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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.

20 Ways to Enjoy Legoland With Teens

By eleanor.c 06 Jun 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Legoland Florida is the ideal park for kid-sized thrills, from their ‘my first coaster’ experiences to the soaking-wet thrills of World of Chima. While the 2-12 crowd are happily entertained, what about their teenaged siblings?

5 Quirky Reasons Busch Gardens Isn’t Just About The Coasters

By Anonymous 13 May 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Busch Gardens in Tampa may be best known as the ‘roller-coaster park’, and its reputation is well deserved. But there is far more to it than that, including some unusual opportunities to get up-close with the park’s furry and feathered friends.

Part Two of Disney’s Awaken Summer Media Event

By eleanor.c 21 Apr 2016

By Susan & Simon Veness, ATD’s Florida Experts

If Day One was all about setting the scene for all that’s new and forthcoming at Walt Disney World this year, Day Two upped the ante with trips to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios AND the Animal Kingdom, all in one day!

The Super Six: Top Bars at Disney Springs

By eleanor.c 08 Apr 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Downtown Disney has evolved into Disney Springs, and it’s easier than ever to find superb dining. But where can you find the best spots for a drink or two as the sun goes down? Join us on a bar hop (but not all on the same day!) of Disney Springs’ Super Six.

It’s Manatee-Time at SeaWorld!

By Anonymous 04 Apr 2016

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

Manatees are cute, cuddly and cool, as well as endangered. They are also now front and centre of a new SeaWorld exhibit that highlights the park’s amazing rescue programme and provides a fascinating close-up of these unusual animals.

Legoland’s “Awesome” New Adventure!

By eleanor.c 02 Feb 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Red carpet? Check! Kid-friendly ‘champagne and cocktails’? Check! Wall-to-wall movie stars? Check! Join us for the red carpet Hollywood style ‘world premier’ of The LEGO Movie 4D A New Adventure, where everything was truly awesome!

A Day at Discovery Cove, Orlando’s Tropical Paradise

By Anonymous 30 Oct 2015

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

From the luxury-resort style check-in to the tropical paradise setting and from one-on-one interactions with bottlenose dolphins to the bath-water warm lazy river, come with us on a detailed walk through a day at Discovery Cove.

Go VIP with These Great Park Extras in Orlando

By eleanor.c 26 Oct 2015

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Whether you’ve ‘been there, done that’ or you’re new to Orlando and looking for that extra “Wow” factor, these spectacular add-ons are the ideal enhancements to your holiday of a lifetime.

World’s Biggest Food Fight Comes to Kissimmee!

By Anonymous 09 Feb 2015

By ATD’s Florida experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Goodbye Las Vegas, Hello Kissimmee! The World Food Championship, dubbed “the world’s biggest food fight” will be making its new home in Kissimmee this November, filling the streets of Celebration with amateur and professional chefs, cooking live for an audience of thousands.

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