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.

The 6 Most Extreme Drop Towers in the World

Drop towers are getting taller and taller, with theme parks installing gravity-defying creations to draw in new guests. Take a look at the 6 most extreme examples.

Paramount Park Spain: The Odd, Strange Disneyland Rip-Off That Could've Been

For five years, plans for a Paramount-branded park in Spain had been stop-and-go. The planning forces behind the project announced rides, then cancelled the park; set up construction walls, then cancelled the park again; released concept art; then stalled construction. In 2014, the green light

Secrets of a Kilimanjaro Safaris Driver at Disney's Animal Kingdom

It's one of the most unusual and unique roles at Walt Disney World. Let's find out what it's like working as a driver on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney's Animal Kingdom, directly from a former Cast Member!

In Pictures: Abandoned Theme Parks of the UK

The UK has seen the closure of a number of theme parks and amusement parks over the last two decades. Take a look at the abandoned remains of these former wonderlands.

Photos: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley Construction Update

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley is going to be the newest land at Universal Studios Florida when it opens in summer 2014. These photos are from Islands of Adventure , where the Hogwarts Express will take guests from Diagon Alley to the current Hogsmeade and vise-versa. The station

10 Incredible Disney Theme Park Lands That Were Never Built

Over the years, Disney has devised a host of new "lands" for its theme parks across the globe. Many have become reality, but still more never left the drawing board. Take a look at 10 that didn't make it.

Queue-Jumping Showdown: Walt Disney's World FastPass+ vs. Universal Express

Walt Disney World has rolled out a new queue-jumping system, FastPass+. Take a look at how it compares to Universal Express at rival Universal Orlando.

6 Unusual and Intriguing Facts About Universal Orlando

The Universal Orlando Resort has a varied past, an interesting present and an exciting future. Here are five unusual facts about the home of Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure.

In Pictures: The UK's Abandoned Frontierland Western Theme Park

Frontierland Western Theme Park in Morecambe has been closed for over a decade. As regeneration plans for the site move ahead, take a look at what became of the abandoned park.

3 Unusual Things That Disney Cast Members Are Trained To Do

Training for a Cast Member role at Walt Disney World is not like training for most other jobs. Here are three unusual things that some Cast Members must learn to master.

Photos: Seven Dwarfs Mine Train and Polynesian Construction Update

The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at the Magic Kingdom is nearing completion after over two years of construction. Trees and greenery are now being placed on the mountain and New Fantasyland is finally starting to feel less like a construction zone and more like an immersive experience. Disney has not

10 Key Differences Between Disney's FastPass and FastPass+ Systems

Walt Disney World has phased out its FastPass queue-jumping system in favor of a new version dubbed FastPass+. Let's examine the key differences between the two systems.

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