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.

Zootopia
Brian
Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Do You REALLY Care If Disney Parks Add IP-Free Attractions? Or Are You All-In On “Riding the Movies”?

It seems that the era of Haunted Mansions, Big Thunder Mountains, Pirates of the Caribbean, Test Tracks, and Expedition Everests is over with no signs of a come-back…
Superstar Limo
Brian
Saturday, June 17, 2023

THEME PARK FAILURES: Were You "Lucky" Enough to Score an ULTRA-RARE Ride on Any of These Short-Lived Attractions? Tell Us About It!

Failures don’t happen every day at Disney Imagineering or Universal Creative, and when a million dollar attraction only lasts a few weeks or months, you’ve got to wonder why?
Monsters
Brian
Friday, June 16, 2023

Dark Universe Rises: A Glimpse Into Epic Universe's Horror-Inspired Land of Classic Universal Monsters

It seems that Universal's classic, black-and-white movie monsters that put the studio on the map will be reborn in Dark Universe at Epic Universe– a multiversal 1930s European hamlet where villagers cower and creatures rule the night...
Credit: 20th Century Fox
Daniel Roberts
Wednesday, June 14, 2023

A Reboot of The Simpsons Could Mean a Complete Rebranding For Disney Parks, Should It and Will It?

Springfield could be about to change forever...
Pokemon IOA
Brian
Monday, June 12, 2023

THE POKÉMON WORLD: A "What If?" Concept For a Brand New Pokémon Land at Universal's Islands of Adventure

This is how Pokémon World could be brought to life at Universal's Islands of Adventure...
Starcruiser
Brian
Saturday, June 10, 2023

Galactic Starcruiser May Be Closing, But Here Are The Lessons We Hope Disney Learns and Where Its DNA Can Live On...

So what do we hope Disney learned from this costly experiment? And where would we like to see its DNA live on? Let's explore...
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
Ellie Clark
Friday, June 9, 2023

Would These 5 Walt Disney World Attractions Benefit From An Overlay?

Do you think these five Walt Disney World attractions would be better with overlay, or should they be left as they are?
Seuss Landing
Nathan Reynolds
Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Is It Time To Say Goodbye To Seuss Landing At Universal's Islands of Adventure?

Nearing its 25th anniversary in Islands of Adventure, does Seuss Landing need a complete retheme or can it prove to remain timeless?
Former Signage outside Poseidon's Fury
Ellie Igou
Sunday, June 4, 2023

Poseidon's Fury Is Now Permanently CLOSED, Here Are 3 Rumored Replacements!

Poseidon's Fury is now permanently CLOSED at Universal's Islands of Adventure, here are 3 rumored replacements...
DarKoaster
Brian
Saturday, June 3, 2023

Review: DarKoaster is a Fun & Frustrating Family Ride with Terrifying Teething Problems and a Real Lack of Ludwig

DarKoaster is intended to serve as a sort of “spiritual sequel” to the iconic dark ride that preceded it. Does it all come together?
Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Brian
Friday, June 2, 2023

Unpopular Opinion?! It's Time To CLOSE These Disney Parks Rides & Attractions For Good...

Here we've collected a few attractions that we think have just outlived their usefulness. It's not that these rides need to be rethought or reimagined; they need to be removed. Seriously... Give us a chance to explain...
The Grizzly - Kings Dominion
Nathan Reynolds
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The History and Rebirth Of The Classic Grizzly Coaster At Kings Dominion

After celebrating its 40th birthday in 2022, the legendary wooden coaster has had a refresh for the 2023 season...

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