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A sign reading "EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival" in front of Spaceship Earth

EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival 2026 - The Ultimate Guide

By Eleanor 10 Jul 2026

Everyone’s favourite foodie festival is returning for another year

Everything you need to know about the 2026 International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

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Our Go-To Free Apps for Orlando's Theme Parks

10 Jul 2026

Free apps for your Orlando trip, hand-picked by our theme park experts!

Planning a trip to Orlando? These free apps will help with everything from Lightning Lane bookings to dodging the rain, updated for 2026 and 2027 trips!

Guests at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort

How to Do Orlando Without A Car (2026 Guide)

By Holly 09 Jul 2026

Orlando is totally doable without a car - getting around is easy, affordable, and stress-free.

With buses, shuttles, rideshares, and resort transport connecting you to every major park and attraction, exploring Orlando car-free is simpler than you think.

Clock tower and archway at Celestial Park, the central hub of Universal's Epic Universe.

Everything You Need to Know About Universal Epic Universe

By Amy 08 Jul 2026

ALL THE EPIC UPDATES!

Universal Epic Universe has now been open at Universal Orlando Resort for over a year, and it's gone from strength to strength. Here's everything you need to know, updated for 2026.

A wide shot of a massive artificial volcano with cascading waterfalls flowing into a large, wavy blue pool, under a pastel pink and blue sunset sky with scattered clouds

Beyond the Water Park: Everything About Universal Volcano Bay

By Catherine 03 Jul 2026

Rides, tickets, opening times and insider tips - everything you need before you visit.

There are water parks, and then there is Universal’s Volcano Bay. With 19 rides and slides, heated pools, private cabanas and a wave pool in the shadow of the iconic Krakatau volcano, it is a world away from an ordinary water park day. We’ve put together everything you need to know, from the rides worth heading to first to the insider tips that make the difference between a good day and a great one!

The Greatest Disney Holiday Reveals

The Greatest Disney Holiday Reveals

30 Jun 2015

Here we list some of the best Disney holiday reveals, as well as offer tips for those looking to plan a surprise themselves.

8 Ways to Keep Cool at a Theme Park This Summer

How to Keep Cool at a Theme Park this Summer

By Eleanor 23 Jun 2015

Don't let the heat get the better of you this summer!

From splash pads to handheld fans, we have all the top tips for keeping cool in the theme parks this summer...

Universal's Wet 'n' Wild Set to Close

Universal's Wet 'n' Wild Set to Close

By Eleanor 17 Jun 2015

Wet 'n' Wild Waterpark is closing after 38 great years...

But don't worry, we've still got 18 months to enjoy this fabulous water park. Here's the ATD team's greatest memories of Wet 'n' Wild...

Dubai’s Insane Buildings

Dubai’s Insane Buildings

09 Jun 2015

Be amazed by Dubai's architecture

Next to the great attractions you can enjoy in Dubai, just looking around at the surrounding buildings is an experience in itself!

Our 5 Favourite Behind the Scenes Theme Park Tours!

Our 5 Favourite Behind the Scenes Theme Park Tours!

By Eleanor 28 May 2015

Experience even more fun at your favourite theme parks!

We asked around the office for the team's favourite behind the scenes tours and this is what we came up with...

Experience THE RIDE in New York City!

Experience THE RIDE in New York City!

By Eleanor 20 May 2015

Discover a whole new way to see the Big Apple!

Watch exciting theatrical performances unfold before your eyes on the streets of New York as NYC becomes your own personal stage...

The 5 Best Things to Do at Universal Studios Hollywood

The 5 Best Things to Do at Universal Studios Hollywood

By Eleanor 13 May 2015

Our best tips for things to do off the rides at Universal!

We all know the rides at Universal Studios Hollywood can have you rolling and tumbling through the Simpson’s home town Springfield one minute and screaming as you swoop backwards round the Mummy’s sarcophagus coaster the next, but what other things are must-do’s for your trip to the park?

A Disney Villains Guide: It’s good to be bad

A Disney Villains Guide: It’s good to be bad

07 May 2015

Just how evil are you?

Here we take a look at some of the best merchandise and projects that pay homage to the Disney villains.

Our Best Ever California Road Trip!

Our Best Ever California Road Trip!

By Eleanor 21 Apr 2015

Follow our journey plan to take the stress out of organising your road trip around the golden state

From the towering Californian redwoods which dominate the eastern parts of the state, to the scorching beaches of San Diego and the snowy plateaus of Lake Tahoe, there’s so much to see and do that people spend months travelling this state alone. So, as they say, what are you waiting for? Read our handy journey planner for a fab 2 week road trip around California.

Lights, Camera, Action: the Ultimate New York Movie Guide

Lights, Camera, Action: the Ultimate New York Movie Guide

27 Mar 2015

We’ve narrowed it down to the top 35 – including the famous apartment building from Friends!

New York has been the setting for some of the most famous movies and television shows of all time; it’s perhaps this reason why so many people head to the Big Apple on their holidays throughout the year.

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