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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.

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.

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.

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.

Getting Ready For British Bonfire Night In Florida!

By Anonymous 27 Oct 2014

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

Everyone knows Bonfire Night is one of THE great community celebrations of the year, but did you know it is also celebrated here in Florida, in the heart of tourist Kissimmee to be precise?

Riding Busch Gardens’ New Scream Machine!

By Anonymous 12 Sep 2014

By ATD’s Florida Experts Susan & Simon Veness

It looks like a beast; it feels like a beast; and it even SOUNDS like a beast. And Busch Gardens’ new ride, Falcon’s Fury, is every bit of the above – and more besides. In fact, as Florida attractions go, this could be the ultimate for adrenaline junkies.

Disney World's Festival of Fantasy Parade!

By Anonymous 12 Mar 2014

By Susan and Simon Veness

Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom debuted its new afternoon parade, Festival of Fantasy, on 9 March, ending a 13-year run of multiple incarnations of the Celebrate A Dream Come True parade. With an original music score interspersed with Disney movie melodies, it definitely takes creativity to the next level.

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