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.

Spaceship Earth character
Nick Sim
Thursday, May 1, 2014

10 Intriguing Hidden Details That Most People Miss at Orlando's Theme Parks

It's easy to miss the hidden details at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. Here are 10 to look out for...
Campfire Cookout
Nick Sim
Thursday, May 1, 2014

20 Fun Things You Can Do at Walt Disney World for FREE (Without a Park Ticket!)

Walt Disney World is renowed for being VERY expensive - but there are actually plenty of free things to do at the resort. Here are 20 examples that don't require you to buy a theme park ticket!
Spider-Man
Nick Sim
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The 10 Most Incredible Special Effects at Universal Orlando (And How They Work!)

The Universal Orlando Resort has developed a deserved reputation for producing technologically-advanced thrill rides. Let's take a look at 5 amazing effects featured in its very best attractions.
Mickey Mouse
Nick Sim
Wednesday, April 30, 2014

5 Horrible "Deaths" at Disney Theme Parks (That Never Really Happened)

There are many urban legends about gruesome deaths at Disney theme parks. Here are five that are definitely NOT true...
Pirates of the Caribbean
Nick Sim
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

5 "Last-Minute" Decisions That Completely Changed Classic Theme Park Rides

Some of the most famous theme park attractions in the world could be VERY different if it wasn't for late decisions to completely change them. Here are 6 examples.
Radiator Springs Racers
Nick Sim
Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The 10 Most Eye-Wateringly Expensive Disney Theme Park Rides Ever Built

Disney is renowned for investing huge sums in the creation of new rides and shows for its theme parks. Take a look at 10 of its most expensive creations.
Walt Disney
Nick Sim
Monday, April 28, 2014

5 Ways the World Would be Different if Walt Disney Was in Charge

During his lifetime, Walt Disney championed a number of ways to change the world's cities and the lives of their residents. What would the world be like if he was put in charge?
Mickey Mouse
Nick Sim
Sunday, April 27, 2014

Creating the Magic: Life as a Walt Disney World Cast Member

What is it really like working at Walt Disney World? We asked a selection of Cast Members to find out!
Great Movie Ride
Nick Sim
Sunday, April 27, 2014

Secrets of a Great Movie Ride Tour Guide at Walt Disney World

It's been one of the headline rides at Disney's Hollywood Studios for more than two decades. What's it like working as a Cast Member on the Great Movie Ride?
Mickey and Minnie
Nick Sim
Sunday, April 27, 2014

4 Hidden Health Benefits You Can Use as Excuses to Visit Walt Disney World

Need an excuse to take a vacation to Walt Disney World? How about these four genuine health benefits that you'll get from visiting its theme parks?
Disneyland Monorail
Nick Sim
Friday, April 25, 2014

10 Disney Theme Park Attractions That PREDICTED THE FUTURE (Or Tried To)

In days gone by, Disney built a host of theme park attractions that attempted to predict the future. Let's take a look at how accurate those predictions turned out to be...
Terminator 2 3-D
Nick Sim
Friday, April 25, 2014

5 Classic Theme Park Attractions That Were Shockingly Hard to Build

When theme parks decide to build ground-breaking new rides, sometimes the process of constructing them can get really complicated. Here are 6 amazing examples!

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