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An Open-Top Bus Tour? Why Not!

By Anonymous 09 Jun 2017

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

If you’ve ever seen those open-top, double-decker bus tours of other cities and wondered why Orlando doesn’t have one, wonder no more. City Sightseeing tours are now officially A Thing in The City Beautiful.

Race Through New York with Jimmy…Who?

By eleanor.c 10 Mar 2017

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

It has been a wild ride over at Universal Studios, with headliner attractions opening at breakneck speed, and this year there is literally a wild ride (at breakneck speed!) opening on April 6. But the Number One question we’ve been asked by UK readers is: who, exactly, is Jimmy Fallon?

Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

By eleanor.c 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

By Anonymous 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.

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

By eleanor.c 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.

11 Reasons You Must Try Tampa!

By eleanor.c 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.

September is Magical Dining Month in Orlando

By Anonymous 18 Aug 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

How would you like to indulge in a 3-Course prix fixe dinner in Orlando’s best restaurants for only $33 per person? Now in its 11th year and with more restaurant choice than ever, Magical Dining Month makes it happen.

Five Fab Places to Chill Out at Universal

By eleanor.c 15 Jul 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Orlando’s famous summer-time heat and humidity has kicked in, and the peak season crowds have arrived. But that’s okay, because we’re here to tell you where you can get away from it all even when you’re in the middle of it all.

Summer Soarin’ Around Epcot

By eleanor.c 08 Jul 2016

By ATD’s Orlando Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

This summer is a great time to be visiting Walt Disney World’s Epcot park, with a raft of new attractions and features that give zest and life to the existing rides and shows, and it all starts with a whole new way to see the world…

Inside The Cobra’s Curse!

By eleanor.c 13 Jun 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

It’s dark, brooding and menacing, but it’s also fun, entertaining and immensely impressive – welcome to the world of Cobra’s Curse at Busch Gardens, the park’s newest and most eye-catching roller-coaster.

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The Ultimate 14-Day Orlando Itinerary

By FCostick 21 Mar 2024

The best tool to plan your Orlando holiday!

Planning a holiday to Orlando? Need a bit of help? Our 14-day itinerary will give you an idea of how to plan your trip, making it manageable and unforgettable at the same time…