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.

Shrek 4-D Vs Villain-Con... Did Universal Make the Right Decision?

Did Universal make the right decision to close Shrek 4-D and open Villain-Con Minion Blast?

EL TORO: The True Story of Great Adventure's Raging Bull and How It ALMOST Redefined the Wooden Roller Coaster

This one-of-a-kind-in-the-nation prototype by a bold and brash roller coaster manufacturer set out to rewrite the rules of the wooden roller coaster. Did it succeed? Well… Together, let’s tackle the ups and downs of this fierce and furious thrill ride landmark…

How One Addition Could Significantly Improve The Immersiveness Of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land At Disney's Hollywood Studios

After investing so much time, creativity, and money in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land, the park is missing a simple, but key, element of theming...

Come On Barbie, Let's Go....To Mattel Adventure Park!

Mattel Adventure Park is set to open in 2024, and they would be foolish not to capitalize on the biggest movie of the year. Let's see how Mattel Adventure Park can incorporate more of the iconic doll into its new theme park.

4 Ways Universal Could Bring E.T. Adventure Into The Modern Day & Prevent Its Closure

What if upgrading E.T. Adventure meant the beloved Steven Spielberg attraction at Universal Studios Florida could stay open forever?

Disney's Recent Announcements Prove It Has Already Lost the War with Epic Universe

Universal Epic Universe will be unlike any theme park that has come before it. And Disney just... doesn't care?

Why Adventurers Club Worked Where Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Failed

Will the closure of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser mean the death of Interactive Theater at Walt Disney World? Here is the story of how Adventurers Club worked where Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser failed...

Disney Was Right To Axe Moana/Zootopia Land For Animal Kingdom And Here's Why

Last year, Disney announced plans for rethemeing DinoLand USA into a Moana and Zootopia-themed land. However, thankfully they have decided to go in a new direction. Let's discuss why this new idea is better for everyone...

To Skellington, or Not To Skellington? Where Do You Stand on Disneyland's Controversial Haunted Mansion Holiday?

Today, we've collected the pros and cons of Haunted Mansion Holiday. Then we'll ask you to tell us whether this fan-favorite, fan-frustrating Christmas-stylized takeover of the Mansion has overstayed its welcome...

An Epic Upset: 7 Ways Universal Has (Possibly) Dethroned Disney in the Theme Park Wars!

What in the battle-of-magical-worlds is going on? Here are seven areas that stand out where Universal is slowly eking out a lead against their longest competitor…

Remember When? 9 Moments in Disney Parks History That Fans Will Never Forget

As the Walt Disney Company enters its 100th year, let’s look back at a handful of memorable and magical moments from across the company’s US theme park history...

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