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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!

Mini-Golf Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

Mini-Golf Fun at Walt Disney World Resort

By Eleanor 18 Apr 2016

Swing into the mini-golf scene at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Resort in Florida takes mini-golf to epic new levels at its two miniature golf courses, Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Disney’s Winter Summerland. Check out below how you could get a game for all the family absolutely free…

The Super Six: Top Bars at Disney Springs

The Super Six: Top Bars at Disney Springs

By Eleanor 08 Apr 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Downtown Disney has evolved into Disney Springs, and it’s easier than ever to find superb dining. But where can you find the best spots for a drink or two as the sun goes down? Join us on a bar hop (but not all on the same day!) of Disney Springs’ Super Six.

It’s Manatee-Time at SeaWorld!

It’s Manatee-Time at SeaWorld!

04 Apr 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

Manatees are cute, cuddly and cool, as well as endangered. They are also now front and centre of a new SeaWorld exhibit that highlights the park’s amazing rescue programme and provides a fascinating close-up of these unusual animals.

How to get to PortAventura from Barcelona

How to get to PortAventura from Barcelona

10 Mar 2016

Wondering how to get to PortAventura from Barcelona?

Located in the south of Catalonia, Spain’s most popular theme park is easy to get to from Barcelona. Check out the different ways to make your journey…

6 Things You May Not Know about Vatican City

6 Things You May Not Know about Vatican City

By Eleanor 07 Mar 2016

Did you know...

...that there was so much to know about the smallest country in the world?

The One-Stop Guide to the Las Vegas Monorail

The One-Stop Guide to the Las Vegas Monorail

By Eleanor 03 Mar 2016

Visit all the sights for one low price!

ATD's guide to the highlights you can't miss on the Las Vegas Monorail route...

A Home From Home: Top 5 Dishes at the Leaky Cauldron at Universal Studios

Top 5 Meals at the Leaky Cauldron at Universal Studios

By Eleanor 01 Mar 2016

Check out these top 5 tasty pub dishes...

Specialising in traditional British pub food with a wizarding twist, the Leaky Cauldron is guaranteed to conjure up some treats.

What to Wear When Visiting Dubai

What to Wear When Visiting Dubai

24 Feb 2016

What to wear when visiting Dubai

For those who aren’t familiar with the culture and temperatures in Dubai we have a handy guide to what to wear on excursions and public spaces

6 Sights You Must See on the Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus

6 Sights You Must See on the Rome Hop on Hop Off Bus

By Eleanor 15 Feb 2016

Hop on and off at your leisure...

If it's your first time in Rome, a Hop on Hop Off Bus Tour is a great way to see all the main sights in this fabulous city.

5 Reasons to Take the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

5 Reasons to Take the Harry Potter Warner Bros Studio Tour

By Eleanor 09 Feb 2016

A great day out for Potterheads!

Go behind the scenes and discover all the magic behind your favourite film franchise.

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