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.

Ellie Igou

Sunday, May 29, 2022

Disney's First Animal Kingdom - The Abandoned Discovery Island

Discovery Island is one of Disney's most widely-recognized abandoned attractions...

Brian

Saturday, May 28, 2022

Did You Know: These 5 Disney Rides Have "Moved" Lands! Is It For the Better or Worse?

These five rides have made the very unusual move... of moving! Seriously, the rides may be cemented in place, but that doesn't mean they haven't changed addresses. Did changing the context of these rides change the experience for you?

Ellie Clark

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

4 Reasons Why Discovery Cove is the Ultimate Addition to Your Next Orlando Vacation

Discovery Cove’s tropical paradise offers you the relaxing park day you didn’t know you needed. Here are four reasons why you should consider it for your next trip…

Ellie Igou

Tuesday, May 24, 2022

Which Of These 5 Retired Universal Attractions Do You Miss Most?

Many famous Universal attractions no longer exist in the parks. Which one do you remember most fondly?

Brian

Sunday, May 22, 2022

EPCOT Festivals, Ranked! The Official, Definitive Countdown of EPCOT's Seasonal Celebrations

We explore EPCOT's five seasonal states by ranking our favorites...

Ellie Clark

Saturday, May 21, 2022

6 Intergalactic Attractions To Get You Excited For Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

With just a few weeks to go until Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind officially opens, here are 6 other space-themed attractions at Walt Disney World to get you excited for this upcoming galactic adventure…

Jett Farrell-Vega

Friday, May 20, 2022

Is Disney's Controversial Reservation System Actually Such a Bad Thing?

Of all the changes we have seen at Disney parks over the past few years, few have stirred more controversy than Parks Pass Reservations… and all current signs indicate they’re here to stay. Is the Disney Parks Pass Reservations system entirely a bad thing?

Brian

Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Which Of These Cancelled Disney Parks Projects Would YOU Greenlight Back Into Production?

If you could revive one of these paused-or-cancelled projects, greenlight it, and get it open, which do you think would be the one worth saving... and which do you think are better left on the cutting room floor?

Amanda Dwyer

Monday, May 16, 2022

What Is Happening With Walt Disney World's OTHER New Roller Coaster?

While the excitement builds over Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, it only has us wondering when guests will be able to enjoy TRON Lightcycle / Run...

Ellie Clark

Sunday, May 15, 2022

5 Reasons Why You Should Spend A Day (or Two) Resort Hopping on your Next Walt Disney World Trip

Have you ever spent time in Walt Disney World exploring what the resorts have to offer? Here are five reasons why you should incorporate a resort-hopping day into your next trip...