Simon Veness

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Orlando’s Apéro Bar Is Pure Gold

1 week ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

James Bond never visited Orlando. The nearest he got was Miami, where he had his first run-in with Auric Goldfinger at the famous Fontainebleau hotel in the 1964 blockbuster Goldfinger. It notably marked out Bond’s affinity for a luxury hotel and a great cocktail or two, though.
Legoland’s SEA LIFE Boost

2 weeks ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

Central Florida isn’t the most likely place in the state to encounter a major undersea world, but it is now ready to surprise all-comers to the LEGOLAND Florida park in Winter Haven with its very latest creation. SEA LIFE Florida has been more than a year in the making and it now occupies some prime real estate in the extensive acres of its big brother park, just inside the main entrance in an unmissable bright blue building.
Epic Universe - Is It Really That Good?

2 weeks ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

Universal Orlando Resort Tickets , Orlando , Expert View Column , New Attractions By AttractionTickets.com’s Orlando-based Florida Experts, Susan and Simon Veness Universal Orlando’s new theme park made its debut in a welter of glowing praise last month but, now we have had time to review, we have some more thoughts on this dramatic opening. From the moment we set foot in Epic Universe, the whole style, content and vibe absolutely blew us away.
Epic Universe - Eats and Extras

3 weeks ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

During our three-day media preview in Universal’s Epic Universe, we had the chance to experience 30 dining outlets, 20-plus shops and the little “extras” that bring each of the five worlds to life. Here’s our full review. It’s worth noting that at counter service locations with dining rooms, guests can order at the counter or head straight to a table and order via QR code. Either way, servers will bring your order to your table when it’s ready.
Full Review of Universal Epic Universe

1 month ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

After months of hints, teasers, and insights into Universal Orlando’s brand-new Epic Universe, it is widely known what’s there. But what is it really like to experience these brand-new “worlds”? Here’s our take on all five sections after Epic’s three-day media event (with food, extras, and must-have merchandise in our next blog).
First look at Orlando’s highly-anticipated $6bn 750-acre Epic Universe

1 month ago | msn.com | Simon Veness |Susan Veness

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First look at Orlando’s highly-anticipated $6bn 750-acre Epic Universe

1 month ago | independent.co.uk | Simon Veness |Susan Veness

The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. As the latest – and most expensive – step in a 15-year process, this ultimate new theme park full of familiar franchises is set to dazzle. Simon & Susan Veness speed around the cosmo, riding the roller coasters and immersing themselves in the wizarding adventures to see if it lives up to its magnificent billingIt was the wizardry that clinched it.
First look at Orlando’s highly-anticipated $6bn 750-acre Epic Universe

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Simon Veness |Susan Veness

12 hours agoSurviving Universal Orlando's Dark Universe - Monsters Unchained: The Frankenstein ExperimentWe attended the grand opening of Universal Orlando's newest theme park – Epic Universe, and it was truly, ine one word – epic. The theme park is …16 hours agoDark Universe's Monsters Unchained Comes to Life In Epic Universe Documentary Clip (WATCH)Epic Ride: The Story of Universal Theme Parks debuts exclusively on Peacock July 24.
Orlando’s A Brit Of All Right!

1 month ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

Hands up those who have been to Orlando multiple times….(pause for counting)….Yes, we thought so. That’s quite a lot of you. And, on current trends, we are looking at a big increase for the first time since the pandemic put everything on hold here. It’s probably no surprise to those of you who are regular visitors, but this corner of Central Florida simply holds special appeal for many UK visitors, and it keeps people coming back year after year.
Mermaids Arrive in Orlando!

1 month ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

If you’ve never visited ICON Park on International Drive, this month would be the ideal opportunity as, not only are the main attractions at their most enticing, the fab SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium has an eye-catching new addition each weekend in the shapely shape of genuine sea-going mermaids.