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.

5 Amazingly Beautiful Pieces of Disney History That are Truly Timeless

Great concept art can transcend its purpose, not only giving you a sneak peek at an upcoming attraction, but also taking you on an abbreviated version of the emotional journey you'll undergo when you finally enjoy the real thing. And when concept art can do that, it truly becomes something more.

5 Charming Walt Disney World Experiences That are Lost Forever

Now more than 40 years old, Walt Disney World continues to grow, evolve, expand, and change. It is only inevitable that some experiences have come and gone over the years. While we mostly tend to focus on the big things, such as rides and restaurants, today we want to give a little thought to the smaller experiences.

3 Risk-Taking Attractions at Walt Disney World That Caused MASSIVE Controversies

Throughout the years, Imagineering has managed to stir up its fair share of controversy.

The 6 Devastating Financial Stages of SeaWorld's Collapse

Let’s examine the six stages of SeaWorld’s decline in the wake of Blackfish.

5 Reasons to Be Worried About Walt Disney Imagineering's Future

Traditions and old-timey romanticism are usually treated with contempt – the phrase “we've always done it like that” is seen as akin to a swear word. Of course, it should be immediately apparent that applying this type of logic and thought process to an entity as reliant on nostalgia and history as Walt Disney World is an exercise in stupidity, and yet, this seems to be exactly what occurred in the development of MyMagic+.

3 Ways Roy O. Disney Saved Walt Disney World From Certain Disaster

The best known name relating to the Walt Disney Company is, obviously, Walt Disney. But there wouldn’t be a company without his older brother Roy O. Disney...

6 Ninja Tips for Visiting Cedar Point

Cedar Point is one of the most popular non-Disney theme parks in North America. In fact, if we also remove Universal Studios and SeaWorld parks from the equation, it’s the fourth most trafficked park on the continent. Recently, Cedar Fair CEO Matt Ouimet recently stated that Cedar Point is pacing to

6 Hilarious Hypothetical Tram Warnings We Haven't Heard Yet

In an effort to improve safety, Disney has upgraded both the trams and the spiels…but where does it end? Here’s a lighthearted look at some warnings that Disney hasn’t included. Yet.

5 Iconic Components of Walt Disney World's Most Unique Show

Disney realized that its traditional fireworks bonanzas, amazing though they are, simply wouldn't fit into Epcot. Thus, a different kind of show was conceived; that show wound up being Illuminations. Let's take a moment to look at our beloved and delightfully odd show – where it's been, where it is, and where it might be headed.

The 5 Best and Worst Types of Disney Fan

While each person brings his or her own personality to Disney fandom, the ways in which that love is expressed tend to fall into just a few basic categories.

7 INCREDIBLE Benefits of DVC Membership You May Not Have Already Considered

If you’re considering membership in the Disney Vacation Club, you should know that there are benefits beyond the “free” Disney resort stays

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