The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[MiaSRN62]

From Rob's activity list, I see they had pin trading in June too........

So you need to scan the list at check-in and plan if you're interested.

I think they only offer it 1-2x a week.


Maria

 

[nappingbeauty]

did they help you find other accomadations or just send you on your merry way???

 

[MiaSRN62]

did they help you find other accomadations or just send you on your merry way???

They did tell me I could call WDW reservations there at the desk, but I went back to the room and called on my cell (it was less noisy because the lobby was taken over by kids.... ). I was able to get a room at POP for the night.

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

I was looking at the menu.....next to the food items are "single" numbers, 6, 8, 11 etc. Would these be the prices? Thanks for posting!

If I remember the prices were not bad and the happy hour had some great deals, anymore with us it does not matter where we go out to eat when we are on vacation it always cost a hundred dollars. My Tweener (the middle child and yes that is her actual nickname) always gets a dozen oysters on the half shell for dinner when we are at Vero. It is pretty funny to hear a 10 year old ask a waitress or waiter "So how do the Oysters look tonight". Then the 6 soon to be 7 year old always has to have Grouper or Salmon, so much for the chicken fingers, grilled cheese and hamburger off the kids meal for us. I always wonder when I lost control, then the Queen reminds me that I never had it!!!!

Also, the Riverside Cafe is not a bad drive, about 7 miles maybe to Vero and it is right under the bridge that goes over the intercostal on 60.

Tom

 

[DisDaydreamer]

I agree....it's the teens that I feel they're lacking in activities for. My kids can handle about 3 nights at VB before getting bored.

The day that Tropical Storm Faye hit---which was a BAD day----the lobby was alive with activities for little kids. But all the teens looked bored out of their minds. Keep in mind the lobby is one of the few places you can get WIFI and it was flooded with dozens of young kids and CM's playing games, singing etc. I left around 1 pm that day after being told they couldn't accomodate us another night (our flight was cancelled due to the storm). So maybe sometime after 1 pm the CM's did organize some activities for teens ? Not sure.

Maria

Agreed, and I think HHI is a notch up on VB in the category of activities for teens. Plus there is sooo much more for them to do outside of the resort.

That said... Boogie boarding can be super fun (and addictive) if you understand how to do it. Most people let the waves crash behind them and ride the wash to the beach.... boring. I can show your teens how to RIDE a wave. That means getting on top of the crest and riding it down to the crash. It is as much fun (and sometimes scary) as a roller coaster. It is timing and effort (and luck) to get that thrill ride, but when you get, you get it. Sometimes you end up like being in a front loaded washer, but that's ok too. That's when you understand and appreciate the board's tether to your wrist.

We'll be overlapping some days this May with some others. I would love to help anyone desiring to achieve the thrill. We have never been to VB in May... so I hope the conditions are good. I think they will be.

 

[MiaSRN62]

We'll be overlapping some days this May with some others. I would love to help anyone desiring to achieve the thrill. We have never been to VB in May... so I hope the conditions are good. I think they will be.

Hey sounds fun Rob.....we have boogie boarded at VB before. But would u believe ? Almost the whole week we were there this past Aug, the ocean was like a pool. No waves at all. My 21 yo son was like "mom.....did disney buy the only beach in Florida with no waves ?!" He had to fly home early due to work committments. The day after he left, wouldn't u know we got some sweet waves ! In reality...it was Faye making her approach. Because the day Faye hit, the waves were insane !

Maria

 

[Certifiable WDW Nut]

Can any one recommend a place to buy fresh seafood to prepare? I don't get fresh steamed shrimp at home very often so I'm looking forward to having some just to have around as a snack.

We are heading down to Vero the week of 7/26 and plan on sleeping, eating, drinking, swimming, reading and maybe one other thing. We can't wait.

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Agreed, and I think HHI is a notch up on VB in the category of activities for teens. Plus there is sooo much more for them to do outside of the resort.

That said... Boogie boarding can be super fun (and addictive) if you understand how to do it. Most people let the waves crash behind them and ride the wash to the beach.... boring. I can show your teens how to RIDE a wave. That means getting on top of the crest and riding it down to the crash. It is as much fun (and sometimes scary) as a roller coaster. It is timing and effort (and luck) to get that thrill ride, but when you get, you get it. Sometimes you end up like being in a front loaded washer, but that's ok too. That's when you understand and appreciate the board's tether to your wrist.

We'll be overlapping some days this May with some others. I would love to help anyone desiring to achieve the thrill. We have never been to VB in May... so I hope the conditions are good. I think they will be.

I need a lesson!! Thats what I do, ride the boogie board from the back of the wave to the beach....I need a lesson!! Maybe sometime we'll hook up. Let us know if you have any love bugs in May.....

 

[lts862]

Thank you for all of the replies. We have decided that we ARE going to keep our ressie. The kids will have a great time, I am sure. the beach, a chair and a book and I am all set!!

 

[mdurette]

I have been searching for things to do in the area with my 3YO. I came across the Bravard Zoo www.brevardzoo.org in Melbourne. Anyone been there. It looks like it is on the smaller side of things - which is ok for 3 YO anyway.

 

[conny264]

Has anyone here any Experience with the River Queen Cruises on Sebastian River.I found the link on Captain Hirams site and it looks interesting,if you´re interested in wildlife watching.
Any info would be highly appreciated.Thanks
Conny

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Hey sounds fun Rob.....we have boogie boarded at VB before. But would u believe ? Almost the whole week we were there this past Aug, the ocean was like a pool. No waves at all. My 21 yo son was like "mom.....did disney buy the only beach in Florida with no waves ?!" He had to fly home early due to work committments. The day after he left, wouldn't u know we got some sweet waves ! In reality...it was Faye making her approach. Because the day Faye hit, the waves were insane !

Maria

I feel his pain. Last year I had the same thing.... first three days nothing. The last two salvaged the stay, but even then the waves were nothing to write home about. Don't know what May will bring. I hope something.

 

[scootert]

If you're looking for a seafood market, you might try Briana's Seafood -- it's a market and a very casual restaurant. Prices are pretty reasonable and the food was great. We just ate at the restaurant, but the seafood in the case looked great. Here's a link on yahoo with some details: http://local.yahoo.com/info-14152440-briana-s-seafood-market-cafe-vero-beach

 

[MiaSRN62]

I came across the Bravard Zoo www.brevardzoo.org in Melbourne. Anyone been there. It looks like it is on the smaller side of things - which is ok for 3 YO anyway

mdurette,
My dd goes to school in Melbourne. She has been wanting to go here but hasn't had a car on campus until 2 weeks ago. So when she goes, I'll have her snap some photos and give us a report.

Maria

 

[backyardponder]

If you're looking for a seafood market, you might try Briana's Seafood -- it's a market and a very casual restaurant. Prices are pretty reasonable and the food was great. We just ate at the restaurant, but the seafood in the case looked great. Here's a link on yahoo with some details: http://local.yahoo.com/info-14152440-briana-s-seafood-market-cafe-vero-beach

Thanks Scooter. Sounds fishey to me. We'll give it a try

Anybody know of any Italian markets with good sauces for carry out?

 

[lisaviolet]

Thanks for all the hard work to keep this going.

I'm super excited. VB March 16-20. First time. Last DVC to visit until BLT opens, that is.

Two weeks to go until I get in the car. Can't wait.

 

[mdurette]

mdurette,
My dd goes to school in Melbourne. She has been wanting to go here but hasn't had a car on campus until 2 weeks ago. So when she goes, I'll have her snap some photos and give us a report.

Maria

Thanks Maria - I would appreciate it!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks Maria - I would appreciate it!

You got it. My daughter just arrived home for spring break tonight, so she won't be back in Melbourne until next weekend. But I see you won't be at VB until May.....I'm sure she'll visit before then.

Maria

 

[Hollowellfam6]

We will be at VB on the 31 of May thru June 6 then it's off to the WORLD for a week there.

 

[Magic08]

We are planning to go to Vero in June, the 17th-21st. We are still trying to get the 18th on points, as we had to recently change our reservations and they were all booked up. We went here last April and just loved it. . . can't wait to go back!!