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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.

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...

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...

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.

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!

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