The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[glnrcker]

We depart VB on 18April. CAN'T WAIT!!!

 

[CruznLexi]

Add us go Vero Oct 20-22

 

[katdocnorf]

Can't wait. We will be arriving in VB on the 18th...just 2 weeks away now.. YIPEE (is anyone leaving about that time that can do a chair swap?)

 

[dis2cruise]

Thanks for the food suggestions at Vero I am very excited to try
Citrus Grillhouse and Cobalt, We Love to try new places .

 

[threebeesatdisney]

Hello. I was thinking of planning a vacation next summer to Vero Beach. However, on the news they showed Japan dumping radioactive water into the ocean. Do you think we will be allowed to swim in the ocean at Vero next year? I am sure the government will say it is safe but really they are liars. It worries me. What do you think? I am really worried about this. I would hate to rent DVC points and then find out I couldn't enjoy the ocean. That would be the whole point of going to Vero Beach. Any info or opinions would be appreciated.

 

[Arthur27]

Add us to the list, we go June 13 - 15.

 

[Arthur27]

Hi everyone. We spent 4 days at the VB Resort last month. We have gone almost every year since 1996. This trip we tried two new restaurants that we loved! We are from RI with great restaurants at home and have been disappointed with the choices near VB. We are huge "foodies" and don't mind spending money on a great dinner. If you fit that description too then you have to try the Citrus Grillhouse and Cobalt (at the VB Kimpton Hotel). I love Kimpton Hotels so we went to check out the one in VB. We ended up staying for lunch. The outdoor patio dining area is gorgeous and the indoor dining room is beautiful too (dark wood, white linens, upscale looking). The food was delicious. 4 of us with 4 different choices and all were great. The Citrus Grillhouse was wonderful too. It is bright and open inside so somewhat noisy. 6 of us had dinner and again all choices were superb. We are New Englanders and we even thought the seafood at these two places was terrific (we are usually disappointed with seafood while at VB). I highly recommend both of these restaurants and they are now both on our must do list for future visits. We tried Mulligans in Sebastian - YUCK! 6 of us and not one of us liked our meal! Seafood was awful but as I said we are used to great seafood at home.

If you'd like some good seafood Florida style I think the Gulf coasts is better place to try. But the places you found sound good as well.

 

[backyardponder]

Hello. I was thinking of planning a vacation next summer to Vero Beach. However, on the news they showed Japan dumping radioactive water into the ocean. Do you think we will be allowed to swim in the ocean at Vero next year? I am sure the government will say it is safe but really they are liars. It worries me. What do you think? I am really worried about this. I would hate to rent DVC points and then find out I couldn't enjoy the ocean. That would be the whole point of going to Vero Beach. Any info or opinions would be appreciated.

Nothing to worry about at all. First of all, it seems all the contaminated water is being diluted within 20 miles of Japan...probably less. Next, for water to get from there to VB it would have to go through the Panama Canal or around South America. That's too far away. Don't worry about this.

 

[Amusement]

I have a couple of quick questions about renting beach chairs and an umbrella during our May visit. If you rent chairs in the morning and hang on to your receipt, can you come back later in the afternoon and get them again without paying a second time? It seems like I remember that they used to have a weekly rate for chairs/umbrellas. Has that gone by the wayside?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Belle & Ariel]

I read the post about swapping towels. Is this resort different from the onsite ones that have the cart with all the towels you need? If so, I want to pack our own towels so we have enough!

 

[scootert]

I have a couple of quick questions about renting beach chairs and an umbrella during our May visit. If you rent chairs in the morning and hang on to your receipt, can you come back later in the afternoon and get them again without paying a second time? It seems like I remember that they used to have a weekly rate for chairs/umbrellas. Has that gone by the wayside?

Thanks for the help!

Haven't been yet this year, but in the past once you rent the chairs/umbrellas they are yours for the day. Not sure about the weekly rental -- last year they were reserving chairs and umbrellas but not sure what the policy is now

 

[scootert]

I read the post about swapping towels. Is this resort different from the onsite ones that have the cart with all the towels you need? If so, I want to pack our own towels so we have enough!

They no longer provide unlimited towels. You will have beach/pool towels in your room (number based on how many people are in the room) to use. To get a clean towel, you have to turn one in at Ebb & Flo's.

 

[metzger01]

Yes, the last time I was there also, the towel procedure had been changed. You no longer get an unlimited supply of towels. However in Disney's defense, I can say that on many previous visits, peolple would get towels, and then just leave them on the beach. So, I'm sure the new procedure cuts down on that.

 

[dizzneebabe]

I read the post about swapping towels. Is this resort different from the onsite ones that have the cart with all the towels you need? If so, I want to pack our own towels so we have enough!

Yes, it is different, but you can swap your towels anytime at the activities counter by the pool. We didn't have any trouble having clean, dry towels when we were there 3/23-3/26.

 

[dizzneebabe]

I believe they sell the exact same refillable mugs at VB as they do at WDW. So the guests could have purchased the mugs right there. I thought they sold them at Bleachers and in the gift shop behind the register ? Am I wrong on this ?

They were selling both styles of mugs at the gift shop when we were there less than two weeks ago. I actually was a little upset with the woman in the gift shop because on our first night there I asked if they had the new ones (I have about 10 of the red ones at home) and she said in a nasty tone, "That's all we have," pointing to the red one on display. Well, I wasn't buying more of the same ones...so we left. The next morning DH bought us two coffees for $5 in the gift shop and then we headed to the pool where lo and behold Bleachers had the new ones. I asked when they got them in and the bartender, Tim said they had come in the previous Sunday. While I understand trying to sell old stock first, I specifically asked for the new style and was told they didn't have them.

 

[treehugnmama]

We are going October 16 to October 22 2011. I noticed from page 11 lots of people got to enjoy the chairs 1 left last year. That is so great gotta love dis. I am worried this year we wond be able to get any as we are going 3 weeks later and there were slim pickins last year.

Can anyone tell me the difference between a lockoff 2 bed and a dedicated. I realize the bed/ couch vs bed/bed. But do you still have the kitchenette in the 2nd bedroom in a dedicated?

We are taking my parents for a last family trip as my dad is in kidney failure and will be starting dialysis soon so I am trying to make it perfect. Dad wants a fridge in the studio to keep his insulin close to him

Thanks in advance

 

[aggiemullins]

Add us to the list for 8/5 - 8/12!

 

[aggiemullins]

I posted this on it's own thread, but couldn't get a response from anybody. Probably because this is where the VB knowledge hangs out.

My son is turning 2 while we're at VB this August. Does anyone know if they do anything special for birthdays either at the restaurant or the member area? I know they have those "unbirthday" parties, but I have no idea what that is and if it would even apply to him because of his age and the fact it's his actual birthday.

I know he's just turning 2, but I was hoping we could do something special for the little guy and we're not sure how to go about it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[DVCconvert]

.....My son is turning 2 while we're at VB this August. Does anyone know if they do anything special for birthdays either at the restaurant or the member area? I know they have those "unbirthday" parties, but I have no idea what that is and if it would even apply to him because of his age and the fact it's his actual birthday.

I know he's just turning 2, but I was hoping we could do something special for the little guy and we're not sure how to go about it. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

the unbirthday party would be great. It's a party for children and it's themed from the unbirthday in Alice in Wonderland. The restaurants (note the birthday on your reservation both at the resort and in any eatery) will provide some small but nice suprises

HTH

 

[Hopefully]

We are going October 16 to October 22 2011. I noticed from page 11 lots of people got to enjoy the chairs 1 left last year. That is so great gotta love dis. I am worried this year we wond be able to get any as we are going 3 weeks later and there were slim pickins last year.

Can anyone tell me the difference between a lockoff 2 bed and a dedicated. I realize the bed/ couch vs bed/bed. But do you still have the kitchenette in the 2nd bedroom in a dedicated?

We are taking my parents for a last family trip as my dad is in kidney failure and will be starting dialysis soon so I am trying to make it perfect. Dad wants a fridge in the studio to keep his insulin close to him

Thanks in advance

I am one of the grateful folks who enjoyed your chairs last year Treehugginmama!!
We went exactly that time last year - October 16th- and you are correct, there were very slim pickins in the stores. I was looking to add an umbrella, as I burn very easily. There were none at Walmart, Publix and is it Walgreen's? No chairs and no umbrellas. I finally found one at CVS amongst the Christmas items I am very worried as we check in on October 21st this year and I don't know if we will find anything available.
Good Luck with your trip with your Dad, I am sure it will be special.