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.

10 Strange Facts About the Disney-Universal Theme Park Rivalry

Disney and Universal are now known as bitter rivals in the theme park industry. But that hasn't always been the case - in fact, the two firms share more in common than you may realize. For much of the past three decades - ever since Universal announced plans to build a theme park in Florida in the

5 Amazing New Ways That Theme Parks Will Rock Your Senses in 2014

Theme parks are constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to create new experiences for their visitors. Here are 5 new tricks that they have up their sleeves for 2014.

The 14 Best Disney Spoofs in Universal Theme Park Attractions

Universal and Disney are intense rivals in the theme park industry - but that hasn't stopped Universal from referencing some of Disney's most famous rides in its own attractions. Disney, for the most part, takes the "high ground" - refusing to acknowledge the existence of Universal in its own rides

9 Bizarre (But True) Early Versions of Disney and Universal Attractions

Disney and Universal have built many of the best theme park attractions on the planet. But some of their most famous creations could have been very different. During the course of an attraction's development, the Imagineers at Disney and Universal's Creative team consider dozens of different

The Hidden Secrets of Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando

It's easy to miss the little details at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Use our extensive guides to make sure that you don't miss the fun "hidden secrets" strewn around the resorts' theme parks!

30 Intriguing Hidden Secrets at Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida is packed with subtle (and not-so-subtle) references to movies, past attractions and even rival Disney. Look out for these hidden secrets on your next visit to the park.

The 6 BIG Changes Coming to the Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando is experiencing unprecedented success - and owner Comcast plans to invest hundreds of millions to keep improving the resort. Last week, we highlighted the 10 big changes that are coming to Walt Disney World over the next few years. Whereas Disney is focusing on what it believes

The Top 50 New Theme Park Rides and Attractions Opening in 2014

2014 promises to be a big year for the world's theme parks. Take a look at 50 new rides and attractions that will be on offer at theme parks across the globe!

20 Amazing New Things To Do At Florida's Theme Parks in 2014

2014 promises to be an incredible year for Florida's theme parks, with a host of new rides, restaurants and other attractions due to open. Here are 20 amazing things to look forward to!

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (March 1, 2014)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for the Orlando-area theme parks for the week of February 23, 2014. Walt Disney World: Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will officially debut at the Magic Kingdom on Sunday March 9, 2014. There will likely be no

The Top 5 4-D Movies in the World

Take a look at 5 of the very best 4-D movie attractions at theme parks all over the globe.

18 Incredible Universal Orlando Rides and Attractions That Were Never Built

Over the years, Universal has developed dozens of concepts for new attractions at the Universal Orlando Resort. Take a look at some amazing rides that didn't become a reality!

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