Review: Alton Towers Ultimate Fireworks 2013
Theme Park Tourist’s in-depth review of the Alton Towers firework event which took place on 8th, 9th and 10th November 2013
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Vintage Disney: Remembering the ORIGINAL Journey into Imagination at Epcot
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…
6 Thrilling Things for Theme Park Fans to do in London During the Off-Season
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…
The 5 Best and Worst Things Disney Cast Members See on a Regular Basis
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…
Universal Rises: The Changing Tide in Orlando – Part One
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…
Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (November 23, 2013)
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…
The Magical Bucket List #2: Go Underground at the Magic Kingdom
One of the most unusual experiences at a Disney theme park is to head underground and explore the “utilidors” of Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom.
Interview: John Wardley on the Rides That Were Never Built
Legendary ride designer John Wardley discusses some of the thrilling rides and theme parks that he designed, but that never saw the light of day.
Book Review: “Creating my own Nemesis” by John Wardley
Legendary ride designer John Wardley released his autobiography earlier this year. Is it worth a read for theme park fans? Theme park ride designers do not enjoy a high profile. Whereas movie directors such as Steven Spielberg receive plaudits for their work, it’s unlikely that anybody stepping off a masterpiece such as The Amazing Adventures…
Unbuilt Disney: The Mount Fuji Roller Coaster at Epcot
Take a quick look at a stunning attraction that was proposed for Epcot, but never built: an enormous roller coaster based around Japan’s Mount Fuji. Over the years, dozens of attractions have been proposed for Epcot’s World Showcase that have been canned for one reason or another (often because a sponsor could not be found)….