The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[IrenicMom]

Just checked in and had a great pixie dust moment!!

We reserved a 1 bedroom, and at check-in, learned we were upgraded to a cottage!!

So now, even if Emily turns up, we'll have plenty of room to spread out!

So far, other than crazy hot 108* heat index on my weather thing), it's fabulous. The boys are exploring the sports fields with Dad; dd an I are cooling off in the TV lounge. Can't wait to get in and get settled, and get those toes in the sand!

 

[deej696]

So we booked fairly last minute trip for next weekend about two weeks ago. We usually come down every summer for 3-4 nights in an OVIR, but our schedule this year wasn't gonna make it possible. Well I freed up three nights next week, but all that was available was a studio for two. Put us on the waitlist, and yesterday we got an email that we now have three nights in our OVIR! We are so excited...can't wait to get on a kayak and see the turtles!

 

[auntsue]

I'm enjoying reading this thread. There sounds like there is plenty to do in and around the resort. We'll be there for the first time for three nights, Feb. 12 - 15, 2012 after five nights at BWV. We'll be in an OVIR, even though we usually stay in 1-bedrooms. I know it will be smaller than usual, but I wanted the view. Does it have a second TV? After reading the requests to make, I'll have to call Member Services to add them to my ressie. Since I had no idea what to ask for, I didn't make any requests.

We were at AKV in February one year and it was so cold we couldn't even enjoy viewing the animals from the balcony. I know February weather is iffy, so I'm just hoping for the best, but no matter the weather, I'm sure we will enjoy it.

Thanks for all the great info.

 

[NJDVCmember]

Oh my gosh! What a upgrade!! How great is that.
Have fun! report back how the cottage is! Our family had to cancel our HHI vacation now have loads of points to use by March...Maybe a cottage for the two of us! lol

 

[dreamlinda]

Just checked in and had a great pixie dust moment!!

We reserved a 1 bedroom, and at check-in, learned we were upgraded to a cottage!!

How totally cool I dream of having a cottage someday, but since it is usually just my DH and me it would be beyond a splurge - but still dreaming....

 

[backyardponder]

Well, we haven't been to VB since 2009...we're heading back for a OVIR February 16 - 19. Prior to that we are spending 5 nights at AKV in a studio in Jambo House. We haven't stayed at AKV before, so we are looking forward to it.

Updated Rollcall. I've deleted the first half of 2011.

John

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
9/18 – 9/22 goofy4mykids
9/22 – 9/24 EeyoreJMH
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
2/12 – 2/15 auntsue
2/16 – 2/19 backyardponder
4/1 – 4/5 job09
4/10 – 4/19 iloveokw

 

[keliblue]

Don't they usually come out with a discounted cash rates about this time for August-Oct travel ?? I've gotten really good deals in the past with my Diseny Visa.. anyone hear of anything coming ??

 

[TiggerAllie]

We'll be at Vero from 8/13-8/16. (I just found this thread.)
We're in 2 studios, but maybe a waitlist to a 1bd or 2bd will come through (or a magic upgrade at checkin...).

I called and got a fax of the daily activities list starting Sun 7/31, which I will post here. I am happy to email them to someone if you would like the originals (or pdfs, which are easier to read--not sure how to post pdfs, because I can't do it on flickr). They aren't the greatest resolution, because they were faxed. They told me that they can change the schedule at any time-- they don't have set days for each activity, so your best bet is to call very close to your trip and request the current listed faxed to you.

Pg 1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazycatgifts/6012133975/
Pg 2: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazycatgifts/6012134191/

We are probably going to buy some cheap beach chairs and umbrella down there. If we do, I'd be happy to pass them on to someone on 8/16-- just send me a PM. If anyone leaving on 8/13 wants to pass anything on, please let me know!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Just checked in and had a great pixie dust moment!!

We reserved a 1 bedroom, and at check-in, learned we were upgraded to a cottage!!

So now, even if Emily turns up, we'll have plenty of room to spread out!

So far, other than crazy hot 108* heat index on my weather thing), it's fabulous. The boys are exploring the sports fields with Dad; dd an I are cooling off in the TV lounge. Can't wait to get in and get settled, and get those toes in the sand!

That is so wonerful! What a coup!

 

[robhawk]

DW and I will be doing our first trip to Vero Beach February 17-25. Both kids will be in college for the first time. It will be weird going on vacation without them!

Rob

 

[kritter]

Just checked in and had a great pixie dust moment!!

We reserved a 1 bedroom, and at check-in, learned we were upgraded to a cottage!!

So now, even if Emily turns up, we'll have plenty of room to spread out!

So far, other than crazy hot 108* heat index on my weather thing), it's fabulous. The boys are exploring the sports fields with Dad; dd an I are cooling off in the TV lounge. Can't wait to get in and get settled, and get those toes in the sand!

CONGRATS!! I would love that UPGRADE!!

 

[Tennesotans]

@backyardponder: we will be there Sept. 5th - 9th

Vero Beach was the first resort we stayed at seven years ago :0!
(We were in FL for family reasons and I was dying to use our new membership)
It was a quick fly-by that lasted about 48 hours.

It will be fun to see the new entrance to the beach (since the double hurricane) and
actually play in the water (we were in the oooofffff season).

Less than 28 days... tick tick tick

 

[tink1969]

we just booked march 9 -16
can't wait!

 

[IrenicMom]

So - we're home, and we had a great time. It was very laid back - exactly what we needed. We'll definitely be back. Possibly as DVC members. We shall see. Husband trying to decide if he wants to pull the trigger or not on that.

However, we did have one thing that happened that I think needs mentioned, and that I didn't see mentioned anywhere on here.

SPIDERS.

Really really really BIG, creepy, fast spiders. The cottages are apparently bug bombed regularly because of them, and we were (un)lucky enough to be in residence at the end of the latest cycle, because they were back with a vengeance.

We received a bit of conflicting information on what kind they were, but I think I've narrowed it down Golden Orb, or Banana, Spiders, as they're more commonly known. 5"-6" in diameter (including legs), faster than all get out, and great at hiding. We killed 4 before our kids saw one - and once they saw it, unfortunately, we had to move locations or they would have never slept.

The staff was wonderful - very accommodating. So apologetic (as if they were responsible for nature!!) We were relocated to connecting OVIRs - 2424 and 2425 - without issue. While we absolutely LOVED the cottage (the space! the cozy feel! the deck! the kitchen!), I can definitely see the appeal of the OVIR. If the balconies were a tiny bit deeper, I think they'd be perfect. We loved the top floor, we loved the end room.

So, we joked that there's no such thing as a free upgrade. In this case, the spiders weren't an awful thing - but definitely not one we'd like to repeat. Husband isn't sure he'd be able to stay in one again knowing they're an issue (housekeeping and maintenance both said they're a huge issue in the cottages in the summer - they can barely stay on top of the exterminations). Honestly - it was the only damper on an otherwise lovely trip.

 

[TiggerAllie]

Does Vero have free internet for DVC members (the same way they have it at the WDW resorts)? TIA!

 

[kritter]

Does Vero have free internet for DVC members (the same way they have it at the WDW resorts)? TIA!

Yes it is!!

See you really soon!!

 

[IrenicMom]

So - we're home, and we had a great time. It was very laid back - exactly what we needed. We'll definitely be back. Possibly as DVC members. We shall see. Husband trying to decide if he wants to pull the trigger or not on that.

However, we did have one thing that happened that I think needs mentioned, and that I didn't see mentioned anywhere on here.

SPIDERS.

Really really really BIG, creepy, fast spiders. The cottages are apparently bug bombed regularly because of them, and we were (un)lucky enough to be in residence at the end of the latest cycle, because they were back with a vengeance.

We received a bit of conflicting information on what kind they were, but I think I've narrowed it down Golden Orb, or Banana, Spiders, as they're more commonly known. 5"-6" in diameter (including legs), faster than all get out, and great at hiding. We killed 4 before our kids saw one - and once they saw it, unfortunately, we had to move locations or they would have never slept.

The staff was wonderful - very accommodating. So apologetic (as if they were responsible for nature!!) We were relocated to connecting OVIRs - 2424 and 2425 - without issue. While we absolutely LOVED the cottage (the space! the cozy feel! the deck! the kitchen!), I can definitely see the appeal of the OVIR. If the balconies were a tiny bit deeper, I think they'd be perfect. We loved the top floor, we loved the end room.

So, we joked that there's no such thing as a free upgrade. In this case, the spiders weren't an awful thing - but definitely not one we'd like to repeat. Husband isn't sure he'd be able to stay in one again knowing they're an issue (housekeeping and maintenance both said they're a huge issue in the cottages in the summer - they can barely stay on top of the exterminations). Honestly - it was the only damper on an otherwise lovely trip.

 

[ASROBERTS]

Scary

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

Don't they usually come out with a discounted cash rates about this time for August-Oct travel ?? I've gotten really good deals in the past with my Diseny Visa.. anyone hear of anything coming ??

There is an AP deal out... hope it helps!!!

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[2gr8DisneyKids]

Just rented points for 5 nights in a 1br March 12-17!!! Happy Birthday to me!