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We’re a UK family passionate about sharing our Cruise, Disney and resort experiences.

Our blog provides honest reviews, practical tips and advice to help you plan unforgettable family holidays. From Mediterranean cruises to Disney adventures and resort experiences, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

We hope you enjoy exploring our travel blog and find it helpful as you plan your next holiday. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we’re always happy to help! We love discovering new places, and hope our adventures inspire you to visit somewhere amazing too.

Cruise

We’ll share our best pre-cruise tips, take you on behind-the-scenes ship tours, and guide you through unmissable shore excursions that turn port stops into unforgettable adventures. Whether it’s your first cruise or your fifth, we’ve got everything to help you sail smarter, relax better, and explore more.

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Disney

Planning a Disney trip can be overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be.
From smart ride strategies and honest hotel reviews to family-friendly park itineraries, we’re here to make your Disney holiday magical without the meltdowns. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, we’ve got tips, vlogs, and planning guides that work for real families.

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Hotels & Resorts

Dreaming of your next escape?
We review the best family-friendly hotels and all-inclusive resorts across the UK and beyond — from luxury getaways to great-value breaks. Think waterslides, kids’ clubs, and spa time for the grown-ups. If we wouldn’t stay there with our own family, it doesn’t make the list.

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Book your holiday with Team Five

Let us take the stress out of planning.
Whether you’re booking your first cruise, tackling Walt Disney World, or searching for the perfect family resort, we offer personalised travel support backed by real experience. No bots, no jargon — just a family who’s been there, helping yours get going.

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Your Essential Disney Guide

Apr 13, 2025

Florida 2025 - coming soon!

Apr 13, 2025

Read more for a sneak peak!

Apr 13, 2025

Jul 6, 2024

Premium service or stick with Economy?

Jul 6, 2024

The TUI premium economy service - comes with extras as standard but is it worth the upgrade and what do you get? Let’s find out!

Jul 6, 2024

Jun 26, 2024

Disney’s new Lightening Lane Single and Multi Pass options at WDW Florida.

Jun 26, 2024

Genie+ is re-branded to Lightening Lane Single and Multi Pass. Read our quick start, simple guide for more.

Jun 26, 2024

Jun 23, 2024

Where to rest your Mickey Ears?

Jun 23, 2024

Does Yacht Club float your boat or does a giant Dalmatian take the biscuit? So many choices for every taste and budget, it can be hard to decide between each hotel level and location but our guide will help you make a great choice.

Jun 23, 2024

May 31, 2024

Buses, Boats and Skyliners - Disney Transport guide

May 31, 2024

The minefield of Walt Disney World transport explained! Let’s simplify the options and discuss how to get from A to B at Walt Disney World Florida.

May 31, 2024

Build your own buddy: inside Star Wars’ Droid Depot.

May 31, 2024

Everything you need to know about building your droid sidekick - plus we question whether it’s an out of this galaxy experience or not worth another Disney up-charge.

May 31, 2024

A boutique ride: Minnie Mouse style.

May 31, 2024

Our driver was full of knowledge and it felt like we had a tour guide with us rather than just a driver but overall, did it live up to the hype?

May 31, 2024

May 11, 2024

Beyond churros - healthy food at WDW?

May 11, 2024

Food glorious - fast food, chicken tenders and burgers. There’s plenty of this at Walt Disney World but if you want something more nutritious, can you get it, and how? We give you some great options for a healthier choice if you’ve had your fill of the ‘American’ standard.

May 11, 2024

Apr 28, 2024

Lightening strikes the genie

Apr 28, 2024

Will the Genie grant your wish for speedy boarding or will you be struck by lightening? Understanding Disney's queue (line) options and paying to skip them. It all costs but is it worth it? Let Team Five Travels guide you through the confusion in our must read guide.

Apr 28, 2024

Eat, Return, Avoid - Character Dining must read.

Apr 28, 2024

When you’re paying for three, four or five spots at the character table, it’s expensive. We can tell you that all of our experiences were different, mainly great with the odd disappointment and one seriously overpriced.

Apr 28, 2024