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.

Genie+ vs. Universal Express: Which Theme Park Upcharge Is Worth Its Price to Plus Your Trip?

Do you prefer Genie+'s low-cost system dictated by rules, reservations, technology, and microtransactions, or Universal's high-cost, all-in, VIP solution for guests willing to spend big to get stuff done?

Forgotten Festivities: 7 Former Holiday Celebrations That Should Return to Universal Orlando

The history of those Universal holidays, as loosely recounted last year, is even more slippery than that of Halloween Horror Nights

I Took a One Day Trip to Orlando. Here's Why (and How) You Should Try to Treat Yo' Self, Too.

Even though I write about theme parks, the truth is, it's been a really, really long time since I've been to Orlando. Like many of you, my love affair with Disney, Universal, and the themed entertainment design industry is pretty one-sided since I'm from the Midwest. Don't get me wrong – I'm lucky

Universal Studios Florida Opening Day Attractions Ranked

The commercial called it “The Greatest Hollywood Production Ever.” Consider these the biggest scenes, from worst to first.

5 Stocking Stuffer Ideas From Central Florida Parks

Gifts from afar/Florida let loved/liked ones know they’re being thought of fondly even when you’re away from it all, them included.

Don't Blink: 4 Unintentionally Terrifying Animatronics That'll Keep You Up at Night

Today, we've collected four theoretically-innocent, unintentionally-creepy Audio-Animatronics you'll find at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. Our advice? Don't look into their eyes before bed...

Do You Miss JAWS - The Ride? Here's How it Could Come Back...

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, here's how Universal could bring back Jaws...

Hollywood Horror Nights: 6 Haunted Houses That Deserve Movies

In March of 2020, Blumhouse founder Jason Blum casually mentioned that his studio, no stranger to the event, had talked with Universal about completing the circle: “We haven’t quite figured it out, but there’s definitely a movie in Halloween Horror Nights somewhere.”

Box Office Thrills: 6 Film Franchises In Need Of Theme Park Attractions

What’s surprising in the modern arms race for recognizable IP is just how many major film franchises are currently unrepresented around the world.

Why SeaWorld's Howl-O-Scream Needed to Happen

Will you be checking out this new Halloween event next month?

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