Articles & Podcast Episodes
The year 2020 is upon us and we’re looking forward to a lot of fun new stuff making it’s way to the Sunshine State this year. In this episode, we run down ten of the most exciting things we’re looking forward to this year. We also talk a bit about our winter break, and the end … Read more
In this “Best of 2019” review episode, we talk about some of our favorite things we saw and did around Florida (and beyond) in the past year. Contact Us! We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports! Twitter: @FloridaPodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast Email: Contact@sunshinestatepodcast.com Blog: http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com How to support the show Become a Sunshine State … Read more
This weekend we headed out to Disney’s Hollywood Studios to ride the brand new “Rise of the Resistance” at Galaxy’s Edge! Let’s talk about this mind-blowing new attraction! In this Episode: Getting up early to get our Boarding Pass for Rise of the Resistance and our thoughts on the virtual queue system Our Spoiler Free … Read more
Last weekend we were invited to check out Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa. We talk about our visit to the zoo’s Christmas party, and some of the early reaction to the opening weekend of Rise of the Resistance at Galaxy’s Edge. In this Episode: Rise of the Resistance opens at Galaxy’s Edge to long … Read more
The manatee is one of Florida’s most iconic symbols, and wintertime is the best time to see them. When the temperatures dip, manatees will gather in springs and the warm-water outflows of power plants in huge numbers. This week we talk about some of the best places to see these gentle giants in the wild. … Read more
This weekend we took a long weekend trip to the self-appointed “Worlds Most Famous Beach“, Daytona. Daytona Beach is the birthplace of auto racing, and a former spring break hot spot, but it still offers a lot of bang for your buck if you’re looking for a cheap beach getaway in Florida. We review the … Read more
It’s already November, so we run down five awesome Florida events happening this month all over the state. Then we talk a little about Shannon’s trip to Weeki Wachee to meet mermaids and our recent experience back at Galaxy’s Edge where we finally tried the Blue Milk. In this Episode: Five Hot November Florida Events worth … Read more
We just hit our 100th episode! And now for Episode 101 we’re going to revisit the same topic of Episode 1: the best roller coasters in Florida. Only this time, we asked our listeners and the internet to decide. In this Episode: We opened an online t-shirt shop! http://www.SunshineStateShirts.com Florida’s Top Ten Best Rollercoasters discussion. … Read more
This week we review Scream-a-Geddon, Florida’s premier horror park that’s considered one of the best Halloween haunted attractions in the country. Also a visit to the John’s Pass Seafood & Music Festival in Madiera Beach, and we learn about a free and unlikely thing to do in Florida; watch college ice hockey. In this Episode: Free Things … Read more
It’s getting closer to Halloween so it’s time to get a little scary. This week we round up 10 scary experiences that are uniquely Florida. We’re not talking about haunted houses or ghosts this time either, but 10 real places to visit and things to do if you dare! We also did a little kayak … Read more
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