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.

Here Are 6 Of The Most Impressive Theme Park Animatronics Ever!

If you are tired of seeing screens in theme park attractions and want to see some very impressive animatronics, look no further. Here are 6 of the most impressive animatronics of all time...

88MPH! The History Of Back To The Future's Presence In Universal Theme Parks

As one of Universal’s most iconic properties, it should come as no surprise that Back to the Future has maintained a presence inside the parks years after the beloved trilogy came to an end...

Riding High: Exploring The 9 Best Roller Coasters Worldwide

From heart-pounding drops to innovations in coaster technology, we explore some of the world's best roller coasters that promise an unforgettable ride experience. Do you agree with our picks?

Disney Imagineering’s Omnimover: How This Innovative Ride System Changed Theme Parks Forever

This adaptable and timeless piece of theme park tech is one of Disney Imagineering’s most notable creations…

Universal’s Super Nintendo World Brings Game Fans’ Dreams To Life! Is It Now Time For Animal Crossing Land?

Super Nintendo World’s successful debut opens up a bright future for video game-inspired theme park lands. Here’s why Animal Crossing should be next…

Epic Universe's Donkey Kong Country: Why Video Games Themed Attractions Work As Well As 'Riding The Movies'

We take this opportunity to explore why video games themed attractions such as the rumored Donkey Kong land at the upcoming Epic Universe work as well as those that 'ride the movies', do you agree?

The True Story Behind Steven Spielberg and Jurassic Park: The Ride

The true story behind Steven Spielberg and Jurassic Park: The Ride is certainly an interesting one...

SCRAPPED: Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Attractions That Never Happened REDUX

Eight years ago Theme Park Tourist reported on SCRAPPED Universal Studios attractions. Let's revisit that list and see if any lost ideas have been revived...

Which Of These 5 Retired Universal Attractions Do You Miss Most?

Many famous Universal attractions no longer exist in the parks. Which one do you remember most fondly?

5 Reasons Why Universal’s E.T. Adventure Doesn’t Need To Be Replaced

As one of Universal Studio’s last remaining opening day attractions, here’s why we think E.T. Adventure is worthy of its place in the Orlando park…

The 2021 Theme Park Year in Review: What Opened (and What Didn't) at Disney and Universal Parks!

Many of the rides that debuted in 2021 were initially planned for 2020, and likewise, many of 2021's planned attractions will instead open in 2022! So today, let's look back on 2021 with a time capsule review of the big attractions of the year... and what the rides that missed their expected 2021 openings altogether...

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...

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