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Jump the Queue Season 2: Florida Holidays 2027 and the Best Time to Visit

13 Nov 2026

Season 2 of our podcast kicks off with Orlando’s biggest year in a long time.

Jump the Queue is back for Season 2! New hosts Amy and Maisy share the Orlando openings they’re most excited about in 2027, from Monstropolis to Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift. Our expert Sarah also reveals the best time to visit Orlando, and where she’d go for theme park fun beyond Florida.

Road down to a pink and blue castle. There are christmas reefs and Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Pluto and Goofy are stood in the middle.

Most Popular Ticket Gifts for Christmas 2026

By Freya 13 Nov 2026

Our 10 favourite experience gifts for Christmas 2026, and how to wrap them up!

Looking for a present they’ll never forget? Here are our 10 most popular experience gifts for Christmas 2026, from the very first Christmas in World of Frozen to the world’s first Bluey coaster and a magical day at Warner Bros. Studio Tour London. We’ve included who each gift suits, when to go and how to make the big reveal extra special.

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

By Mandy 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.

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.

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting a Water Park

The Ultimate Guide to Visiting a Water Park

23 Mar 2015

Tips for Visiting a Water Park

Make the most of your visit to a water park with this handy guide, which includes tips from expert bloggers.

Hampshire school receives astronaut visit as part of national competition

Hampshire school receives astronaut visit as part of national competition

18 Mar 2015

A school in Hampshire opened its doors yesterday for an exciting visit by NASA astronaut, James F.Reilly. Ropley Primary School near Alresford, was the winner of a national competition by Attraction Tickets Direct, in which parents entered on behalf of their children. Eight year old Molly Sansom can proudly say that she won this once in a lifetime school event on behalf of her fellow pupils.

Dubai’s Amazing Attractions and Why Pre-booking Is A Must

Dubai’s Amazing Attractions and Why Pre-booking Is A Must

09 Mar 2015

Why you should leave the hotel behind and explore everything Dubai has to offer!

Dubai's attractions are getting even more popular and sales are up, here's why...

Ten Reasons Why Alcatraz Rocks!

Ten Reasons Why Alcatraz Rocks!

03 Feb 2015

We look at the history and mystery of Alcatraz island in San Francisco Bay...

No trip to San Francisco is possibly complete without visiting Alcatraz Island. A mile and a half from shore, uninhabited by the Native Americans and then ‘discovered’ by the Spanish, ‘The Rock’ has seen a colourful history. Take a look at our favourite facts and tales about Alcatraz…

10 Reasons Adults Should Love Disneyland Paris, too!

10 Reasons Adults Should Love Disneyland Paris, too!

19 Jan 2015

Disneyland Paris...also for grown-ups...

If you're of the thinking that Disneyland Paris is the Disney park dedicated to young children and the adults are merely in attendance for the sake of the children, you'd be wrong. The park's thrilling rides, breathtaking firework displays and authentic French restaurants, all set in the Romance Capital of the world, really couldn't make for a better theme park for adults to escape to as well!

A First-timer’s Guide to New York for Brits

A First-timer’s Guide to New York for Brits

24 Dec 2014

Read our first-timer's guide to heading to New York on holiday.

We have compiled a list of New York’s top threes, from shopping and pizza to attractions and culture shocks for the ideal first-timer’s guide!

Exploring Siam Park - the best water park in the world!

Exploring Siam Park - the best water park in the world!

02 Dec 2014

Head to sunny Tenerife to enjoy the world's top water park.

After being voted the best water park in the world at the 2014 TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards, we take a look at just what made Tenerife’s Siam Park the number 1.

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    By Amy 24 Sep 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 and 2027 arrivals.

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    By Eleanor 13 Jul 2026

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    By Amy 25 Jun 2026

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