The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[CruznLexi]

Hoping to get on at the 7 month mark for Oct 18-22 and then head to Disney Magic. Do the studios have ocean view? Or should I request an inn room? Is 4 days too many too little. How far to make diner reservations? Is there a Publix close by? Do they do pedicures? Can you rent bikes by the day or just hourly? Do all the charges go to your room? How far is to Port Canaveral

 

[DVCconvert]

I'll try to answer your questions;


Do the studios have ocean view? Or should I request an inn room?
>>If you want an ocean view, you need to book an Ocean View Inn Room (OVIR)

Is 4 days too many too little.
>>>For those who enjoy a laid back, relaxing beachfront experience, 4 days is a short one...but a great start if this will be your first visit.

How far to make diner reservations?
>>>if you mean for the resort in advance of your stay? Then I would be calling about 60-90 days before your visit. Especially for the Sunday Brunch, or seafood buffet.

Is there a Publix close by?
>>"close" is in relative terms, for Vero, yes. Cross over the bridge into Wabasso, hang a right and publix will be on the left about 2 miles I'd guess.

Do they do pedicures?
>>At Publix? no.

But, the Spa at the resort does

Can you rent bikes by the day or just hourly?
>>I believe you can rent by the day, I've never done this but I'd be surprised if you couldn't (check post 1 in this thread you may find more on this there)

Do all the charges go to your room?
>>>yes any meals, drinks, rentals, etc can be put on your resort key if you have placed a cc on file

How far is to Port Canaveral
>>driving north on A1A it's about an hour, depending on traffic & speed

HTH

 

[job09]

Great thread! We are VB owners going for the first time this Spring Break. I had a few questions for those in the know.

1. Where are the lock-off 2 bedroom rooms? Any views?
2. Can you leave your car at VB and go on a Disney Cruise? If not where do people park at the cruise terminal.
3. Are there many shells on the beach? My DD loves shells.
4. Is there a good pizza place nearby?
5. Good seafood place nearby?

Can't wait to see our DVC home!

 

[cemeb4dk]

just booked our first stay at Vero this morning with Member services. At the 7 month window we got a 1 bedroom unit for 3 nights 10/3-10/6. Before that we will be at AKL for 6 nights. Another first time at new hotel for us. Our home resort is Beach CLub and we have basically always stayed there til this past year when we tried Bay Lake. That got us thinking to try some of the other resorts. Its my 5 year old daughters 9th trip. We are trying to keep it a surprise this time, its going to be hard, no countdown calendars watching old videos and planning out what rides we are going to do. But I told my wife I will try my hardest to keep it a secret.

 

[Jump4Joy8390]

Only 11 more days, booked Sunday Brunch, Seafood buffet.
Has anyone done the pirate buffet?

Florida weather can't come soon enough to escape Ontario snow

How often do they have the Seafood buffet? We will only be there from Monday to Wednesday - are we out of luck?

Where in Ontario are you?

 

[smacky1]

We just booked 3 nights in August. Add us to the roll call for Aug 29-Sept 1.

When we were there last week, Monday was pirate day and they were doing a pirate character dinner that night. Do they do this every monday night? I forgot to ask but would want to make ressies for it if they do. Thanks.

 

[DVCconvert]

Great thread! We are VB owners going for the first time this Spring Break. I had a few questions for those in the know.

1. Where are the lock-off 2 bedroom rooms? Any views?
Others here maybe able to address this better, but I think they're all in the buildings (no the main lodge) and views I think can be hit or miss

2. Can you leave your car at VB and go on a Disney Cruise? If not where do people park at the cruise terminal.
I don't believe so, and if you did, you'd need to hire transportation upto port canaveral. The terminal has a nice secure parking lot and new parking garage. Fees apply but it's really handy to the ship.
3. Are there many shells on the beach? My DD loves shells.

My nephew always goes home with a bag full, so I would say yes.

4. Is there a good pizza place nearby?

Directly next door to the resort is orchid island pizza. I have heard alot of good reports. You can easily walk there, and I believe they'll deliver.

5. Good seafood place nearby?

I've enjoyed the Ocean Grill in the past, many also speak highly of Squid Lips.

Can't wait to see our DVC home!

Enjoy your stay! It's a lovely resort!
HTH

 

[hardingk]

Has anyone seen the new soda mugs at VB?

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Great thread! We are VB owners going for the first time this Spring Break. I had a few questions for those in the know.

1. Where are the lock-off 2 bedroom rooms? Any views?

See post #116 in this thread or click this link http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=39691806&postcount=116

 

[job09]

Thanks for answering my ?'s. These boards are so helpful. So much fun for those who enjoy planning the trip almost as much as going on it!

 

[job09]

I'm back from our 11 night cruise on Celebrity's Equinox. What a beautiful ship!!!!
John

I've always wanted to go on that ship! What cabin were you in? You can add us to your roll call we are going 4-20 to 4-22 after a hectic spring break week at BLT.

 

[ont/ohana]

How often do they have the Seafood buffet? We will only be there from Monday to Wednesday - are we out of luck?

Where in Ontario are you?

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?

 

[Bose]

Does anyone know what day of the week does Disney's Vero Beach Resort offer wine tasting and also what is the cost?

 

[DVCconvert]

Does anyone know what day of the week does Disney's Vero Beach Resort offer wine tasting and also what is the cost?

I believe it's been on thursday early evenings in the past. Also, I think the member cost was $20. Just check the activities sheet once you check in.

HTH

 

[MELSMICE]

Does anyone know what day of the week does Disney's Vero Beach Resort offer wine tasting and also what is the cost?

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.

 

[backyardponder]

I've always wanted to go on that ship! What cabin were you in? You can add us to your roll call we are going 4-20 to 4-22 after a hectic spring break week at BLT.

We were in 1172 on deck 10 (Sky Deck). For a cruise ship, I felt the room was large as was the balcony. I think the balcony was larger than the ones at SSR or BWV! Well, maybe not in square feet, but the balcony was deeper and more usable.

I'll be updating the roll call this weekend.

John

 

[backyardponder]

Just a thought....

Don't rule out renting at other places that may have a location near WDW. One time we rented from Hertz that has a location at the Gaylord Palms. Did have to pay for a taxi but saved a bunch on the rental.

Avis has an office to which you can return in a hotel across from DTD.

 

[hardingk]

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?

Does anyone know if they do anything for Saturday and Sunday nights?

 

[DVCconvert]

Does anyone know if they do anything for Saturday and Sunday nights?

Those nights are "normal operations", of course they usually offer a special.
And of course on Sat am's is the character breakfast, and Sun is the brunch.

HTH

 

[hardingk]

I wish we could do the Character Breakfast, but we aren't checking in until that afternoon. I thought about the brunch on Sunday, but we can't use TIW on it. Is it any good, worth the $$$?