The Top 10 Roller Coasters in the United States of America
A run-down of the 10 best roller coasters that theme parks in the USA have to offer.
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The Top 10 Roller Coasters in the UK
A look at the 10 very best roller coasters that the UK’s theme parks have to offer.
Vintage Universal: Remembering Back to the Future: The Ride at Universal Studios Florida
In 2008, The Simpsons Ride opened at Universal Studios Florida. But the attraction once took guests on a very different journey… Universal’s owner MCA spent hundreds of millions of dollars to ensure that Universal Studios Florida would have a line-up that matched (and its view surpassed) that of Disney-MGM Studios on its opening day in…
2013: A Theme Park Year in Review
Theme Park Tourist takes a look back at what the 2013 theme park season had to offer. For thrill seekers across the globe, 2013 has been a year to remember. From world-record breaking coasters opening their doors in Europe, to history being made in The States, the 2013 theme park season has seen some ‘thrilling’…
Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (December 7, 2013)
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of December 1, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: It seems there is new news regarding MyMagic+ at Walt Disney World every week. This week saw the discontinuation of Key to the World cards for Disney’s All Star Resorts. Cast Members…
The Magical Bucket List #4: Ride every version of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
While similar, Disney’s various Big Thunder Mountain Railroad attractions are not identical. Have you experienced them all? There are Big Thunder Mountain attractions at four of Disney’s theme parks: Disneyland, Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland is the only current resort not to feature one, although it does have the…
SeaFun: SeaWorld Orlando update for December 2013
SeaFun’s Stephan Hoevenaar provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during December 2013. We once again welcome Stephan Hoevenaar of the excellent SeaFun.com. Below, he provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during December 2013. Be sure to check out SeaFun for all the latest news and…
The Top 13 Disney Attractions You Can’t Ride in America
Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort are home to many, many fantastic rides and attractions. Disney’s parks in Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong, though, have a lot to offer… There are some truly incredible rides at the Disneyland Resort Paris, the Tokyo Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland. Some are completely unique, while others…
Ask the Expert: Top tips for visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Essential tips for visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from Orlando Attractions Magazine editor Matt Roseboom.
Unbuilt Disney: The Excavator at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s Animal Kingdom now has its very own mega-budget roller coaster, Expedition Everest. But the original plans for the park included a very different coaster ride… The backstory for the Dinoland U.S.A. area of Animal Kingdom revolves around the discovery of dinosaur fossils in a former sand and gravel pit. The benefactor of a local…