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Jump the Queue Season 2: Florida Holidays 2027 and the Best Time to Visit

13 Nov 2026

Season 2 of our podcast kicks off with Orlando’s biggest year in a long time.

Jump the Queue is back for Season 2! New hosts Amy and Maisy share the Orlando openings they’re most excited about in 2027, from Monstropolis to Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Our expert Sarah also reveals the best time to visit Orlando, and where she’d go for theme park fun beyond Florida.

Road down to a pink and blue castle. There are christmas reefs and Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto and Goofy are stood in the middle.

Most Popular Ticket Gifts for Christmas 2026

By Freya 13 Nov 2026

Our 10 favourite experience gifts for Christmas 2026, and how to wrap them up!

Looking for a present they’ll never forget? Here are our 10 most popular experience gifts for Christmas 2026, from the very first Christmas in World of Frozen to the world’s first Bluey coaster and a magical day at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. We’ve included who each gift suits, when to go and how to make the big reveal extra special.

A sign saying "Christmas Town Village" on an archway in front of trees lit with strings of lights

Coasters, Cocoa and Christmas Lights: Your Guide to Busch Gardens Christmas Town 2026

By Amy 12 Nov 2026

Your complete guide to Christmas Town 2026 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, included with park admission.

Christmas Town returns to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay from 13 November 2026, with nearly 70 miles of lights, the new Lights of Wonder drone show and a feast of festive food. Our guide covers dates, holiday hours, Santa and Rudolph, and what’s included with your ticket. We’ve also added our top tips for a magical day trip from Orlando.

An artist's rendering of a modern A-frame Lake House cabin at Disney's Lakeshore Lodge Resort during sunset, with a family walk near the glowing entrance and cypress trees by a lake in the background

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge: Opening Date, Booking and What We Know

By Mandy 12 Nov 2026

Lake Houses, a lazy river and fireworks views across Bay Lake!

Disney's Lakeshore Lodge has an opening date, and bookings are now open! Discover when this beautiful new Bay Lake resort opens, how booking works, and everything Disney has revealed about the rooms, dining and pools so far.

Family smiling in front of Spaceship Earth while a man makes a frame with his hands

EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2027: Dates & Disney on Broadway Line-Up

By Amy 11 Nov 2026

Let your creativity flow on your next visit to EPCOT!

Let your creativity flow on your next visit to EPCOT! Here's everything we know so far about the 2027 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, including the newly revealed Disney on Broadway Concert Series line-up.

Ten Strategies To Get The Most Out Of Volcano Bay

Ten Strategies To Get The Most Out Of Volcano Bay

By Eleanor 23 Jun 2017

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

When Volcano Bay opened at Universal Orlando, the creative team insisted it’s not just another water park, and in many ways that’s true. Because it’s something different, you need a different strategy. And we’re here to help.

The Best Rooftop Bars to Visit in London This Summer

The Best Rooftop Bars to Visit in London This Summer

22 Jun 2017

6 rooftop bars you have to try!

When the sun’s out, one of the best ways to make the most of it is to enjoy a drink (or two!) at a rooftop bar! So, we’ve put together a list of our favourites to inspire you this summer…

Top Tips for Visiting Volcano Bay

Top Tips for Visiting Volcano Bay

By Eleanor 14 Jun 2017

(From Someone Who’s Been!)

Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the incredible new water theme park, Universal's Volcano Bay! Here are my top tips for making the most of this amazing new park...

What Does the Future Hold for Theme Parks?

What Does the Future Hold for Theme Parks?

12 Jun 2017

Future theme park trends!

From holograms to virtual reality, what's in store for our favourite theme parks? Based on the newest attractions that have recently opened in Orlando, we’ve got a few exciting predictions for the future of theme parks…

An Open-Top Bus Tour? Why Not!

An Open-Top Bus Tour? Why Not!

09 Jun 2017

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

If you’ve ever seen those open-top, double-decker bus tours of other cities and wondered why Orlando doesn’t have one, wonder no more. City Sightseeing tours are now officially A Thing in The City Beautiful.

6 Springfield Snacks to Try at Universal Studios Florida

6 Springfield Snacks to Try at Universal Studios Florida

06 Jun 2017

Must-try food and drink!

At Universal Studios Florida, you can step inside Springfield- the world of the Simpsons. Here are the most delicious food and drink items you should try during your visit…

Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission: BREAKOUT Ride Now Open!

Guardians of the Galaxy- Mission: BREAKOUT Ride Now Open!

30 May 2017

Brand new Marvel adventure!

Get ready to be launched into the Guardians of the Galaxy universe, with Disney’s exciting new ride…

A Guide to a Slytherin Experience at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

A Guide to a Slytherin Experience at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

23 May 2017

For all the Slytherin fans out there

While the books are very much Gryffindor orientated, the other house that gets the negative share of the limelight is Slytherin, but they can still have fun in Orlando...

5 Great Ways to Use Volcano Bay’s TapuTapu

5 Great Ways to Use Volcano Bay’s TapuTapu

23 May 2017

Universal’s new high-tech wristband

The revolutionary TapuTapu wearable has been created especially for Universal’s Volcano Bay! Check out its amazing features…

Drink Your Way Around The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

Drink Your Way Around The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

By Eleanor 12 May 2017

There’s more than just butterbeer!

7 unusual drinks you can experience ONLY in the magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Diagon Alley™…

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