The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for the updates guys! I'll arrive 1 month from tomorrow! Did y'all do the refillable mugs, I was just wondering how convenient it is to use at VB.

Bob

Hi Bob....
We got one refillable mug here. In the morning up until 11 am, there is coffee set up in the hallway by Shutters. Otherwise, all fill-ups are down at Bleachers by the pool. There is a seperate drink station so you don't have to ask a CM to refill for you which is a good thing considering the lines there at the height of lunch hour. They have unsweetened iced tea, red powerade, and soda (coke products). We purchased our mug in the Island Grove gift shop. They are the same design as those in WDW.

I would think those staying in the Inn will find it most convenient to refill. If you are in one of the further villa bldgs or BC's, it might be a little bit of a hike to get those refills.

Let me know if I can help any further.

Maria

 

[photobob]

Hi Bob....
We got one refillable mug here. In the morning up until 11 am, there is coffee set up in the hallway by Shutters. Otherwise, all fill-ups are down at Bleachers by the pool. There is a seperate drink station so you don't have to ask a CM to refill for you which is a good thing considering the lines there at the height of lunch hour. They have unsweetened iced tea, red powerade, and soda (coke products). We purchased our mug in the Island Grove gift shop. They are the same design as those in WDW.

I would think those staying in the Inn will find it most convenient to refill. If you are in one of the further villa bldgs or BC's, it might be a little bit of a hike to get those refills.

Let me know if I can help any further.

Maria

Thanks Maria, that is exactly the information I was looking for. Having a separate station at the pool for the mugs is a HUGE plus and probably what will make me buy them.

Bob

 

[photobob]

It is nice to put some faces with the names of folks I've been DISing with for so long!

Bob

 

[friskykitten]

LOVE the pictures! Thank you so much for taking the time to do that!

MORE PLEASE!

How crowded has the pool been? I know it is hot out there but is the sea breeze helping to keep being on the beach at a comfortable level? How about any sea creature pests? I know that the PMOW was noticeably not there.

Now.......as I always have to bring the possibility of bad news, it's in my genes, I saw my first love bug of the season on my front window. And yes it was with a mate and being totally inappropriate as I have young children. LOL, my son said he had never seen a two headed bug before! How does it fly?

Anyway, hopefully it is only a vacationing bug here on the West Coast of Florida and will not make its way to VB anytime soon!

 

[MiaSRN62]

You're welcome Bob !

Friskykitten,
Just came back from the pool. Not crowded at all. The beach is seeing more activity I think. But even that's not crowded. Rob knows best about the sea creatures. But the two days I've been here, nothing at all ! Very little sea weed.....the water is not as clear as I've seen it, but nice still the same. Deb (dort), her dh Dan, my dh and myself THOUGHT we saw some sea life out there. We borrowed binoculars from a CM and we're thinking maybe sea turtles ? Someone a few days ago spotted a manatee. Nothing dangers with fins or teeth or stingers though. At least no so far ! Rob....where u out in the water today ???


I was hoping to let my dh check out a Beach Cottage today (I've toured them....he has not). But they are all in use.

I see no love bugs here at all ! I just walked all around the resort.....nothing. The weather is hot today---maybe 85. So nice to me since I left a high of 50 and rain in Philly !


Maria

 

[Starr W.]

Can everyone suggests their favor off property restaurant based on their most recent visit? We are going in less than 2 weeks and I'm trying to finalize the plan. Thanks!

The Lobstershanty in VB, we went twice.

It's been years since I have had freshly made corn fritters, they bring them out in the breadbasket.

Prices are fairly reasonable too. Lucked out both times during Easter and got tables by the windows too!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Deb.....I've added your recommendation for Mamma Mia's on the front page of this thread. Thanks


Maria

 

[BWV Dreamin]

The Lobstershanty in VB, we went twice.

It's been years since I have had freshly made corn fritters, they bring them out in the breadbasket.

Prices are fairly reasonable too. Lucked out both times during Easter and got tables by the windows too!

That's the next restaraunt I'm trying. Have nothing but great reviews about it.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Checking in.....
So so glad I got to meet Rob (DisDayDreamer) and Deb (dort) !
Nice people ! And Deb's dh Dan and Rob's dw Marybeth

Some pics from our meets :

DisDayDreamer (Rob) and I :

Maria

Hi Rob!!!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Hi Rob!!!

Hello, Hope... Nice to meet up again...

 

[MiaSRN62]

can't chat long.....have to check out soon. Want to run downstairs and get some breakfast too.

I just wanted to say that dh and I had dinner at Squid Lips last night in Sebastian. We enjoyed it very much. It's a VERY low key, shorts and flip flops kind of place. The food is yum though and the views are very cool. The restaurant is out on a dock and overlooks the Indian River. There is a marina there. It's an open air restaurant----they have ability to zip the windows closed in inclement weather. I'll post some pics later....I'm in a bit of a hurry today as I have to be at FL Tech by noon for my dd's apartment cleaning and then we have an appointment for room inspection by the college at 2 pm.

I never saw Rob or Deb yesterday.....not sure if I will today either (hope I didn't scare them off ! ) I was very happy we got to share some minutes together on Wed. Hope you both have a safe trip back home.....I'm headed to WDW for another few days. We sure did have beautiful weather here at VB


Maria

 

[photobob]

Thanks for sharing your trip and photos Maria, I'll do the same in a month!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Awesome Bob....we all look forward to it.......

Farewell VB ! Will miss you !


Maria---> heading out the door in 15 min......

 

[KeepSwimmingDory]

Hope your daughter's move out goes well Maria! You will need the Disney vacation after all that work.

 

[Anal Annie]

I just keep lurking over here...can't wait until we go in August!! Looks BEEAUUTIFUL! Glad it looks like ya'll had a great time & good weather!

Silly question...we ARE allowed to use the towels from the pool down on the beach, right??

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I just keep lurking over here...can't wait until we go in August!! Looks BEEAUUTIFUL! Glad it looks like ya'll had a great time & good weather!

Silly question...we ARE allowed to use the towels from the pool down on the beach, right??

Yep, no problem, just return them to the "dirty" bin at the pool, or I think there is also one by the gate as you leave the beach.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Hope your daughter's move out goes well Maria! You will need the Disney vacation after all that work.

Finally ! Thanks Dory ! Took us 4 hours to move her out ! We were exhausted. Missed our 5:15 pm dinner at Sanaa but rescheduled for 1 pm lunch today. It was so hot yesterday, we felt like our skin was melting. Moving boxes up and down 3 flights of stairs at the dorm just did us in.....but we're at the VWL now. Beautiful and peaceful here. The frogs in the woods were going crazy last night. I'm up early today (6:45 am) and want to get over to Epcot for Flower and Garden.

Hope Rob and Deb made it home safely and look forward to hearing about other's trips to VB


Maria

 

[photobob]

VWL is a great place. Look forward to hearing about Sanaa.

 

[TLPL]

Has anyone done the Kayak Adventure offered by Disney? Is it better than those other ones offered off-property?

 

[mdurette]

Getting close.....one more week.

My husband has a bit of a Dunkin Donuts addiction. Does anyone know if there is one nearby?