Theme Park Features, Blogs & Articles

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.

Anonymous

Sunday, August 10, 2014

UK Theme Park Round-Up - July Review and August 2014 Preview

Your news update on UK theme parks for July and August 2014. School’s out, sun’s out, and so are the crowds. Longer wait times for everything from rides to lunch to parking; hotter days, and busier parks can almost make us doubt why we waited all year for summer to come back. But there is much to be

Dakota Gardner

Sunday, August 10, 2014

4 Reasons Why Universal and Disney are Poised to go to WAR in Orlando

The 1990s saw the launch of Universal Orlando and the biggest decade of expansion in Walt Disney World's history. We very well may be on the cusp of another era of incredible development -- and here's why.

Anonymous

Saturday, August 9, 2014

6 Amazing Disney Hotels You MUST Visit (Even if You Aren't Staying There)

Get a little extra Disney magic out of your next vacation by spending some time at these amazing Disney hotels.

Anonymous

Saturday, August 9, 2014

6 Amazing Disney Hotels You MUST Visit (Even if You Aren't Staying There)

Get a little extra Disney magic out of your next vacation by spending some time at these amazing Disney hotels.

Anonymous

Saturday, August 9, 2014

5 Reasons Why Walt Disney World's Latest Queuing System is an EPIC Fail

Legacy FastPass, FastPass Plus, and now Standby Plus? Find out why getting rid of the Standby lines at Walt Disney World is an idea doomed to fail!

Anonymous

Saturday, August 9, 2014

5 Reasons Why Walt Disney World's Latest Queuing System is an EPIC Fail

Legacy FastPass, FastPass Plus, and now Standby Plus? Find out why getting rid of the Standby lines at Walt Disney World is an idea doomed to fail!

Anonymous

Thursday, August 7, 2014

7 Classic Attractions at Disney's Magic Kingdom That Have Been Radically Changed

Think the Magic Kingdom has completely changed since 1971? Not quite. Check out these opening day attractions that, while completely overhauled, are still there.

Brian

Thursday, August 7, 2014

6 Reasons Why FastPass+ Won't Work at Disneyland Without BIG Tweaks

Insiders are abuzz with the latest news circulating Disney’s higher-ups: MyMagic+ is on its way to Disneyland Resort in California. In case you’ve forgotten, MyMagic+ is the $1.5 b illion technological upgrade imposed upon Walt Disney World in Florida over the last few years. The intricate and

Brian

Thursday, August 7, 2014

6 of the World's WORST Theme Park Guide Maps

Could YOU find your way around these parks just using their maps? Theme park maps have to be practical since their primary purpose is navigation. Even beyond just showing pathways, queue entrances, and rides, they have to show and label the locations of restrooms, first aid, guest services, and

Anonymous

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

8 Awesome Easter Eggs Hidden in Disney's Twilight Zone Tower of Terror

Theme Park Tourist goes into detail about the references the Tower of Terror makes to The Twilight Zone.

Amy Ziese

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

9 Walt Disney World Attractions You Can Ride With Virtually No Queue (IF You Time it Right)

At the end of a long day at Walt Disney World, you’re often left with aching feet, sweaty clothes, and a limited reservoir of patience. If you’re looking for manageable lines and great last-minute rides on your way out of the park, try these attractions. 1. The Magic Kingdom: Haunted Mansion The