The 2011 Vero Beach Adoration and INFO thread

[CruznLexi]

Anyone ever used the Spa? Thinking of a pedicure.

 

[chepic]

Good question.....we were thinking the same thing.

che

 

[DVCconvert]

I haven't, but have spent hundreds of dollars there!!

Mrs convert and guests have all spoken very highly of it.

HTH

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

We are heading down in March and I wanted to book the Pirate dinner, my Birthday dinner, and the character breakfast. Is it 90 or 180 days out that I can book?

And thanks for the spa discussion, ladies... now I can give DH a gift idea!

 

[DVCconvert]

We are heading down in March and I wanted to book the Pirate dinner, my Birthday dinner, and the character breakfast. Is it 90 or 180 days out that I can book?

And thanks for the spa discussion, ladies... now I can give DH a gift idea!

actually, it used to 60 days...I'm not sure as to the current rule. I would recommend you make an ADR for the CB/Brunch or any specifically important meal - ala a birthday....just call the resort at 772-234-2000

HTH

 

[chepic]

I haven't, but have spent hundreds of dollars there!!

Mrs convert and guests have all spoken very highly of it.

HTH

spoken just like my husband!!!!

Cheryl

 

[bobbiwoz]

Do they have the Pirate dinner in January?
How about the character breakfast?

 

[mic_KY_mouses]

I read that the pirate dinner stops on Labor Day and is done only on select dates after that. I would like to know myself, as we are visiting Oct 2-7. I tried downloading the resort activity list at the beginning of this tread, but it didn't load. Maybe someone here on DIS knows, if not I will try and post the answer when I get there next week.

 

[CruznLexi]

How is shutters and the green cabin? How about the counter service.

 

[DVCconvert]

Bobbi- The CB is year round, the pirate night, at least when first started was to be seasonal - I *think* it still is seasonal.

Thursday nights Shutters offer their seafood buffet - that I believe is running until further notice.

CruznLexi- I think Shutters is great! On the nights that Sonya's is open - you can order off the Sonya's menu while eating in Shutters. The Green cabin room has a much more limited menu, but good hamburgers are always on the menu there and usually flatbreads too - and some app's. The GCR is really a nice bar (with nightly live music) which has a great balcony you can sit out on and watch the waves or a sunset.

HTH

 

[MikeNY]

We just booked our first visit to VB for a long, relaxing weekend in December. Can't wait! Any advice for first timers?

 

[DVCconvert]

We just booked our first visit to VB for a long, relaxing weekend in December. Can't wait! Any advice for first timers?

Yes.....read this thread.....and especially the FAQ's in post # 1.

 

[MikeNY]

Yes.....read this thread.....and especially the FAQ's in post # 1.

Thanks!

 

[dort]

Thanks!

And have a GREAT time!!

 

[delaneyc52]

How is shutters and the green cabin? How about the counter service.

I love the ambiance of the Green Cabin, but I have to tell you I was so disappointed in the food. We ordered a simple burger and sweet potato chips and got a burger that made McDonald's look culinary. Awful. And the sweet potato chips were just a pile of soggy nothing. Very very disappointed. We did not go to Shutter's this time around, but my understanding is the food in the Green Cabin comes from Shutters, so we just did our Captain Hiram's, Mulligans Beach House and other local places.

 

[TiggerAllie]

I love the ambiance of the Green Cabin, but I have to tell you I was so disappointed in the food. We ordered a simple burger and sweet potato chips and got a burger that made McDonald's look culinary. Awful. And the sweet potato chips were just a pile of soggy nothing. Very very disappointed. We did not go to Shutter's this time around, but my understanding is the food in the Green Cabin comes from Shutters, so we just did our Captain Hiram's, Mulligans Beach House and other local places.

We got 2 different flatbread pizzas at the Green Cabin, and both were very tasty! The ambiance there is excellent. I wish you could get up there for the sunrise!

 

[mrebuck]

Anyone ever used the Spa? Thinking of a pedicure.

My DD and I visited the spa in August. I got a pedicure and she had her first facial. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We didn't have any trouble getting a reservation. I called Friday morning and got appointments for that afternoon. There was no one else in the building that we could see while we were there. I don't recall how much the services were, but generally recall them being about 25% more expensive than what I'd pay at home. (If you are really interested in pricing, I can see if I kept the pricing sheet tonight.) Make sure you get the DVC discount (I can't recall exactly how much it was, but I think it was around 10%). Also watch for weekday specials posted at the front desk. I noticed a sign on Tuesday morning that they were giving 20% off all spa services. Enjoy your trip!

 

[dawne98]

we just did a one night last Thrusday and it was wonderful! The room was BIG and the CM's wonderful! We hope now to do a long weekend one time.....

 

[floridafam]

I think the quality of food at Shutter's has gotten worse. Did they lose their chef or something?

Sonja's needs to step it up a littel, too. They never change the menu. The desserts are awful-boxed cheesecake, some sort of frozen chocolate thing thst is definately not made on site. Bkech. For the price, they should offer house made desserts.

 

[MikeNY]

we just did a one night last Thrusday and it was wonderful! The room was BIG and the CM's wonderful! We hope now to do a long weekend one time.....

That's great to hear - glad you enjoyed yourselves! Can't wait for our first visit there for 4 nights.