The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[dwelty]

OK, I know I can get an honest answer here. We are considering a trip to VB mid August (8th thru 15th). What is the weather really like then? Is it as bad as WDW this time of year. Is there any relief being on the coast? Advice would be appreciated.

 

[Mahusky]

OK, I know I can get an honest answer here. We are considering a trip to VB mid August (8th thru 15th). What is the weather really like then? Is it as bad as WDW this time of year. Is there any relief being on the coast? Advice would be appreciated.

This will be our 8th August in 39 days (palm claps to that!) and have found the weather pleasant. Typically temperature is 88/89 degrees and humid! There is typically a nice breeze and it typically rains frequently from 3 - 5 ish (cools things down) and very nice during the evening. If you are from an area of the country that is humid in the summer months it is no worse than that.

Hope that helps.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

OK, I know I can get an honest answer here. We are considering a trip to VB mid August (8th thru 15th). What is the weather really like then? Is it as bad as WDW this time of year. Is there any relief being on the coast? Advice would be appreciated.

We were there last Aug 2-8th, and the weather was great, again very humid, but no rain and the water was calm! Now we did go inland alittle to KSC and that was extremely hot, so its a bit cooler with the ocean breeze. Be sure to get some Avon Skin-so-soft or Buguard with Picaridin as the no-seeums will get you at that time of year! Enjoy!

 

[madcoco]

Thanks DVCconvert and missdani416. Not easy but she has to be in a better place now smiling down on us.

Hey Folks, is there anybody down at VB (or heading down) who can scout this out for Juliah...maybe take some pictures of what's at the beach and at E&F?

Sorry yesterdays mission partially failed. Stopped by yesterday just as some weather was approaching. Couldn't find anyone with the right answer. I have seen a beachwheelchair sitting next to the beach access ramp in the past. I presume you ask for assistance from the CM's located at the access ramp. The checkin and lobby was swamped. Grabbed an activites sheet and hightailed it out of there. Didn't have time to hit beachside today.

 

[deej696]

This is me doing the single digit dance

 

[MiaSRN62]

Mike....just got back from Tallahassee (FSU orientation). So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. So young. We lost our mom in 2004 at age 69 to cancer as well. She lived on hospice in our home for 4 months. I did not cry intitally when she died (which was in front of me while rest of family slept). I didn't cry because I had cried so much in those 4 months leading up to her passing because of all her pain. Her passing was like a blessing, although a huge loss and deficit in our lives to this day. So my heart goes out to you. Your mother's suffering is over. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.


Maria

 

[magicalfoursome]

Just back from our first trip to Vero Beach. The resort is beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. We were hit each afternoon with numerous thunder storms which sent everyone running inside. One odd thing-- I kept reading that the ocean on Vero Beach was on the "wild" side with big, rough waves. On our visit 6/28-7/2 the ocean was so calm. It almost looked like a gigantic lake-- it only had tiny waves at the shore line. My DS11 and DD14 were disappointed as they wanted to ride the waves in on boogie boards-- as they are used to the waves at the Jersey beaches which are usually quite big and powerful. I enjoyed the calm ocean-- much more my style. We went on a turtle walk and saw a loggerhead turtle laying her eggs-- amazing!!! I miss Florida already!!!

 

[maureenann]

Believe me it IS wild at times. We left VB on the 28th and for the 5 days prior that we were there it was huge!!! Just ask my husband who saw a wave coming, took off his Rx sunglasses so he wouldn't lose them and now some ocean creature has a new pair of shades! I did notice on the 28th that it was calmer before we left!

 

[ddiva]

Just back from our first trip to Vero Beach. The resort is beautiful and we really enjoyed our stay. We were hit each afternoon with numerous thunder storms which sent everyone running inside. One odd thing-- I kept reading that the ocean on Vero Beach was on the "wild" side with big, rough waves. On our visit 6/28-7/2 the ocean was so calm. It almost looked like a gigantic lake-- it only had tiny waves at the shore line. My DS11 and DD14 were disappointed as they wanted to ride the waves in on boogie boards-- as they are used to the waves at the Jersey beaches which are usually quite big and powerful. I enjoyed the calm ocean-- much more my style. We went on a turtle walk and saw a loggerhead turtle laying her eggs-- amazing!!! I miss Florida already!!!

We were there the same time, 6/28 - 7/2. We've visited before and found the lack of waves unusual. The afternoon storms were also something we hadn't experienced on previous trips, but it didn't damper our fun. We had a great time and already planning our trip for next year.

 

[madcoco]

One odd thing-- I kept reading that the ocean on Vero Beach was on the "wild" side with big, rough waves. On our visit 6/28-7/2 the ocean was so calm.

Pretty unusual to be this calm for so long. We have had winds out of the west since basically after Memorial Day. That and no tropical activity offshore has kept wave action at a minimum for most of the month and water visibility better than usual. Stinks for wave lovers but great for wreck and other diving.
MiaSRN62 Thank you. Another child going to FSU or is this the same one from FIT? Feel free to drop us a PM or E-mail.


Everyone have a safe and wonderful 4th!

 

[minniemimi52]

We'll be at VB 7/19-7/23. minniemimi52

 

[starbox]

We'll be at Vero in a rented house starting - but I called and got Friday night in a GVIR so we can use the recreation/pool/etc at the resort next weekend.

I'm so excited!

In June we had afternoon thunderstorms every day - the CMs were great about setting up activities in the lobby and keeping the kids happy and entertained.

 

[MiaSRN62]

MiaSRN62 Thank you. Another child going to FSU or is this the same one from FIT? Feel free to drop us a PM or E-mail.

Hi Mike
Thanks. Same child. My dd transferred from FIT and is entering FSU as a sophmore transfer. Orientation was crazy because we had to search for an off campus apartment for her too. So ALOT stuffed into 4 days.

On our visit 6/28-7/2 the ocean was so calm. It almost looked like a gigantic lake-- it only had tiny waves at the shore line. My DS11 and DD14 were disappointed as they wanted to ride the waves in on boogie boards-- as they are used to the waves at the Jersey beaches which are usually quite big and powerful.

This happened last August. We had 8 nights at VB but my son and his gf only had 3 nights. Go figure....the 3 days they were there, the ocean was calm. My ds said it felt like a big bathtub ! The day he left, the waves came back and big time.....then of course, Tropical storm Faye hit too ! Then we REALLY had some big waves. But I'm born and raised at the Jersey shore too magicalfoursome. My summer vacations were always in Wildwood, Ocean City or Cape May.




Yeah starbox ! Glad u got an Inn room for the night ! Hope the weather cooperates !


Maria

 

[starbox]

Yeah starbox ! Glad u got an Inn room for the night ! Hope the weather cooperates !
Maria

I was happy there was a room at the inn - I got to thinking that, since you can use your room for access to the pool and etc on your arrival and check-out day, I'd get a lot of use out of one night - plus it's a chance to show my mom (who is traveling with me & the kids) the resort.

I grew up in Tallahassee and went to FSU from 1988-1990. Don't know how familiar you guys are with the area - but if she does not already know about it, tell DD to check out Chez Pierre
http://www.chezpierre.com/
I've never found any place that has pastries like Chez Pierre.

 

[lpandorf]

We were in Vero Beach the last week of June. First time and loved it! We had a studio in building 11. I was really happy everything was so close together. It was very convenient to walk from the room to the pool, main building and ocean. The kids went to the evening kids club a few nights and had a great time. The staff was so good with them. They also did a few of the activities like unbirthday party, Seaside Chefs and sharktooth necklaces. Singalong campfire was a blast!

My DD 9 was soooo sad when we had to leave and started crying. Her birthday was in May and she's been seeing all the advertisements for celebrating at WDW. She told our waiter at Shutters she wished it was her birthday so she could celebrate with Disney. He said they'd celebrate it late and brought her cake and a pin and sang. Totally made her day. The lifeguards were very nice and one named Hank had my son put on his cap and whistle and take a picture. A few of the staff members that did the kid's activities knew my kid's names by the end of the week and called them by name. One kept calling my DS5 her boyfriend which he thought was very funny. I was mortified when he told her she was too old to be his boyfriend and had wrinkles, but she thought it was funny, or at least she acted like it was funny. Maybe she was really thinking he was a pain!

The one negative with the entire trip was some of the kids activities filled up even a couple days in advance. DD was very disappointed.

Hope to go back next summer! I can't believe I am saying this but spending so much time at the parks is not quite as fun as it used to be and I'm enjoying the beach vacations much more.

 

[kmk1180]

i'll watch this thread.

 

[lpandorf]

We were there the last week in June and saw a sign up for a pirate meal on Mondays. I think some characters come. Not 100% sure, though may want to check into it!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Sorry thought I answered you a couple of weeks ago. Went back and noticed the post didn't show up? Have been pretty rundown lately. My mom passed away last Tuesday at 66 Hasn't been easy. However she was suffering greatly from cancer. She was supposed to stay with us at VB this past stay over Memorial day but was too sick to travel. She loved the water so much.

Nothing much yet on our 1715 wrecks off the coast but having a great year again down on the Atocha and Margarita off Key West. Literally hundreds of artifacts being found. While beach hunting did find a small piece of Shuttle Challenger while staying at the resort. Sadly debris still washes up time to time. Great to hear from you hope all is well on your end.

Hey Mike,

Sorry to hear about your mom... I lost my dad when he was 53, and you just don't know what is going to happen next in life. You will get through this and your memories will remain. Sometimes (surely with my dad) moving on to the next journey is best.

Glad you're having ongoing success in the keys... sad to find such artifacts relating to the Challenger, but I guess most artifacts you find in the ocean have something to do with the demise of someone. Every piece of everything has a story to tell. I am glad to know someone who's life it is to find and tell the stories.

Be well my friend and talk to you later, Rob.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We were in Vero Beach the last week of June. First time and loved it! We had a studio in building 11. I was really happy everything was so close together. It was very convenient to walk from the room to the pool, main building and ocean. The kids went to the evening kids club a few nights and had a great time. The staff was so good with them. They also did a few of the activities like unbirthday party, Seaside Chefs and sharktooth necklaces. Singalong campfire was a blast!

My DD 9 was soooo sad when we had to leave and started crying. Her birthday was in May and she's been seeing all the advertisements for celebrating at WDW. She told our waiter at Shutters she wished it was her birthday so she could celebrate with Disney. He said they'd celebrate it late and brought her cake and a pin and sang. Totally made her day. The lifeguards were very nice and one named Hank had my son put on his cap and whistle and take a picture. A few of the staff members that did the kid's activities knew my kid's names by the end of the week and called them by name. One kept calling my DS5 her boyfriend which he thought was very funny. I was mortified when he told her she was too old to be his boyfriend and had wrinkles, but she thought it was funny, or at least she acted like it was funny. Maybe she was really thinking he was a pain!

The one negative with the entire trip was some of the kids activities filled up even a couple days in advance. DD was very disappointed.

Hope to go back next summer! I can't believe I am saying this but spending so much time at the parks is not quite as fun as it used to be and I'm enjoying the beach vacations much more.

Thanks for the report. This is what VB is all about. Very special for everyone.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

i'll watch this thread.

You damn sight better... cause we're watching you....