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15 years 1 month

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Nick Sim

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Ipswich

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United Kingdom

Biography

Founder of Theme Park Tourist and a lifelong fan of everything Disney and Universal. He loved everything about Theme Parks and his goal in starting the site was to create a resource that could help fans make the most of their park trips, and to make visiting theme parks a little more affordable by capturing as many money-saving tricks as possible.

Articles by Nick Sim:

10 Walt Disney World Attractions That Have Disappeared Forever Since 2014

There’s something of a bloodbath going on at Walt Disney World right now. Large numbers of existing attractions – some of which have been in place for many years – are being ripped out, ready to be replaced.

101 Amazing Little Details You Probably Never Noticed at Walt Disney World

Huge amounts of time and money are spent on creating the little details at Walt Disney World's theme parks and resorts. But most guests never even notice them...

Mickey Mouse Park: The Story of Walt Disney's Lost First Theme Park

It’s commonly accepted that Disneyland was the first “true” theme park. But it wasn’t, in fact, the first such park to have been dreamed up by its founder. In the 1940s, Walt Disney had plans for smaller, more intimate attraction. This is the story of the lost Mickey Mouse Park.

Jaws: How Universal’s Shark Ride Turned into a Real-Life Disaster

In-depth retrospective: Learn how Universal Studios Florida’s original Jaws ride became the most expensive theme park flop ever.

Pure Wizardry: The Amazing Behind-the-Scenes Story of Diagon Alley at Universal Orlando

Learn the full story behind the creation of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida.

3 Reasons Why Theme Park Fans Need Disney AND Universal

Theme park fans often disagree about whether Disney or Universal parks offer a better experience. But here are 3 reasons why we benefit from both companies being successful.

Abandoned: The Rise, Fall and Decay of Disney’s River Country

Dive into the most detailed history ever written of Disney's River Country, the abandoned water park that sits decaying on the shore of Walt Disney World's Bay Lake.

6 Disney Attractions Abandoned in Plain Sight

Next time you visit a Disney theme park or resort, keep your eyes peeled for these abandoned attractions.

10 Iconic Disney and Universal Attractions That Look VERY Different From Above

These iconic Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando attractions are almost unrecognisable from the air.

5 Things That Could Have Happened if Disney Had REALLY Bought Universal

Believe it or not, back in 2002 Disney was rumored to be interested in buying arch-rival Universal. What if it had really happened?

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