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.

Nick Sim

Monday, September 16, 2013

Tales from the Towers: Hidden Secrets at Alton Towers

The sprawling Alton Towers estate hides a number of hidden secrets. Can you find them all?

Brian

Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Best Theme Park Writing of the Week: September 8 - 14

We're sharing our favorite Google+ posts and thoughts. Even if Google's social network may not have the fan base or appeal of Facebook or Twitter, it's a great place to share and repost industry reviews, announcements, photos, and thoughts. Believe it or not, there's a lot of great stuff going on on

Anonymous

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Disney World's MyMagic+ Review, Including FastPass+ and MagicBands

MyMagic+ is a massive project being implemented at Walt Disney World and includes the introduction of FastPass+, the MagicBands, and the touch-to-pay system. Let’s get started with the MagicBand. The MagicBand is a “rubber”-like wristband that contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip

Anonymous

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Disney World's MyMagic+ Review, Including FastPass+ and MagicBands

MyMagic+ is a massive project being implemented at Walt Disney World and includes the introduction of FastPass+, the MagicBands, and the touch-to-pay system. Let’s get started with the MagicBand. The MagicBand is a “rubber”-like wristband that contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip

Anonymous

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (September 14, 2013)

This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of September 8, 2013. Walt Disney World Attractions: Princess Fairytale Hall has been confirmed to open on September 18. The construction walls around the attraction have been taken down in preparation for

Nick Sim

Friday, September 13, 2013

Tales from the Towers: The weird and wacky merchandise of Alton Towers

Over the years, Alton Towers has sold all kinds of bizarre merchandise related to its rides and attractions. Read all about some of the most unusual items that have been offered by the park.

Anonymous

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Australian Theme Park Roundup (September Edition)

Welcome to the September edition of the "Australian Theme Park Roundup", provided exclusively to Theme Park Tourist readers by AusParks.com.au. For more Australian theme park news, please visit AusParks.com.au . Adventure World preparing to unleash mega thrills Adventure World in Perth (Western

Anonymous

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Editorial: The "Woodie" Vs "Steelie" roller coaster gap is closing

Theme Park Tourist looks at how the classic wooden coaster is changing...

Nick Sim

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

The Top 5 Restaurants at Thorpe Park

A guide to the top 5 restaurants at Thorpe Park, as rated and reviewed by Theme Park Tourist readers.

Nick Sim

Monday, September 9, 2013

Tales from the Towers: John Wardley's infamous cross-valley wooden roller coaster design

In 2003, Alton Towers submitted plans for a stunning new wooden roller coaster that would swoop between the Ug Land and Forbidden Valley areas. However, it faced fierce opposition from local residents.