Have a super(hero) summer in Orlando
Follow the Bat-Signal to Orlando and enjoy these superhero-themed attractions and activities that will have you saying "Biff! Bam! Pow!"
A.D. Thompson, Orlando Local Expert
About A.D.
Amy Drew has spent nearly three decades as a professional writer and roughly half her life as a Floridian. The words, she has found, come easier with bare feet and rum.
A roller coaster enthusiast, A.D. readily admits there is fun amid the madness of the theme parks, but has found there is magic, as well, in the outer-lying reaches of Mickey’s long shadow. She is delighted to share with you the spoils of her adopted city.
Visit her colorful compendium at www.amydrewthompson.com.
Special Interests
A.D. knows a lot about:
- Hats
- Horror Movies
- Rum
A.D.'s Special Recommendations for Orlando
Amy says, "Don't leave Orlando without visiting the Farmer's Market at Lake Eola Park. Enjoy local (less expensive!) color just minutes from the theme parks."
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