Simon Veness

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Full Review of Universal Epic Universe

1 week 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

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Simon Veness |Susan Veness

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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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!

2 weeks 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.
SeaWorld Set for Expedition Odyssey

1 month ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

It’s been more than five years since SeaWorld’s Wild Arctic habitat lost the ride part of its make-up and became just the “Arctic.” But all that is now about to change, and we are fresh from the media preview of the new ride to share what visitors can expect at its imminent grand (re-)opening. To start with, the “Wild” part of the experience is definitely gone. It shut down at the start of the pandemic in March 2020 and never resumed once the scourge of Covid-19 had largely passed.
A Day at the Magic Kingdom

1 month ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

We know the feeling. You’re just through the gates of the park and you’re immediately surrounded by the all-encompassing fantasy and excitement that is its stock in trade. What do you do first? How do you navigate? Where do you go to avoid the crowds?
Orlando Gets Activated!

1 month ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

Just when you think Orlando has got it all, and there couldn’t be anything new for its range of attractions, along comes a completely novel experience that adds still more to the city’s catalogue of activities – and to our excitement quotient! Activate, which claims to be the world’s first active gaming facility and viral social media sensation (naturally), has just made its Florida debut (as of April 19), bringing its unique interactive experience to the epicentre of family fun at The Pointe...
10 Things to Try at EPCOT This Spring

2 months ago | attractiontickets.com | Simon Veness

If it’s April, it must be a glorious Spring in Florida. And, if it’s Spring, that means Walt Disney World’s EPCOT park is the place to be. Yes, it’s the annual Flower & Garden Festival, one of the highlights of our year, and this year’s event is well worth highlighting. Just to start with, this is the first full year of EPCOT’s big transformation being complete, and we are seeing new elements of the Festival as a result.