How to Save Money at Thorpe Park
A selection of essential tips for saving money on your next visit to Thorpe Park.
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Tales from the Towers: Hidden Secrets at Alton Towers
The sprawling Alton Towers estate hides a number of hidden secrets. Can you find them all?
The Best Theme Park Writing of the Week: September 8 – 14
We’re sharing our favorite Google+ posts and thoughts. 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…
Disney World’s MyMagic+ Review, Including FastPass+ and MagicBands
MyMagic+ is a massive project being implemented at Walt Disney World and includes the introduction of FastPass+, the MagicBands, and the touch-to-pay system. Let’s get started with the MagicBand. The MagicBand is a “rubber”-like wristband that contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip that acts as your park ticket, room key, and credit card. Wearing…
Disney World’s MyMagic+ Review, Including FastPass+ and MagicBands
MyMagic+ is a massive project being implemented at Walt Disney World and includes the introduction of FastPass+, the MagicBands, and the touch-to-pay system. Let’s get started with the MagicBand. The MagicBand is a “rubber”-like wristband that contains a Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip that acts as your park ticket, room key, and credit card. Wearing…
Weekly Orlando Theme Parks Rumor and Refurbs Update (September 14, 2013)
This is the weekly rumor and refurbishment update for Orlando-area theme parks for the week of September 8, 2013. Walt Disney World Attractions: Princess Fairytale Hall has been confirmed to open on September 18. The construction walls around the attraction have been taken down in preparation for the opening. The attraction will offer FastPass+ as…
Tales from the Towers: The weird and wacky merchandise of Alton Towers
Over the years, Alton Towers has sold all kinds of bizarre merchandise related to its rides and attractions. Read all about some of the most unusual items that have been offered by the park.
Australian Theme Park Roundup (September Edition)
Welcome to the September edition of the “Australian Theme Park Roundup”, provided exclusively to Theme Park Tourist readers by AusParks.com.au. For more Australian theme park news, please visit AusParks.com.au. Adventure World preparing to unleash mega thrills Adventure World in Perth (Western Australia) has announced that they are undertaking construction on a $12 million (AUD) Gerstlauer…
Editorial: The “Woodie” Vs “Steelie” roller coaster gap is closing
Theme Park Tourist looks at how the classic wooden coaster is changing…
The Top 5 Restaurants at Thorpe Park
A guide to the top 5 restaurants at Thorpe Park, as rated and reviewed by Theme Park Tourist readers.