Theme Park Bests
A guide to the best attractions, rides, roller coasters, and more at theme parks and amusement parks.
Best Theme Park Attractions
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.
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.
The Best Roller Coasters
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.
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.
Other Theme Park Bests
Your About Guide's top picks. Which park has the most awesome fries? The coolest 3-D film attraction? Find the answers to these and other fan favorites.
Your About Guide's top picks. Which park has the most awesome fries? The coolest 3-D film attraction? Find the answers to these and other fan favorites.
Z-Tickets: The Worst at Theme Parks
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.
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.
The Top 10 Indoor Water Park Resorts
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.
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.
The Best of Disneyland
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.
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.
The Top Walt Disney World Must-Dos
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.
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.