Latest Theme Park Rides Everyone Is Talking About

Theme parks are big businesses, and stiff competition has led to ever more hi-tech and exciting theme park rides being built. With influences from the world of TV and movies, many of these attractions can be massive crowd pullers - the most iconic being the original Jaws ride at Universal Studios in Orlando, which sadly no longer exists. However, the latest rides we have chosen below have set the new standards in theme park rides, and will surely pump up your adrenaline to the next level!

TRON: Legacy Disneyland, Shanghai

TRON Lightcycle Power Run roller coaster is one of the most exciting features at the NEW Shanghai Disneyland and a major hit since the park recently opened. Visually the roller coaster is amazing with identical attention to detail, much like the 2010 film TRON:Legacy, the ride is one of a kind and like no other Disney has to offer.

AMC's The Walking Dead Attraction Universal Studios, Hollywood

AMC's 'The Walking Dead Attraction' at Universal Studios, Hollywood is the latest year round attraction the park has to offer.The blockbuster TV series that millions love is brought to life as you enter the post-apocalyptic world, fighting for survival and navigate through a world of hungry walkers.

Wizarding World of Harry Potter: Diagon Alley Universal Studios, Orlando

After 10 years of J.K Rowling's magical stories, experience the Magic Wizarding World of Harry Potter for yourself at Diagon Alley. An attraction like no other in the world, follow the adventures of Harry on the streets of London, Ollivanders wand shop and Gringotts bank - as seen in the movies you too can become part of all the magic at Universal Studios, Orlando.

Skull Island: Reign of Kong Island of Adventures, Universal Studios, Orlando

Universal Studio, Orlando finally welcomes Skull Island: Reign of Kong. Now open, the Skull Island experdition is for only the bravest, watch in 3D Kong reign over all, battling the foulest of creatures between you and certain doom.

Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure Disneyland, Shanghai

Take to the seas on Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure, join Captin Jack Sparrow and Davy Jones battle in the deep depths and on the seas, but watch out for the Kraken! This is the newest Priate of the Caribbean ride at Shanghai's Disney, there is also a similar ride at Disneyland, Orlando.