Robert Niles

About

Hi, and welcome to Theme Park Insider! I am the site's founder and editor, as well as a former attractions host at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, where I worked at Pirates of the Caribbean, Tom Sawyer's Island, Country Bear Jamboree, and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

In addition to editing Theme Park Insider, I have covered theme parks as a freelancer for Orange County Register and Los Angeles Times and commented about theme parks as a guest on CNN, NPR, CBS, and the BBC. Please contact me via themeparkinsider@gmail.com.

Recent Activity

Recent 'Blog Flume' posts from Robert:

• Rope Drop: On the road again (2026-06-14)
• Walk time: Tell a story, or else (2026-06-13)
• The single solution to shorter waits at Walt Disney World (2026-06-12)
• What is Holiday World's new ride for 2027? (2026-06-11)
• Miral sets two new Superman rides for Warner Bros World (2026-06-11)
• How to use Lightning Lane at Walt Disney World (2026-06-10)
• The world's best roller coaster celebrates its birthday (2026-06-10)
• Disneyland's new Park Hopper rules take effect (2026-06-09)
• Last call for Tidal Force at Hersheypark (2026-06-09)
• Orlando gets another taste of California (2026-06-08)
• Carowinds plans record-setting log flume ride for 2027 (2026-06-08)
• Rope Drop: Happy birthday to Universal Orlando (2026-06-07)

Recent Discussion Board threads from Robert:

• One for the FAQ: Disney World and Disneyland pin drop days (2026-06-02)
• What is the ceiling and the floor for Universal Kids Resort? (2026-05-28)
• Introducing our new human-powered chatbot (2026-05-25)
• Halloween Horror Nights gets Sinners (2026-05-21)
• Six Flags Magic Mountain delayed opening due to threats (2026-05-11)
• What is the best plan for visiting SeaWorld Orlando? (2026-05-05)