The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[Jump4Joy8390]

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

Arrived at VB today, and so far have only seen the old mugs (with the black or red lids). Will post again if we see the new ones here. We picked up new ones at Pop Century yesterday - seems like the blue and pink ones are the most popular! Lots of yellow on the shelves..

 

[MiaSRN62]

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

Just want to share some pics I snapped of our visit at Squid Lips :

 

[conciergekelly]

I just wanted to add that we like to go to Squid Lips when it is daylight out. We go out on the dock and have seen dolphins many times.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Great pictures, Maria!

 

[bobbiwoz]

I have a question about "high season." Is it hard to book VB for January? I don't care if it's OVIR or GVIR, but I want to go for a week next year. Should I use myVB points to book now, or is it "safe" to book at 7 months out?..or even is it too late now?

Thanks,
Bobbi

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I have a question about "high season." Is it hard to book VB for January? I don't care if it's OVIR or GVIR, but I want to go for a week next year. Should I use myVB points to book now, or is it "safe" to book at 7 months out?..or even is it too late now?

Thanks,
Bobbi

I booked an OVIR for a few days this past January 1 1/2 weeks in advance. GVIR was also available. This was for early January and the resort was much more quiet than when we had a May stay a couple of years ago.

 

[DVCconvert]

Originally Posted by bobbiwoz
I have a question about "high season." Is it hard to book VB for January? I don't care if it's OVIR or GVIR, but I want to go for a week next year. Should I use myVB points to book now, or is it "safe" to book at 7 months out?..or even is it too late now?

I would say for most of Jan you'll be fine to book anytime at or before 7 months. It gets busier in Feb.

Good Luck!

 

[bobbiwoz]

OK...I am using banked and current HHI points (from a resale) for the next reservations in my '11 UY. Once I have them used, then I'll borrow from the actual resorts that I have. We are not going to HHI this UY, except for a 1 night stay. In '12 we'll be back to booking at home resorts.

Thank you.
Bobbi

 

[tlynk]

WOW-this thread is awesome. We will be at VB 4/26-4/28. We are looking forward to a beach trip before we head to WDW during DD's Spring Break! Yes we are crazy!

 

[DVC Jen]

Do you need to make a reservation for squid lips? We will be there towards the end of June. Nothing like waiting for an hour or more for dinner when you are hungry.

 

[amandamcallister]

My husband and I will be there in just a few days CANT WAIT!! A little nervous for some reason I think we will be bored? I think I just need to relax a little. March 12-15

 

[Sorcerer's Dad]

Do you need to make a reservation for squid lips? We will be there towards the end of June. Nothing like waiting for an hour or more for dinner when you are hungry.

We were there Thursday 2/24 at 5:30 and the wait was about 30 min. They did ask us when we got there if we had a reservation, but we didn't because it was a spur of the moment decision to go.

Even though you will be here the end of June, well after the snowbirds are gone, I would make a reservation if you know which day you want to eat there. But I would not let the lack of a reservation keep you from going there. Great food.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Do you need to make a reservation for squid lips? We will be there towards the end of June. Nothing like waiting for an hour or more for dinner when you are hungry.

We arrived early for dinner (4:30-5 pm) in early May. Had a 5 min wait. We did not make reservations. Got a bit more crowded in the 6-7 pm range.

 

[debaudrn]

Arrived at VB today, and so far have only seen the old mugs (with the black or red lids). Will post again if we see the new ones here. We picked up new ones at Pop Century yesterday - seems like the blue and pink ones are the most popular! Lots of yellow on the shelves..

Thanks, we are arriving with new mugs from SSR (no lectures please) and wanted to know if there were at Vero already. I have the old version at home too.
Let me know if you see new ones before you leave.
Deb

 

[DisDaydreamer]

(no lectures please)
Deb

No lectures from the VB Adoration Club Members.

We're kind of... the naughty ones.

 

[debaudrn]

No lectures from the VB Adoration Club Members.

We're kind of... the naughty ones.

That's why I fit in! 3 days until WDW and 7 days until Vero Beach.
Deb

 

[aggiemullins]

Even though we're DVC members, we snagged a week in a 1 bed at VB during second week of August using my brothers RCI trade-in he wasn't going to use. It went perfect that we had spare points to book a studio the 5 nights before we get to VB at VWL.

We can't wait! We've never been to either resort. We're SOOO looking forward to doing absolutely nothing for a week at Vero!

 

[DVCconvert]

.....We're SOOO looking forward to doing absolutely nothing for a week at Vero!

That's the right mindset! You're going to have a wonderful time!!

 

[hardingk]

Has anyone spotted the new mugs for sale at VB?

 

[debaudrn]

Leaving for airport in 30 minutes. Will be at WDW tonight and Vero on 3/17!