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.

Tales from the Towers: John Wardley's infamous cross-valley wooden roller coaster design

In 2003, Alton Towers submitted plans for a stunning new wooden roller coaster that would swoop between the Ug Land and Forbidden Valley areas. However, it faced fierce opposition from local residents.

Welcome to Springfield at Universal Studios Florida!

The immersive world of Springfield is now complete: take a tour!

The 5 Best and Worst Things About Being a Disney Cast Member

Working at a Disney theme park is great…and awful...and often completely surreal!

Tales from the Towers: How a theme park at Woburn Abbey nearly became Alton Towers' biggest rival

In the late 1990s, Tussauds was emerging as a major player in the UK theme park market. Setting its sights on the number one spot, it planned to build a new theme park at Woburn Abbey to rival Alton Towers.

SeaFun: SeaWorld Orlando update for September 2013

SeaFun's Stephan Hoevenaar provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during September 2013.

The Top 5 Unique Rides at the Tokyo Disney Resort

The Tokyo Disney Resort is home to some unique and original attractions - here's a rundown of the top 5.

Tales from the Towers: John Broome's failed plan to turn Battersea Power Station into a theme park

In the 1980s, John Broome planned to turn Battersea Power Station in London into a theme park. The project was a disaster, and resulted in the sale of Alton Towers to Tussauds.

The Top 5 Rides and Attractions at Thorpe Park

A guide to the top 5 rides and attractions at Thorpe Park, as rated and reviewed by Theme Park Tourist readers.

Photos: Villas at the Grand Floridian Construction Update

The Villas at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in the Walt Disney World Resort are set to open in less than two months from now and the building structure is nearly completed. Earlier this month all of the scaffolding was removed from the Villas to reveal the exterior details. These photos were

Review: GateKeeper roller coaster at Cedar Point

Theme Park Tourist's review of GateKeeper, the new Bolliger & Mabillard Wing Rider roller coaster at Cedar Point for the 2013 season.

Tales from the Towers: How Trentham Gardens nearly became Alton Towers' "sister park"

The story of John Broome's attempts to convert nearby Trentham Gardens into a "sister park" for Alton Towers in the early 1980s.

The Top 10 Rides and Attractions at the Disneyland Resort

A guide to the very best rides and attractions that the Disneyland Resort in California has to offer.

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