Beverly forces the entire family to take one last vacation before Erica and Barry leave for college. Just like the Griswolds in National Lampoon's Vacation, Beverly insists they drive to Disneyland rather than fly. But Pops ditches them and drives off with a flirty woman, and Erica (who is worried about "something important" Geoff wants to tell her when they return) tells Adam and Barry that they're not moving out but are moving on to the next chapter of their lives, not knowing that Beverly overheard them.
- All There in the Script: Christie Brinkley's character is named "Aleah Welsh" in the end credits.
- Poor Communication Kills: Erica's anxious for a good portion of the episode, believing that the "something important" is Geoff wanting to break up with her. However, when the car breaks down and Geoff comes to pick them up, it turns out he was just planning to take a gap year instead of immediately attending college.
- The Cameo: Christie Brinkley reprises her role as the flirty woman from the movie. Anthony Michael Hall, who played Rusty Griswold, plays the role of "Rusty" the Disneyland security guard.
- Trail of Bread Crumbs: Geoff tracks down the Goldbergs' car by following the trail of fallen luggage they left behind.
- Whole-Plot Reference: To National Lampoon's Vacation.
