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.

UK Theme Park Round-Up - April Review and May 2014 Preview

Your news update for April and May in the British theme parks. April was a surprisingly quiet month for the UK theme parks, with the 2014 season officially up and running and well underway. Construction for Angry Birds Land and CBeebies Land continues, and both are expected to open this May. With

5 Ludicrously Ambitious Theme Parks That Closed Before They Even Opened

History is littered with examples of ambitious theme parks that overreached and collapsed before even welcoming their first guests. Here are five incredible examples.

10 Awesome Perks of Being a Walt Disney World Cast Member

The perks of working at Walt Disney World go far beyond park tickets and low-priced merchandise.

The 10 Worst Theme Park Rides in the World for Acrophobia Sufferers

Theme park rides often play on our fears. And if you suffer from a fear of heights, you'll want to avoid these monster attractions...

Worth the Wait: 7 Glowing Reviews of Disney's Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Walt Disney World will finally open the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom on May 28, 2014. Here are seven early reviews of the Snow White-themed roller coaster.

5 Shocking Examples of Cuddly Theme Park Mascots Turning EVIL

We all love the cuddly characters that meet-and-greet guests at theme parks. But every now and then, one of them switches to the dark side and becomes just a little evil... Since the opening day of Disneyland in 1955, characters and mascots have been a prominent feature at many theme parks. Indeed

6 Spooky Myths About Ghosts That Haunt Disney's Theme Parks

The audio-animatronic spirits in the Haunted Mansion aren't the only ghosts at Disney's theme parks, if these myths are to be believed...

In Photos: This is the New Look for Epcot at Walt Disney World

Today we’ll take a photo tour around Epcot at Walt Disney World. We'll start with a new look for Future World and end with some Flower and Garden fun. Future World Future World is getting a new paint scheme. Not sure how Disney will explain the design, but it sure is different. Here's a section that

25 Haunting Images of America's Creepiest (and Holiest) Abandoned Theme Park

Take a look around Holy Land USA, the Christian theme park in Waterbury, Connecticut that has stood abandoned for three decades.

10 Fascinating Ways to go Behind the Scenes at Disney Theme Parks

Operating Disney's chain of hugely popular theme parks is a challenging undertaking - and you can find out what goes on behind the scenes by taking one of these fascinating tours.

Walt Disney World confirms opening date for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Walt Disney World has confirmed the opening date for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the highly-anticipated new roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom. The coaster will officially open on May 28, 2014 - although it still possible (and likely) that there will be "soft opening" periods between now and then

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...

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