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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

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.

The Universal Studios Hollywood entrance archway decorated for Christmas at night

Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood 2026: Grinchmas, Merry Minions & More

By Amy 10 Nov 2026

Your guide to Grinchmas, Merry Minions and more at Universal Studios Hollywood this Christmas.

Snow falls every evening at Universal Studios Hollywood this holiday season! Meet the Grinch, catch the Hogwarts Castle light show and say hello to the brand-new Merry Minions, all included with your ticket. Here’s what’s on from 21 November 2026, plus our tips for making the most of it.

A family of three stands smiling together at night in front of a tree wrapped in bright purple Christmas lights and a red SeaWorld Christmas Celebration sign

What's On at SeaWorld Orlando This Christmas?

By Amy 10 Nov 2026

Miracles, Santa, snow flurries and fireworks: SeaWorld does Christmas in style!

SeaWorld Orlando’s Christmas Celebration is back, and Miracles is making a splash for the first time since 2019! Discover the 2026 dates, every festive show, where to find Santa and Rudolph, and the tastiest seasonal treats. Plus, get our top tips for a magical Christmas evening.

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.

Pancake Day in Orlando

Pancake Day in Orlando

By Eleanor 08 Feb 2016

It's the best holiday of the year again!

Looking for the best place to spend Pancake Day in Orlando this year? Try some of these incredible pancake stacks and celebrate in style...

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