Tales from the Towers: Britannia Park, the doomed rival to Alton Towers’ crown
With Alton Towers established as Britain’s leading theme park, rivals lined up to try and take the crown in the 1980s. Let’s learn about one, the doomed Britannia Park.
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SeaFun: SeaWorld Orlando update for October 2013
SeaFun’s Stephan Hoevenaar provides an update on SeaWorld Orlando, including details of upcoming events during October 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 October 2013. Be sure to check out SeaFun for all the latest news and…
9 Strange Things Disney Cast Members Learn to Do
Working as a Cast Member helps you hone some unusual skills you might not get anywhere else. Every Disney Cast Member learns the basics of doing the Disney point, navigating the parks, and interacting with guests during their training. However, there are many other skills that Cast Members tend to pick up on the job….
Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (October 5, 2013)
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of September 29, 2013. Walt Disney World: MyMagic+: A new round of testing for the MyMagic+ system at the Walt Disney World Resort began on October 1 and will last until October 31, although guests staying in November are already…
The Best Theme Park Writing of the Week: September 28 – October 4
Check out this week’s awesome happenings on Google+! Even if Google’s social network may not have the fan base or appeal of Facebook or Twitter, it’s a great place to share and repost industry reviews, announcements, photos, and thoughts. Believe it or not, there’s a lot of great stuff going on on Google+, and we…
Tales from the Towers: Alton Towers Village, the holiday complex that never was
Back in 1989, Alton Towers drew up plans for an on-site hotel and chalet complex that would host some 1,200 guests. It was never built, but we can take a look at what might have been.
Editorial: Arrow Dynamics: The re-inventors of the roller coaster
Theme Park Tourist takes a trip down coaster memory lane taking a look back at how Arrow Dynamics changed the industry as we know it. Modern day roller coasters claim to have it all. They go taller, faster and more loopier than ever thought possible. Now, coaster-craving fans living in the 21st century have a…
The Top 5 Rides and Attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood
A guide to the top 5 rides and attractions at Universal Studios Hollywood, as rated by Theme Park Tourist readers.
The Best Rides and Attractions at Thorpe Park
A guide to the very best rides and attractions that Thorpe Park has to offer.
Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (September 28, 2013)
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of September 22, 2013. Walt Disney World Attractions: The Seven Dwarfs Mine Train completed its first drop test this past week. Last week Disney announced that the attraction was doing “push/pull” testing and now the train completed a trip around…