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.

4 Ways Classic Disney and Universal Attractions are Deeper Than You Ever Imagined

Films can be art. Photographs can be art. Video games can be art. Even selfies can be art (no, seriously). And, I would argue, theme park attractions can be art – particularly the ones you'd find at Disney parks around the world or Universal's parks in Orlando and Los Angeles. No, maybe they aren't on the same level as the Mona Lisa or the Sistine Chapel, but they're a bit closer than you may think.

3 Reasons Why Theme Park Fans Need Disney AND Universal

Theme park fans often disagree about whether Disney or Universal parks offer a better experience. But here are 3 reasons why we benefit from both companies being successful.

The 4 Biggest Blunders Universal Orlando Ever Committed

Universal is every bit Disney's equal in theme park design. Unfortunately, that also means they're the company's equal in terms of large-scale blunders.

5 Things That Could Have Happened if Disney Had REALLY Bought Universal

Believe it or not, back in 2002 Disney was rumored to be interested in buying arch-rival Universal. What if it had really happened? On August 9, 2002, the Reuters news service carried a quote from Disney's then-Chief Financial Officer Thomas Staggs. Staggs was commenting on the likelihood of Disney

10 Incredible Theme Park Stage Shows That EVERYONE Should See at Least Once

We've collected 10 can't-miss stage shows that inspire delight, awe, laughter, and tears like only a good show can. Which of these 10 have you seen? Are we missing any big shows our readers should know about?

The Contrarian: 3 Reasons Why Universal's Strategy for Beating Disney May be the Wrong One

Universal is taking on Disney on the worldwide stage – but does it really need the rest of the world in order to win? Editor's note: this is the latest of a series of features in which one of our writers takes a deliberately controversial stance on a theme park-related topic to try and stir up some

The 5 New Theme Parks That Will REALLY Make Universal’s Empire Universal

Universal is busy preparing five new parks, with two more possibly in the works, including a new water park and a third gate in Orlando. Watch out, Disney – there's a new kid on the global block! Universal Parks and Resorts is incredibly busy, in the midst of a building spree not seen since former

The 5 New Theme Parks That Will REALLY Make Universal’s Empire Universal

Universal is busy preparing five new parks, with two more possibly in the works, including a new water park and a third gate in Orlando. Watch out, Disney – there's a new kid on the global block! Universal Parks and Resorts is incredibly busy, in the midst of a building spree not seen since former

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.

The Contrarian: 2 Big Reasons Why Theme Parks May Live to Regret Copying Hollywood

Theme parks are heading the way of Hollywood – spectacle-driven "stories" that eschew originality for annualizable franchises. Here's the two reasons why. Editor's note: This is the latest of a series of features in which one of our writers takes a deliberately controversial stance on a theme park

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