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.

The Top 10 Longest Roller Coasters in the World

Theme Park Tourist's guide to the 10 longest roller coasters in the world.

The Top 10 Theme Parks in Europe

Theme Park Tourist's guide to the Top 10 Theme Parks in Europe.

The Top 10 Roller Coasters in the UK

A look at the 10 very best roller coasters that the UK's theme parks have to offer.

UK Theme Park Round-Up - November Review and December 2013 Preview

An update on the UK parks, looking back at November and forward into December of 2013. Well, it’s November, and the 2013 season is officially over. Fireworks marking the end of another fantastic year for the UK parks, with exciting announcements already made for 2014. Beginning the first of our

The Top 10 Drop Rides in the World

A rundown of the top 10 drop rides at theme parks all over the world - as rated by Theme Park Tourist readers. Regular readers of Theme Park Tourist will know that we recently launched the TPT100 , a constantly-updated list of the top 100 theme park rides and attractions in the world. The list is

Review: Alton Towers Ultimate Fireworks 2013

Theme Park Tourist's in-depth review of the Alton Towers firework event which took place on 8th, 9th and 10th November 2013

Interview: John Wardley on the Rides That Were Never Built

Legendary ride designer John Wardley discusses some of the thrilling rides and theme parks that he designed, but that never saw the light of day.

Book Review: "Creating my own Nemesis" by John Wardley

Legendary ride designer John Wardley released his autobiography earlier this year. Is it worth a read for theme park fans? Theme park ride designers do not enjoy a high profile. Whereas movie directors such as Steven Spielberg receive plaudits for their work, it's unlikely that anybody stepping off

UK Theme Park Round-Up - October Review and November 2013 Preview

Round-up of UK theme park news from October and previews of what to expect this November.

Transatlantic Lessons: US vs UK Theme Parks

Here are a few things that US theme parks can learn from the UK, and that UK parks can learn from the US. Editor's note: The author of this article wishes to remain anonymous, so I've posted it under my name. It’s probably quite embarrassing that I’ve been to more theme parks in the US than I have

How I Overcame My Fear of Scare Mazes

To not do a Scare Maze is the scariest thing, apparently! I'm probably talking to the minority here if I were to relay the fact that I am not a fan of scare mazes. I really enjoy dark ride haunted house rides (the scarier the better) but, it's the actor addition that I find really difficult to cope

Why the UK Will Never See a New Wooden Roller Coaster

The UK will never see a new wooden roller coaster. Click here to read why.

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