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This week on The Mickeyphile Podcast, we’re leaving Walt Disney World behind and heading down Florida’s Atlantic coast for a stay at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort.

On our way to sail aboard the Disney Destiny from Port Everglades, we spent one night at Vero Beach in an Inn – Standard View room. Then, after the cruise, we came back for another night — this time in an Inn – Ocean View room. That gave us the perfect opportunity to compare the two and answer the big question: Is the Ocean View worth the upgrade?

We talk about both rooms and their views, the resort itself, the beach, pool and recreation options, activities around the property, and what makes Vero Beach feel very different from a typical Walt Disney World resort.

We also share our experience having dinner at Wind & Waves Grill, explore some of the other dining options around the resort, and discuss whether Disney’s Vero Beach Resort makes sense as a destination of its own — or as a stop before or after a Disney cruise from South Florida.

Plus, we’ve got some Disney news, including Disney Cruise Line, Disney Vacation Club, and new details surrounding Disney Lakeshore Lodge.

And there’s a little Mickeyphile breaking news of our own along the way.

In this episode:

• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort review
• Inn Standard View vs. Inn Ocean View
• Is the Ocean View upgrade worth it?
• Resort rooms, grounds and amenities
• Beach and pool areas
• Recreation and resort activities
• Dinner at Wind & Waves Grill
• Using Vero Beach before or after a Port Everglades cruise
• Disney Cruise Line news
• Disney Vacation Club and Disney Lakeshore Lodge news
• And a little personal Disney news from Scott

Whether you’re a Disney Vacation Club member, planning a Florida beach getaway, considering your first stay at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort, or looking for somewhere to extend your vacation before or after a Disney cruise, we’ll tell you what we liked, what surprised us, and whether we’d do it again.

The Mickeyphile Podcast
Disney Parks, Disney Cruises, and Everything in Between.

Hosted by Scott and Karen.

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