The 2009 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[DisDaydreamer]

Thank you for the pics of the resort layout and all the information! This is exactly the type of information I was looking for. Your information has been very helpful.

I told DH again this morning as I look out the window at 3 inches of snow with more coming that we will NOT be home for Spring Break next year - hopefully we will be at Vero Beach!

Thanks again!!!

You are welcome... just glad to help

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

A couple of questions for the VB experts!

Do any of the Inn rooms connect?

Is room service only to the Inn rooms or is it available for all of the resort?


My mom surprised me last night with her decision to accompany us on our May trip to WDW and to VB. She's been staying with us after a broken arm has restricted much of what she can do on her own. WDW should be ok since we have a 1 Bedroom and it looks like we can rent a power lift chair for her but she'll need a bit more help once we get to VB. We have an ocean view Inn room booked and I'm thinking about getting a second one for her just so everyone is more comfortable (probably cash although the last time I checked there were some available on points - I just may be out though! ) Anyhoo - I was checking to see if there was any possibility of a connecting room or if I should look at larger accomodations if available. I've been dreaming of that ocean view though and would love to try and keep it!

 

[lisareniff]

Okay...this map rocks. Just sayin.

Lisa rocks!

Aw shucks guys!

 

[lisareniff]

Do any of the Inn rooms connect?

You are in good shape. There are connecting inn rooms. We had a pair on the 4th floor a few years ago. I believe I counted 7 pairs of connecting OVIRs on the 4th floor (off the map on the back of the door).

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thank you to Lisa and Rob who are a wealth of information


Maria

 

[a Really Bad Egg]

So I hadn't heard, nor read anywhere (because I've been out of touch) ....but VB has wireless Internet in all the rooms?!

Just got off the phone with the resort and they verified. Nice!

 

[Sneaky3]

Well I found this thread while searching. I just booked today an inn room for next week 4/7/09-4/10/09. Well the CM told me that I was getting Ocean View I verified with her but right before I hung she told me that I used 30 points for the two nites. I verified again and she told me Ocean View. I hung up checked my reservation online and sure enough it is garden view. Now mind you at this point I am lucky to have just gotten a room but she told me that both the garden and ocean were available so I had opted for ocean. I emailed them so lets see either way I am happy to be going. It will be our first time at this resort...

 

[lisareniff]

Yep. DD just got off my computer so I could check.

The 4th floor of the Inn has 7 pairs of connecting OVIR and 3 pairs of connecting GVIR.

I don't know about the second and third floor but at least you know there are some.

 

[Disneymom2266]

Can anyone tell me where you fly in to for Vero Beach? And, is there a magical express that takes you from the airport to the resort? If you don`t drive there or rent a car, how would you get back and forth? Cab? Limo? Is it hard to get availability at VB?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Yep. DD just got off my computer so I could check.

The 4th floor of the Inn has 7 pairs of connecting OVIR and 3 pairs of connecting GVIR.

I don't know about the second and third floor but at least you know there are some.

I thought I posted my thanks earlier but don't see it now so I'll try again...

Thanks Lisa! It sounds like we'd have a good chance of getting connecting rooms. MS has two nights available on points and 1 on cash and I think I've figured out how to make my points work. As long as everything else comes together we'll be at VB in a few weeks.

 

[PamOKW]

Can anyone tell me where you fly in to for Vero Beach? And, is there a magical express that takes you from the airport to the resort? If you don`t drive there or rent a car, how would you get back and forth? Cab? Limo? Is it hard to get availability at VB?

Melbourne FL is the closest commercial airport but flights are often limited. Orlando and West Palm Beach (PBI) are roughly the same distance -- Orlando to the north and WPB to the south. There is no Disney transportation. The best option is to rent a car as that will allow you to leave the resort to explore the area. If for some reason you don't drive, you'll need to look into a car service to the resort. I used to have a link with rates but can't find one right now -- figure at least $150 each way from MCO or PBI.

 

[PamOKW]

I've had connecting rooms on both the fourth and third floors....the ones on the fourth floor were larger and on the corners but the third floor ones we just had were great too. Every time we had only requested to be "near" each other but ended up connecting.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

For those who will be there between 5/3 and 5/8... I will be wearing a lime green baseball cap that I purchased here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-LIME-GREEN-BA...LOT-#-179_W0QQitemZ370126000947QQcmdZViewItem

$6.95 and free shipping. Hope to meet you there.

 

[MiaSRN62]

If for some reason you don't drive, you'll need to look into a car service to the resort. I used to have a link with rates but can't find one right now -- figure at least $150 each way from MCO or PBI.

Since my 18 yo dd is a freshman at college in Melbourne and has used shuttles to and from Orlando International, I just happen to have some info on them for anyone interested :

http://www.abusytraveler.com/ ***

http://www.centralfloridashuttle.com/

http://www.floridatransportationservices.com/

http://www.executiveshuttleservice.com/ ***


The ones that have the stars by them are the ones I have used for my dd and thought the service was good.


Rob.....I'll be looking for the green ! I'm at VB 5/5 to 5/8.


Maria

 

[66Tink]

For those who will be there between 5/3 and 5/8... I will be wearing a lime green baseball cap that I purchased here:

http://cgi.ebay.com/1-LIME-GREEN-BA...LOT-#-179_W0QQitemZ370126000947QQcmdZViewItem


$6.95 and free shipping. Hope to meet you there.

We will be checking out on 5/3 and heading up to SSR...sorry to be missing you. I am planning on getting the LGMH from Home Depot for myself and DD...maybe we will run into you on our way out...I will keep my eyes open for you

 

[MiaSRN62]

4/25 - 5/3 Poohgirl
5/2 - 5/6 fers31
5/3 - 5/7 DisDaydreamer
5/3 - 5/13 dort
5/5 - 5/8 MiaSRN62
5/6 - 5/11 cocinele
5/8 - 5/11 pinktales

Here's the potential group from the first page going around the same time. I don't know if I'll be able to wear a green hat at all times.....but maybe I'll try and wear something green ? Or some kind of distinguishing DIS/green item.

Here's my pic if you see me, say "hi" please ! And maybe we can arrange a little impromtu meet with a few of us ?

Here we (dh, Rob, and dd's Heather and Brittany) are at VB in August :

Maria

 

[deej696]

So I see on the list of amenities BBQ grills. Anyone ever use them? I'm assuming they are charcoal? I dont remember seeing them on our last trip, and this summer we are there for 4 nights so I figured it would be cool to grill steaks one night. Anyone have any info?

 

[Kadorto]

we're at vb now,,but packing up to head home in the morning. we have a boogie board and sand toys that we can't fit in our luggage. If any one wants them send me a pm and I'll let you know where to pick them up

 

[milesjacki]

Hi;

I not savy in posting, trying to figure out how to get kadorto a pm
but we'd like the boogie board and toys if they are still available
i have 2 young girls, thanks

jacki

 

[milesjacki]

thanks