The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[Princess Runner]

Last night we decided to celebrate our daughter 7th birthday going for the night of July 30 to VBR with a couple of her friends, but when I called the beach cottages are solid booked, so I place myself in the waiting list for that and the 2 bedroom villa, my daughter was sad, I know I should have think about this earlier....what are my chances of getting either one? or should I just forget about it!

 

[DVCconvert]

Last night we decided to celebrate our daughter 7th birthday going for the night of July 30 to VBR with a couple of her friends, but when I called the beach cottages are solid booked, so I place myself in the waiting list for that and the 2 bedroom villa, my daughter was sad, I know I should have think about this earlier....what are my chances of getting either one? or should I just forget about it!

I'm afraid I think your chances are not good.
But, pixie dust can happen...

 

[PammyK]

I am Vero Beach now. The weather has been beautiful, but a storm is moving through right now.

The Vero Beach logo merchandise is all being clearanced and a new line is going to be here on Monday (though we will not ). We were able to buy the current t-shirts at less than half-price. There are only a few shirts left.

There are some newer DVC shirts and a DVC Fleece Throw that I haven't seen before.

This morning they found a turtle nest right behind our beach chair area. I posted a photo on my twitter (modisneychick).

As usual, we are having a great time and loving it here!

I'm getting ready to finish (okay, start) packing now and I'll be on my way in just a couple of hours. Hope to be checked in by 12:30 and on the beach shortly thereafter.

 

[Sorcerer's Dad]

Latest reports from brother and sister-in-law are that they have been enjoying having meals at Mulligan's - the new restaurant in Sebastian by Riverside park. Said they eat there about once a week.

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I'm getting ready to finish (okay, start) packing now and I'll be on my way in just a couple of hours. Hope to be checked in by 12:30 and on the beach shortly thereafter.

Have a great time!

 

[Princess Runner]

I'm afraid I think your chances are not good.
But, pixie dust can happen...

I know!!!! but since you can be in two waiting lists Im also in the two bedroom one, and maybe that will be an easy one to get...but you are right, some Pixie Dust and some God's touch will help very much. My consolation is that August 16 we are sailing in the Dream, and that is the reason why we took so late in the desicion to VBR....still I have hope. Thank you for answering and sent some pixie dust this way xoxo Elcka

 

[PammyK]

It is beautiful down here this weekend - crowded but that is to be expected. Lots of ding-a-lings "saving" pool chairs and being nowhere around but what else is new?

Even Dory came to visit!

Actually a fellow guest made this sand sculpture yesterday. It was so very cute. He was inspired by the shower curtain, lol.

 

[bobbiwoz]

It is beautiful down here this weekend - crowded but that is to be expected. Lots of ding-a-lings "saving" pool chairs and being nowhere around but what else is new?

Even Dory came to visit!

Actually a fellow guest made this sand sculpture yesterday. It was so very cute. He was inspired by the shower curtain, lol.

Wow, cute! We'll be in a 2 bedroom for the 1st time very soon!

 

[starbox]

We are just four days away from Vero for a month (offsite, rental house - but right next to Disney's VBR) I can't wait!!

 

[csidisney]

We just finished a week at Vero Beach...it was our first time there. It was so nice and relaxing. We left on Saturday, and we saw that it was starting to get crowded. Otherwise, it was so quiet during the week. The CM's were great. They knew my kids' names by the second day and we never found getting a chair at the pool a problem. We tried Cpt Hiram's and Riverside Cafe...both good food. We also drove up A1A past the Sebastian Inlet to a place called Honest John's Fish Camp. We were able to rent a boat for very reasonable, and we went exploring through the canals and on the intercoastal. We saw manatees and we also went to a "deserted island", which the kids thought was cool. Would definetly do that again.

I agree with the posted who said that the studio units were kind of dark. We also thought the same thing, and tried to upgrade our room but there was nothing available. We made the best of it though!

 

[MichelleB]

Can anyone tell me if they sell the vinylmations at VB and if they have a trade box? My kids are driving me crazy wanting to know. Thanks!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Can anyone tell me if they sell the vinylmations at VB and if they have a trade box? My kids are driving me crazy wanting to know. Thanks!

They do sell them. Don't know about a trade box.

 

[PammyK]

Can anyone tell me if they sell the vinylmations at VB and if they have a trade box? My kids are driving me crazy wanting to know. Thanks!

Not really into Vinylmation, but as the previous poster stated, they do sell Vinylmation here and while I don't think they have the "blind trade" box, they did have a clear acrylic box with 3 Vinylmation figures in it behind the counter. I think this might be for trading. I'll try to remember to check later.

 

[MichelleB]

Thanks, that'd be great!!!!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

We just finished a week at Vero Beach...it was our first time there. It was so nice and relaxing. We left on Saturday, and we saw that it was starting to get crowded. Otherwise, it was so quiet during the week. The CM's were great. They knew my kids' names by the second day and we never found getting a chair at the pool a problem. We tried Cpt Hiram's and Riverside Cafe...both good food. We also drove up A1A past the Sebastian Inlet to a place called Honest John's Fish Camp. We were able to rent a boat for very reasonable, and we went exploring through the canals and on the intercoastal. We saw manatees and we also went to a "deserted island", which the kids thought was cool. Would definetly do that again.

I agree with the posted who said that the studio units were kind of dark. We also thought the same thing, and tried to upgrade our room but there was nothing available. We made the best of it though!

Could you give me some more information on renting the boat? We have a day set to "sight-see" and that sounds fun!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

It is beautiful down here this weekend - crowded but that is to be expected. Lots of ding-a-lings "saving" pool chairs and being nowhere around but what else is new?

Even Dory came to visit!

Actually a fellow guest made this sand sculpture yesterday. It was so very cute. He was inspired by the shower curtain, lol.

Umm... How did Bobbi's quote of Pammy's post come before Pammy's post?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Umm... How did Bobbi's quote of Pammy's post come before Pammy's post?

There was a time warp yesterday. That happened in quite a few cases! Boy, you are observant!

 

[DVCconvert]

WHAT on earth are you people talking about???!!

There was a time warp......

 

[bobbiwoz]

WHAT on earth are you people talking about???!!

For some reason...my clock on the disboard showed 1 hour prior to the real time. A few others, Princess in OZ's was the same....maybe everyone was, I don't know. But in a few cases, I replied to something and my post appeared prior to what I was quoting, and the time was put at 1 hour prior to what it was.

Bobbi

 

[MiaSRN62]

It is beautiful down here this weekend - crowded but that is to be expected. Lots of ding-a-lings "saving" pool chairs and being nowhere around but what else is new?

Even Dory came to visit!

Actually a fellow guest made this sand sculpture yesterday. It was so very cute. He was inspired by the shower curtain, lol.

Love this !!!!