese
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

10 Awesome Details You Might Have Missed at Disney's Hollywood Studios' Muppet Courtyard

This one small area is bursting with subtle and not-so-subtle gems that are sure to give Muppet fans a good laugh.
Amy Ziese
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The 5 Best and Worst Walt Disney World Attractions for Thrill Seekers

The best thrill rides at Walt Disney World offer some genuine excitement but some don't really live up to expectations.
Two-Gun Mickey
Nick Sim
Wednesday, December 17, 2014

The Top 20 Things You're NOT Allowed to Do at Disney Theme Parks

Disney enforces a wide range of rules at its theme parks, from restrictions on what guests can bring in with them to behaviors that are likely to get you ejected.
The Contemporary Resort at Disney World
Anonymous
Tuesday, December 16, 2014

4 Little-Known Facts About the Classic Disney Hotel That Was a Failed Construction Experiment

The hotel we now know as Disney’s Contemporary Resort was originally opened in 1971, and a lot has changed over the decades.
Amy Ziese
Monday, December 15, 2014

7 Things You Should NEVER Bring on a Walt Disney World Vacation

There are plenty of things you’ll want to include in your bag for your next theme park trip, but here are a few inclusions that you can probably leave out.
Anonymous
Monday, December 15, 2014

All-Star Roundtable: The 6 Biggest Developments in Theme Parks in 2014

2014 has proven to be one of the single biggest years in theme park history, with major developments and announcements occurring at literally every corner of the globe
Image -- twake, Flickr
Dakota Gardner
Monday, December 15, 2014

The 4 Lost Downtown Disney Spots We Miss the Most

With Disney Springs well on it's way, let's take a moment to look back at some Downtown Disney spots that will make you feel nostalgic for yesteryear.
Polynesian Bungalows
Anonymous
Sunday, December 14, 2014

The 3 BIG Updates From Walt Disney World This Week (December 7-December 13, 2014)

This is the weekly news, rumors and refurbishments update for Walt Disney World for the week of December 7, 2014.
David Mumpower
Sunday, December 14, 2014

Behind the Ride: 4 Mind-Bending Tricks Employed by Disney's Expedition Everest

Almost a decade after opening, Expedition Everest remains the signature attraction at Animal Kingdom, and it will hold that title until the debut of Avatar Land in 2017.

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