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World’s Biggest Food Fight Comes to Kissimmee!

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.

Getting Ready For British Bonfire Night In Florida!

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!

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.

New Polercoaster, The Skyscraper, Comes to Orlando!

New Polercoaster, The Skyscraper, Comes to Orlando!

By Anonymous 06 Jun 2014

Believe the rumours! The Polercoaster IS coming to Orlando!

The rumours had been swirling for nearly a year: Polercoaster was coming to Florida. But where would it eventually end up? The exact location was kept secret, though there was an overwhelming confidence in Orlando that our fair city was the natural choice; the right choice; the only choice that made sense (to us, anyway).

Disney World's Festival of Fantasy Parade!

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.

A New Automated Passport Control System...

A New Automated Passport Control System...

By Anonymous 28 Feb 2014

....has been implemented at Orlando International Airport

Dealing with Immigration after a nine hour transatlantic flight is the bane of most travellers’ holidays. You’re tired, you’re grotty, and you just want your long-awaited holiday to start. Good news: Orlando International Airport’s new Automated Passport Control System has just made the process much, much easier.

What’s it like to be a blogger in Orlando?

What’s it like to be a blogger in Orlando?

By Anonymous 13 Sep 2013

By Susan and Simon Veness

Go to a media event, or a grand opening, or the theme parks during special events, and you’ll see the same bloggers and podcasters every time. Each of us put our own personality into what we write, but sometimes we come together in a united cause.

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