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Sunshine State of Mind episodes

  • Worst Theme Park Attractions in Florida

    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 have your own "Least Favorites"? Let us know your thoughts and opinions!
  • Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
    • 42 min
  • Worst Theme Park Attractions in Florida
    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 have your own "Least Favorites"? Let us know your thoughts and opinions!
    Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
    42 min
  • Universal Studios goes Fast & Furious

    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 favorite motion simulator rides across Central Florida.

    • Thanks to @thetimtracker for giving us all a sneak peak of the new ride during it's soft opening this week.
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk8Y5pB_FuU
  • Our own experience at the soft opening of Pandora: Flight of Passage
  • Is the Fast & Furious franchise strong enough to attract theme park fans to Universal?
  • Too many motion simulators at Universal?
  • We rank and discuss our favorite motion simulator rides in Florida.
  • Listener tweets
  • Rumors of a Moana "Fire Mountain" roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom.
    • https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2017/04/24/move-over-volcano-bay-rumors-point-to-a-new-volcano-coming-to-magic-kingdom
  • Have your own favorites?  Let us know! 
  • Twitter: @FloridaPodcast 
  • Follow us on Facebook

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    44 min
  • Universal Studios goes Fast & Furious
    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 favorite motion simulator rides across Central Florida.
    Thanks to @thetimtracker for giving us all a sneak peak of the new ride during it's soft opening this week.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk8Y5pB_FuU
    Our own experience at the soft opening of Pandora: Flight of Passage
    Is the Fast & Furious franchise strong enough to attract theme park fans to Universal?
    Too many motion simulators at Universal?
    We rank and discuss our favorite motion simulator rides in Florida.
    Listener tweets
    Rumors of a Moana "Fire Mountain" roller coaster at the Magic Kingdom.
    https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2017/04/24/move-over-volcano-bay-rumors-point-to-a-new-volcano-coming-to-magic-kingdom
    Have your own favorites?  Let us know! 
    Twitter: @FloridaPodcast 
    Follow us on Facebook
    44 min
  • Florida "Capitals of the World"

    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 Shark Teeth Hunting at Venice Beach
    • www.fossilguy.com/sites/venice/index.htm
  • Stuart Sailfish Regatta
    • www.stuartsailfishregatta.com
    35 min
  • Florida "Capitals of the World"
    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 Shark Teeth Hunting at Venice Beach
    www.fossilguy.com/sites/venice/index.htm
    Stuart Sailfish Regatta
    www.stuartsailfishregatta.com
    35 min
  • Florida “Capitals of the World”

    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 Shark Teeth Hunting at Venice Beach
    • www.fossilguy.com/sites/venice/index.htm


  • Stuart Sailfish Regatta
    • www.stuartsailfishregatta.com


    35 min
  • Top things to do in St. Augustine

    We spent three days in St. Augustine, seeing and doing just about everything in town, and came up with our list to discuss of the best things to see and do in America's Oldest City.

    • Castillo de San Marcos
  • St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum review
    • www.thepiratemuseum.com
  • Old Town Trolley Tours vs. Red Train Trolley Tours
  • Ghost Tours
  • Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
    • https://www.ripleys.com/staugustine/
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse review
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm 
  • Exploring the city on foot
    • 41 min
  • Top things to do in St. Augustine
    We spent three days in St. Augustine, seeing and doing just about everything in town, and came up with our list to discuss of the best things to see and do in America's Oldest City.
    Castillo de San Marcos
    St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum review
    www.thepiratemuseum.com
    Old Town Trolley Tours vs. Red Train Trolley Tours
    Ghost Tours
    Ripley's Believe it or Not Museum
    https://www.ripleys.com/staugustine/
    St. Augustine Lighthouse review
    St. Augustine Alligator Farm 
    Exploring the city on foot
    41 min
  • Favorite Florida Roller Coasters

    Central Florida is the "Theme Park Capital of the World" and with so many parks, comes a lot of roller coasters!  In this episode we rank and discuss each of our five favorite roller coasters in Central Florida and why we love them.  Our favorite roller coasters at Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, and Legoland are discussed and debated.  

    Here's a link to that YouTube video we talk about on this show that got everybody in the comments all riled up!

    •  YouTube: Top Ten Roller Coasters in Florida
    42 min

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From the state parks to the theme parks we cover everything that's fun under the Florida sun! Whether you're a visitor or a permanent tourist like us, we want to help you get the most out of your…