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Guests on Stardust Racers in Celestial Park, Epic Universe

How to Do Universal Orlando on a Budget

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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5 Things To Know Before Staying at Disney Hotel Santa Fe | Disneyland® Paris Hotels

By Amy 18 Jun 2026

Get ready for a stay on Route 66!

This budget-friendly hotel will turn a stay at Disneyland® Paris into a trip to New Mexico

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5 Things to Know Before Staying at Disney Hotel New York - The Art of Marvel

By Amy 18 Jun 2026

Get ready for an action-packed stay!

This is the world’s first MARVEL-themed hotel, combining the fun of your favourite Super Heroes with the style of contemporary New York.

A close-up selfie of three smiling friends wearing sunglasses and summer hats splashing in bright blue water.

The Big Day Out Index: These are the best UK day trips to visit this summer

16 Jun 2026

Where are UK families actually going this summer?

Not just the obvious suspects. A new index reveals the attractions earning the highest ratings, biggest search interest, and most repeat attention, from Windsor to Yorkshire Wildlife Park.

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

16 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.

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...

Check Out These Amazing Retro Ride Posters from Universal Orlando Resort

Check Out These Amazing Retro Ride Posters from Universal Orlando Resort

By Eleanor 28 Feb 2017

#throwback!

If you’re a big fan of Universal, you might recognise some of the iconic rides behind these beautiful vintage attraction posters…

5 Family-Friendly Attractions to Enjoy at Siam Park

5 Family-Friendly Attractions to Enjoy at Siam Park

By Eleanor 22 Feb 2017

Make a splash in Tenerife...

Little ones get their first taste of adventure at Siam Park!

The Best of SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival

The Best of SeaWorld’s Seven Seas Food Festival

By Eleanor 21 Feb 2017

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Simon and Susan Veness

SeaWorld enters Orlando’s food festival fray with their first-ever Seven Seas Food Festival, a celebration of international street-food cuisine, local and headliner live bands, and fabulous craft brews. But with so much on offer, you’re going to need a plan.

Universal Reveal TapuTapu Secrets for Volcano Bay

Universal Reveal TapuTapu Secrets for Volcano Bay

07 Feb 2017

Say goodbye to theme park queues!

Create amazing special effects and avoid the queues with Universal’s new TapuTapu wearable…

Dietary Guide for the Orlando Parks

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