Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter is now open amid much hype and wand-waving. But is it wizard or a load of Hufflepuff? Muggle Helen Nicholson apparates to find out. ...read
Virgin Holidays turned 25 earlier this month. As part of the celebrations TravelMail’s Matt Fortune found himself chatting to Richard Branson about the new race to space...
Muggles have been chomping at the bit to get into the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Resort Orlando - due to open on June 18th - but our man Matt Fortune managed to magic his way past security and spend a day there - here's everything you need to know from the butterbeer to the 3D holograms
With its cartoon alchemy, Walt Disney World is made for kids big and small but you wouldn't accept a trip to the Sunshine State if your ten-year-old twins couldn't come along would you? You certainly would, writes Malcolm Herdman, as he boards the plane for a fun-filled trip to the Orlando theme park
It's the most keenly anticipated arrival in Florida's theme park world for years but will The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Resort Orlando live up to the hype?
When most destinations are at their very best weatherwise, it's usually high season, meaning high prices. But why not head abroad in the 'shoulder' season and make some savings? ...read
It's a word guaranteed to make kids excited: Orlando. Gareth Huw Davies visits the theme park capital of the world and picks six things you should do if you are visiting Florida this year.
Florida is turning to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to inspire a new generation of magic-mad visitors to holiday in Orlando and its high energy theme parks.
Warm your bones: Fred Mawer picks out the places most likely to deliver brochure-blue skies when summer is a distant memory and those to avoid
Frank Barrett watches a Shuttle launch and finds out what's new at the Sunshine State theme parks, from Harry Potter to Barack Obama. Quite a difference indeed.
Ever fancied yourself a star? Neil Sean tests out the new American Idol Experience at Disney World Florida and plans his future as a singing sensation... ...read
Around a million Britons visit Walt Disney World in Florida each year, but it can work out to be expensive. But with a bit of planning you can get more for your dollar, says Sebastian Lander
American Idol, the latest attraction to open at Walt Disney World in Florida promises an authentic audition experience. Watch Emily Payne's video as she steps up to the mic...
It is possible to see the best of Orlando's attractions in a week - but the whole operation will require almost military planning. Frank Barrett explains how to do it and where you should start.
Malcolm Herdman developed a soft spot for Disney watching Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs 30 years ago. But how would he cope on his first theme park visit - with two eight-year-olds?
It's all thrills for the little ones, but can grown-ups survive the Mickey madness? Tobyn Andreae tries to keep up with his excited brood during a Florida family holiday at Disney World
More than just Mickey: a certain animated mouse may have introduced us to the Sunshine State, but there's plenty more wildlife to enjoy
Thrills and spills: Addicted to high-energy stomach-flipping rollercoasters? Then don't miss our fantastic guide to the world's top ten big dippers
Halloween horrors: Richard Ferrer heads to Orlando and finds that, when the sun goes down at Halloween, a family setting turns into a twilight zone
Into the deep: Fabulous fish, eerie wrecks, that glorious weightless feeling. Beth Tierney picks nine destinations for glorious scuba diving adventures
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