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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.

ATD's Definitive Guide To Creating a Magical Disney Holiday

AttractionTickets.com's Definitive Guide To Creating a Magical Disney Holiday

23 Nov 2013

All you need to know...

Everything you ever needed to know (and more!) about creating a magical holiday. Please read on and if you have any specific questions that are not answered below, please don’t hesitate to call us on 0800 975 0002 or email us on [email protected] and we‘ll be very happy to help.

Discovery Cove dolphin Cindy Delivers a Marriage Proposal

Discovery Cove dolphin Cindy Delivers a Marriage Proposal

31 Oct 2013

Not one, but two dreams come true for Sarah Jane Haden at Discovery Cove

Sarah Jane Haden shares with Attraction Tickets Direct her dolphin swim at the SeaWorld Park Discovery Cove in Florida that not only changed her life, but made her dreams come true...

Jack Skellington - The Patron Saint of Halloween!

Jack Skellington - The Patron Saint of Halloween!

04 Oct 2013

Jack Skellington, the not so scary Halloween advocate!

Five reasons why Jack Skellington is the most significant character of Disney's Halloween community!

Throwback Thursday: ATD's Favourite Walt Disney Quotes!

Throwback Thursday: ATD's Favourite Walt Disney Quotes!

12 Sep 2013

Check out ATD's favourite Walt Disney quotes!

This Throwback Thursday Attraction Tickets Direct takes a look back at some of our favourite quotes from the creative genius Walt Disney himself!

Disney's Princess Fairytale Hall Opens the 18th September!

Disney's Princess Fairytale Hall Opens the 18th September!

10 Sep 2013

The Disney Princesses shall soon take residence in their new home...

On the 18th of September the Disney Princesses will take residence at a new Disney location, Princess Fairytale Hall in Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Tale a look at the Princesses moving into this new Disney address...

The Deadliest Disney Villains Worthy of their own Horror Film!

The Deadliest Disney Villains Worthy of their own Horror Film!

30 Jul 2013

ATD's Terrifying Tuesday...

This week Attraction Tickets Direct's Terrifying Tuesday takes a look at the most demonic and evil Disney villains horrific enough to star in their own horror movie!

A Magical Meet with Mr Incredible for Fathers Day at Disneyland!

A Magical Meet with Mr Incredible for Fathers Day at Disneyland!

10 Jun 2013

A new Limited Time Magic experience introduces a fatherly character meet and greet!

As Father's Day approaches this Sunday 16th June, Disneyland California is celebrating incredible fathers all week this week, with a special character meet and greet with an incredible father, Mr Incredible himself and his family!

The Castles that Inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle Architecture!

The Castles that Inspired Disney's Cinderella Castle Architecture!

04 Jun 2013

Trivia Tuesday: The castles that inspired the construction of the Cinderella Castle

The Cinderella Castle is the single most photographed structure in the entire world. Not only is the fairy tale castle synonymous with and emblematic of the Walt Disney World Resort and the entire Disney corporation, but the Cinderella Castle has become an iconic Orlando structure in its very own right...Admire the castles that inspired the inception of the magical Disney castle...

Universal Welcomes The Springfield Community to Orlando!

Universal Welcomes The Springfield Community to Orlando!

28 May 2013

Take a stroll through Springfield at Universal Orlando this summer....

Experience The Simpsons like never before at Universal Orlando! This Summer 2013 Universal Studios Florida brings to life a new themed area to the park...in coming Springfield and the entire community, complete with the residence, the restaurants, the bars and a new attraction. You've experienced The Simpson's Ride, now take a walk in their shoes - in their hometown!

Transformers the Ride 3D Coming to Universal Orlando Soon...

Transformers the Ride 3D Coming to Universal Orlando Soon...

02 May 2013

Be very afraid...or ridiculously excited - Megatron is in Orlando!

Universal Orlando are readying friends, followers and fans of the theme park for the arrival of the highly anticipated Transformers the Ride 3D at Universal Studios Orlando! And, in typical Universal nature, they're getting ready in style! See how...

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    By Amy 24 Sep 2026

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    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 Amy 25 Jun 2026

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