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It's a LEGOLAND® Christmas! Your Guide to LEGOLAND Windsor at Christmas 2026

By Amy 03 Nov 2026

Everything you need to plan a magical festive family day out at LEGOLAND Windsor in 2026.

LEGOLAND Windsor Resort is getting its festive makeover for 2026! Discover when LEGOLAND at Christmas runs, which shows and rides you can enjoy, and how to visit Father Christmas in his grotto. Plus, pick up our top tips for a magical winter day out with your little elves.

Riders enjoying a PAW Patrol themed roller coaster

Best UK Theme Parks: Winter Events and 2027 Guide

By Camila 03 Nov 2026

Festive fireworks, Christmas magic and our top picks for 2027, all in one guide.

Discover the best UK theme parks for festive winter days out, plus our top picks and planning tips to get a head start on your 2027 adventures!

Santa on top of a parade float in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris

Disney Enchanted Christmas at Disneyland® Paris

By Amy 02 Nov 2026

Everything new and festive for Christmas 2026, all wrapped up in one place.

Disney Enchanted Christmas returns to Disneyland® Paris from 7 November 2026, and this year the magic reaches Arendelle for the very first time. Discover the dazzling parade, Santa’s cosy new home and brand-new festive shows. We’ve also got tips on festive dining, the Disney Hotels and ringing in 2027.

5 Film & TV Sets You Can Explore at Universal Studios Hollywood

12 Film & TV Sets You Can Visit at Universal Studios Hollywood

By Amy 30 Oct 2026

Your guide to the real film and TV sets on the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour.

Did you know Universal Studios Hollywood is still a working film studio? Hop aboard the Studio Tour and discover 12 real sets, including Wisteria Lane, the Psycho house and Courthouse Square from Back to the Future. Plus, find out how to step off the tram and onto the backlot with a VIP or Backlot Photo Experience.

Passengers riding the Shambhala roller coaster through a water splashdown

Ultimate Guide to PortAventura World

By Eleanor 28 Oct 2026

Three parks, six themed worlds and Europe's tallest coaster, all soaking up the Spanish sunshine!

Planning a trip to PortAventura World in 2027, or squeezing in a festive visit this winter? Here's everything you need, from what's new and how many days to spend to which ticket fits your trip, plus our favourite tips for making the most of every moment.

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...

Magical Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Walt Disney World!

Magical Behind-the-Scenes Tours at Walt Disney World!

25 Jul 2016

Become a Disney VIP!

Check out our favourite behind-the-scenes Walt Disney World tours for the ultimate fan experience…

The Best Spots to Play Pokemon Go in Orlando

The Best Spots to Play Pokemon Go in Orlando

By Eleanor 22 Jul 2016

If you’re not playing it…where have you been?!

Pokemon Go has swept the nation and has quickly gained more daily users than Twitter. Orlando is the perfect place to catch those rarer Pokemon you've been hunting high and low for...

5 Amazing Rides for Kids at PortAventura

5 Amazing Rides for Kids at PortAventura

By Eleanor 21 Jul 2016

It's not all big thrills!

Looking for something to do with your little ones? PortAventura World is the perfect theme park for families with small children...

Orlando’s Hidden Gems

Orlando’s Hidden Gems

21 Jul 2016

Some of Orlando's best hidden gems

Orlando has much more to offer than just the world’s best theme parks. Here we take a closer look at some of the other awesome attractions available.

Five Fab Places to Chill Out at Universal

Five Fab Places to Chill Out at Universal

By Eleanor 15 Jul 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Orlando’s famous summer-time heat and humidity has kicked in, and the peak season crowds have arrived. But that’s okay, because we’re here to tell you where you can get away from it all even when you’re in the middle of it all.

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