The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[MiaSRN62]

, I saw your post about the weather in PA, we just ended up with 12 inches of snow last weekend and are due for another 6 to 8 by Christmas morning. The only thing that you can do in Michigan is look forward to vacations, and that is why Vero is so important to make it through the winter.

A very merry, happy, festive, jolly Festivus to you as well Belle and Rella's Dad ! I do feel for you MI folks. I can barely stand the weather in PA let alone what some other areas of the country are getting. We plan to move to FL in 3 years because we all dislike it so much. Just waiting for my youngest to complete high school. She's in her first year and don't want to tear her away from friends. But my goal is to never have to live through any more snow or ice storms and to not have to wake up to actual temps of 11 degrees like we did yesterday. The wind chill was negative 3. Can't imagine how other states get even colder. So I live to plan getaways during the winter too. It keeps me going.......

Good luck at the marathon Belle and Rella's Dad ! I came very close to doing this 2 years ago. Plans just fell through. Let us know how it goes.

Trampslady.....I have never rented bikes at VB either. I know there are areas to ride. There is a tunnel from the resort to the other side of the road. But not sure if you can ride right through to Pelican Island ? You'd have to travel along A1A which can be a heavily traveled car route so not sure how safe a bike would be ? Anyone have any more specific idea to give Trampslady ?

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

I don't know how all of you do it with the frigid cold temperatures. Try to stay warm and have some hot cocoa or coffee.

Maria, 11 degrees? I like your plan--I believe I would be doing the same thing if I were you!

I'm so excited to see Vero Beach in May. 153 days to go for me. I bet thoughts of it really does keep y'all in the snowy states going through the winter.

 

[ILuvCrush]

I'm so glad I found this thread!!! I just booked 2 nights at Vero in a OVIR in July, prior to our 7 nites in WDW...
I'm subscribing and reading it all... can't wait to get started!!!


BTW my dates are July 21-23

Paula

 

[Buckeye Fan]

I'm so excited!!! I have everything finalized for our July 19 - 26 trip!

With the exception of making reservations at WDW following our VB stay (can't book till 12/26), we're all ready to go! I can't wait, as we purchased points back in March, and will take our first trip to VB this summer. I can't get enough pics, as I'm trying so hard to imagine it!

Hope everyone has a VERY Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

I've got ya added Paula---welcome to our group !

I can't get enough pics, as I'm trying so hard to imagine it!

Hope everyone has a VERY Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

I'll post some pics here that I took back in Aug. I believe I've posted several of these before, but maybe you didn't see them Buckeye. Here goes (oh...and HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU AS WELL !):

 

[ILuvCrush]

Too Too pretty!!! I'm already in love

 

[ILuvCrush]

I'm so excited!!! I have everything finalized for our July 19 - 26 trip!

With the exception of making reservations at WDW following our VB stay (can't book till 12/26), we're all ready to go! I can't wait, as we purchased points back in March, and will take our first trip to VB this summer. I can't get enough pics, as I'm trying so hard to imagine it!

Hope everyone has a VERY Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

hi buckeye!! We're gonna be there the same time as you We now live in PA, but are big Tribe fans and are in OH quite a bit... I graduated from Ohio Northern

Paula

 

[MiaSRN62]

Merry Christmas to everyone !

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Merry Christmas to everyone, hope your Holidays are great!!!

I go away for an afternoon and this thread goes nuts, the pictures are fantastic anyone who has them keep them coming. The Queen uses Kodak for our pix and I don't understand but for some reason they don't show up here on the site.

We are Tiger fans up here in Michigania, but I do have to admit that Cleveland has the best Stadium Mustard in the world. We also spent quite a bit of time in Ohio, as the Queen and I met while working at Cedar Point in College, maybe that is why we ended up being Disney Freaks!!!!

Well tomorrow is a big day for my princesses so I probably wont be checking in, so have a great one and spread the spirit of Christmas to all.

Tom

 

[loribell]

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!

 

[backyardponder]

Thanks for posting those photos Maria. Tonight our 9 year old granddaughter opens her present from us. It is a VB folder with VB information in it as well as a note which says she gets to go over Spring Break...and bring a friend! I'll be showing her the Disney web site as well as some of the photos you and others have posted.

Happy Holidays to everyone out there!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Tonight our 9 year old granddaughter opens her present from us. It is a VB folder with VB information in it as well as a note which says she gets to go over Spring Break...and bring a friend! I'll be showing her the Disney web site as well as some of the photos you and others have posted.

Wow ! This is awesome backyardponder !!!! Report back to us on your dd's reaction.....I'd love to be able to see it in person. Great suprise. Happy Holidays all !

 

[backyardponder]

In the pictures which Maria posted (post 305), there is a shot of the menu's from Shutters, some photos on the wall, and a basket of oranges.

Can you see a Hidden Mickey in this shot? I can. I don't know if it is intentional or not.

I'll post where the Hidden Mickey is in my next post. Don't read ahead and spoil your fun trying to find it.

 

[backyardponder]

In my post above, I mentioned a Hidden Mickey on one of Maria's pictures. If you can't see it, look at the top 2 oranges. Those are Mickey's ears.

VB has a couple Hidden Mickey's in their lobby. Look around and see if you can find them. If you can't, ask one of the CM's for help.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I do believe I see the Mickey.....but then again, we could just be wanting to see that hidden Mickey. VB does have a good amount of them though....thanks for pointing that out backyardponder.

 

[mdurette]

Phew....made it through the thread. Thanks for all the info. I have some questions for a week stay mid May. We will have a 3 1/2 year old with us - I noticed most of the activities are four age for and up.......sooooo.....

1. Does the resort have a playground - don't see one on the map.
2. Is there a childrens museum anywhere close to the area
3. Is see on page one the rental cost for chairs - is that for the day or the stay?
4. how do I make a ressie for the charachter breakfast
5. Anything else in the local area that you would recommend for a toddler?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[backyardponder]

Hi mdurette, Hope you enjoyed your wine while you went through all those pages. You now qualify as a VB expert!!!!!

I've never looked at VB through a toddler's eyes, so I will answer what I can...

1) There is a large play area in the kiddie pool area
2) I don't know, but google should be able to help with this
3) Yes, that is daily chair rental. Outrageous in my mind. Check out the chair swap thread and post to it to see if you can be added. I know it is closing in a day or so. The thread is at http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2000797
4) You can call 772-234-2180 for dining reservations. I also think MS and other reservation numbers can handle this too.

Have Fun!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rigsby25]

12/28/08 - Is anybody there now. What is the weather like? My husband and I are thinking about checking availability for January 4, 5 nights either in Orlando or Vero Beach - but would prefer Vero Beach. Does anyone who lives close know what the ocean water temperature is? The air fare from Chicago is currently 66.00, whereas in May, the month we were intending on going, it is 300.00.

 

[backyardponder]

If you google "vero beach weather", you'll get the current weather and forecast. Right now (Sunday, 4:44PM EST) it is 76 degrees and clear. Looks like the highs will be in the 70's all week.

I googled "vero beach water temperature" and found the "Surf Temperature" at Fort Pierce to be 72. I assume this is the temperature of the water near shore.

 

[rigsby25]

If you google "vero beach weather", you'll get the current weather and forecast. Right now (Sunday, 4:44PM EST) it is 76 degrees and clear. Looks like the highs will be in the 70's all week.

I googled "vero beach water temperature" and found the "Surf Temperature" at Fort Pierce to be 72. I assume this is the temperature of the water near shore.

Yes - I've checked weather.com etc., but sometimes it isn't always accurate. I wanted to ask someone who is there. Thanks anyway for your reply.