The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[samamit]

We actually got stuck at VB during Tropical Storm Faye this past August (which I heard is up for vote to do gown as a historic storm in FL's history !).

We were supposed to arrive the day Faye made landfall. Dis was great and allowed us to cancel with no penalties and no holding account the day before our arrival! I'm using the same points for this trip. Given the snow (and bitter chill) up here, kids are really excited about hitting the beach in 3 months

 

[DWFan4Life]

Thought some might want to see a few pics from my last trip to VB....
Here is my Vero Beach trip report from 08-08-08!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread....1915814&page=4
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All of your pics are awesome. We will try it someday, maybe in our next trip on December. I'm excited again.

Have a nice day.

 

[MiaSRN62]

We were supposed to arrive the day Faye made landfall. Dis was great and allowed us to cancel with no penalties and no holding account the day before our arrival! I'm using the same points for this trip. Given the snow (and bitter chill) up here, kids are really excited about hitting the beach in 3 months

That's great they let u reschedule ! I was there the day it hit and our flight was cancelled. We drove through active tornado warnings on the way to WDW (where luckily they had a room for us !). Here's some video of that day :

 

[samamit]

Now I'm doubly glad we didn't go. That was definitely NOT beach weather

Only wish the airlines were as nice and accommodating as Disney, maybe Disney should start their own airlines! They already have a cruise line and a bus line so it wouldn't be much of a stretch

 

[kiingor]

Are all Studios and 1 bedroom ocean view ? I know there are choices for INN's, but not choices for studios ( is it safe to assume those are ocean views?)

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Are all Studios and 1 bedroom ocean view ? I know there are choices for INN's, but not choices for studios ( is it safe to assume those are ocean views?)

All of the studios ARE NOT ocean view....only the INN rooms are ocean view.

 

[kiingor]

All of the studios ARE NOT ocean view....only the INN rooms are ocean view.

How about the 1 , 2, 3, bedrooms... are they ALL ocean views. The reason i asked is, that on the point charts, only the inns are categorized with ocean and none of the others are. Do we need to make the request at check in or something ?

thanks

 

[BWV Dreamin]

How about the 1 , 2, 3, bedrooms... are they ALL ocean views. The reason i asked is, that on the point charts, only the inns are categorized with ocean and none of the others are. Do we need to make the request at check in or something ?

thanks

Some of the buildings have a view of the ocean, but are not classified as such. Look for DisDaydreamers thread on Vero Beach, ton of info with room info as well. I think he just posted a room diagram of the buildings and a map.

 

[DisneyDreams21]

Just booked an Ocean View Inn Room for 8/12-16th. Looking forward to our first trip to Vero Beach

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Just booked an Ocean View Inn Room for 8/12-16th. Looking forward to our first trip to Vero Beach

Awesome! We will be at VB for our first trip in May. 128 days and counting!

 

[dort]

Does anyone wish they were doing this at VB? I do, sure beats the snow and cold. 104 days and counting.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

I do, we just got back from 2 weeks in Florida over New Years and the Weather was fantastic, we went down to Marco the first week and temps were in the 80s, then to Disney where they were mid 70s everyday but one. BTW, if anyone has every had any interest at all about running a half or full marathon, Disney is the place to do it. I just ran the half and have already signed up to run it next year, in two I am planning on the full. The way Disney entertains during the race just keeps you going.

72 days until we leave for spring break and a week at Vero!!!

Have a great Monday and think warm,

Tom

 

[MiaSRN62]

Yes dort and Belle and Rella's Dad !

I just posted this on the chair swap thread. My 18 yo dd who is going to college in Melbourne (she's about 40 min south of VB resort), emailed me pics of her on the beach yesterday ! Meanwhile, I left work at midnight last night and had to scrape snow and ice from my car before I could drive home ! It's snowing here AGAIN right now.......I'm so dreaming of FL........we leave for WDW on Feb 4 ! We're driving my dd's car down to college so she has it down there. But we're doing 6 nights in WDW so I'm excited to escape the cold !!!

Maria

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Maria,
How wonderful Florida sounds and even sweeter for you with your DD there. It sounds miserable to have to scrape ice and snow at midnight. We rarely have to deal with that here, but I hate it when we do.

Wow your trip is coming up soon though!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I think he just posted a room diagram of the buildings and a map.

Here is that post

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29681940&postcount=3

 

[ILuvCrush]

Here is that post

http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29681940&postcount=3

Thanks Rob!!
We're making our 1st trip there in July... the VB map is really helpful!!

BTW...
I know there are a few sitdown restaurants... is there a quick service or pool bar or anything like that available?? We have a OVIR, so no kitchen, but i don't want to use the nice restaurants for every meal

suggestions??

TIA
Paula

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hi Paula,
At the pool, yes, there is a quick service counter. Also Green Cabin Room has a few items on their menu as well as some yummy drinks.
Orchard Island Pizza is right next door and they deliver :

Orchid Island Pizzeria right next to DVBR on the corner of A1A and 510. They serve a thin crust style pizzia with choice of lots of toppings, pasta dinners, and hot and cold subs. They will also deliver to the lobby of the resort. 772-388-5151
http://www.orchidislandpizzeria.com/




Maria

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Thanks Rob!!
We're making our 1st trip there in July... the VB map is really helpful!!

BTW...
I know there are a few sitdown restaurants... is there a quick service or pool bar or anything like that available?? We have a OVIR, so no kitchen, but i don't want to use the nice restaurants for every meal

suggestions??

TIA
Paula

Hey, Paula,

As Mia says there is in fact a bar/grille next to the pool. I think though it is only open until 6 or 7 pm. But they make great burgers, dogs, fries, pizza, etc. AND they are very good at making mixed drinks... Long Island Iced Tea is your best value!

Hmmm... I guess you can see that Mickey is pointing to about 9 am....

That was a particularly early day.

 

[ILuvCrush]

thanks Maria!
thanks Rob!
I appriciate the menu pics too

9am??? it's OK...it's 5 oclock...somewhere.... over the Atlantic LOL!!

Paula

 

[DisDaydreamer]

thanks Maria!
thanks Rob!
I appriciate the menu pics too

9am??? it's OK...it's 5 oclock...somewhere.... over the Atlantic LOL!!

Paula

YES!!!! That's right!

I have to admit... I do wait for that day when the ocean is promising strong waves.... well, I think I handle them better when I'm more relaxed...

Just once during a stay though.... it's kind of indulging I guess...

Thanks for your support.