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.

10 Crazy Secrets of the Roller Coaster Capital of the World

Cedar Point has developed number of interesting secrets over its long history, as well as several scary incidents the park's PR team probably doesn't want you to know about. With the addition of the new GateKeeper ride at the park's front entrance in 2013, Cedar Point now boasts 16 different roller

The 3 BIG Updates From Walt Disney World This Week (May 18-24, 2014)

This is the weekly news, rumors and refurbishments update for Walt Disney World for the week of May 18, 2014. Here are the three biggest updates from around the resort for the past seven days... 1. Guests ride the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train for the first time On Wednesday May 21, 2014 a miracle

The 5 Major Problems That Nearly Derailed Walt Disney World's Monorail

Walt Disney World's monorail system is the backbone of the resort's tranport network - but it was very, very difficult to build. It's no secret that Walt Disney was a big fan of monorail systems. When the first major expansion of Disneyland was completed in 1959, it included the Disneyland Monorail

9 Ways Theme Parks LITERALLY Look Different Through a Child's Eyes

Though geared toward children, many theme park areas look startlingly different from a child's perspective. Theme parks are filled with exciting sights to take in, but it's easy to forget that the smallest guests have a different vantage point from adults. These pictures offer some striking examples

The Contrarian: 3 BIG Reasons Why Marvel's Super Heroes Haven't Saved Disney's Theme Parks (Yet)

Is Disney creating enough original stories and characters to sustain its theme parks?

10 Things You Didn't Know About Disney's Big Thunder Mountain TV Show

Theme Park Tourist's profile of the TV show based on the Disney parks' Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

6 Ways That Driving a Safari Truck for Disney is Unlike a "Real" Job

Learn why driving the Kilimanjaro Safaris trucks at Disney's Animal Kingdom is such an unusual job.

6 Ways That Driving a Safari Truck for Disney is Unlike a "Real" Job

Learn why driving the Kilimanjaro Safaris trucks at Disney's Animal Kingdom is such an unusual job.

7 Wild Must-See Details in Adventureland at Disney's Magic Kingdom

As the name suggests, Adventureland at Disney's Magic Kingdom is all about brave voyages, daring explorations, and new discoveries. Whether you’re turning a shipwreck into an island home or facing down fearsome pirates, this area of the park gives you the opportunity for unforgettable adventures. If

10 Mind-Boggling Statistics About the Universal Orlando Resort

The Universal Orlando Resort may be significantly smaller than Walt Disney World...but it boasts some impressive statistics of its own.

10 Magical Ways to Propose to Your Sweetheart at Walt Disney World

Considering "popping the question" during your next visit to Walt Disney World? Here are 12 suggestions for romantic ways to ask your partner to marry you, Disney-style.

15 Incredible Walt Disney World Attractions You'll NEVER Get to Ride (And Why)

Dozens of rides have been designed for Walt Disney World over the years, before being cancelled for one reason or another. Here are 15 of the most impressive-sounding unbuilt attractions...

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