Sunshine State of Mind

By Florida Podcast

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 tim... more

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May 13, 2019Orlando is smashing tourism & thrill ride records
This weekend we stopped by a great little hidden gem of a restaurant in small town Florida, and went to see the new Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy show at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Also, news about Orlando's record breaking tourist numbers and new attractions on the way.
In this Episode:
Review of Kafe Kokopelli in Dade City
https://www.kafekokopelli.com
Yummy Chicken & Waffles
Review of The Burg in St. Petersburg
https://theburgbar.com/
Review of the new Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy show at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Orlando sets new tourism record in 2018
Two new record breaking thrills rides coming to ICON Park in Orlando
http://sunshinestatepodcast.com/two-big-new-attractions-coming-to-orlandos-icon-park/
Free electric vehicle rides in South Florida.
https://tinyurl.com/SF-freeEV-services
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Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
Email: [email protected]
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52min
May 06, 2019Disney's Hollywood Studios Trivia
Disney's Hollywood Studios celebrated their 30 year anniversary this week, so we thought it would be fun to explore some fun facts and secrets about Disney's third park in a fun game of trivia.
In this Episode:
Welcome to our new listeners from Podcoin!
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A visit to the 47th Annual Amateur Sand Sculpture Contest at Siesta Key Beach.
http://sunshinestatepodcast.com/siesta-key-sand-sculpture-contest/
Listener call from Brandon from the Florida Focus podcast
http://www.floridafocuspodcast.com/
Disney's Hollywood Studios turns 30.
Hollywood Studios Trivia
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Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
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1h 4min
April 29, 2019Fantastic Florida Beasts and Where to Find Them
Florida is full of wild places, from the Panhandle to the Keys, with critter encounters and locally famous animals you can see in person. In this episode we talk about some of the best places around the state to find some of Florida's favorite fantastic beasts.
In this Episode:
Historic birth of a baby rhino at Zoo Miami
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/24/us/rhino-born-artificial-insemination-trnd/index.html
Florida couple catches enourmous, record swordfish
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/florida-keys/article229534754.html
We talk about some Florida animal encounter experiences and famous Florida animals
Seacrest Wolf Preserve - https://www.seacrestwolfpreserve.org
Big Cat Rescue - https://bigcatrescue.org
Winter the Dolphin - https://www.seewinter.com
Chester & Pearl - https://www.gatorland.com
Scarface the Tarpon - https://robbies.com
Skunkape Research Headquarters - http://www.skunkape.info/
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Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
Email: [email protected]
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1h 5min
April 22, 2019New coaster, new water park, and Disney dining tips.
We're back and with a lot of new stuff on the way to talk about this week. A new roller coaster, a new waterpark, and a new cruise ship will soon be sailing from Florida. And then let's talk about some quick service Disney dining tips.
In this Episode:
Tigris, the tallest launch coaster in Florida, opens at Busch Gardens
New waterpark opening at Margaritaville Resort
Huge new cruise ship, the Carnival Mardis Gras, announced and on the way to Port Canaveral
Quick service Disney dining tips
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Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
Email: [email protected]
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1h 3min
April 08, 2019Busch Gardens turns 60...so it's Busch Gardens trivia time!
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay just celebrated their 60th birthday this past week, so let's learn some history and some things you might not have known about this iconic Florida attraction by playing along with us in game of Busch Gardens trivia.
In this Episode:
Summer is back (already) and it's hot!
Busch Gardens turns 60 and announces new roller coaster, Tigris.
Busch Gardens trivia and discussion
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Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
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1h 4min
April 01, 2019Spiders, Smoking Bans, and Springtime Scoops
This week Shannon talks about her worst fear in the world, we go pin trading at Magic Kingdom, then we talk about a full week of news coming out of the Central Florida theme park scene. New stuff at Legoland, Sea World, Busch Gardens, and some controversial rule changes at Disney World.
In this Episode:
How we feel about spiders, snakes, and palmetto bugs
Cheap fun playing Disc Golf
Pin trading and riding the Jungle Cruise at Magic Kingdom
Florida theme park news - Busch Gardens turns 60, new lands open at Legoland & SeaWorld, and new rules at Disney have angered some.
http://sunshinestatepodcast.com/three-new-rule-changes-for-guests-coming-to-walt-disney-world/
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We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
Email: [email protected]
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53min
March 25, 2019Florida Man goes on Spring Break
This week we enjoyed a week of "Staycation" in the Sunshine State for Spring Break. We rundown and review everything we did this week, and take the Florida Man Challenge for ourselves.
In this Episode:
The Florida Man Challenge
Florida Man headbutted by Alligator
Florida Man Dressed as Fred Flintstone Stopped By Deputy
Florida man accused of throwing samurai sword at police
Listener Mail
We recap and review what we did on our Spring Break "Staycation".
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Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
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1h
March 18, 2019Florida Spring Break "Staycation" Ideas
With so much to do aimed at tourists, it turns out Florida is a great place for a "Staycation" for those of us who live here. This week we run down a list of things to do that you might not have thought of.
In this Episode:
Florida Spring Break "Staycation" Ideas discussion
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Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
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38min
March 11, 2019Florida "Wow!" Moments
Every now and then we all have those fleeing moments we'll never forget that that make us say "wow!". In this episode we each list and talk about some of those moments that could only happen in Florida.
In this Episode:
Busch Gardens announces new coaster for 2020 - the tallest, steepest, and fastest hybrid coaster in North America.
http://www.fox13news.com/news/local-news/busch-gardens-says-next-roller-coaster-will-be-world-s-steepest-fastest-hybrid
Hidden gem recommendation: Happy Hangar Cafe
http://www.thehappyhangar.com/
Florida "Wow!" moments list and discussion
Contact Us!
We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
Email: [email protected]
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58min
March 04, 2019The Best Beach in America?
We talk about some great new stuff that's on the way to Epcot and Islands of Adventure, then take a look at the new Trip Advisor list that ranks the best beaches in the country. A lot of them are right here in Florida, but does the their number one beach deserve the top slot?
In this Episode:
"Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure” to open at Islands of Adventure on June 13, 2019.
https://insidethemagic.net/2019/02/fan-made-video-1st-look-hagrids-magical-creatures-motorbike-adventure-mg1/
A new pavilion and a lot of improvements are coming to Epcot.
https://www.themeparkinsider.com/flume/201902/6620/
Trip Advisor's "Top 25 Beaches in America for 2019"
https://www.tripadvisor.com/TravelersChoice-Beaches-cTop-g191
4Ocean beach cleanup at Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota.
https://4ocean.com/
Contact Us!
We want to hear your own reviews and Florida trip reports!
Website: http://www.sunshinestatepodcast.com
Twitter: @FloridaPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/floridapodcast
Email: [email protected]
How to support the show
Become a Sunshine State of Mind Patron
...more
48min

FAQs about Sunshine State of Mind:

How many episodes does Sunshine State of Mind have?

The podcast currently has 141 episodes available.