The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[DisDaydreamer]

PEPSI !!!????? Surely you mean COKE ??? This IS WDW afterall The CM's at Whispering Canyon Cafe would rake you over the coals for that statement !

I am a Pepsi man too. Don't let starbox know.

 

[PammyK]

Love this !!!!

He made WALL-E yesterday - it was even cuter. I'll try to post a picture tomorrow. We didn't get to see today's sand sculpture because we decided to do all sorts of fun touristy things.

First, we visited the beautiful McKee Botanical Gardens. Loved the beautiful gardens but hated the swarming mosquitos. If you visit, douse yourself in insect repellent. Next, we headed north to the Mel Fisher Treasure Museum in Sebastian. Very interesting and admission was reasonable ($6.50/adult, then we had a coupon from the tourist guide in the room that gave us BOGO so only $3.25 each). After checking out all silver, gold and other artifacts, we went to Captain Hiram's marina and enjoyed a scenic 2-hour tour of the Indian River Lagoon in search of dolphins, manatees and other creatures. Very lovely scenery and it was beautiful out on the water. Didn't see a lot of sea creatures but did catch a small pod of dolphins. Also saw a ray jump out of the water right by the boat and a juvenile green turtle swam right by the bow, lifted his head to check us out and then went right on swimming.

 

[starbox]

I am a Pepsi man too. Don't let starbox know.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Just kidding actually. I grew up in Tallahassee, FL - Pepsi country, so I am neutral. My Atlanta born husband? He will take.you.down. if you say the P word in his presence.

 

[GraceO'Malley]

Can someone tell me if there is wireless internet in the 1 and 2 bedroom units? What about the main lodge? Just trying to figure out the internet situation at Vero! Thanks.

 

[DVCconvert]

Can someone tell me if there is wireless internet in the 1 and 2 bedroom units? What about the main lodge? Just trying to figure out the internet situation at Vero! Thanks.

yes, wifi throughout

 

[Mom_of_3_Pirates]

Hello! I've also posted this on the DVC planning thread as I wasn't sure which would be the right place.

We will be staying at VB for the first time in 2 weeks. Can anyone tell me how the beach is as far as if there are any steep drop offs and how strong the tide is? Also, GMA ran a story this morning about little jellyfish (I think they're called "Mauve Jellyfish") that have invaded the area, resulting in numerous people being stung.

I have very adventurous boys (ages 12 & 14) who think that they are invincible and can handle anything, so any help you can provide will help this mother's nerves.
Thanks!!

 

[mrebuck]

We took the Kayak Adventure tour last summer and want to do it again this summer. Does anyone know what days/times they are offering it this summer?

 

[CruznLexi]

We are coming in for 2 nights prior to our cruise out of Miami. Has anyone done the massages? How are the restraunts on site? What time do they do the character breakfast?

 

[bobbiwoz]

We are coming in for 2 nights prior to our cruise out of Miami. Has anyone done the massages? How are the restraunts on site? What time do they do the character breakfast?

We have an ADR for the character breakfast at 8:20 on Sat. the 11th. I don't know what time they stop. I remember reading about someone who was unhappy with a much later time because they didn't have much interaction with the characters.

My DSis has had a massage, but that was before the newer area was opened. I think that it wasn't anything special, but again, at least 5 years ago. We have no complaints about the restaurants on site, but we also go to the Pizza place, that across the street, Capt. Hirams and Squid Lips at times.

 

[dreamlinda]

We are coming in for 2 nights prior to our cruise out of Miami. Has anyone done the massages? How are the restraunts on site? What time do they do the character breakfast?

The new SPA is quite nice ~ light years better than the old location. We were there late September ('10) and they had not received their license for massage but we dropped in, received a very warm welcome and saw all the rooms. The staff seemed really nice!

 

[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!

I checked before heading home today, and YES, the acrylic box behind the counter in the store IS a trade box.

 

[PammyK]

Hello! I've also posted this on the DVC planning thread as I wasn't sure which would be the right place.

We will be staying at VB for the first time in 2 weeks. Can anyone tell me how the beach is as far as if there are any steep drop offs and how strong the tide is? Also, GMA ran a story this morning about little jellyfish (I think they're called "Mauve Jellyfish") that have invaded the area, resulting in numerous people being stung.

I have very adventurous boys (ages 12 & 14) who think that they are invincible and can handle anything, so any help you can provide will help this mother's nerves.
Thanks!!

In 5 days, I didn't encounter a single jellyfish at Vero (just returned home today). Most of the jellies have been further north up the coast in Cocoa Beach and Melbourne. However, one guest I spoke to on Saturday said she had been stung by a jelly earlier so there may have been a few around.

I really wouldn't worry too much about the jellyfish unless you suspect the boys might be allergic to the venom. Otherwise, they'll have some pain but it can be easily treated. DO, however, make sure that your boys are aware of ocean safety, especially with undertows and rip currents. Because while jellies were not an issue this week, the undertow/current was very strong and anybody going out into the ocean needs to be paying attention to this. I could really feel the pull whenever I went out into the water and made sure to always swim near other bathers and to 'spot' a location on the shore to make sure I wasn't drifting too far over or out.

Because the conditions change daily, I recommend studying the waves each morning before the boys venture into the water. See how and where the waves are breaking and watch other swimmers to see if they are being pulled north or south or even out into deeper water. As long as you, and the boys, pay attention to the conditions, you should be just fine.

Oh, and there is a public, guarded beach, just to the north of the resort. The lifeguard posts a flag to communicate the conditions and you can see it from the resort beach, or you can just walk up the beach a bit to see how they're labeling the conditions. A green flag means calm conditions so use normal caution. Yellow flag means moderate surf conditions and rip currents could form so use extra caution and/or check with the lifeguard for safe swimming tips. A red flag means conditions are hazardous with rough surf and/or strong currents and swimming is strongly discouraged. Two red flags flown together indicates that the beach is closed to swimming. Finally, they can fly a purple flag with any of the other flags. The purple flag signifies that dangerous sea life (jellies, sea lice, man-of-wars) is present. For the past 3 days, they had the red flag posted.

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Is anyone who is currently at Vero or has just returned recently able to tell me anything about the hair braiding (not the hair wraps)?? I was going to call this weekend to see how much a half head of hair braiding (corn rows) would cost.

Thanks!!!!

 

[MichelleB]

Thank you, PammyK, for the info on the vinylmations......my kids are going to just love you in the morning when I tell them what you found out!!! Thanks!

 

[CruznLexi]

How are Shutters, Sonya's and Green Cabin room? What about the sea food buffet? How far put to book? What about massage to book.

 

[backyardponder]

Hi folks, We are just back from a wonderful walking tour of Gettysburg plus Harper's Ferry. All was quite interesting. Anyway...here's an updated rollcall.

John

1/7 – 1/9 KAT4DISNEY
1/15 – 1/18 Brandis
1/21 – 1/26 bethsg
1/23 – 1-26 DisneyDuo
2/16 – 2/23 delauzons
2/18 – 2/21 ajkmom3
2/20 – 2/22 smacky1
2/20-2/24 MELSMICE
3/7 – 3/10 Jump4Joy8390
3/9 – 3/13 pit303
3/11 – 3/15 BernW
3/12 – 3/15 amandamcallister
3/12 – 3/18 ont/ohana
3/12 – 3/19 mickeywho?
3/12 – 3/20 Bose
3/13 – 3/19 papertraveller
3/17 – 3/20 debaudrn
3/23- 3/26 dizzneebabe
3/23 – 3/30 IggyLans
3/25 – 3/30 knothead180
3/26 – 3/28 hardingk
3/27 – 4/1 Kadorto
3/28 – 4/1 jjharts
4/2 – 4/8 Starr W.
4/3 - 4/9 Belle and Rella's Dad
4/3 – 4/9 conciergekelly
4/3 – 4/6 dznystar
4/10 – 4/14 CFedor1
4/12 – 4/18 glnrcker
4/16 – 4/21 Mahusky
4/20 – 4/22 job09
4/21 – 4/27 macphrsn
4/26 – 4/28 tlynk
5/3 – 5/5 MiaSRN62
5/28 – 6/1 PammyK
4/18 - 4/23 katdocnorf
4/28 - 4/29 wawdwluver
5/1 – 5/30 dort (off site)
5/14-5/17 DznyDreamz
5/22 – 5/26 mmmagic7754
5/22 – 5/27 jlmasl
5/22 – 5/29 csidisney
5/25 – 5-29 cmctammyg
5/25 – 5/28 JanDave
5/26 – 5-31 dis2cruise
6/1 – 6/30 starbox (off site)
6/5 – 6/10 srp1103
6/7 – 6/11 wigdoutdismom
6/10 - 6/12 bobbiwoz
6/10 – 6/12 sarahk0204
6/11 – 6/15 irish_dancer
6/11 – 6/18 hpygrll
6/12 Lenc324
6/13 – 6/15 Arthur27
6/18 – 6/21 tinkerfan1
6/18 – 6/22 codyvt
6-19 – 6/22 TinkerbellLuvr7
6/23 – 6/26 DVC Jen
6/24 – 6/25 iloveokw
6/26 - 7/1 ddiva
6/27 – 7/6 mittelst
6/30 – 7/1 SFD998 & Cheloconnell
7/1 – 7/4 vbarry
7/10 - ??? AKV707
7/13 – 7/15 MrShiny
7/15 – 7/22 FormrCastMbr
8/1 – 8/5 sadiespicks
8/3 – 8-6 Tink-n-Peter
8/5 – 8-7 gabriellyn
8/5 – 8/12 aggiemullins
8/6 – 8/13 Mahusky
8/12 – 8/15 kritter
8/29 – 9/1 smacky1
8/14 – 8/19 ellynsoh
9/6 – 9/10 Fonzy13
9/6 – 9/12 Peddler
9/9 – 9/11 amblackmon
9/23 – 9/27 Joyciemc
9/28 - ??? alldiz
10/3 – 10/6 cemeb4dk
10/4 – 10/8 LittleBoPeep
10/14 – 10/16 ChrisMouse
10/16 – 10/22 treehugnmama
10/20 – 10/22 CruznLexi
10/21 – 10/27 hopefully
10/25 – 10-31 Leanne1977
10/27 – 10/29 gortman65
10/30 – 11/2 Muushka

2012
1/15 – 1/21 bobbiwoz
4/1 – 4/5 job09
4/10 – 4/19 iloveokw

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hi folks, We are just back from a wonderful walking tour of Gettysburg plus Harper's Ferry. All was quite interesting. Anyway...here's an updated rollcall.

John

...

Hi! We were in Harper's Ferry NP over Mother's day. What an interesting place to visit and we enjoyed the exhibits.

Thanks for updating the list! As listed, we'll be there next weekend, unfortunately, DDiL has to work, but she'll join us at BCV the following weekend.


Bobbi

 

[D15NEY]

We are totally in love with Disneys Vero Beach Resort. We first visited in August 2009 and loved it. So much so that we decided to get married there last October. It was perfect. We had our ceremony on the beach and then our wedding meal at Sonyas. All of the staff were brilliant and helped us so much with our plans.

We have just booked to go back to Florida and will be spending 6 nights at Vero from 25th Oct-31st Oct in an OVIR. So we get to be there for our first wedding anniversary. So if you see a family sitting on the beach at 4pm on the 28th Oct having a toast, that will be us.

Hello

We might just bump into you at VB in Oct.

 

[floridafam]

The jellyfish have been mainly up in Brevard county but that is close so you never know. We sometimes see man o war on the beach at Vero but they are very easy to spot.

My DH has had two massages at the spa. He said they weren't bad but not the greatest he's ever had. It's certainly worth a try if you are staying on site.
I believe they offer a discount for DVC members.

 

[sarahk0204]

We have an ADR for the character breakfast at 8:20 on Sat. the 11th. I don't know what time they stop.

We have an ADR for 8:55 that same day! It's a small world, after all...

I do not know what time they stop, either. Sorry that I couldn't be more helpful.