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Walt Disney World Partner Hotels: Which One Should You Choose?

18 Mar 2026

Find your perfect Walt Disney World Partner Hotel and stay closer to the magic.

Not sure which Walt Disney World Partner Hotel to choose? This quick guide compares locations, benefits and amenities across all available options, helping you find the right stay for your Orlando holiday!

A chef serving fresh salt-crusted salmon and roasted vegetables at a Disneyland Paris buffet.

New Limited-Time 'SMART' Meal Plan Coming to Disneyland® Paris!

10 Mar 2026

Disneyland® Paris’ New ‘SMART’ Full Board Meal Plan Explained (Limited-Time Offer)

Discover the new Full Board SMART Meal Plan at Disneyland® Paris. This limited-time, pre-book only dining plan lets you lock in your meal plan prices before you travel. Find out how it works, where you can dine and how to add it to your stay.

Children playing with beach umbrella on family summer vacation.

Family Summer Holidays 2026: The Ultimate UK Planning Guide

09 Mar 2026

The smartest way to plan a stress-free family summer holiday in 2026

From sunshine destinations and theme park favourites to smart money-saving travel hacks, our expert guide reveals where families should travel in 2026 - and how to make every moment go further.

A young boy dressed as a cowboy smiling up at his dad, sat in front of a Bo Peep topiary

What’s On at the 2026 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

By Amy 25 Feb 2026

Everything we know about this year’s freshest festival

Find out more about this year's topiaries, global gardens, outdoor kitchens, and the Garden Rocks concert line-up!

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14 Orlando Theme Park Money-Saving Hacks

By Amy 13 Feb 2026

Top tips for visiting Florida on a budget!

We know that family holidays can tug at the purse strings but these money-saving Orlando hacks will help boost the budget.

21 Days Out To Look Forward To In The Lake District In 2017

06 Nov 2016

The Lake District National Park has a huge concentration of sites and attractions that bring visitors from around the world. Although most people consider The Lakes to be best in the summer months, because of all the outdoor activities that are available, there is plenty to do throughout the year. Whether you are visiting with …

Brand New Details (and Pictures!) Released from Universal’s Volcano Bay

Brand New Details (and Pictures!) Released from Universal’s Volcano Bay

By Eleanor 03 Nov 2016

New attraction set to make a splash!

We’ve been waiting on tenterhooks for more details on the most-anticipated water theme park in Orlando’s recent history…

Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

By Eleanor 10 Oct 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

When you think of Discovery Cove, the “tropical paradise” park in Orlando, you probably think of dolphins, and rightly so. Their dolphin interaction programme is a stand-out addition to any Central Florida visit. But there are other finned and furred residents, and we know you’ll want to meet them...

The Savoury Side of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

The Savoury Side of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

30 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

With its Steampunk exterior and massive smoking chimneys, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is arguably the most eye-catching building at Universal Orlando, and it’s a given that the sweet treats will be spectacular. But there is far more to the place than milkshakes, truffles and candy apples.

Dubai’s World of Sport: the Best Sporting Events

Dubai’s World of Sport: the Best Sporting Events

27 Sep 2016

Dubai plays host to some of the biggest sporting events in the world and we take you through the best of them.

Dubai hosts some of the biggest events in sport. Here we take you through the ones you could see during a trip there, including tennis and rugby 7s.

Healthy Eating Options at Universal Orlando Resort

Healthy Eating Options at Universal Orlando Resort

By Eleanor 21 Sep 2016

Check out these delicious healthy treats to test out...

Orlando is not just about unhealthy food, there are so many great tasty and healthy dishes to try!

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

By Eleanor 02 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts Susan and Simon Veness

SeaWorld is one of Orlando’s most scenic theme parks, with photo opportunities around every corner. But that doesn’t mean your photo album has to end up looking like every other tourist’s, when there are plenty of offbeat angles and overlooked views.

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.

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