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It’s Manatee-Time at SeaWorld!

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

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 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!

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!

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!

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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