Universal Studios Florida Features and Articles

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.

Dakota Gardner

Sunday, August 10, 2014

4 Reasons Why Universal and Disney are Poised to go to WAR in Orlando

The 1990s saw the launch of Universal Orlando and the biggest decade of expansion in Walt Disney World's history. We very well may be on the cusp of another era of incredible development -- and here's why.

Dakota Gardner

Saturday, August 2, 2014

5 Rides at Universal Orlando That EVEN Disney Fans Will Love

Disney fans can be very picky about which rides are truly excellent, but open-minded WDW buffs can definitely find things they'll love at Universal Orlando.

Anonymous

Sunday, July 27, 2014

2 Unsung Attractions That Allow You to Experience the Future of Theme Parks NOW

Self-guided haunted houses? Self-determining attractions? Timed experiences? Zombie laser tag? Behold -- the future of themed entertainment.

Anonymous

Thursday, July 24, 2014

7 Harry Potter Experiences That Universal Could Bring to its Next Wizarding World

Theme Park Tourist muses about what can still be added to The Wizarding Worlds of Harry Potter.

Anonymous

Friday, July 11, 2014

The 3 Magical Areas of Universal's Harry Potter Theme Park Masterpiece

It’s the grand opening of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley. To celebrate we have stunning photos of the land that I would call the best themed experience to date. It's difficult to explain the feeling you get when walking into Diagon Alley. The sights and sounds are greater than

Nick Sim

Friday, July 11, 2014

The 3 (Or More) HUGE Additions in the Pipeline for Universal Orlando

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley is now open. What's next for the Universal Orlando Resort?

Brian

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

The 25 Most Incredible Theme Park Animatronics On Earth

It wasn’t too long ago that a theme park attraction was lifeless without Audio-Animatronics. In fact, the number and complexity of these robotic animated figures was often proportional to a ride’s budget and success! Put simply: if you wanted to blow audiences away, animatronics figures were the way

Anonymous

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

In Photos: The 3 Stunning Elements of Universal Orlando's Hogwarts Express

All aboard the Hogwarts Express! Today we have a photo tour of the iconic train at Universal Orlando Resort. The Hogwarts Express is the first of its kind. It's an attraction that takes you from one park to another in a completely immersive experience. I had the good fortune to ride it during the

Anonymous

Friday, July 4, 2014

3 Reasons Why the Japanese Wizarding World Could Be the Best Yet

Every Wizarding World of Harry Potter across the globe will have exclusive attractions or experiences. Here's why the Japanese version might be the best.

Anonymous

Thursday, June 19, 2014

The 6 Similarities Between Disney and Universal's DISASTROUS Opening Days

From disaster to juggernaut - learn the similarities between the disastrous opening days of theme park powerhouses Disneyland and Universal Studios Florida.