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.

Disney Imagineering’s Omnimover: How This Innovative Ride System Changed Theme Parks Forever

This adaptable and timeless piece of theme park tech is one of Disney Imagineering’s most notable creations…

Why Walk-Through Attractions Could Dominate Future Theme Park Trends, Should They?

In 2023, walk-through attractions are experiencing a resurgence. Could we see a shift toward more of these immersive attractions, or should parks keep the focus on traditional rides?

Universal’s Super Nintendo World Brings Game Fans’ Dreams To Life! Is It Now Time For Animal Crossing Land?

Super Nintendo World’s successful debut opens up a bright future for video game-inspired theme park lands. Here’s why Animal Crossing should be next…

Hagrid's vs. TRON – Who Won the Orlando Battle of the Straddle Story Coasters? You Might Be Surprised!

We looked at the strategy, storytelling, and statistics behind Orlando's two new "straddle coasters". Now, we get to see which you think won this thrilling head-to-head...

Tired of Disney World? 7 Must-See Florida Destinations to Make New Memories (and Save Some Money)

Today, we're offering a handful of can't-miss classics that might just be worth setting aside a day of your Florida trip and spending it beyond Orlando's major theme parks...

4 Reasons Not To Miss A Visit To Some Of The World's Most Unique Theme Parks

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in the bucket of an excavator or come up close to one of your favorite animals? We explore these experiences and more at some of the world's most unique theme parks...

Epic Universe's Donkey Kong Country: Why Video Games Themed Attractions Work As Well As 'Riding The Movies'

We take this opportunity to explore why video games themed attractions such as the rumored Donkey Kong land at the upcoming Epic Universe work as well as those that 'ride the movies', do you agree?

6 Fascinating Fan Subcultures Birthed Out Of Disney Parks

Curious? Here are six surprising fan subcultures birthed right out of Disney parks...

MUTANT COASTERS: The Hybrid Breed of Multi-Manufacturer Rides Fusing Old and New Into One!

Today, we'll take a look at six wild case studies of mutated rides, made of unusual pieces that build into one complete whole. We think you'll agree that in most of these cases, we're lucky to have seen what happens when these parts hybridized into something new...

Could Bob Iger Be Disney's Last CEO? Inside the Rumors of a Disney / Apple Merger...

Might Disney·Apple not be a fever dream but a serious potential path forward after all... Don't believe us? Today we'll look at a few reasons that industry experts say it's possible... and a few reasons why others say, "no way."...

REDEFINING THRILLS: How Rocky Mountain Construction Revolutionized The World Of Roller Coasters

RMC has become synonymous with groundbreaking achievements in the roller coaster industry. RMC's journey from a modest start-up to an industry leader has been marked by innovation, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of pushing the boundaries of thrill rides. Let's see how they did it...

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