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You Haven’t Done Orlando Until You’ve Done These Nine Things

You Haven’t Done Orlando Until You’ve Done These Nine Things

By Eleanor 28 Sep 2018

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Walt Disney World is like a second home to you. Finding your way through Diagon Alley’s nooks and crannies? Childs-play. Think you really know Orlando? If you haven’t done these nine things, think again.

Cowboy-Up, Partner, The Show Is About To Start!

Cowboy-Up, Partner, The Show Is About To Start!

By Eleanor 30 Apr 2018

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

When you think of Florida, you think of blue skies, palm trees, frolicking dolphins and sweat trickling down your back while you’re hanging out with Mickey and Friends. From now on, you’ll think of cowboys and bucking broncos, too.

8 Reasons To Say “YES!” to Clearwater Beach

8 Reasons To Say “YES!” to Clearwater Beach

By Eleanor 16 Mar 2018

By Attraction Tickets' Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Whether you’re new to Orlando holidays or a seasoned pro, a day spent beachside is the perfect way to slow down and say, “Ahhhhhh!” And it gives you a taste of “the other things” Florida is known for: sun, sand and surf.

An Evening In Paradise

An Evening In Paradise

By Eleanor 05 Feb 2018

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

Tiki torches flicker in the darkness, lighting the pathway through lush landscaping. A steel drum band plays in the distance, and the sound of gentle waves becomes evident as the wonderful aroma of Island-style food wafts by on the breeze. A tropical paradise? Almost. Welcome to Discovery Cove’s Paradise Nights!

Ten Strategies To Get The Most Out Of Volcano Bay

Ten Strategies To Get The Most Out Of Volcano Bay

By Eleanor 23 Jun 2017

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

When Volcano Bay opened at Universal Orlando, the creative team insisted it’s not just another water park, and in many ways that’s true. Because it’s something different, you need a different strategy. And we’re here to help.

An Open-Top Bus Tour? Why Not!

An Open-Top Bus Tour? Why Not!

09 Jun 2017

By ATD’s Florida experts Susan & Simon Veness

If you’ve ever seen those open-top, double-decker bus tours of other cities and wondered why Orlando doesn’t have one, wonder no more. City Sightseeing tours are now officially A Thing in The City Beautiful.

Race Through New York with Jimmy…Who?

Race Through New York with Jimmy…Who?

By Eleanor 10 Mar 2017

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

It has been a wild ride over at Universal Studios, with headliner attractions opening at breakneck speed, and this year there is literally a wild ride (at breakneck speed!) opening on April 6. But the Number One question we’ve been asked by UK readers is: who, exactly, is Jimmy Fallon?

Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

Meet Discovery Cove’s OTHER Residents

By Eleanor 10 Oct 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

When you think of Discovery Cove, the “tropical paradise” park in Orlando, you probably think of dolphins, and rightly so. Their dolphin interaction programme is a stand-out addition to any Central Florida visit. But there are other finned and furred residents, and we know you’ll want to meet them...

The Savoury Side of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

The Savoury Side of Toothsome Chocolate Emporium

30 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness

With its Steampunk exterior and massive smoking chimneys, Toothsome Chocolate Emporium is arguably the most eye-catching building at Universal Orlando, and it’s a given that the sweet treats will be spectacular. But there is far more to the place than milkshakes, truffles and candy apples.

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

Ten Quirky Photo Spots in SeaWorld

By Eleanor 02 Sep 2016

By ATD’s Florida Experts Susan and Simon Veness

SeaWorld is one of Orlando’s most scenic theme parks, with photo opportunities around every corner. But that doesn’t mean your photo album has to end up looking like every other tourist’s, when there are plenty of offbeat angles and overlooked views.

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