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Why 14 Days of Universal Makes Sense With an Orlando Villa

16 Jul 2026

Add a 14-day Universal ticket to your Orlando villa booking and explore all four parks as many times as you like.

A practical guide to pairing a 14-day Universal Orlando ticket with a villa holiday: how the ticket works, how to pace two weeks across four parks, and which villa communities put you closest to Universal Orlando Resort.

Mickey and Minnie in Santa outfits on a sleigh in front of reindeer

Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party 2026 Tickets Now on Sale

By Amy 16 Jul 2026

The most magical Christmas party of the year has returned!

Join Mickey and friends this festive season to discover the holiday magic once again at Magic Kingdom Park!

The entrance arches to Universal Studios Florida decorated for Halloween Horror Nights

Halloween Horror Nights 2026 at Universal Orlando Resort: The Complete Guide

By Amy 15 Jul 2026

Gather your scream squad - Halloween Horror Nights returns 28 August to 1 November 2026!

Haunted houses, scare zones and more - everything you need to know about The World's Premier Halloween Event*.

Disney Parks

My Disney Experience: Complete App & Account Guide

By Eleanor 13 Jul 2026

Everything you need to know

How to create your My Disney Experience account, link your Disney Magic Tickets and make your Disney Park Pass reservations. The My Disney Experience website and app can really help you to make the most of your magical trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, in the USA. Read on for our step-by-step guide to creating your My Disney Experience account, and linking your Disney Magic Tickets.

A sign reading "EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival" in front of Spaceship Earth

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 - The Ultimate Guide

By Eleanor 10 Jul 2026

Everyone’s favourite foodie festival is returning for another year

Everything you need to know about the 2026 International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

A Guide to Meet and Greet Experiences at Epcot

A Guide to Meet and Greet Experiences at Epcot

13 Apr 2017

Make your trip to Epcot extra magical

Find out which Disney faces you can meet and where you will find them at Epcot...

6 Stores That You MUST Visit on a Trip to Diagon Alley

6 Stores That You MUST Visit on a Trip to Diagon Alley

13 Apr 2017

Harry Potter's number one shopping destination

All the familiar names are brought to life in Florida's own Diagon Alley, including Ollivanders and the infamous Weasley's Wizard Wheezes...

Guests walking towards Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris

The History of 25 Years at Disneyland Paris

By Eleanor 12 Apr 2017

A trip down memory lane...

So much has happened in 25 short years of Disneyland Paris Resort!

12 Secrets of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

12 Secrets of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

11 Apr 2017

Facts, stats and hidden gems

Whether you’ve already visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter or you’re desperate to go, there are plenty of things to look out for that you might not have noticed without our handy guide…

The World’s Worst Waxwork Museums

The World’s Worst Waxwork Museums

29 Mar 2017

A guide to the worst waxwork museums

While Madame Tussauds has long been established as the queen of all things waxwork, some of her shabbier relatives have a lot to offer in alternative value.

5 Adrenaline-Fuelled Attractions at Ferrari Land

5 Adrenaline-Fuelled Attractions at Ferrari Land

By Eleanor 13 Mar 2017

Start your engines!

The brand new Ferrari Land opens at PortAventura World on the 7th April.

Race Through New York with Jimmy…Who?

Race Through New York with Jimmy…Who?

By Eleanor 10 Mar 2017

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

It has been a wild ride over at Universal Studios, with headliner attractions opening at breakneck speed, and this year there is literally a wild ride (at breakneck speed!) opening on April 6. But the Number One question we’ve been asked by UK readers is: who, exactly, is Jimmy Fallon?

Universal Reveal the Stories Behind Volcano Bay

Universal Reveal the Stories Behind Volcano Bay

By Eleanor 09 Mar 2017

Discover the paradise of Volcano Bay...

You can’t create a park as amazing as Universal’s Volcano Bay without having a clear idea of the story behind it…

6 Best Ways to See the Golden Gate Bridge

6 Best Ways to See the Golden Gate Bridge

By Eleanor 01 Mar 2017

San Fran, here we come.

Don't miss one of the world's most iconic landmarks - however you see it!

Top 5 Water Slides at Aquatica

Top 5 Water Slides at Aquatica

28 Feb 2017

Get ready to make a splash!

Our top pick of the 5 Water Slides you have to try at Aquatica...

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  • Disney Parks

    My Disney Experience: Complete App & Account Guide

    By Eleanor 13 Jul 2026

    Everything you need to know

    How to create your My Disney Experience account, link your Disney Magic Tickets and make your Disney Park Pass reservations. The My Disney Experience website and app can really help you to make the most of your magical trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, in the USA. Read on for our step-by-step guide to creating your My Disney Experience account, and linking your Disney Magic Tickets.

  • Clock tower and archway at Celestial Park, the central hub of Universal's Epic Universe.

    Everything You Need to Know About Universal Epic Universe

    By Amy 08 Jul 2026

    ALL THE EPIC UPDATES!

    Universal Epic Universe has now been open at Universal Orlando Resort for over a year, and it's gone from strength to strength. Here's everything you need to know, updated for 2026.

  • Three people jumping excitedly in front of the Universal Globe

    Why You Should Visit Orlando in 2026

    By Amy 25 Jun 2026

    As if you needed more reasons to book that trip!

    If you’re visiting Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort or the SeaWorld Parks in 2026, you won’t want to miss these updates, attractions, and shows.

  • Sleeping Beauty Castle adorned with 70th anniversary flags and decorations

    Disneyland Resort in California’s 70th Anniversary Celebrations

    By Freya 30 Sep 2025

    Celebrate 70 years of magic in style at Disneyland Resort!

    Here is our guide to the exciting new additions to Disneyland Resort in California to celebrate this huge milestone!