VB 2013 Information & Adoration Thread ---CLOSED---

[floridafam]

We stayed in the beach cottage closest to the construction last summer. The construction workers aren't quiet and they start early.

 

[dwelty]

We stayed in the beach cottage closest to the construction last summer. The construction workers aren't quiet and they start early.

This is my concern, and it is why I am trying to figure out if it is still going on.

 

[floridafam]

I can ask my DH to drive by. I was going to hoot the resort tomorrow for a pedicure but I'm not sure I will have time.

 

[dwelty]

I can ask my DH to drive by. I was going to hoot the resort tomorrow for a pedicure but I'm not sure I will have time.

Thanks for checking! We will be on west coast time which means waking up late every morning, While we prefer the south side of the resort, this would be a deal breaker and we would ask for a cottage near the north side instead.

 

[dwelty]

Has anyone done this? It is $30.00 per person, this seems a little steep. My daughters 7 and 10 are interested, but I'm not sure I am ready to drop $60.00 on it. Advice would be appreciated as well as any alternatives.

As a follow-up to this, we found out by calling the resort that we can fish in the lake without doing the fishing excursion. Since the lake is private no license is needed, and we are bound by the catch and release rules. (which is fine by us)

So we will buy $19 fishing rods at Walmart when we get there and fish whenever we want.

We were told to bring bug spray, and I understand why, last year we did the archery activity over there and were eaten alive!

 

[n2mm]

Soooo Sad! I just got a call from Vero Beach. We are arriving in 2 weeks and booked the Seafood Buffet for Thursday Oct. 17th. Effective Oct. 10th the Seafood Buffet has been cancelled.....ugh...... This was one of the highlights of our last trip and couldn't wait to do it again.

 

[dwelty]

We are driving from WDW to Vero next week. We usually take the 95 down, but for a change of pace were considering the 91. Can those of you who have taken this route describe what it is like?

 

[gracelrm]

We'll be checking in next Sunday at VB and thinking we'll be there around noon or 1:00. We were wondering about Sunday Brunch. What are your experiences with it? We enjoyed it probably 10 years ago, but wondered about the quality now? I looked and it appears to be open until 3:00 (according to something I read). Any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[PammyK]

We are driving from WDW to Vero next week. We usually take the 95 down, but for a change of pace were considering the 91. Can those of you who have taken this route describe what it is like?

I'm going to guess you mean Florida's Turnpike when you refer to "the 91" as that is the only other major route that makes sense when traveling from WDW. I assume it must have a highway number, but I've never heard anybody refer to it as anything other than the Turnpike/Florida's Turnpike.

I've taken both 95 and the Turnpike, and for me, the Turnpike tends to be a much more relaxed drive. However, tolls will be a bit more expensive using this route. Timing-wise, it is probably about the same, however, in my personal experience I've encountered more traffic delays on 95/528.

 

[dwelty]

I'm going to guess you mean Florida's Turnpike when you refer to "the 91" as that is the only other major route that makes sense when traveling from WDW. I assume it must have a highway number, but I've never heard anybody refer to it as anything other than the Turnpike/Florida's Turnpike. I've taken both 95 and the Turnpike, and for me, the Turnpike tends to be a much more relaxed drive. However, tolls will be a bit more expensive using this route. Timing-wise, it is probably about the same, however, in my personal experience I've encountered more traffic delays on 95/528.

Yes, I did mean the Florida Turnpike. (We are from California, out here we refer to our roads by the number). Thanks for the feedback, I think we will take it for a change of pace.

 

[ecormack]

We are staying at VB for the first time for 4 nights before our Nov cruise on the Magic. Not familiar with the area at all and not sure where we will fly in (we go on airline benefits, so it's always standby). We plan to rent a car and DH wants to go up to the space centre. Are there any other "not to be missed" places we should try to take in? Any advice or tips from experienced VB'ers is most appreciated!

 

[katema52]

We ate at the brunch in August and thought it was the best brunch we ever had. There was a lot of different kinds of foods and it was all good

 

[Hopefully]

Just checking in prior to our visit in 10 days - so excited.
How is the beach at this point? When we were last there 2 years ago there was a huge ledge/wall of sand carved out and left by a series of storms. I have pretty significant respiratory disease and climbing up that ledge would be very difficult for me at this point in time.
Anyone have any news?

TIA

 

[Snurk71]

Just checking in prior to our visit in 10 days - so excited.
How is the beach at this point? When we were last there 2 years ago there was a huge ledge/wall of sand carved out and left by a series of storms. I have pretty significant respiratory disease and climbing up that ledge would be very difficult for me at this point in time.
Anyone have any news?

TIA

There wasn't a ledge to climb up/down in June. Just a sloping beach down towards the water.

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[katema52]

It was fine in August too.

 

[adrianna_sarah]

Soooo Sad! I just got a call from Vero Beach. We are arriving in 2 weeks and booked the Seafood Buffet for Thursday Oct. 17th. Effective Oct. 10th the Seafood Buffet has been cancelled.....ugh...... This was one of the highlights of our last trip and couldn't wait to do it again.

Effective October 10th... we have a reservation for October 10, but have not received a call. Does this mean that October 10 is the last one? Perhaps I should call as well.

 

[n2mm]

Effective October 10th... we have a reservation for October 10, but have not received a call. Does this mean that October 10 is the last one? Perhaps I should call as well.

Not sure if Oct. 10th is the last one or not. I called and spoke with the folks there and booked Sonya's for that night. 772-234-2180 is the number that was direct to the dining folks.

 

[adrianna_sarah]

Thanks for the phone number. I just called, and October 10 is the last one. Looking forward to it.

 

[Hopefully]

Thank you for the beach update. I feel better and I will continue to plan for the best.
I too am disappointed in the lack of a seafood buffet. The Member Website continues to state it will be offered through November 21,2013.
I am looking forward to a week at Vero

 

[KodakFigment]

Not sure what you mean by a ledge. We just got back and there was a significant drop as you entered the water. Probably 10 to 15 inches in most places. It seems to be formed by the waves and is more treacherous during high tide. It varies as you go up and down the beach. Be careful entering and exiting. SIL broke her toe on Friday coming out.