Simon - A Brit Guide to Orlando & Walt Disney World 2015: Rewritten Every Year - Plus its Own Web Site

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Copyright

First published in Great Britain in 2015
by W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd for Foulsham Publishing Ltd

Text copyright 2015 Veness Enterprises Inc

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Foreword

Simon says A little more than 20 years ago, I sat down at around 2am one night to map out what I thought would be a great idea for a new Orlando guidebook, written for British visitors by a British visitor, following a memorable but exhausting holiday to the Theme Park Capital of the World. Now, with the 20th edition of the Brit Guide Orlando , I think I can safely say we know what were doing! Things have certainly changed, a lot, in that time. We started with just 188 pages but now, with 352, this is a fair reflection of the areas continued growth, both in the breadth and depth of its hugely varied attractions. Over the past 20 years, we have charted many new arrivals, many comings and goings, and a fair few price rises (which well highlight at regular intervals in this 20th anniversary edition). But the bottom line is this remains a unique destination, unrivalled anywhere on the planet; its attractions are rightly world famous and, while it is not a cheap holiday, it provides (for the most part) wonderful value for money. But you need a good companion to steer you through the maze of options and bewildering choices at seemingly every step, and thats where we come in. This simply isnt a make-it-up-as-you-go-along kind of place, hence the more time you spend on these pages, you more you will get from your holiday. Planning is an essential part of the process more than ever with Disneys new MyMagic+ system so be sure to take us with you!

Susan says I count myself among the new additions to the Brit Guide in the last 20 years, and Ive seen a fair few changes just in the last 10. One of the biggest changes happened in 2014, with the opening of the new Diagon Alley area at Universal Studios. Its not among the biggest because of what it is although it is absolutely mind-blowing but because of what it represents: a whole new way of creating immersive experiences that bring guests into the story in a way that is totally, brilliantly convincing. Walk into Diagon Alley and you ARE in the world of Harry Potter. With this enchanting new land, Universals creative team raised the bar once again (and it was pretty high after Hogsmeade!) and all of Orlando stood up and took notice. Thats good news for visitors as creative competition inspires everyone in this innovation-obsessed city, and were certain it means even more dynamic, enveloping, and dare we say it magical experiences in the coming years.

And if you want to make sure you get the very best out of your holiday without wasting time or money, let us help with our unique Touring Plans.

So if youre ready, lets get on with the planning!

Simon and Susan Veness
(visit us at www.venesstravelmedia.com , or email britsguide@yahoo.com, and follow Veness Travel Media on Twitter and Facebook).