Nick | Theme Park Tourist

Date of birth

Wed, 04/21/1982 - 12:00

Member for

15 years 2 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:

5 Shocking Examples of Cuddly Theme Park Mascots Turning EVIL

Sunday, May 4, 2014

We all love the cuddly characters that meet-and-greet guests at theme parks. But every now and then, one of them switches to the dark side and becomes just a little evil...

6 Spooky Myths About Ghosts That Haunt Disney's Theme Parks

Saturday, May 3, 2014

The audio-animatronic spirits in the Haunted Mansion aren't the only ghosts at Disney's theme parks, if these myths are to be believed...

25 Haunting Images of America's Creepiest (and Holiest) Abandoned Theme Park

Friday, May 2, 2014

Take a look around Holy Land USA, the Christian theme park in Waterbury, Connecticut that has stood abandoned for three decades.

10 Fascinating Ways to go Behind the Scenes at Disney Theme Parks

Friday, May 2, 2014

Operating Disney's chain of hugely popular theme parks is a challenging undertaking - and you can find out what goes on behind the scenes by taking one of these fascinating tours.

Walt Disney World confirms opening date for Seven Dwarfs Mine Train

Friday, May 2, 2014

Walt Disney World has confirmed the opening date for the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, the highly-anticipated new roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom.

10 Intriguing Hidden Details That Most People Miss at Orlando's Theme Parks

Thursday, May 1, 2014

It's easy to miss the hidden details at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. Here are 10 to look out for...

20 Fun Things You Can Do at Walt Disney World for FREE (Without a Park Ticket!)

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Walt Disney World is renowed for being VERY expensive - but there are actually plenty of free things to do at the resort. Here are 20 examples that don't require you to buy a theme park ticket!

The 10 Most Incredible Special Effects at Universal Orlando (And How They Work!)

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

The Universal Orlando Resort has developed a deserved reputation for producing technologically-advanced thrill rides. Let's take a look at 5 amazing effects featured in its very best attractions.

5 Horrible "Deaths" at Disney Theme Parks (That Never Really Happened)

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

There are many urban legends about gruesome deaths at Disney theme parks. Here are five that are definitely NOT true...

5 "Last-Minute" Decisions That Completely Changed Classic Theme Park Rides

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Some of the most famous theme park attractions in the world could be VERY different if it wasn't for late decisions to completely change them. Here are 6 examples.