The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[hollis]

First time reading this thread. VB sounds like a great place! Been to HHI a couple of years ago. Will have to try VB some time.

 

[texansue]

We just returned from 9 days at VB . We saw lot of wildlife too, but no dolphins. Where did you see them?

We saw them on Saturday just as we entered our oceanview room and continuing for a few hours. Then Sunday while we were at the beach in the morning they were out. Very cool!

 

[MichelleB]

Anyone know where the nearest movie theater to the resort is?

 

[MiaSRN62]

Anyone know where the nearest movie theater to the resort is?

From the 2009 link there is an AMC 24 :
6200 20th St # 600
Vero Beach, FL 32966
(772) 569-8460

Map showing other restaurants/shops in the area :
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?clie....774848,-80.439835&spn=0.122722,0.153294&z=13

 

[MrShiny]

Anyone know where the nearest movie theater to the resort is?

We are going Thursday night to this one:

http://www.cinemaworldonline.com/vero/index_full.asp

Majestic 11
940 14th Lane
Vero Beach, Fl 32960

Movie Line: (772) 770-0773
Customer Service: (772) 770-0774

 

[LoverofDisney]

Please add us to the roll call--we will be there July 30-Aug 5 in a 1 BR. We normally go the first week in June...I am curious to see if the resort will be more or less crowded.

 

[EeyoreJMH]

We'll be heading to Vero in late September. Is it possible to kayak with manatees then and if so, has anyone done this?

Thanks!

 

[conandrob240]

Just bought at Vero & making a quick 2 days in August. Can't wait. Concerned about previous post regarding jellyfish. Are they a common problem?

 

[CruznLexi]

I too would love to Kayak with Manatees too.

 

[mittelst]

Just bought at Vero & making a quick 2 days in August. Can't wait. Concerned about previous post regarding jellyfish. Are they a common problem?

Of the 8 days we were there (6/27-7/6), I saw dead jellyfish on the beach on 2 days. I didn't hear of anyone getting stung or seeing live ones in the ocean. I was in the ocean every day, and saw none while swimming/boogie boarding.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Just bought at Vero & making a quick 2 days in August. Can't wait. Concerned about previous post regarding jellyfish. Are they a common problem?

We've spent three trips during the month of August since 2000 (other trips have been in May).......but our Aug trips ranged from 3 nights to 9 nights. So maybe a total of 17-18 nights spent at VB during August and we saw ONE jellyfish during our stays. I don't think it's common.

Congrats on your purchase at VERO BEACH !

 

[Pattiwig]

Hi. We will be down from 12/24 to 12/30. Also looking forward to my toes in the sand on Christmas Day! I am a little confused about the 'cliff' getting down to the beach. I know there is a boardwalk from the pool area to the beach. Is there an issue getting from the sand to the water? Thanks for the info. Patti

 

[DVCconvert]

.... I am a little confused about the 'cliff' getting down to the beach. I know there is a boardwalk from the pool area to the beach. Is there an issue getting from the sand to the water? Thanks for the info. Patti

I believe the "cliff" has been done away with, so not at this time, I believe is the answer.

 

[Pattiwig]

Thank you so much/ After reading this entire thread I am very excited about our visit.

 

[mrebuck]

We'll be heading to Vero in late September. Is it possible to kayak with manatees then and if so, has anyone done this?

Thanks!

My DD(11) and I went on the kayak trip last summer (late-August). We loved it so much that we plan to go again this year and take along my DH and DD (8). We left the resort in the morning (around 9?) and returned around lunchtime. We saw lots of wildlife - in addition to manatees, we saw lots of birds and jumping fish. We saw at least a dozen manatees on the trip, one of them even surfaced right next to our boat. The water was as smooth as glass. The guides brought a snack along to share with us as we explored a small island mid-trip. We can't wait to go again when we return in mid-August.

I'm not sure whether they do the trips year-round - it probably depends on demand - so I can't help you with that. But if they do offer it, I'd definitely go for it.

 

[EeyoreJMH]

My DD(11) and I went on the kayak trip last summer (late-August). We loved it so much that we plan to go again this year and take along my DH and DD (8). We left the resort in the morning (around 9?) and returned around lunchtime. We saw lots of wildlife - in addition to manatees, we saw lots of birds and jumping fish. We saw at least a dozen manatees on the trip, one of them even surfaced right next to our boat. The water was as smooth as glass. The guides brought a snack along to share with us as we explored a small island mid-trip. We can't wait to go again when we return in mid-August.

I'm not sure whether they do the trips year-round - it probably depends on demand - so I can't help you with that. But if they do offer it, I'd definitely go for it.

That sounds amazing!!! Was this booked through the VB resort?

 

[backyardponder]

Updated Rollcall:

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
7/20 – 7/22 SabresFan
7/30 – 8/5 LoverofDisney
7/31 – 8/3 Lindabelle
8/1 – 8/5 sadiespicks
8/3 – 8-6 Tink-n-Peter
8/4 – 8/8 IrenicMom
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
9/15 – 9/19 keliblue
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
10/19 – 10/22 CruznLexi
10/21 – 10/27 hopefully
10/25 – 10-31 Leanne1977
10/27 – 10/29 gortman65
10/30 – 11/2 Muushka
11/3 – 11/6 wyodan
12/23 – 12/28 conciergekelly
12/24 – 12/30 Pattiwig
12/29 – 1-3 pit303

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

 

[supersuperwendy]

Hey VB lovers! I am thinking about trying out VB for the first time. I have a quick question. I see on the point chart they have hotel rooms that sleep 4. Do any of those rooms connect for larger families? If so, how hard is it to get 2 ocean view inn rooms at the 7 month window for late august?

 

[bobbiwoz]

Hey VB lovers! I am thinking about trying out VB for the first time. I have a quick question. I see on the point chart they have hotel rooms that sleep 4. Do any of those rooms connect for larger families? If so, how hard is it to get 2 ocean view inn rooms at the 7 month window for late august?

There actually are ovirs that connect internally! Didn't know there were, but dCuz and we had one such pair. It was not requested.

Bobbi

 

[supersuperwendy]

Great to know! Thanks Bobbi! So do they all have a great ocean view and a balcony? How about the 2 bedroom villas...do they have ocean views? The points are so similar for a 2 bedroom or 2 ovirs!