The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[TLPL]

Just few more days!!!
One more request: Can someone scan and post the latest "playful pastimes"?
See you around the resort mdurette!

 

[scootert]

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!

We were there last week and loved dinner at Riverside Cafe ... it's off Beachland Blvd (Rt 60) -- take a left just before the causeway and then go to the right. If you cross the river, you've gone too far. We had the grouper catch of the day and it was great!!

 

[scootert]

Getting close.....one more week.

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

There's one in Sebastian right on Route 1 -- right side of the road if you're headed north....

 

[mdurette]

Aaaargg.....I have been talking to my 3YO about our trip. She can't wait to see Mickey again. Well I have the breakfast set up on our last day there - but do any of the charachters ever make an appearance during the week. We have a few days in Orlando before we hit Vero - I wasn't planning on hitting the world - but am now contemplating it cuz she wants to see Mickey.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Aaaargg.....I have been talking to my 3YO about our trip. She can't wait to see Mickey again. Well I have the breakfast set up on our last day there - but do any of the charachters ever make an appearance during the week. We have a few days in Orlando before we hit Vero - I wasn't planning on hitting the world - but am now contemplating it cuz she wants to see Mickey.

There is a character breakfast at Shutters on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Last August, we saw Goofy. There could have been more, but thats all we saw from our balcony(we were in the INN room next to the restaraunt).

 

[mdurette]

There's one in Sebastian right on Route 1 -- right side of the road if you're headed north....

Thanks Scooter - that put a smile on my dh's face!

 

[starbox]

There is a character breakfast at Shutters on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Last August, we saw Goofy. There could have been more, but thats all we saw from our balcony(we were in the INN room next to the restaraunt).

No Mickey. It used to be Goofy and Max but they switched to Goofy and Donald a few years ago. There are, however, Micky Waffles!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Sorry I haven't posted.... We came back to a jungle in VA. Been working on the garden and mowing all day yesterday afternoon and today... I'm pooped. I'll do some TR tomorrow.... we had a great time.

 

[mdurette]

No Mickey. It used to be Goofy and Max but they switched to Goofy and Donald a few years ago. There are, however, Micky Waffles!

Seriously?????
No Mickey at the charachter breakfast. Please someone tell me that a Disney resort won't dare do a breakfast without Mickey!

Guess I'm going to the world one day while in Orlando. Maybe I can catch a ressie at Chef Mickey's. I know that will be a long shot - gotto catch a last minute cancellation.

 

[hygienejean]

Just back a little over a week ago.... sigh! what a lovely resort and we can't wait to go back. We had an OVIR on the second floor. What a view. the kids had a great time looking for shells and swimming in both the ocean and the pool. I am plotting my 4/2010 trip right now.

Does anyone know what the rack rates are for this year? I am thinking that I may be better off paying with the member discount rather than using my points for Friday and Saturday nights... any thoughts?

Thanks! and I love this thread!

 

[schwenksvillemouse]

Just back a little over a week ago.... sigh! what a lovely resort and we can't wait to go back. We had an OVIR on the second floor. What a view. the kids had a great time looking for shells and swimming in both the ocean and the pool. I am plotting my 4/2010 trip right now.

Does anyone know what the rack rates are for this year? I am thinking that I may be better off paying with the member discount rather than using my points for Friday and Saturday nights... any thoughts?

Thanks! and I love this thread!

I'd be curious what rack rates are too in April.

 

[edbull]

Headed to VB for the first time, 3rd week of June. Spending Sat-Thurs, which will be relaxing, but just concerned it will be a little toooooo relaxing. So I am looking for activities to do, and looking to see if people have done any of the following, and have any advice or comments:

Ocean Discovery Center

McKee Gardens

McLarty Treasure Museum

Navy Seal Museum

Manatee Observation Center

thanks in advance

 

[starbox]

Headed to VB for the first time, 3rd week of June. Spending Sat-Thurs, which will be relaxing, but just concerned it will be a little toooooo relaxing. So I am looking for activities to do, and looking to see if people have done any of the following, and have any advice or comments:

Ocean Discovery Center

McKee Gardens

McLarty Treasure Museum

Navy Seal Museum

Manatee Observation Center

thanks in advance

It's not on your list, but I'd recommend pre-arranging a turtle walk at night out of Archie Carr. I think directions/numbers are on the first page of the thread. The third week of June is prime sea turtle time, and it's an absolutely amazing experience to watch one nesting.

 

[edbull]

We have a 5 year old son, is a turtle walk a good idea?

 

[lpandorf]

Would love to get some casual beach shots done at the beach of my two kiddos. Do they have anything like WDW offers at many of the deluxe resorts where you can get photos around the resort?
Thanks!!

 

[PammyK]

Did anyone notice that starting the 25th they're going to do a Pirate Character dinner at Shutters on Mondays during the summer? Pirate Goofy and Pirate Donald will be the characters in attendance.

 

[PammyK]

Okay...the friend I was visiting with couldn't get off work (nobody to sub for her in the luau ) so I'm stuck on my own May 21-25. So if anybody is gonna be there please take pity and say yes if I ask you for help applying sunscreen. I promise I'll buy the spray kind that doesn't need rubbing in!

Also, has anybody gone deep sea fishing on a party boat during their VB stay? I used to fish with my dad for BIG JERSEY FLUKE growing up and I was thinking it would be a fun thing to do in his honor. Any suggestions for a good boat?

 

[mikeandkarla]

try this:
http://dvc.disney.go.com/dvc/guest/resorts/rentalResortLanding

I'd be curious what rack rates are too in April.

 

[cheezNE1]

OMG,
I just checked the 10 day forecast for VB, Thunderstorm the entire next week. What am I gonna do....bummer

 

[backyardponder]

Does anyone know what the rack rates are for this year? I am thinking that I may be better off paying with the member discount rather than using my points for Friday and Saturday nights... any thoughts?

I've never used this discount, but isn't the DVC discount on rack rates at DVC's discretion? In April, I'd doubt they would offer it at VB.