The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Thanks for all the pics!!!!!!

Do you know if they have any specific Vero Beach merchandise??? My brother went to Disney's HHI resort a few months ago and brought us back Tshirts but didn't know if they had anything resort specific from VB???

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Thanks for all the pics!!!!!!

Do you know if they have any specific Vero Beach merchandise??? My brother went to Disney's HHI resort a few months ago and brought us back Tshirts but didn't know if they had anything resort specific from VB???

They did have a few t-shirts, magnets, postcards & I think glasses.

It's a very small shop but they did have a nice selection of books about turtles & pirates that I though was great and fit is nicely with the theme.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for all the pics!!!!!!

Do you know if they have any specific Vero Beach merchandise??? My brother went to Disney's HHI resort a few months ago and brought us back Tshirts but didn't know if they had anything resort specific from VB???

Very limited VB specific items. I'm wearing a t-shirt that says Vero Beach here along with one of the new VB pool boys I met in the gift shop :

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

They did have a few t-shirts, magnets, postcards & I think glasses.

It's a very small shop but they did have a nice selection of books about turtles & pirates that I though was great and fit is nicely with the theme.

Very limited VB specific items. I'm wearing a t-shirt that says Vero Beach here along with one of the new VB pool boys I met in the gift shop :

Thanks! It looks just like the HHI one but the turtle instead of the dog!

 

[MiaSRN62]

also....I purchased this Disney VB shot glass :

 

[DisDaydreamer]

also....I purchased this Disney VB shot glass :

I'm not sure... but that looks like a shot and a half. Whatever... Glad you made friends with the pool boy.

 

[MiaSRN62]

I'm not sure... but that looks like a shot and a half. Whatever... Glad you made friends with the pool boy.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

The t-shirts are very comfy.

Wanted to send a coconut but wasn't sure if it would arrive in one piece. Has anyone ever mailed a coconut?

 

[floridafam]

Does anyone know where I can find recent photos of the beach cottages?

Thanks.

 

[DVCconvert]

Does anyone know where I can find recent photos of the beach cottages?

Thanks.

Is there something specific you're looking for?

Exteriors are the same as always, only minor cosmetic upgrades (bed spreads, carpets, drapes) have occured within the past year or two.
{I usually spend 1-2 weeks in a BC per year}

 

[floridafam]

DVConvert,

Please tell me the couches have been updated in the past year or two. They were really in sad shape a while back.

I thought someone mentioned that the cottages had new appliances installed recently.

 

[DVCconvert]

DVConvert,

Please tell me the couches have been updated in the past year or two. They were really in sad shape a while back.

I thought someone mentioned that the cottages had new appliances installed recently.

Yes, there are new appliances, and all the furniture has been reupholstered (couches, chairs, even the dining table chairs).

I'll see if I can upload and post some pics.

 

[floridafam]

Thank you.

 

[KyleRayner]

I've never stayed at VB before. Do all of the accommodation options offer a direct view of the ocean?

 

[dreamlinda]

I've never stayed at VB before. Do all of the accommodation options offer a direct view of the ocean?

The only ensured ocean view opportunities are the Ocen View Inn Rooms and the Beach Cottages. Others can probably chime in with requests that may give you a better shot at a ocean view from the other buildings, I have never been lucky on that score but am pretty sure the higher you are in the buildings (3 story buildings) the better your chance.

 

[KyleRayner]

The only ensured ocean view opportunities are the Ocen View Inn Rooms and the Beach Cottages. Others can probably chime in with requests that may give you a better shot at a ocean view from the other buildings, I have never been lucky on that score but am pretty sure the higher you are in the buildings (3 story buildings) the better your chance.

Thank you! I couldn't tell on the points chart, so I was curious!

 

[KyleRayner]

One more question. Is it any easier getting reservations at VB than getting reservations at the DVC resorts on WDW property? I'm thinking of going to VB this summer, but I'm not sure if I'll have trouble getting an Inn Room with Oceanview because I'm not booking 7 to 11 months in advance like you have to do with the other DVC resorts.

 

[sarahk0204]

We'll be there 3 weeks from tomorrow!

Should we bring our own towels for the beach?

 

[MiaSRN62]

One more question. Is it any easier getting reservations at VB than getting reservations at the DVC resorts on WDW property? I'm thinking of going to VB this summer, but I'm not sure if I'll have trouble getting an Inn Room with Oceanview because I'm not booking 7 to 11 months in advance like you have to do with the other DVC resorts.

For the summer you better call this week. Ocean view Inn rooms can be tough to get April through Sept or so. I was on a waitlist 3-4 months out in 2008 that never came through for an OVIR in early/mid Aug. Usually if you book 5-7 months out, you have a much better shot at getting the ocean view Inn rooms. Good luck !

 

[MiaSRN62]

We'll be there 3 weeks from tomorrow!

Should we bring our own towels for the beach?

They do provide nice towels in the rooms ! You can exchange them at the pool area for fresh ones if you need to. But you can't check out without leaving the same amount of towels in your room that were there upon check-in. Have fun !