The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[Pootle]

We were there less than 2 weeks ago & did it on a Monday evening. It was $20 for a member & I think $25 for non-member.

We really enjoyed it.

So did we - I sat next to Melsmice

I know it won't be like this since they are not working on it this year, but just wondering if there is still a big drop off or not?

Thanks in advance everyone

Tom

I found the slope down the sand to the water's edge a little uncomfortable this time (I have arthritis problems in ankles and feet sometimes). So although DH walked by the ocean at the resort daily, after the first occasion, my walking by the ocean was done at Vero Beach itself where access was easier.

I noticed that they still have the beach wheelchair at the resort but I think it would be very difficult to push down to the water now. I could be wrong, but that was how it seemed to me.

Still a fabulous place though

 

[Jump4Joy8390]

The seafood buffet is on Thursday nights, the Pirate dinner is on Monday nights. We are in Stoney Creek, beside Hamilton. We come to Mississauga all summer long for soccer. Are you there at March Break?

Thanks! We'll be at VB from March 7 to 10, so I think we will just miss you!

We're sailing on the Dream from Mar 10 to 13, then to WDW until the 22nd. So, most of March Break we'll be there!

 

[DVCconvert]

...... I thought about the brunch on Sunday, but we can't use TIW on it. Is it any good, worth the $$$?

IMHO, yes it's definately worth the price. It's a huge spread. Anyone who leaves hungry either needs new glasses or to have their head examined!


Carved meats, made to order omlets, fruits, pasteries, pasta, salads, shrimp...we never miss it. And a free drink is included too!

 

[MELSMICE]

So did we - I sat next to Melsmice

 

[dis2cruise]

Thanks....Alamo had 4 days at 246.02.....cheapest....ouch.
I'll check around.

Also....Might be changing to last week august into Labor day.

I know up North the beaches at this time is jelly fish time....Is it the same at Vero.
I'm thinking the water will probably be 100 degrees......but I don't want jellyfish season
Thanks
Kerri

Hi Kerri,

Do you belong to Costco? If so, look up Costco travel on the Internet they have a bunch of coupons with different car rental agencies including alamo I got a car rental up to 25% off and one free day for 6 nights $222 with taxes for a full size we are also staying during the memorial day holiday this was the cheapest car price I have found during the M.D. Holiday comparing to the other car rental companies.

 

[backyardponder]

Figured I'd ask here before I started a thread......just starting to read this.

1. Thinking Combined Vero/wdw ....Arriving Vero 9/28. Does it rain most of the time then? Should I not pick this time of year for 1st Vero experience?

Kerri

alldiz: What date are you checking out? I've put you on the roll call with ??? as your departure date.

Thanks,

John

 

[backyardponder]

updated roll call:

1/7 – 1/9 KAT4DISNEY
1/15 – 1/18 Brandis
1/21 – 1/26 bethsg
1/23 – 1-26 DisneyDuo
2/16 – 2/23 delauzons
2/18 – 2/21 ajkmom3
2/20 – 2/22 smacky1
2/20-2/24 MELSMICE
3/7 – 3/10 Jump4Joy8390
3/9 – 3/13 pit303
3/11 – 3/15 BernW
3/12 – 3/18 ont/ohana
3/12 – 3/19 mickeywho?
3/12 – 3/20 Bose
3/13 – 3/19 papertraveller
3/17 – 3/20 debaudrn
3/23- 3/26 dizzneebabe
3/23 – 3/30 IggyLans
3/25 – 3/30 knothead180
3/26 – 3/28 hardingk
3/27 – 4/1 Kadorto
3/28 – 4/1 jjharts
4/2 – 4/8 Starr W.
4/3 - 4/9 Belle and Rella's Dad
4/3 – 4/9 conciergekelly
4/10 – 4/14 CFedor1
4/16 – 4/21 Mahusky
4/20 – 4/22 job09
5/3 – 5/5 MiaSRN62
5/28 – 6/1 PammyK
6/18 – 6/21 tinkerfan1
4/18 - 4/23 katdocnorf
4/28 - 4/29 wawdwluver
5/1 – 5/30 dort (off site)
5/14-5/17 DznyDreamz
5/25 – 5-29 cmctammyg
5/25 – 5/28 JanDave
5/26 – 5-31 dis2cruise
6/1 – 6/30 starbox (off site)
6/7 – 6/11 wigdoutdismom
6/10 - 6/12 bobbiwoz
6/10 – 6/12 sarahk0204
6/11 – 6/15 irish_dancer
6/11 – 6/18 hpygrll
6/12 Lenc324
6/23 – 6/26 DVC Jen
6/24 – 6/25 iloveokw
6/26 - 7/1 ddiva
6/27 – 7/6 mittelst
6/30 – 7/1 SFD998 & Cheloconnell
7/1 – 7/4 vbarry
7/13 – 7/15 MrShiny
7/15 – 7/22 FormrCastMbr
8/6 – 8/13 Mahusky
8/29 – 9/1 smacky1
8/14 – 8/19 ellynsoh
9/28 - ??? alldiz
10/3 – 10/6 cemeb4dk

 

[mmmagic7754]

We just added Vero for 4 nights prior to b2b cruises.We will be there 5/22-5/26!! This will be our first stay at Vero,have stayed several times at Hilton Head and really loved it.

 

[mickeywho?]

Ok Vero Beach lovers...
It's our first trip and I'm not used to not having ADRs every night of a Disney vacation! I need some advice - or suggestions for places not to miss or to definitely stay away from.

We're in a OVIR so we do have to plan our dinners out....so far I was thinking:
Saturday (arrival day) - most likely Orchid Island for pizza to bring back to the room
Sunday - brunch at the resort, dinner ?? Ocean Grill??
Monday - Pirate dinner
Tuesday - dinner?? Waldo's at the Driftwood??
Wednesday - dinner ?? Mr Manatees??
Thursday - in Orlando for the day so we booked California Grill for a nice dinner out
Friday - lunch at Capt Hiram's?? dinner at the resort as we'll be packing up
Saturday - check out and head home...

What do you think? Have we missed one you would recommend?
I think I'll do a trip report for the week too - with pics for the meals. For us Vero newbies it's been hard to decide where to go!

 

[DVCconvert]

mickeywho? -

All sounds great!
I can't comment on waldo's as I haven't been there.
One thought I had was if you have a mid day brunch (if you're like me) come dinner you won't be especially hungry. Don't forget that the Green Cabin room has an outside seating area and light fare.
IMHO Ocean Grill is worth the trip as is El Toro http://www.eltorovero.com/ if you like this sort of food.

I hope you DO do a trip report with a foodie element! I'm sure we'd all like to read & see it!

HTH

 

[MiaSRN62]

We enjoyed Squid Lips as well : http://www.squidlipsgrill.com/default.aspx

 

[dis2cruise]

We enjoyed Squid Lips as well : http://www.squidlipsgrill.com/default.aspx

We ate here 2 times last year we really loved It

 

[MiaSRN62]

We ate here 2 times last year we really loved It

YES Nothing fancy by any means...it's uber casual....but great food and drinks !

 

[mmmagic7754]

How far is Squidlips from the resort, menu looks good?

 

[MiaSRN62]

How far is Squidlips from the resort, menu looks good?

About 10 miles....took us maybe 15-20 min to drive (Sebastian restaurant). Ask for a seat by the windows (which really aren't windows). They have those roll up tent-like windows. Like I said....very casual setting.......but good food.

 

[mmmagic7754]

Thanks Maria...after driving about 600 miles 10 won't be so bad LOl

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks Maria...after driving about 600 miles 10 won't be so bad LOl

 

[debaudrn]

Has anyone seen the new soda mugs at VB?

Anyone? We are heading to Vero in the middle of a split stay at WDW (SSR and BLT).
Deb

 

[MiaSRN62]

Anyone? We are heading to Vero in the middle of a split stay at WDW (SSR and BLT).
Deb

New mug (one view only)...I believe pluto is on other side:

 

[MiaSRN62]

Here's a link to the view of the mug from the other side :

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2666088