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487 - Can You Bring Your Dog to Disney World? Everything You Need to Know
Did you know you can bring your dog to Walt Disney World? It's true — and in this episode of Disney Travel Secrets, hosts and best-selling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart break down everything you need to know about bringing your furry family member along on your Disney vacation.
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As brand-new dog parents to Baby, a 2-year-old Aussiedoodle rescue, Rob & Kerri have a very personal reason to dig deep into Disney's pet policy — and they're sharing all the insider details so you don't have to guess.
In this episode you'll learn:
Which 4 Walt Disney World resorts are dog-friendly (and which is the BEST for pets)
The exact nightly pet fees for value, moderate, and deluxe resorts
What's inside the exclusive Pluto's Welcome Kit Disney gives your pup
The rules around leaving your dog in the room while you visit the parks
What Best Friends Pet Care offers — including pickup and drop-off service from your resort
Why you should SKIP online check-in if you're bringing a dog
The difference between service animals and pets at Disney World
Plus: Disneyland just removed its park hopping time restriction — here's what changed
Whether you're planning a Disney trip with your dog or just curious about Walt Disney World's pet policy, this episode is packed with practical tips and real-world advice from travel agents who've stayed at every Disney resort.
Dog-friendly Disney resorts covered:
Disney's Art of Animation Resort | Disney's Port Orleans Riverside | Disney's Yacht Club Resort | Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
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486 - Did you know Epcot runs a festival for over 250 days a year? That means the non-festival version of Epcot is actually the rare experience — and most Disney visitors have no idea how to navigate it. In this episode, your Disney travel agent experts Rob & Kerri Stuart break down exactly what to do at Epcot when there are no festival booths, plus share some exciting personal news!
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🎙️ In This Episode:
Why Epcot without a festival is actually a hidden gem for Disney World vacations
The best Epcot restaurants and quick service tips when festival food booths are gone
How to mobile order at Epcot to skip long lines (Disney hack you need to know!)
The best Epcot attractions you might be overlooking — from Guardians of the Galaxy to Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Why Epcot resort prices drop during non-festival periods (Disney vacation planning tip!)
Drink Around the World without a festival — what you need to know
Character dining at Epcot: Garden Grill & Akershus Royal Banquet Hall explained
Rob & Kerri's big personal announcement — they're becoming first-time rescue dog parents! 🐾
🏰 Perfect for: Disney World first-timers, Epcot fans, families planning a Disney vacation, Disney trip planners looking for insider tips, and anyone who wants to get the most out of their Walt Disney World experience.
📅 Epcot Festival Schedule for 2026: Festival of the Arts | Flower & Garden | Food & Wine | Festival of the Holidays — plus what to do in the gaps!
Whether you're searching for Disney World vacation tips, Epcot food guide, Disney hacks, or how to plan a Disney trip on a budget, this episode is packed with practical, real-world advice from professional Disney travel agents with over 8 years in the business.
🐾 BONUS: Rob & Kerri share the sweet two-year journey behind adopting their rescue Aussie Doodle, Sweet Baby Jesus (yes, that's really her name), and tease upcoming episodes on traveling to Disney with your dog — including a stay at Disney's Port Orleans Riverside and a review of Disney's Best Friends Pet Care!
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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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484 - Disney World's Cool Kids Summer 2026 is HERE — and it's bigger than ever. In this episode of Disney Travel Secrets, your hosts and bestselling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart break down everything families need to know to make the most of Disney's hottest (and coolest) summer promotion, running now through September 8, 2026.
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From brand-new attractions to surprise character meet-and-greets, DJ dance parties, and money-saving resort tips, this episode is your complete insider guide to Disney World summer 2026.
🎢 What's NEW at Disney World This Summer:
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets — officially open May 26! Dr. Teeth, The Electric Mayhem, animatronic Scooter & hidden Easter eggs
Soarin' Around America — the all-new third version debuts at Epcot (no spoilers, but you'll want to experience this one fresh)
Mandalorian & Grogu update to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run — plus a secret tip for which role gets to interact with Grogu
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad — fully reopened with new track, smoother ride & a lower height requirement for younger kids
🌊 Cool Kids Summer Highlights by Park:
Magic Kingdom: Jessie's Roundup at Diamond Horseshoe
Epcot: DJ parties at Communicore Hall
Hollywood Studios: Brand-new Mousekedance show
Animal Kingdom: Bluey's Wild World at Conservation Station
Typhoon Lagoon: Meet Stitch — free on your arrival day
Blizzard Beach: Meet Goofy — another free water park perk
Disney Springs: Dance parties featuring Descendants, Wicked Wonderland & Camp Rock 3
Disney Dream & Disney Wish: Bluey & Bingo onboard this summer
👶 Traveling with Babies & Toddlers? Disney Has You Covered: Rob & Kerri reveal the baby amenities Disney quietly offers at select resorts — cribs, diaper genies, bottle warmers, infant bathtubs — so you pack lighter and stress less.
💡 Insider Tips You Won't Find on Google:
Why the 4-Day, 4-Park Magic Ticket is perfect for families with little ones
The most underrated air-conditioned show at Hollywood Studios
Why the Starlight Parade is better than the afternoon parade — and cooler
Summer resort discounts still available — up to 30% off
The $109 Magic Ticket and how to use it strategically
How to use Cool Kids Summer special maps in the My Disney Experience app
🎙️ Plus: Rob & Kerri announce their brand-new FREE course — "Your Travel Agent Coach" — launching June 2026. Whether you're new to the travel industry or an experienced agent looking for a better home, this is for you.
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483 - Planning a Disney World vacation this summer? Don't let the Florida heat and humidity derail your dream trip! In this episode, Disney travel experts and bestselling authors Rob & Kerri Stuart share their battle-tested playbook for beating the heat at Walt Disney World — so your family can have the best summer vacation ever, no matter how high the thermometer climbs.
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Whether you're visiting Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom during peak summer season, these insider tips will keep you cool, comfortable, and making magical memories from rope drop to the final fireworks.
In this episode, you'll discover:
🕗 Why rope drop is your #1 summer survival strategy — and exactly what time to arrive at each park
👟 The shoe and clothing mistakes that ruin Disney trips (and what to wear instead)
🧴 The sunscreen routine Disney veterans swear by — including the spots everyone forgets
💧 How to stay hydrated in 95-degree heat (and the electrolyte hack that changes everything)
🌧️ How to turn afternoon thunderstorms into your secret advantage
🍍 The best frozen treats in all four parks — and how to build them into your daily route
🏨 The #1 afternoon strategy that separates exhausted families from families who thrive all week
Plus: the best indoor attractions to escape to during lightning storms, how to choose the right park for the hottest days, and why a Disney water park day might be the smartest thing you add to your itinerary.
Perfect for families planning a summer Disney World trip, first-time Disney visitors, and Disney veterans looking to level up their park strategy.
🎙️ Disney Travel Secrets is hosted by Rob & Kerri Stuart, travel agents, bestselling authors, and Central Florida locals who live and breathe Disney. New episodes every week.
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