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Riding Busch Gardens’ New Scream Machine!

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.

The Best Orlando Souvenirs: What to Buy and Where to Get Them

Whilst you might head to Orlando in search of world-famous rides and magical experiences, the variety of souvenirs available for you to take home means that you can always bring a little piece of the Sunshine State back home with you.

8 Things You Should Know About Donald Duck!

9th June marks the birthday of Walt Disney's Donald Duck!

On the 9th June the world celebrates the birthday of one of the planet's most popular cartoon characters ever created; the much loved Donald Duck! Find out all you need to know about this famous Walt Disney Donald Duck right here!

The Dragon Has Officially Landed on Universal Studios' Gringotts Bank!

Universal starts to put final touches on Universal Studios' Diagon - Alley expansion!

The infamous Ukranian Ironbelly dragon has arrived at Universal Studios Diagon Alley and now sits atop of Gringotts Bank in its rightful place. With the fire breathing dragon comes a whole host of new details and final touches readying Universal Studios' Harry Potter Diagon Alley for its grand launch!

A New Maleficent Emerges at the Disney Parks!

Disney guests enjoy a meet and greet with Maleficent!

This weekend Walt Disney World Florida and Disneyland California invited guests to twenty four hour Disney party 'Rock Your Disney Side'! In attendance was none other than Maleficent herself...

Universal Unveils Brand New Detail on the Escape From Gringotts ride!

Prepare yourself to Escape Gringotts Bank!

Today Universal Orlando FINALLY revealed detail on the highly anticipated Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts ride, arriving at Universal Studios Florida as part of the major London Diagon - Alley, Wizarding World of Harry Potter expansion! Hold on to your seats for this one!

SeaWorld: A Walk Back In Time

By Simon Veness

It was 8.53am on the 16th of February, 1993, when I first walked through the gates of SeaWorld. I know, because my park map, safely stored away in a scrapbook from the time, tells me so.

Disney World's Festival of Fantasy Parade!

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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Which of the Seven Dwarfs Are You Most Like?

Are you Happy, Sneezy, Dopey or Bashful?

It's 2014! The year the soon to be launched Seven Dwarfs Mine Train ride will complete Disney World's epic Magic Kingdom expansion, New Fantasyland. To get you geared up and ready for the Snow White themed attraction, we're indulging in some Snow White trivia. For today's Tuesday Trivia we want to know which of the dwarfs you fancy yourself to be!