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Thorpe Park Fright Nights 2026: Everything You Need to Know

30 Sep 2026

25 Years of Fear, five scare mazes and Hyperia in the dark!

Planning a spooky night out this autumn? Here's our complete guide to Fright Nights 2026, with dates, times, mazes, tickets and top tips.

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Mum and Dads’ Most Stressful Orlando Experiences (And How to Avoid Them)

29 Sep 2026

Plan smarter, relax more and enjoy every magical Orlando moment.

We've rounded up parents’ most stressful Orlando experiences, from the Florida heat to ride height disappointment, along with easy ways to avoid each one, so you can spend more of your holiday soaking up the magic.

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Building a Full Day of Vegan Meals Without Leaving the Park

28 Sep 2026

Plan a full day of plant-based meals at Orlando's biggest theme parks.

Discover where to find vegan breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners at Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND Florida and beyond.

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Scarefest 2026 at Alton Towers: Mazes, Dates and Tickets

25 Sep 2026

Thrills, chills and rides in the dark at Britain's Greatest Escape!

Discover everything you need to know about Alton Towers Scarefest 2026, from the brand-new Final Exhibit maze to rides in the dark and family Halloween fun!

Riders on the Spinball Whizzer roller coaster at Alton Towers

Best UK Theme Parks: October Half-Term and 2027 Guide

25 Sep 2026

Thrills, spills and magical days out, right on your doorstep!

Discover the best UK theme parks to visit this autumn and October half-term, plus our top picks and planning tips to get ready for 2027!

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.

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...

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