Susan Veness is an international travel writer, researcher, online content provider, and itinerary planner specializing in Florida, Disney, Orlando’s theme parks, and cruising. She is the author of four books in The Hidden Magic of Walt Disney World series, and coauthor of The Brit Guide to Orlando and the biography Defying Expectations. She has been visiting Walt Disney World since it opened in 1971 and with a home just minutes from the Mouse, she continues to tour the parks on a regular basis.

Samantha Davis-Friedman was born and raised in southern California and spent ten years working in television production; however, her UCLA English degree was finally put to good use in 2011 when she began writing about family travel for TravelAge West Magazine. Samantha currently covers theme parks for TravelAge West, Family Getaways, and Attractions magazines, as well as the MiceChat and LA Family Travel websites. She enjoys visiting the parks with her two sons and sharing their adventures with readers.