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[DisDaydreamer]

Are you looking for August 26? Since I am here for a couple more days, I can ask for you. Please confirm the date.

John

Nice, John You da man!

 

[BWV Dreamin]

At VB now. Here's current pricing for the special dining events:

Seafood Buffet, Thursday evening, $27.99 / $13.99
Breakfast with Donald & Goofy, Saturday AM, $16.99 / 10.99
Pirate Dinner, Monday evening, $26.99 / $12.99
Sunday Buffet, 10 AM -3PM, $23.99 / $16.99

No DVC discount on the above events.

Other times, ordering off the menu, 10% DVC discount.

Thanks! What's on the Pirate menu?

 

[tchrrx]

Help! I want to book the character breakfast at Vero Beach. I called the number online, but it was the regular Disney Dining number. The CM on the phone had absolutely no idea what I was talking about it. Can you give me a different phone number? Thanks!

*If there isn't another number to call, can you help me figure out what to tell the CM on the phone? Telling her we wanted the character breakfast at Vero Beach got us nowhere.

 

[PammyK]

Help! I want to book the character breakfast at Vero Beach. I called the number online, but it was the regular Disney Dining number. The CM on the phone had absolutely no idea what I was talking about it. Can you give me a different phone number? Thanks!

*If there isn't another number to call, can you help me figure out what to tell the CM on the phone? Telling her we wanted the character breakfast at Vero Beach got us nowhere.

Vero restaurants need to be booked through Member Services. Give them a call tomorrow and they should be able to take care of it for you.

 

[tchrrx]

Vero restaurants need to be booked through Member Services. Give them a call tomorrow and they should be able to take care of it for you.

Member Services! Why didn't I think of that?!? Thanks so much.

DH called back to Disney Dining. Then, they transferred him to VB. Once the automated option came on, he was transferred back to Disney Dining. They then told him that there were no available slots. Granted, we are going in just a few weeks, so I guess that's possible. I have a hard time believing it though. We will definitely call member services tomorrow. Thanks!

 

[Shellandscott]

Help! I want to book the character breakfast at Vero Beach. I called the number online, but it was the regular Disney Dining number. The CM on the phone had absolutely no idea what I was talking about it. Can you give me a different phone number? Thanks!

*If there isn't another number to call, can you help me figure out what to tell the CM on the phone? Telling her we wanted the character breakfast at Vero Beach got us nowhere.

I called (772) 234-2180 to book my ADR at Vero last year and again for our trip for this year.

 

[tchrrx]

I called (772) 234-2180 to book my ADR at Vero last year and again for our trip for this year.

That's the number that we tried calling twice. If it's truly booked, then it's fine. I'd feel a lot better speaking with a CM that seems to at least know what we're talking about though!

 

[backyardponder]

The correct phone number to call is 772-234-2180 as others have mentioned. I confirmed that at the podium a few minutes ago.

The woman at the podium told me they have been having problems with their computer system (yet another Disney IT issue).

If you could PM me with your name, address, phone, preferred dining time, I can try to make you a reservation at the podium. I'll need this by Monday evening since we are leaving Tuesday morning.

Both the Beachfront Breakfast and the Pirate dinner are served family style at your table. They bring out small platters to your table containing your food. You can ask for re-fills on anything you want.

The Goofy Beachfront Breakfast, Saturday mornings includes:
Fresh Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon & Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Mini Bear Claws
Mini Mickey Waffles
Orange Juice, Coffee or Milk.

The Pirate Dinner, currently every Monday through September 2nd 2013:
Guava BBQ Ribs
Rotisserie Chicken
Brisket
BBQ Pulled Pork
Roasted Potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
Corn on the Cob
Baked Beans
Cupcakes
Non-Alcoholic Beverage.

If you don't want to enjoy the special meal, the normal Shutters' Menu is available in Sonyas.

John

 

[backyardponder]

BBQ grills: In the past I always thought BBQ grills were only on the Disney Property on the other side of A1A near the lake and athletic areas. We are staying in Building 12 this trip & I see there are 2 grills and picnic tables next to the campfire ring. Maybe I just never saw them before!

Also, I found a gate just beyond the campfire ring you can use to get to the public beach. You need your key card to open it. The sign says it only operates until 6PM.

John

 

[BWV Dreamin]

Thaks Ponder!!! I will definitely take advantage of the Pirate Dinner. How is the weather and water temp? We'll be there next year this same time. Thanks for all your info!

The correct phone number to call is 772-234-2180 as others have mentioned. I confirmed that at the podium a few minutes ago.

The woman at the podium told me they have been having problems with their computer system (yet another Disney IT issue).

If you could PM me with your name, address, phone, preferred dining time, I can try to make you a reservation at the podium. I'll need this by Monday evening since we are leaving Tuesday morning.

Both the Beachfront Breakfast and the Pirate dinner are served family style at your table. They bring out small platters to your table containing your food. You can ask for re-fills on anything you want.

The Goofy Beachfront Breakfast, Saturday mornings includes:
Fresh Fruit
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon & Sausage
Breakfast Potatoes
Mini Cinnamon Rolls
Mini Bear Claws
Mini Mickey Waffles
Orange Juice, Coffee or Milk.

The Pirate Dinner, currently every Monday through September 2nd 2013:
Guava BBQ Ribs
Rotisserie Chicken
Brisket
BBQ Pulled Pork
Roasted Potatoes
Macaroni & Cheese
Corn on the Cob
Baked Beans
Cupcakes
Non-Alcoholic Beverage.

If you don't want to enjoy the special meal, the normal Shutters' Menu is available in Sonyas.

John

 

[okw2012]

If you could PM me with your name, address, phone, preferred dining time, I can try to make you a reservation at the podium. I'll need this by Monday evening since we are leaving Tuesday morning.

Sent you a pm.

 

[backyardponder]

We arrived at OKW on Wednesday and came to VB on Thursday. Rain at OKW while we were there. Got in some pool time between drops. BTW, had a great dinner at Olivia's.

Rained on and off during our drive to VB. Once again, I forgot to get a roll of quarters for tolls before leaving. Oh, well.

Thursday we got in some pool time between drops. Thursday night there was a fantastic lightening show over the ocean. Looking at the radar, the storm was far off shore. Couldn't hear the thunder.

Waves were quite rough until today. Still rough, but nothing like it was. The waves scared our 4 year old grand son, and he hasn't been willing to go out to the beach again. Sunny yesterday, today, and forecasted through the rest of our stay, leaving Tuesday.

Air temperature in the afternoon has been low 80's. 60's at night. Posted water temperature in the ocean is 72, but I haven't been in.

John

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Just added tlynk to the roll call... looks like they'll arrive tomorrow. Have a great stay

 

[Disbug]

Hi, All!

Calling all experts or past travellers who have stayed in the Vero Beach Cottages...

We are traveling to VB resort this month for the first time (woohoo!) and I need to know if there is a DVD player for all TV's (including all the bedrooms). This way I will know if I need to bring my own!

Thank you in advance for your replies!

Well, as luck would have it, Vero Beach called me and I asked them the question. And the answer is: there are only 2 DVD players in the 3 Bedroom Beach Cottages. One is in the Master Bedroom and the other is in the Living Room.

 

[DVCconvert]

Well, as luck would have it, Vero Beach called me and I asked them the question. And the answer is: there are only 2 DVD players in the 3 Bedroom Beach Cottages. One is in the Master Bedroom and the other is in the Living Room.

The BC's are way cool. I've probably spent about 45 nights in one by now...I think we used the living room DVD player once! You'll have a great time!

 

[tmbacon]

Hi everyone, not a DVC member but have rented DVC in WDW. We've had our eye on Vero Beach, if we can find availability. Looking at mid-April 2014 (Spring Break), perhaps doing split stay at WDW for the week.

I've read through some of this thread, also googled Vero Beach weather - but would also like to ask from those who were there how weather typically is mid-April? Is the ocean still pretty cold for swimming? Are pools heated? We live in NC, so are used to milder temps. We frequent the SC beaches a couple times during summer, so our boys are used to warmer water temps. Wondering if a beach trip is worth it this time of year, or if we should just stay in WDW for the week instead.

Thanks for any insight!

 

[backyardponder]

In 2009 we visited the 3rd week of March. We were there this year May 2 - 7, just getting home. The weather was hot during our 2009 trip with the kids in the pool constantly. This year the temperature was a bit cooler, in the low 80's. We were also in the pool a lot. I'm not sure if the pool his heated, but it was warm.

On both trips there were quite a few people in the ocean. I did find some average ocean temperatures at http://climatecenter.fsu.edu/products-services/data/weather-planner/vero-beach.

The Disney beach has no guards. You can easily get to the public beach (just north of the resort) with guards by walking on the beach from Disney, or you can use the access path which starts at the camp fire ring, just past building 12.

 

[caralyn817]

My DH just surprised me with a stay on June 30-July 3. I am super excited. I just read about the Pirate Dinner and am going to try calling in a little while to see if they have any availability. Can you tell me about the cabanas?

 

[DVCconvert]

Can you tell me about the cabanas?

the only 'cabanas' I can quickly think of at VB (but it is still early am here) would be the ones you can rent on the beach. They are the typical fabric bottomless shelter used to shield you from sunlight...sort of a clam shell thing deep enough to sit in/under.

HTH

 

[caralyn817]

Thanks! That's what I figured it would look like. Does anyone know if the cost on the first page is per hour or the day? Also, where can I find more pictures of the resort?