485 - What if the secret to the perfect Disney vacation isn't just what you do in the parks — it's what you do after? This week, Rob & Kerri Stuart celebrate 8 years of Creating Magic Vacations with a split stay idea they've never covered in over nine years of podcasting: combining Walt Disney World with Disney's Vero Beach Resort for the ultimate park-to-beach Disney escape.

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🎢 In This Episode:

Carousel of Progress is Getting Its Most Complete Overhaul Ever — and you only have until July 6th to ride it in its current form. Rob & Kerri break down what's changing, what's going away, and why now is the time to say goodbye to this Magic Kingdom legend before it closes until 2027.

The WDW + Vero Beach Split Stay — Most Disney travelers go, go, go through every park day and then collapse on the drive or flight home. Rob & Kerri reveal why adding 2–3 nights at Disney's Vero Beach Resort — Florida's only oceanfront Disney Vacation Club property — is the smartest way to decompress, recharge, and end your Disney trip on a high note. They cover everything you need to know: transportation tips, DVC points value, what's under construction right now, the iconic Beach Cottages, and why this hidden gem on Florida's Treasure Coast deserves a spot on every Disney traveler's radar.

Cool Kids Summer Updates — The latest on Bluey & Bingo at Animal Kingdom (it's NOT a meet & greet — here's what it actually is), the Jessie Roundup at Magic Kingdom, and new Muppets Easter eggs you won't want to miss.

8 Years of Creating Magic Vacations — Rob & Kerri take a look back at the milestones that led from a Periscope app and a Facebook page to over $65 million in sales and one of Disney's most respected travel agencies.

🌊 Perfect for: Families planning a Florida Disney vacation, DVC members, anyone looking to add a beach resort to their Walt Disney World trip, or travelers who want to make the most of their Disney vacation budget.

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