The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[DisDaydreamer]

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.

Hey my friend... good to see your post. I'm REALLY occupied with life situations and haven't spent much time on the boards lately so it is nice to get back on and see you posting.

I think it was a little after this time last year that I was freaking out by not finding you on the boards for a long time, but I understand it now.

Hope this year the weather is being better to you and Atlanta. Ohh... Atlanta, you're calling my name... (Allison Krouse) My favorite singer.

Have a great time in VB. And... if you ever purchase a vacation home there let me know because I'd like to be a renter.

I'm sure your kids are growing like weeds at this point. Enjoy every moment you can..

Later, my friend.

 

[magicalfoursome]

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!

Yes, Pirate Goofy and Pirate Donald are there. Bar-b-que food and sides are brought to your table-- as much as you can eat.

 

[magicalfoursome]

oops

 

[roysbrew]

We are heading to VB October 14 -21st. We are celebrating our 15th anniversary and are hoping to eat out once by ourselves. Our older kids DS (7) and DD (7) can do the kids club but our DS (1) and DD (1) are too young. Has anyone ever used the resorts in room babysitting? If so do you know what they charge?

Also do you know if Ebb and Flo has fishing rods you can use?

Thanks for your help.

 

[deej696]

So anyone else going this weekend and as excited as I am!!

Went to the grocery store today and loaded up with all our food for the trip. Ahh 4 days by the pool, beach, or balcony with 2 good books!

 

[minniemimi52]

Have fun! We'll be there the next week.

 

[debaudrn]

I don't get back home until next month. I was wondering, since this trip was planned after the chair swap closed ( I did get in that for our March trip) if anyone will be there in August and is leaving on the 18th or 19th and has chairs they would like to dispose of or recycle please contact me (PM or email). Likewise if anyone is arriving on the 22nd, we are leaving late in the day and would be glad to recycle some chairs as well. I just hate throwing them in the trash.
I will ask again just prior to our trip.
Debbie

 

[DR JK]

Yes, Pirate Goofy and Pirate Donald are there. Bar-b-que food and sides are brought to your table-- as much as you can eat.

Let me first say we love VB and plan to return as often as we can.

Given that, we were underwhelmed with the Pirate-themed character dinner. It was the worst service (and food) of our entire trip -- not Disney-like at all. Our "second" helping was minimal like they were telling us to leave by not giving us more food. Maybe our server was having a bad night, I don't know.

Other than that night, the service and food at Shutters had greatly improved from our experience two years ago and I would highly recommend it for any non-character meal.

 

[magicalfoursome]

Let me first say we love VB and plan to return as often as we can.

Given that, we were underwhelmed with the Pirate-themed character dinner. It was the worst service (and food) of our entire trip -- not Disney-like at all. Our "second" helping was minimal like they were telling us to leave by not giving us more food. Maybe our server was having a bad night, I don't know.

Other than that night, the service and food at Shutters had greatly improved from our experience two years ago and I would highly recommend it for any non-character meal.

I thought the food at the pirate dinner was good, not great. We were given plenty of seconds but I thought it was overpriced. They didn't serve a salad or dessert. It was a quiet character meal but that was fine with me. I agree that Shutters has better food on the regular menu.

 

[rockydek]

I would like to know...Has anyone taking Amtrak to Disneys Vero Beach?
If so...Is their a rental car agency near?

Does Disneys Vero Beach Resort have transportation from the airport?
We are coming in from Boston and are not sure, if we will be flying or taking Amtrak, depending on who is going with us...My Mom refuses to fly....She is 70 years old.
We are going next May 2010 for our first time.
Any help would be great...Thanks!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

I would like to know...Has anyone taking Amtrak to Disneys Vero Beach?
If so...Is their a rental car agency near?

Does Disneys Vero Beach Resort have transportation from the airport?
We are coming in from Boston and are not sure, if we will be flying or taking Amtrak, depending on who is going with us...My Mom refuses to fly....She is 70 years old.
We are going next May 2010 for our first time.
Any help would be great...Thanks!

The closest AMTRAK station is Orlando and Sanford, Fl. Sanford Train station is about 1/2 closer than MCO airport. There is also a train station closer to Orlando airport, but I am not familiar with that station at all. There is a rental car place at the airport, I think its Hertz (double check that). Not alot of rental car choices. There is no transportation from MCO (Orlando Int. Airport) to VB. You need to rent a car. Is about 2 hr. drive from the airport, about 1 1/2 hr. drive from the train station.

 

[deej696]

So I'm packing for our departure tomorrow and am curious, do the Inn rooms have iPod docks? I dont think they do but I figured it was worth asking to pack one less thing...

 

[dort]

So I'm packing for our departure tomorrow and am curious, do the Inn rooms have iPod docks? I dont think they do but I figured it was worth asking to pack one less thing...

hey deej696. Was at VB early May and the Inn Rooms were getting new clock radios and I'm pretty sure they had iPod docks.
Have a Great Time

 

[deej696]

hey deej696. Was at VB early May and the Inn Rooms were getting new clock radios and I'm pretty sure they had iPod docks.
Have a Great Time

Thanks for the info Dort Has anyone been in the last few weeks to confirm this or not? Eh what the hay I'll just pack our dock

 

[ddiva]

Stayed in room 2221 and there was an ipod dock. Have fun!!!

 

[mikeandkarla]

hey deej696. Was at VB early May and the Inn Rooms were getting new clock radios and I'm pretty sure they had iPod docks.
Have a Great Time

Yes the inn rooms have the new ihome alarm clock radios with an ipod dock.

 

[mikeandkarla]

I agree with pp about the pirate dinner at VB. Overpriced with no dessert included. Everything else about VB is great.

 

[gnome1b]

We are flying from Boston on July 25.
We are flying into West Palm Beach.
I checked Google maps and MCO and PBI are an equal distance from Vero, so you could fly into either airport.
We happened to get a great rate flying into PBI.
There are car rental locations at either airport and we are renting from Avis at West Pam Beach.

Brad in Ma.

I would like to know...Has anyone taking Amtrak to Disneys Vero Beach?
If so...Is their a rental car agency near?

Does Disneys Vero Beach Resort have transportation from the airport?
We are coming in from Boston and are not sure, if we will be flying or taking Amtrak, depending on who is going with us...My Mom refuses to fly....She is 70 years old.
We are going next May 2010 for our first time.
Any help would be great...Thanks!

 

[deej696]

Checked in a few hours ago to our OVIR and its awesome as always. We are in 2221 which seems to have an oversided balcony compared to the others. Its right next to the Green Cabin room, so we have a bit of noise from there even though there is a room in between, but its no big deal, as we love the balcony. The weather wasnt great today, lots of spotty storms, but given I love sitting outside in the rain and reading a book, it couldnt get much better. Will get some pics over the next day or two, but for now, I'm in heaven

 

[dort]

Checked in a few hours ago to our OVIR and its awesome as always. We are in 2221 which seems to have an oversided balcony compared to the others. Its right next to the Green Cabin room, so we have a bit of noise from there even though there is a room in between, but its no big deal, as we love the balcony. The weather wasnt great today, lots of spotty storms, but given I love sitting outside in the rain and reading a book, it couldnt get much better. Will get some pics over the next day or two, but for now, I'm in heaven

DH and I had that room in May when we were there. Have a great time. I can still hear the waves.