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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.

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!

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