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.

Adam Fagenson

Friday, July 14, 2023

The Ethical Rulebook of Disney "Urban Exploration": Is a Peek Under the Hood Worth a Legal Battle?

An examination into the ethics of urban exploration at Walt Disney World...

Ellie Igou

Friday, July 14, 2023

Everything We Currently Know about the Europa-Park Fire

On June 19th, Germany’s largest theme park suffered a large fire that began in the control room of one of the park’s many attractions. Here is everything we know...

Ellie Clark

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

5 Disney Character Meet and Greets That You Forgot Were Ever A Thing!

Do you remember when these perhaps long forgotten meet and greets were available in the Disney parks?

Daniel Roberts

Saturday, July 8, 2023

Looking Back On Jurassic World: The Exhibition In London ExCel

It was a fantastic experience for all Jurassic World fans, let's look back on everything Jurassic World: The Exhibition in London ExCel had to offer...

Brian

Friday, July 7, 2023

Why Are So Many Roller Coasters Breaking in 2023?! Inside the Issues at Fury 325, El Toro, Top Thrill Dragster & More...

Here we do our best to explain six significant recent ride closures that have struck coasters across the world. While these issues are all completely disconnected, it sure does take a lot of explaining to be a coaster fan today!

Ellie Clark

Thursday, July 6, 2023

Surfs Up: The 7 Wave Pools Of Orlando and Where To Find Them!

If you're looking to cool off as temperatures rise, look no further as we dive into each of Orlando’s many wave pools...

Ellie Clark

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Will Walt Disney World Ever Get A Proper Thrill Ride?

Could a Disney-themed thrill ride ever make its way into the Walt Disney World parks?

Amanda Dwyer

Monday, July 3, 2023

Everything We Know (Or Think We Know) About The Reimagined Top Thrill Dragster!

Rumors have been swirling about the 'new formula for thrills" coming to Cedar Point next year. Let's take a look at what the most likely theories are for the Top Thrill Dragster redesign are, and which ones are more likely to be left in the dust...

Amanda Dwyer

Saturday, July 1, 2023

MID-YEAR REVIEW: Everything That Has Come and Gone So Far Across US Theme Parks In 2023!

We break down all the new attractions, and new offerings at theme parks across the US as well as everything we have sadly had to say goodbye to so far in 2023...

Ellie Clark

Friday, June 30, 2023

This Is How Universal Will Take The Battle Of The Themed Land To A Whole New Level With Epic Universe

Is Walt Disney World set to be dethroned by Universal’s upcoming opening of Epic Universe?

Amanda Dwyer

Monday, June 26, 2023

Beyond The Rides: 15 Of The Best Entertainment Offerings At Theme Parks In Summer 2023!

From swashbuckling water shows to nighttime spectaculars, here are some of the best theme park shows you won't want to miss when you visit this summer...