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We breakdown and discuss a list we found online titled “The 11 worst tourist traps in Florida and where to go instead”, offering our own take and opinions of some of these places that made the list. This show includes: Wallethub’s 2018’s Best Summer Travel Destinations https://wallethub.com/edu/best-summer-travel-destinations/3792 Beer and Wine expands at the Magic … Read more
In our first “Florida Face-off” we compare Florida’s two premiere zoological theme parks; Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom and Busch Gardens Tampa. Which park has the better rides and attractions? Better theming and atmosphere? Better animal exhibits? And which park offers the most value for your money? This battle turned out to be a … Read more
A trip to Walt Disney World is certainly not cheap; admission, hotels, food, drinks, all that stuff can add up to a lot in a hurry! But there are a few ways to help take some of the pressure off your wallet when you visit. As a couple of Florida theme park veterans and annual pass … Read more
Sea World announces a new Sesame Street land for Spring of 2019, free beer returns to Busch Gardens, and “Fast & Furious: Supercharged” at Universal Studio opens to lukewarm reviews. We also visit Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park in Port Richey for a kayaking trip that included a close encounter with a pod of dolphins. This … Read more
Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World turns 20 years old this week! To celebrate we list off twenty fun facts that you might not have known about the park; like what happens to all that elephant poop? And what’s really at the center of the Tree of Life? Link to YouTube video mentioned on this episode: … Read more
We traveled the state from coast to coast to find destinations all over Florida that native (and transplanted!) Floridians would rather keep to themselves. These are the non-Disney Worlds, the lesser known gems that aren’t advertised all over those tourist brochures you see in the hotel lobby. These are Ten Amazing Places Floridians Don’t Want You … Read more
We each came up with a list of the top five things we want to do around Florida this Summer, and reveal them to each other here. We look forward to reporting back, reviewing and sharing our experiences with these as the Summer of 2018 gets rolling. This show includes: Link to mentioned Washington Post … Read more
We love the theme parks of Central Florida, but there are a handful of attractions that we would rather see bulldozed, updated, or replaced with something better. We discuss which attractions we’d like to see retired, and suggest some updates we’d like to see to improve others. The story of Alien Encounter. www.themeparktourist.com/features/20150310/30034/depth-retrospective-extraterrorestrial-alien-encounter Do you … Read more
Universal Studios Florida just began showing off their new Fast & Furious: Supercharged attraction during technical rehearsals this week before the grand opening in May. What do we think of Universal’s decision to base a major attraction around this franchise? Does Universal Orlando rely too heavily on motion simulator rides? And we discuss, debate, and list our … Read more
There are dozens of towns in Florida that call themselves the “Capital of the World” in one thing or another. In this episode, we talk about some of these places, what they’re World Famous for, and what to see and do there. University of Florida International Shark Attack File www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/shark-attacks Fossil Guy’s Guide to Fossil … Read more
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