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How to Do Universal Orlando on a Budget

By Theresa 18 Jun 2026

Tickets, hotels, timing and in-park habits - the practical guide to Universal Orlando on a budget

You don't need to spend big to do Universal Orlando well. Here's the honest breakdown of where to save and where it's worth spending.

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Is It Worth Staying On-Site at Universal Orlando Resort?

By Mandy 17 Jun 2026

Early entry, free transport, and the chance to skip the biggest queues in Orlando - here's what staying on-site at Universal actually gets you.

Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel comes with perks no off-site property can match, including Early Park Admission to all four parks and free resort transport from every tier. This guide breaks down every benefit, compares the hotel tiers, and helps you decide which approach suits your family best.

Guests with Belle and the Beast

Every Benefit of Staying at a Disneyland® Paris Hotel

By Amy 15 Jun 2026

A complete guide to every Disneyland® Paris Hotel benefit, from Extra Magic Time to private lounges.

Extra Magic Time, park tickets, character meets, meal plans, and more - here's everything official Disney Hotel guests actually get, including the premium perks most guides leave out.

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Ultimate Guide to the Best Rides at Disneyland® Paris in 2026

By Amy 10 Jun 2026

Guaranteed theme park fun!

From family friendly rides to big thrills and everything in between, check out our guide to the best rides at Disneyland® Paris

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Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup at PortAventura World

By Mark 08 Jun 2026

Rides by day, World Cup by night - the ultimate summer at PortAventura World

Find out exactly where you can watch the FIFA World Cup at PortAventura World this summer, across the resort’s hotels and inside the park - all in one handy guide!

Throwback Thursday to 1959: Disney Pictures' Sleeping Beauty Villain Maleficent

Throwback Thursday to 1959: Disney Pictures' Sleeping Beauty Villain Maleficent

07 Mar 2013

Nine things you need to know about Disney Pictures' 1959 villain Maleficent!

Maleficent is the Disney villain and main antagonist in the 1959 Walt Disney Picture Sleeping Beauty. Arguably the most prominent, memorable and darkest of all the Disney villains, even five decades later, what is it that makes this Disney villain so remarkable? Check out ATD's Maleficent stats and facts for Throwback Thursday!

Mickey Mouse Pancakes Made Easy for Pancake Day!

Mickey Mouse Pancakes Made Easy for Pancake Day!

12 Feb 2013

Surely Mickey Mouse pancakes are better than regular pancakes!

Why not add a touch of magic to your pancake day this year and treat yourself to a stack of Mickey shaped pancakes!

The Top 5 Most Romantic Disney Movie Moments!

The Top 5 Most Romantic Disney Movie Moments!

01 Feb 2013

Let Disney’s most romantic movie moments inspire your Valentine’s gestures this year...

Whether you’re planning to make a visit to Disney World for Valentine’s Day with your loved one or not, there are a number of great romantic Disney movie moments that you can draw upon for some Valentine’s inspiration.

Explore the Beast’s Forbidden West Wing at Disney’s New Fantasyland!

Explore the Beast’s Forbidden West Wing at Disney’s New Fantasyland!

16 Oct 2012

Refresh your memory of Beast’s dark and eerie castle!

The Beast’s forbidden West Wing from the Beauty and the Beast animated film has become part of the New Fantasyland’s Be Our Guest Restaurant- refresh your memory of the Beat’s West Wing in a clip from the movie when Belle stumbles upon the West Wing!

Enchanted Tales With Belle Now In Soft Opening at Disney World!

Enchanted Tales With Belle Now In Soft Opening at Disney World!

11 Sep 2012

Check out the video of Enchanted Tales with Belle in soft opening!

Enchanted Tales with Belle is now in its soft opening phase at Disney World’s New Fantasyland, check out the video to witness this enchanted tale.

4th July at Legoland Florida!

4th July at Legoland Florida!

27 Jun 2012

Enjoy the first ever Independence Day Red, Brick and Broom celebration at Legoland Florida!

Legoland Florida reveals plans for its first ever 4th July celebration ‘Red, Brick and Boom’. The event promises to be just as memorable for kids and families as it will be for the park!

Manta is Now Open at SeaWorld San Diego!

Manta is Now Open at SeaWorld San Diego!

06 Jun 2012

Experience the flight of the Manta Ray!

On Saturday 26th May 2012 new rollercoaster Manta was launched at SeaWorld San Diego!

Busch Gardens' Mtani and Kasi – The Cutest Friends!

Busch Gardens' Mtani and Kasi – The Cutest Friends!

23 Apr 2012

Pup and Cub celebrate a year of friendship and residency at Busch Gardens...

Busch Gardens reveals an unlikely friendship between Kasi the Cheetah and Mtani the golden Labrador could last a lifetime!

Disney Dreams Debuted on the 1st April at Disneyland Paris

Disney Dreams Debuted on the 1st April at Disneyland Paris

03 Apr 2012

The Disney Dreams night time spectacular bathed Disneyland Paris in colour on the 1st April!

On Sunday 1st April Disneyland Paris’ new celebratory Disney Dreams night time extravaganza ignited the skies of Paris.

The Fourth of July at Orlando's Biggest Theme Parks

The Fourth of July at Orlando's Biggest Theme Parks

01 Jul 2011

Parties, Parades and Flashing Lights...

If you're lucky enough to be in the sunshine state for the Fourth of July and you like your Independence Day celebration with parties, parades and the flashing lights of theme park rides, it is likely that you could be in for the best Fourth of July of your life.

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