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.

Coney Island
Amanda Dwyer
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

END OF AN ERA: Saying Goodbye to Cincinnati's Beloved Coney Island

After a journey that began more than a century ago, Coney Island in Cincinnati, Ohio has permanently closed. Join us as we explore the story of Coney Island for one last ride...
Epic Universe
Brian
Friday, February 9, 2024

Universal's New Trademark for Epic Universe Spells Out Their Plans For The Theme Park War in Orlando...

It's not a fever dream; it's not a shared delusion; it's not a trick. Unbelievable as it may seem, theme park fans are gearing up for what they expect could be a true game-changer in the industry: Universal Epic Universe...
Sleeping Beauty Castle
Marty Martin
Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Sleeping Beauty Castle: A Fairytale Icon at the Heart of Disneyland

Here we embark on a journey through the history, design, and profound significance of Sleeping Beauty Castle as the emblematic centerpiece of Disneyland...
Efteling
Brian
Monday, February 5, 2024

Symbolica: A Glimpse into a IP-FREE Dark Ride That Will Leave Your Jaw On the Floor!

Jaw-dropping wonders await beyond the Disney Parks and none embody that more than the award-winning Symbolica...
Hard Rock Park
Amanda Dwyer
Thursday, February 1, 2024

RIFFS TO RUINS: The Short and Unfortunate Story of Hard Rock Park

This musical theme park may have one of the shortest lives of any amusement park. Let's explore where it all went wrong for Hard Rock Park...
Image: Disney Star Wars Land
Brian
Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Galaxy's Edge Is Getting a Tune-Up... Here's How Disney is Slowly Transforming Its Billion Dollar Star Wars Land

There are countless reasons why the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge that we got didn't quite resonate the way Disney hoped. Let's list a few of the major ones and also the ways Disney has been trying to fix it...
California Adventure Entrance
Marty Martin
Monday, January 29, 2024

Disney California Adventure Park: It's Journey From Mediocre To Marvelous

Most Disney fans would agree that when Disney California Adventure opened in 2001 it was far from perfect. In recent years Disney has slowly transformed this park into the modern marvel it is. Here is it's journey from mediocre to marvelous...
Tokyo Disney Sea
Ellie Clark
Friday, January 26, 2024

4 Things From The International Disney Parks That U.S. Parks Fans Are Jealous Of!

Disney’s international theme parks boast some wonderfully unique experiences that U.S. parks fans are VERY envious of…
Image: Jett Farrell-Vega
Jett Farrell-Vega
Thursday, January 25, 2024

10 Helpful Hacks to Make Bringing a Baby to Disney Parks Easier

Most people love a good travel hack, and here we explain 10 tips from seasoned Disney parents that can help make your life a lot easier when bringing a baby to Disney parks...
Spongebob
Brian
Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The World's First Spongebob Squarepants Dark Ride is Coming... Here's What We Know!

Somehow, SpongeBob hasn't ever had a real, true theme park ride... Till now. Let's explore everything we know so far!
Universal Orlando Resort, Universal
Amanda Dwyer
Monday, January 22, 2024

Universal Orlando Resort Vs Walt Disney World: Which Is Better Value In 2024?

Everything is becoming more and more expensive these days. Let's explore how far your money can go at either Universal Orlando Resort or Walt Disney World. Which do you think is better value?
EPCOT
Brian
Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Disney World's "Discovery Park" is Dead. Here's What EPCOT's Future Holds Instead...

These two questions have been asked for decades: "What is EPCOT, and what should it be?"

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