The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[photobob]

oh how beautiful!! Such wonderful pics and memories!

It really was a wonderful wedding. Hannah's dad was the minister and he did a beautiful service, without crying. My daughter sang beautifully, without crying! It couldn't have gone any better.

 

[desmar9]

debaudrn, we're here now - we were out at the beach for a while yesterday with the chairs and umbrella, but if you were out there at all yesterday you know the surf was a little rough! After FINALLY getting all of the sand out of my bathing suit, we opted for the pool for the rest of the day. We were out there during the DJ/pool games.....had a great time! Anyway, I notice you're from RI - we live in Somerset, MA!

 

[rockydek]

Can anyone tell me if all the dedicated two bedrooms have a sleeper chair in the living room?

 

[DandADisney]

I just found this thread and am so excited! I am going to Vero on Tuesday and will be staying until Aug.30 (then off on the Disney cruise). I read up until page 28 then I must admit I skipped to the last couple of pages, but there's a lot of great info! Anybody else going to be there 8/25-8/30? I will be with my husband and three children (boys-8 and 7 and daughter age 5).

 

[PammyK]

I just found this thread and am so excited! I am going to Vero on Tuesday and will be staying until Aug.30 (then off on the Disney cruise). I read up until page 28 then I must admit I skipped to the last couple of pages, but there's a lot of great info! Anybody else going to be there 8/25-8/30? I will be with my husband and three children (boys-8 and 7 and daughter age 5).

I'll be there starting tomorrow, as will be my friends from the UK. They're staying until Thursday and I'll be there until Friday. And I haven't started packing...

 

[Windjammer]

Rockydek:

I can't tell you if all the dedicated 2bdrms have the sleeper chair but in July the one we stayed in (1423) did.

Steve

 

[debaudrn]

We were told all 1 and 2 bedrooms have the sleeper chair. My son used it for a few nights and loved it. He is 5'8" and 16 years old.

desmar9, we are neighbors! I am in Barrington on the border of Swansea and Seekonk. I was at Swansea Mall today! We were ar VB from the 18th to 22nd. I was in the water on Thurs and got knocked - - - over tea kettle! Ouch, still have bruises to show for it. Spent most of Friday and Saturday at the pool. We had the first table to the left as you entered the pool area off the walkway. I was often in the pool with a book. We were in a 1 BR in AKL/Jambo house before VB. Too bad I didn't see you there. I looked for the chairs and umbrella but never saw them on the beach.

 

[tinksadler]

Going to Vero Beach April 2010. Wondering which type of room is best? Is ocean view worth the extra points? Studio or Garden View? Any help is appreciated!

 

[deej696]

We stay in an ocean view Inn room every summer, and we wouldnt dream of doing anything different. Nothing beats sitting on the balcony with a book and drink listening to the ocean

 

[disneymomjcs]

Heading to our first visit to VB in the middle of our Disney trip. I have a question about Snorkel Ears. can anyone tell me on what days they run this program?

We're at Vero 8/24 - 8/27 and looking at the Play Pastimes your guide to daily activities from Sunday 8/23 - Saturday 8/29 It is only offered one time 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Not sure if this changes week to week since this is our first visit.

 

[tinksadler]

I do agree that there is nothing better than a book and a cup of coffee on the balcony!! Do you know if there are rooms that face the pool? Thanks for your reply!

 

[rockydek]

Rockydek:

I can't tell you if all the dedicated 2bdrms have the sleeper chair but in July the one we stayed in (1423) did.

Steve

Thanks Windjammer

Can you tell me if the room you stayed in was in building 14.
If so...Did it have a pool or ocean view?
Can you tell me a good request... if I want a room close to the pool and an ocean view. I am in a dedicated two bedroom.

Thanks

 

[jetstream]

We leave for WDW on Friday. We will be staying a few days before heading on over to VB. Can anyone tell me if the cast members pin trade or is it really an afterthought? We will be trading in the parks and I was wondering if we should save some trading for VB.

Thanks

 

[Mom2BCCC]

We leave for WDW on Friday. We will be staying a few days before heading on over to VB. Can anyone tell me if the cast members pin trade or is it really an afterthought? We will be trading in the parks and I was wondering if we should save some trading for VB.

Thanks

We were just at VB last week. My 8 yo bought his first pins and did some trading. He had a great time. The CMS were outstanding. So patient and nice. Go to Shutters and ask the hostess to see Ana. Apparently she is the pin guru of VB.

 

[Mom2BCCC]

Thanks Windjammer

Can you tell me if the room you stayed in was in building 14.
If so...Did it have a pool or ocean view?
Can you tell me a good request... if I want a room close to the pool and an ocean view. I am in a dedicated two bedroom.

Thanks

We were also in building 14 in a dedicated 2BR. Room 1432 on the 2nd floor. I had asked for a pool view. Our room faced the pool, however there are so many trees that you could not see much. We had a glimpse of the mini golf course and beyond that a bit of blue from the pool. You should probably ask for the third floor to get a better view. Also, its my understanding that the dedicated 2 BRs do not have ocean views. You'd have to have a lockoff for a chance at an ocean view. I could be wrong about this, I just remember it from a prior question.

 

[jetstream]

We were just at VB last week. My 8 yo bought his first pins and did some trading. He had a great time. The CMS were outstanding. So patient and nice. Go to Shutters and ask the hostess to see Ana. Apparently she is the pin guru of VB.

Thanks for the information. My DD7 is looking forward to it.

 

[circhead]

Thank you all for the information on VB.

Life has gotten a little ahead of us this year and my hubby and I are heading to VB for 5 days Sept. 8 - 13th. We've never been there but needed to unwind this year. (I lost my job and he took a 20% cut.) We got a great airfare and car rental ( less than $450 for both) I was a little nervous about it but after reading this thread it sounds like it's just what we need. Sitting on a beach and just enjoying nature. No pressure to get to a park or a dinner reservation, and it's a great way to stretch our limited resources and still have a little vacation.

Now I'm really excited and it's nice to have something to look forward to rather than waiting for the next shoe to hit us in the head. So thank you all for helping me find my center and regroup.

 

[PammyK]

Thank you all for the information on VB.

Life has gotten a little ahead of us this year and my hubby and I are heading to VB for 5 days Sept. 8 - 13th. We've never been there but needed to unwind this year. (I lost my job and he took a 20% cut.) We got a great airfare and car rental ( less than $450 for both) I was a little nervous about it but after reading this thread it sounds like it's just what we need. Sitting on a beach and just enjoying nature. No pressure to get to a park or a dinner reservation, and it's a great way to stretch our limited resources and still have a little vacation.

Now I'm really excited and it's nice to have something to look forward to rather than waiting for the next shoe to hit us in the head. So thank you all for helping me find my center and regroup.

Hey...if you're looking for a really good place to eat that won't break the bank, head over to Squid Lips. They have Early Bird specials until 5:30 most nights and Happy Hour from 5-6 every weeknight. The also have the "Attitude Adjustment" hour from 6-7 with some killer drink specials (Margaritas, frozen daqueries and Long Islands for $2.99, and Cosmos, Martinis and some other stuff for $3.99). Not fancy but excellent food and reasonable prices.

 

[desmar9]

Hi debaudrn!
Wow, we are neighbors - I work in Seekonk as well! My son may have hung out with your son during our stay, as he is 16 as well. His name is Chris. And, I did see a woman in the pool reading her book propped up against the ledge. I even pointed you out to my husband, saying what a great idea that was! Didn't realize it was you! We were there until the 25th and are at AKV now till Sunday. Then back home to reality! We loved Vero and will absolutely return!!

 

[circhead]

Hey...if you're looking for a really good place to eat that won't break the bank, head over to Squid Lips. They have Early Bird specials until 5:30 most nights and Happy Hour from 5-6 every weeknight. The also have the "Attitude Adjustment" hour from 6-7 with some killer drink specials (Margaritas, frozen daqueries and Long Islands for $2.99, and Cosmos, Martinis and some other stuff for $3.99). Not fancy but excellent food and reasonable prices.

Pam,

Thanks for the tip. We will try it out - as we are looking to stretch every dollar and wanted to do 1 or 2 restaurant meals on the cheap.