Sunshine State Insider
Florida’s state flag is what some flag enthusiasts might call “a seal on a bedsheet”. It’s that thing that way too many states and cities do, where they just put their official seal on the flag and call it a day. The problem with that approach is that it’s lazy, it looks like a lot … Read more
In case you didn’t know, Florida’s official state bird is the Mockingbird. It’s that very common, cranky little gray bird that you sometimes see chasing around bigger birds and occasionally dive-bombing people who walk a little too close to the nest. Ever see a big crow or even a hawk being chased around the sky … Read more
Florida has its own unique food scene that we love to celebrate. The entire state is just packed with Florida Food Festivals that celebrate just about every type of seafood, citrus fruit, and sweet berry that’s found in Florida. While we couldn’t fit them all in here, there are some that stand out for the … Read more
A couple of years ago I put a video on our YouTube channel ranking what I thought where the best roller coasters in Florida. I had no idea this subject would be so controversial! Everyday I would see new comments calling my list a joke, that I had no idea what I was talking about, … Read more
Vibrant nightlife, beautiful public parks, first-class restaurants, great craft beer and not spending a fortune to enjoy these luxuries equals FUN, according to financial health and credit report site Wallethub. Wallethub recently released their 2019 rankings for the Most Fun Cities in America, and since Florida recently ranked second on their list of Most Fun … Read more
Disney already announced some big attraction news at this years D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. An attraction based on the film “Moana” is on it’s way to Epcot as a part of the reimagining and redevelopment of the Future World half of the park. The walkthrough attraction’s announced name is “Journey of Water”, and according … Read more
As crazy as this might sound, it’s looking like the first snow park in Florida is going to become a reality The Pasco County Board of County Commissioners approved a permit for a snow amusement park to be built in a rural part of Dade City, about 40 miles north of downtown Tampa. The snow-themed … Read more
Last week Universal Studios made the world’s worst kept secret official – a new park is coming to Orlando. Finally we learned the name of the park, and got to see some concept art, but more details have been hard to come by. We don’t yet have an opening date (the best guess is sometime … Read more
Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom recently celebrated it’s 20 year anniversary, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay just turned 60, making it the oldest theme park in Florida. Both of the parks combine theme park attractions with animal exhibits, and both of them are part of the hyper-competitive central Florida theme park scene. So which park do … Read more
Walt Disney World may very well be the self-described place “Where Dreams Come True”, but it’s also the place where wallets get lighter. Disney World is expensive, and getting more so every year. As a couple of annual pass holders, we’ve learned a few tips and tricks that could help take a bit of the edge … Read more