The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[srp1103]

Has anyone tried to make a reservation for the Sea Turtle walk at Sebastain Inlet State Park? We will be at Vero Beach 6/5 - 6/10 and would love to do this, just wondering how difficult it is to schedule. I will be calling tomorrow to get more info. Would love to hear from those have experience with the walks!
TIA!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

We were there 2 weeks ago and it was tough because it's prime turtle season.
Please look at your agenda the night before if you have kids that want to participate in some of the games. People were lined up before the pool was opened because of limited spacing.
About 9:30 at the base of the water slide kids start to gather to "magically" turn on the water for the slide. It was so cute and a big hit!

Can't say enough about this resort. It was wonderful and would be happy to share some photos.
The Pirate dinner on Tuesday night was fun and they had plenty of goodies like eye patches and bandanas. We dined at the resort every night because they change the menu daily.

Cast members were some of the best.

 

[starbox]

Has anyone tried to make a reservation for the Sea Turtle walk at Sebastain Inlet State Park? We will be at Vero Beach 6/5 - 6/10 and would love to do this, just wondering how difficult it is to schedule. I will be calling tomorrow to get more info. Would love to hear from those have experience with the walks!
TIA!

We've done it in the past, and I just reserved a spot for June of this year. It is a great program and it is run by the same people that do the turtle walk at the resort (that you have to win the lottery to get in). You meet at 8:30 and attend an instructional session about turtles, then you go to beach. You wait there in the dark until they get a message that there's a nest being built and then walk to it. By the time you get there, they will have it sectioned off a bit and the red lights will be set up. You watch her lay her eggs, cover the nest, and go back to sea.

They say it can be a 1 1/2 mile walk each way and that it can last until 1am, but the time we went the nest was not very far and it only took about 20 minutes of waiting to get the call.

They take up to 6 people. Wear long sleeves/pants because the noseeums are killer.

 

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[jlmasl]

We will be there 1 week from today! Our dates are 5.22.11 to 5.27.11. We are booked in an ocean view inn room. We were here for a 3 day stay 2 years ago and had a blast. I'm so ready to feel the sand between my toes!

Jenney

PS: AWESOME thread. I'm bookmarking it to read this week in preparation for this adventure!

 

[mmmagic7754]

We will be there 1 week from today! Our dates are 5.22.11 to 5.27.11. We are booked in an ocean view inn room. We were here for a 3 day stay 2 years ago and had a blast. I'm so ready to feel the sand between my toes!

Jenney

PS: AWESOME thread. I'm bookmarking it to read this week in preparation for this adventure!

Will be there same as you but leaving on 26th(disney cruise)also have ocean view inn room. Counting down the days

 

[MiaSRN62]

Some photos from my May 3-5 trip to VB ! Had a great stay !

 

[MiaSRN62]

Some of the gift shop inventory............

 

[MiaSRN62]

 

[DVCconvert]

Wonderful photos Maria!!

Thanks for sharing them!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

BTW....LOVE......LOVE the new balcony chairs ! They were the dark green plastic ones last year ! White coated heavy metal ones----really great addition !

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Just wanted everyone to know that there is also a Disney Vero Beach Resort Rocks fan page over on Facebook. It has been up a while, and Joe the DJ at the pool is on it also, just thought another way for people to connect to the place we love.

Have a great day everyone.

Tom

 

[MiaSRN62]

Just wanted everyone to know that there is also a Disney Vero Beach Resort Rocks fan page over on Facebook. It has been up a while, and Joe the DJ at the pool is on it also, just thought another way for people to connect to the place we love.

Have a great day everyone.

Tom

Thanks Tom ! I did join that group

 

[FormrCastMbr]

MiaSRN62, thank you for posting the pics...I cant wait for our trip!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Maria, I loved the turtle chairs!!!!!

Tom, thanks for the group suggestion!!!! I've joined!

Wanted to share a few more things.....you can "reserve" your umbrellas the night before for the beach the next day. Just hit the beach hut before you leave for the evening before, the kids in the hut are very sweet!

If you want chairs after 5pm you might want to make a quick stop at CVS & pick some up. About 4:45 they start to collect them.

The Green Cabin has an extra drink menu collected from past guests and their special requests. Some look delicious!

We just planned some days in June prior to our cruise. Two other families are joining us so we're really looking forward to it!!!!!!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Some more photos for you all~

 

[gortman65]

We are excited to be staying at VBR for the first time in late October (27-29). Will the turtle patrol be out of season when we are there?

If I write/call the resort and ask for a map and schedule of current activities, will they mail it to me?

Thanks!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, I loved the turtle chairs!!!!!



The Green Cabin has an extra drink menu collected from past guests and their special requests. Some look delicious!

So glad you mentioned the extra drinks !!!! YES....I tried this Key Lime Martini (glass rimmed with graham crackers) and LOVED it !!!!

Thanks for all the nice comments on my photos....glad you enjoyed them. I like yours as well NEVERENOUGHWDW !!!!

 

[MiaSRN62]

We are excited to be staying at VBR for the first time in late October (27-29). Will the turtle patrol be out of season when we are there?

If I write/call the resort and ask for a map and schedule of current activities, will they mail it to me?

Thanks!

I thought the turtle season ended in Aug/Sept ??? Not 100% sure though.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Maria, I loved the turtle chairs!!!!!

Me too.....wonder if ALL units have these or is it just the Inn rooms ? Can anyone confirm ?