A guide to the best attractions, rides, roller coasters, and more at theme parks and amusement parks.
The top 10 theme park rides of the decade, 2000 to 2009, as chosen by the users at About.com's Theme Parks site.
The first ten years of the Millennium have been a prolific decade for North American theme parks. Between 2000 and 2009, ride designers capitalized on advances in technology and bold innovation, and combined it with plenty of creativity and solid storytelling to produce some terrific attractions. So what are the top 10 rides of the decade? The following list represents my picks. Note that with th…
They may not be the tallest, fastest or scariest, but these attractions combine storytelling, ride elements, technology, and more to immerse guests in themed environments and transport them to the places of their dreams. Some are timeless, some are cutting-edge, all represent parks' crowning achievements.
While the basic roller coaster concept hasn't changed since they first thrilled us, new technologies and innovations are allowing designers to break, on a regular basis, previously unthinkable thresholds. They are also able to produce an enormous variety of unique, if terrifying, coaster experiences. The quest for coaster nirvana is ongoing; the Best Roller Coasters list therefore, will evolve.
Are you planning a trip to Walt Disney World in Florida? Do you want to know which rides, shows, and attractions are must-sees at the resort's four theme parks? Herewith, a list of the very best Walt Disney World rides.
Users at About.com's Theme Parks site choose their favorite Disney World Rides.
Known more for its charm, whimsy, and cuddly characters than for white-knuckle, thrill rides, Walt Disney World nonetheless offers some exciting thrills. And the most thrilling ride (as well as the tenth most thrilling ride) isn't at one of the four theme parks.
Theme park travel guide writers Rick and Gayle Perlmutter offer their list of the things they believe every Walt Disney World visitor should experience. From dining tips to attraction must-sees, check these recommendations before you visit the Mouse.
The top 10 most overrated roller coasters aren't necessarily terrible coasters. But they are overrated in the sense that they don't meet expectations. These are the 10 roller coasters in North America that leave me the most disappointed.
Are you planning a trip to Disneyland in California? Do you want to know which rides and attractions are must-sees at the resort's two theme parks? Herewith, a list of the very best Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure have to offer.
Roller coasters get most of the glory, carousels get plenty of PR spin, and whirling rides get lots of...dizzy passengers and the occasional visit from a clean-up crew. But haunted attractions, also known as spooky rides or by the industry term, dark rides, have been, and continue to be, an integral part of the theme park and amusement park experience as well. Herewith, in no particular order, ar…
I'm coining the term "Z-Tickets" to highlight what I think are among the worst that theme parks have to offer. Not individual attractions per se. Think of Z-Tickets as the citations that fans like you would write if you could issue a citizen's arrest to theme park, water park, and amusement park officials.
There are dozens of indoor water park resorts and more opening every month. Which ones make the biggest splash? Before you go shopping for a new pair of Speedos, check out About.com's top-10 picks for North America's best indoor water parks.
Most theme parks have rides, entire lands, and other features for very young visitors. But a few parks are geared entirely for the 12-and-under set. Discover magical places where your young kids would be able to ride most of the rides.
