Nick | Theme Park Tourist

Date of birth

Wed, 04/21/1982 - 12:00

Member for

15 years 3 months

Name

Nick Sim

Location

Ipswich

Country

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 Things That Are Banned From Disney's Theme Parks

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Disney has some fairly strict rules when it comes to what items are and aren't allowed into its theme parks. Here's a list of 10 things that you can't bring with you.

7 Bizarre Disney Attractions You Won't Believe Really Existed

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Disney typically aims its theme park attractions at a mainstream audience, ensuring that millions of visitors experience them every year. But every now and then the company does something that is a little off-the-wall.

Disney's Secret Plan to Revolutionize Cinema Using Disneyland Technology

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Walt Disney introduced 360-degree Circle-Vision movies to Disneyland back in 1955. But Disney had much greater plans for this technology than simply using it for a one-off theme park attraction.

12 Hidden Secrets on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

Friday, March 14, 2014

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is one of the most technically advanced theme park rides in the world. Here are 12 things to look out for while you ride Universal's creation.

The 3 Disney Attractions That Could Have CHANGED THE WORLD

Friday, March 14, 2014

Walt Disney didn't build his theme park empire purely to entertain. He wanted to teach visitors about the world they lived in. More importantly, he wanted to actually CHANGE that world.

20 Unusual and Amazing Things To Do At Walt Disney World

Friday, March 14, 2014

Walt Disney World offers a huge range of things to do beyond simply riding theme park attractions and watching shows or parades. Next time you visit, why not try out one of these unusual activities?

Secrets of a Jungle Cruise Skipper at Disney's Magic Kingdom

Thursday, March 13, 2014

They play an integral role in one of Disney's most famous attractions. But what is it like working as Skipper on the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom? We spoke to a former Cast Member to find out!

25 Intriguing Hidden Secrets at Universal's Islands of Adventure

Thursday, March 13, 2014

Islands of Adventure was Universal's first theme park not to be based around a movie studio - and it is packed full of hidden details.

30 Intriguing Hidden Secrets at Universal Studios Florida

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Universal Studios Florida is packed with subtle (and not-so-subtle) references to movies, past attractions and even rival Disney. Look out for these hidden secrets on your next visit to the park.