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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.

6 Cool Facts About Astronaut Food in SPACE!

6 Cool Facts About Astronaut Food in SPACE!

By Eleanor 01 Sep 2016

(and an out-of-this-world offer!)

Did you know astronauts had to SQUEEZE their food to eat on the first space missions?

What to bring to a water park

What to bring to a water park

31 Aug 2016

The items you need to bring to a water park

Planning a visit to one of Orlando’s amazing water parks? We’ve created a guide about everything you need to bring to a water park...

Gotta Catch ‘em: Where to catch Pokemon in New York

Gotta Catch ‘em: Where to catch Pokemon in New York

31 Aug 2016

A guide to the places in New York where you can catch Pokémon

We tell you where you can catch Pokémon in New York as well as the places where rare Pokémon have been found with our easy-to-use map.

11 Reasons You Must Try Tampa!

11 Reasons You Must Try Tampa!

By Eleanor 26 Aug 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

It’s a city that sometimes gets overlooked as visitors dash from Orlando to the Gulf Coast beaches (and vice versa), but Tampa is now a major attraction in its own right and we are big fans of spending time there.

What’s on the Menu at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?

What’s on the Menu at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?

24 Aug 2016

Get ready to enter a chocolate paradise!

An exciting new chocolate themed restaurant is now open for preview at Universal CityWalk. Take a look at what’s on the menu…

Top Things to Do in Catalonia

Top Things to Do in Catalonia

28 Jul 2016

A guide to the best things to do in Catalonia

Catalonia is home to a variety of attractions and some delicious foods. Here we take you through what the best things to do are.

Planning the Ultimate Orlando Honeymoon

Planning the Ultimate Orlando Honeymoon

By Eleanor 26 Jul 2016

Romance is in the air...

We've got the low-down on planning the best Orlando honeymoon ever, including the romantic hotels, parks tickets and fine dining you can't afford to miss. Read on to find out more...

Magical Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Walt Disney World!

Magical Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Walt Disney World!

25 Jul 2016

Become a Disney VIP!

Check out our favourite behind-the-scenes Walt Disney World tours for the ultimate fan experience…

The Best Spots to Play Pokemon Go in Orlando

The Best Spots to Play Pokemon Go in Orlando

By Eleanor 22 Jul 2016

If you’re not playing it…where have you been?!

Pokemon Go has swept the nation and has quickly gained more daily users than Twitter. Orlando is the perfect place to catch those rarer Pokemon you've been hunting high and low for...

5 Amazing Rides for Kids at PortAventura

5 Amazing Rides for Kids at PortAventura

By Eleanor 21 Jul 2016

It's not all big thrills!

Looking for something to do with your little ones? PortAventura World is the perfect theme park for families with small children...

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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!