Sunshine State of Mind

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Our favorite Florida Moments of 2019
December 27, 2019

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:.

Star Wars: "Rise of the Resistance" reaction & review
December 17, 2019

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 Resi.

A visit to Christmas in the Wild at ZooTampa
December 10, 2019

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 o.

Where to find Manatees this Winter
November 26, 2019

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 th.

A visit to Daytona Beach
November 12, 2019

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.

Meeting Mermaids & Heckling Stormtroopers
November 05, 2019

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 trie.

Florida's Ten Best Roller Coasters (Redux)
October 29, 2019

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.

Scream-A-Geddon & a Seafood Festival Review
October 22, 2019

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 u.

Ten Fearful Florida Experiences
October 15, 2019

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 i.

(Almost) Stuck on the Disney Skyliner
October 08, 2019

This weekend we went back to the Pickin' Patch in Dunnellon, one of our favorite places to have some Fall in Florida fun.And we took a couple rides on the Disney Skyliner this weekend, just narrowly becoming one of those unlucky passengers who were stuck.