The centerpiece of Disney’s Animal Kingdom was originally due to be a unique carousel ride. Let’s take a look at the plans… Disney’s theme parks always have an iconic structure at their center, and at Animal Kingdom that role is fulfilled by the enormous Tree of Life. It also hosts an attraction, It’s Tough to…
The holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World…here’s a complete guide to the festive happenings. Walt Disney World doesn’t embrace Christmas in quite the same way as the Disneyland Resort, which gives many of its attractions “holiday makeovers” for the season. Still, there are a host of special events on offer at…
The Universal Orlando Resort does not offer a huge amount to do for very small children. However, if you have young kids in your party, there are still things to enjoy. Unlike Walt Disney World (and particularly the Magic Kingdom), which offers dozens of rides that can be enjoyed by kids of almost any age,…
A rundown of the top 10 drop rides at theme parks all over the world – as rated by Theme Park Tourist readers. Regular readers of Theme Park Tourist will know that we recently launched the TPT100, a constantly-updated list of the top 100 theme park rides and attractions in the world. The list is…
Theme Park Tourist’s in-depth review of the Alton Towers firework event which took place on 8th, 9th and 10th November 2013
Journey into Imagination with Figment is one of the most widely-derided Disney attractions on Earth. But the original version of the attraction was much-loved… Disney was looking to create a new type of theme park with EPCOT Center – one focused on celebrating new technologies and world culture. For that reason, management opted to BAN…
Halloween is over…bonfire night is over…what does a theme park fan in the UK do now?! London is the greatest city in the world. There’s nowhere that offers the culture, cuisine or class that London has. London also is a great boost to beat those theme park blues as it has a number of…
Cast Members see it all – probably a lot more often than you realize. You’ve probably read some of the stories of the extreme and bizarre things that Cast Members will encounter from time to time. Put that many confused tourists together in one park, load them up on sugary treats, toss a few…
Is the tide finally changing in Orlando? What chance does Universal have to finally take on Walt Disney World? Without a single hesitation, Walt Disney World is recognized as the leader of the theme park industry. How could it be anything but? Walt Disney World is a sort of perfect storm, constructed as the “Vacation Kingdom…
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of November 17, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: Walt Disney World cast members will now check resort guests’ MagicBands to determine if they are eligible for Extra Magic Hours before entering the park. Cast Members will scan the guest’s MagicBand…
