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Is It Worth Staying On-Site at Universal Orlando Resort?

By Mandy 17 Jun 2026

Early entry, free transport, and the chance to skip the biggest queues in Orlando - here's what staying on-site at Universal actually gets you.

Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel comes with perks no off-site property can match, including Early Park Admission to all four parks and free resort transport from every tier. This guide breaks down every benefit, compares the hotel tiers, and helps you decide which approach suits your family best.

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Every Benefit of Staying at a Disneyland® Paris Hotel

By Amy 15 Jun 2026

A complete guide to every Disneyland® Paris Hotel benefit, from Extra Magic Time to private lounges.

Extra Magic Time, park tickets, character meets, meal plans, and more - here's everything official Disney Hotel guests actually get, including the premium perks most guides leave out.

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Ultimate Guide to the Best Rides at Disneyland® Paris in 2026

By Amy 10 Jun 2026

Guaranteed theme park fun!

From family friendly rides to big thrills and everything in between, check out our guide to the best rides at Disneyland® Paris

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Where to Watch the 2026 World Cup at PortAventura World

By Mark 08 Jun 2026

Rides by day, World Cup by night - the ultimate summer at PortAventura World

Find out exactly where you can watch the FIFA World Cup at PortAventura World this summer, across the resort’s hotels and inside the park - all in one handy guide!

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Which Universal Hotel is Right for Me?

By Eleanor 05 Jun 2026

From Value to Signature - every Universal Orlando hotel explained, so you can book with confidence.

Compare all ten Universal Orlando Resort hotels by category, benefits, location and traveller type, including which hotels include Express Pass, which are closest to the parks and which are best for families, couples and Epic Universe visits in 2026.

Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

By Eleanor 10 Oct 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

When you think of Discovery Cove, the “tropical paradise” park in Orlando, you probably think of dolphins, and rightly so. Their dolphin interaction programme is a stand-out addition to any Central Florida visit. But there are other finned and furred residents, and we know you’ll want to meet them...

The Savoury Side of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

The Savoury Side of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

30 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

With its Steampunk exterior and massive smoking chimneys, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is arguably the most eye-catching building at Universal Orlando, and it’s a given that the sweet treats will be spectacular. But there is far more to the place than milkshakes, truffles and candy apples.

Dubai’s World of Sport: the Best Sporting Events

Dubai’s World of Sport: the Best Sporting Events

27 Sep 2016

Dubai plays host to some of the biggest sporting events in the world and we take you through the best of them.

Dubai hosts some of the biggest events in sport. Here we take you through the ones you could see during a trip there, including tennis and rugby 7s.

Healthy Eating Options at Universal Orlando Resort

Healthy Eating Options at Universal Orlando Resort

By Eleanor 21 Sep 2016

Check out these delicious healthy treats to test out...

Orlando is not just about unhealthy food, there are so many great tasty and healthy dishes to try!

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

By Eleanor 02 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts Susan and Simon Veness

SeaWorld is one of Orlando’s most scenic theme parks, with photo opportunities around every corner. But that doesn’t mean your photo album has to end up looking like every other tourist’s, when there are plenty of offbeat angles and overlooked views.

What to bring to a water park

What to bring to a water park

31 Aug 2016

The items you need to bring to a water park

Planning a visit to one of Orlando’s amazing water parks? We’ve created a guide about everything you need to bring to a water park...

Gotta Catch ‘em: Where to catch Pokemon in New York

Gotta Catch ‘em: Where to catch Pokemon in New York

31 Aug 2016

A guide to the places in New York where you can catch Pokémon

We tell you where you can catch Pokémon in New York as well as the places where rare Pokémon have been found with our easy-to-use map.

11 Reasons You Must Try Tampa!

11 Reasons You Must Try Tampa!

By Eleanor 26 Aug 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

It’s a city that sometimes gets overlooked as visitors dash from Orlando to the Gulf Coast beaches (and vice versa), but Tampa is now a major attraction in its own right and we are big fans of spending time there.

What’s on the Menu at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?

What’s on the Menu at the Toothsome Chocolate Emporium?

24 Aug 2016

Get ready to enter a chocolate paradise!

An exciting new chocolate themed restaurant is now open for preview at Universal CityWalk. Take a look at what’s on the menu…

Top Things to Do in Catalonia

Top Things to Do in Catalonia

28 Jul 2016

A guide to the best things to do in Catalonia

Catalonia is home to a variety of attractions and some delicious foods. Here we take you through what the best things to do are.

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