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.

6 Secret Codes Disney Cast Members Use Every Day

One of the many ways that Disney keeps things moving efficiently is through the use of language shortcuts.

ExtraTERRORestrial: The Terrifying True Story of Disney's Abandoned Alien Encounter

LOST LEGENDS: The ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter: Enter into the breathless darkness that powered Disney's scariest attraction ever. A generation was left scarred and yet stunned by an attraction that pushed the boundaries. Learn how gnashing fangs, horrible claws and blood splatters from the ceiling became an unlikely part of the Magic Kingdom's most infamous attraction in this in-depth feature.

6 Things All Walt Disney World Locals Do (Even if they Don't Admit it!)

Locals who grew up in the area and have had annual passes for years see the parks in a whole different way. Here’s how to spot them.

4 Universal Attractions More Whimsical Than Anything Than Disney

Here’s a look at 4 attractions at Universal Orlando that are even lighter and more child-friendly than most of what Disney has to offer.

The 5 Best DVC Properties for Guests Who Want to Explore Beyond Disney Parks

As crazy as the idea may sound to infrequent guests of Walt Disney World, there are times when a guest at an official Disney resort doesn’t want to visit an amusement park at all.

3 Things Disney Cast Members Wish All Guests Would Do

We've polled several Disney Cast Members, and discovered that there are three big things they wish guests would do during a trip to a Disney park.

5 Awesome FREE Behind the Scenes Tours at Walt Disney World

For those of us in the know, there are quite a few behind the scenes tours and experiences that are not only well worth the time but also well worth the price – especially since they’re absolutely free of charge!

4 Ways the Original EPCOT Would be Different if it was Envisioned by Walt Disney Today

There are some plans that would need to be changed if Walt had envisioned EPCOT in the present day

4 Things That Annoy Disney Fans ... That Disney Has Always Done

Let’s take a look at a few modern complaints about Disney … that have really always been the case

6 of Disney's WORST Attempts to "Plus" A Ride (That Really Turned Into A "Minus")

Here, we’ve collected five examples of rides that Disney set out to “plus,” but might really have “minused.” And worse, a botched “plus” on a classic ride is a double slap: a bad “new” ride, and a lost old one.

6 Ways Observant Guests Can Get a Peek Behind the Magic at Disney Parks

Depending on your personality type and interests, you might eventually become interested in how things work behind the scenes.

The 3 BIG Updates From Walt Disney World This Week (March 1-7, 2015)

Here are the three biggest updates from around the resort for the past seven days.

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