The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[k-wa]

Does anyone know if Vero has an on-site bakery for ordering celebration cakes?

 

[Starr W.]

WOW ! I paid $175/night for a studio last August for my son ! $210 is awesome for a 1 bedroom with full kitchen/jacuzzi/washer and dryer.

To my knowlege, the only DVC's that have the sleep chairs are AKV and BLT. Unless they were added at VB during the remodel/rehab ?

FINGERS CROSSED FOR YA !


Maria

We have one in our 2br here Maria.

 

[Starr W.]

All,

There is wireless in the rooms. It's been live for a little over a week and they are having some issues. Probably why they haven't advertised it much.

Anyway, I don't want to push it on the streaming website...I like the DIS and the other site and don't want to get banned.

I can tell you this, tomorrow's sunrise promises to be gorgeous and my cam is pointed right at it. If you have a friend on the DIS that knows about the streaming site, perhaps they can help.

Otherwise, just know there are a lot of us keeping our 'eyes on the ears'.

I think I've seen your camera up on the balcony(it's either you or someone else streaming).

We're over in villa 12 and haven't had much problems with the network. Though we were given the wrong code to start with(one number wrong).

 

[Starr W.]

anyone there now or within the next month willing to post the activity sheet for the week? I am almost a month away from going and am curious about what they will be offering for my 3YO to do.

I'll try to get ours in one of the bags(the packing starts tonight!).

 

[backyardponder]

To my knowlege, the only DVC's that have the sleep chairs are AKV and BLT. Unless they were added at VB during the remodel/rehab ?

Maria

We had a sleep chair in our 1BR in building 14 at VB.

John

 

[MiaSRN62]

We had a sleep chair in our 1BR in building 14 at VB.

John

Are these new ? I thought the only "sleep 5" DVC's were AKV and BLT. If VB one bedrooms are sleep 5, that is really great.

The Member's handbook says "sleeps 4" and says living room has a queen size sleeper sofa. So maybe with this new remodel, they added sleeper chairs and now the 1 bedrooms can sleep 5 ? Can anyone confirm this ? Thanks.
ps: I tried to check for updates on the Member's site, but it's "down" this morning. I tried two different browsers and neither could load the DVC site.

Maria

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

I think I've seen your camera up on the balcony(it's either you or someone else streaming).

We have a second floor balcony right next to Shutter's. The cam is pretty obvious when we point it toward the sunrise. It's kind of hidden when pointed at the lawn.

I think they finally got their wireless issues worked out this past Tuesday. Has worked flawlessly for us since.

It's been a wonderful vacation here.

 

[KLR-wlv]

Can we assume - or does anyone know for sure - if there are sleeper chairs in the 1 and 2 br - that they are also in the beach cottages? I was going to bring an air mattress since my so my DS and DD didn't have to be together on the sofa bed - but that would be great if they are in the BC as well...

 

[Starr W.]

We have a second floor balcony right next to Shutter's. The cam is pretty obvious when we point it toward the sunrise. It's kind of hidden when pointed at the lawn.

I think they finally got their wireless issues worked out this past Tuesday. Has worked flawlessly for us since.

It's been a wonderful vacation here.

Bingo!

 

[backyardponder]

Are these new ? I thought the only "sleep 5" DVC's were AKV and BLT. If VB one bedrooms are sleep 5, that is really great.

The Member's handbook says "sleeps 4" and says living room has a queen size sleeper sofa. So maybe with this new remodel, they added sleeper chairs and now the 1 bedrooms can sleep 5 ? Can anyone confirm this ? Thanks.
ps: I tried to check for updates on the Member's site, but it's "down" this morning. I tried two different browsers and neither could load the DVC site.

Maria

The sleeper chair was new. The couch also seemed new. The bed in the couch was in fantastic shape.

It will be interesting if they officially increase their occupancy to 5. I wonder whether there are any restrictions in the timeshare filings which will prevent them from increasing the number.

John

 

[MiaSRN62]

The sleeper chair was new. The couch also seemed new. The bed in the couch was in fantastic shape.

It will be interesting if they officially increase their occupancy to 5. I wonder whether there are any restrictions in the timeshare filings which will prevent them from increasing the number.

John

Thank you very much John for this bit of interesting news.
We recently did an add-on to our OKW membership (back in Sept). We have always loved VWL/WL, but chose AKV because of the ability to sleep 5 in the one bedroom (we're a family of 5). So this saves us points.

I was able to finally log on to the DVC Member site and no changes to the VB 1 bedroom accomodation descriptions have been made. Still says "sleeps 4" and only mentions the pull out sofa in the living room.

So John....I think you've announced something pretty new. Maybe DVD is waiting until the entire VB resort is done it's rehab before announcing this. Definitely makes a one bedroom much more appealing to me.


Starr....that's cool you've been able to catch a glimpse of Bad Egg's camera ! Still wish I could figure out which site they are streaming from. I searched lots of sites......just can't find it.

Maria

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I wonder whether there are any restrictions in the timeshare filings which will prevent them from increasing the number.

John

I would think so... Time will tell.

 

[sheryl0521]

YES.

When I checked in, the CM did not give me a card with the access code. When I couldn't get logged in without it, I went back to the front desk and was given one. I was asked if I was a DVC member. I assume if you are not, then you get to pay the daily fee.

I was in building 14 and had no problems. They seemed to have 4 or 5 networks available. I also picked up one from building 15.

I did have problems with my laptop crashing a few times. Since I have never had that problem before and I don't have the problem now that I'm home, I have to assume it was caused by the VB network.

We did have flat screen TV's in our room. We had a 1BR. The living room had a mid-sized flat screen. The bedroom had a smaller one.

John

Great news! I will be sure to ask for that access card at check-in.

 

[backyardponder]

I have some photos I'd like to post from our VB trip, but can't figure out how to do it. I've seen instructions but can't find them now.

Anybody able to point me to the instructions?

Thanks,

John

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I have some photos I'd like to post from our VB trip, but can't figure out how to do it. I've seen instructions but can't find them now.

Anybody able to point me to the instructions?

Thanks,

John

Ok, first you need to upload your photos to a photo hosting website, like Photobucket.com (there are others as well). Its free, create an account, then you can upload your desired pics right from your pc to the website. Once they are uploaded, you will see several little pieces of info under each pic....copy all the info where it says IMG. Then open a reply window in the thread. Above in the top menu you will see a mountain icon. Click on that, delete all info in the url address bar, paste your info in, then preview. You will see your pic there. Just keep adding images. (Be sure the

 

[mdurette]

I'll try to get ours in one of the bags(the packing starts tonight!).

I would appreciate is Starr! Thank YOu.

 

[debaudrn]

Well we had second thoughts this week so now our travel plans are as follows:
2 nights at AKL in a 1 bedroom. (teens are psyched as we've never stayed here) 8/16-8/18
3 nights at Vero in a 1 bedroom 8/18-8/20
2 nights at Brother-in-laws in Prt St. Lucie (price is right!!!) 8/21-8/23
Some moving around but we've been to WDW at least 20 times so no big deal.
Teens are ok with DisneyQuest & water park (I have passes from a previos trip). We may not even enter the parks this time. Afterall we were just there last month.

Next topic; if anyone will be at Vero just before or after us ( we are at VB 8/18-8/20) and is interested in a chair swap or share send me a PM.

Deb

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I have some photos I'd like to post from our VB trip, but can't figure out how to do it. I've seen instructions but can't find them now.

Anybody able to point me to the instructions?

Thanks,

John

If you use photobucket as BWV Dreamin suggested you just mouse over the image you uploaded and it will let copy the entire IMG code, then just paste that into your post and you're done.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Wow, just returned from a week at Vero and everything was great!!!

I cannot believe how hard it is for me to get into work today!!!

Will try and post some of the last weeks activities, and answer questions if anyone would like.

Tom

 

[MiaSRN62]

I have been searching for things to do in the area with my 3YO. I came across the Bravard Zoo www.brevardzoo.org in Melbourne. Anyone been there. It looks like it is on the smaller side of things - which is ok for 3 YO anyway.

Hi....I'm following up on this question. My dd called me Saturday to say she went to the zoo with a friend from school. She told me the zoo was bigger than she thought and spent 3 hours there to see everything at a leisurely pace. She sent me her photos and I'll share them with you :

Maria