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

[tchrrx]

After hearing so many people comment about Squid Lips, I signed up to get emails from them. In just a few days, I will be using a "Buy one entree, get one free" coupon that they sent me.

 

[mmmagic7754]

Beach towels will be in your room, and can be used wherever you wish. You may exchange for fresh towels at the pool, but remember to leave as many in your room upon checkout as you found when you checked in.

Thanks..been 3 yrs since last trip and it was only for a couple of nights before our cruise

 

[mmmagic7754]

While it is true that you'll have beach/pool towels in the room, I always bring a few towels with me to supplement the supply because you don't get an unlimited supply like in the past when they were self-serve from totes around the pool and by the Green Cabin.

Also, if you'll be enjoying the resort after check-out, you can sign out towels from Ebb & Flo's - just remember to return them so they don't charge you later.

Thanks Pammyk,looks like we will both be there same time

 

[PammyK]

Thanks Pammyk,looks like we will both be there same time

Maybe we'll bump into each other whilst there. I usually try to make my home base at one of the tables behind the slide.

 

[PammyK]

After hearing so many people comment about Squid Lips, I signed up to get emails from them. In just a few days, I will be using a "Buy one entree, get one free" coupon that they sent me.

Oh yay! I just got a 20% coupon from them that I'll be using during my visit. Hope you have a great time at Vero and enjoy your meal at Squid Lips.

 

[MagicFan75]

After hearing so many people comment about Squid Lips, I signed up to get emails from them. In just a few days, I will be using a "Buy one entree, get one free" coupon that they sent me.

Jealous that I didn't think of this before we went in April! We had a good time at Squid Lips, the kids enjoyed walking the pier, feeding the fish and seeing the pirate behind the restaurant. The food was super yummy too. Enjoy!

 

[goofy4tink]

Don't forget to check with the Lobby Concierge for great deals on local off-site restaurants. Right after Labor Day is a very slow season in Vero and almost all of the restaurants offer some sort of Early Bird or Prix Fixe menus to help boost business. Last September we tried Avanzare and Johnny D's and both were very enjoyable and had very reasonable prices for their specials. We also considered checking out the lounge restaurant at Costa del Este (Gloria Estefan's hotel) and a couple other places but didn't have time. When you're traveling, I wouldn't think you'll need reservations because most tourists have either gone home (back to school families) or aren't down yet (snowbirds) and most locals will be doing family stuff like bbqs for the holiday weekend.

Thanks!! Will do that. My dh loves early birds!! He's an old guy at heart!!!

 

[tchrrx]

Off topic, but please keep my town in your thoughts & prayers. A huge tornado hit here yesterday, and we are expecting more bad weather this afternoon. Several lost homes and there was one fatality. My home was not damaged yesterday, but I am still stressing about today. Praying that the storms don't do any more damage and (selfishly in light of what others are going through) that I'm able to run away to VB and relax on Wednesday!

 

[Disbug]

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!

When we arrived at Vero Beach we were assigned Beach Cottage 1575 (aggh!) which is as far away from the inn as possible (last cottage to the south). Our only request had been to be close to the inn. I think someone typed "Close to the end"! LOL! Everything worked out just fine... except schlepping to the beach and back my DMIL fainted and the Beach Wheelchair was a bit awkward for a child.

Had a wonderful stay and it was very doable for bringing a child in a wheelchair. It took about 3 of us to lift her up and down the front steps. She loved seeing the ocean!

There was only ONE DVD player and it was in the Living room, even though we were told there would be another one in the Master Bedroom.

To all those going soon... have a fabulous trip! We sure did.

 

[caralyn817]

Tchrrx, I hope you were safe during today's storms. Please let us know that everything is okay. Keeping you and everyone else in OK in our prayers.

 

[Tinkercc]

Tchrrx, I am keeping you and everyone in your town in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[PammyK]

Off topic, but please keep my town in your thoughts & prayers. A huge tornado hit here yesterday, and we are expecting more bad weather this afternoon. Several lost homes and there was one fatality. My home was not damaged yesterday, but I am still stressing about today. Praying that the storms don't do any more damage and (selfishly in light of what others are going through) that I'm able to run away to VB and relax on Wednesday!

The news reports are just heartbreaking. I hope you and your loved ones made it through the storms safely. Please post if you get a chance so we'll know you're okay.

 

[tchrrx]

The news reports are just heartbreaking. I hope you and your loved ones made it through the storms safely. Please post if you get a chance so we'll know you're okay.

Sorry, but I'm just now seeing this. All is fine at my house. It was scary for awhile, and there's still a lot of devestation to the west of me.


On a much happier note: Tomorrow is our Vero Beach Day! Here's my plan from the MCO airport. How long will I be on the Beeline before we get to the toll road? How far from I-95 to 512? If there's anything else I need to know or a different direction I should take, please let me know. Thanks!


From Orlando International Airport (Via I-95 South)

Take the Beeline (528) toll road east to I-95 South.
Follow I-95 South to 512 East - exit 69 (New:156) Sebastian/Fellsmere.
Turn left/east on 512 to US 1 (6.5 miles).
Turn right/south on US 1 to 510 (4.5 miles).
Turn left/east on 510 to A-1-A (2.5 miles).
Turn right on A-1-A.
The resort is immediately on the left.

 

[PammyK]

Sorry, but I'm just now seeing this. All is fine at my house. It was scary for awhile, and there's still a lot of devestation to the west of me.


On a much happier note: Tomorrow is our Vero Beach Day! Here's my plan from the MCO airport. How long will I be on the Beeline before we get to the toll road? How far from I-95 to 512? If there's anything else I need to know or a different direction I should take, please let me know. Thanks!


From Orlando International Airport (Via I-95 South)

Take the Beeline (528) toll road east to I-95 South.
Follow I-95 South to 512 East - exit 69 (New:156) Sebastian/Fellsmere.
Turn left/east on 512 to US 1 (6.5 miles).
Turn right/south on US 1 to 510 (4.5 miles).
Turn left/east on 510 to A-1-A (2.5 miles).
Turn right on A-1-A.
The resort is immediately on the left.

Wow...those directions must be from when Disney's Vero Beach Resort originally opened. However they are still essentially correct.

From the airport, you'll be getting on the Beachline (aka SR-528 and formerly known as the Beeline) at around mile marker 11 and heading east. You'll have two toll plazas on the Beachline, each with a $1.00 (I think) toll. Stay to the right when nearing the toll plazas and follow the signs for cash lanes. The first toll plaza will be just east of the exit for 417 and the second should be just east of the Dallas Blvd exit. You'll travel approximately 31 miles on the Beachline, taking exit #42 for I-95 South. You'll end up traveling approximately 50 miles on I-95 to exit 156.

After that,you can definitely follow the directions you posted, however, 510 actually intersects 512 so you can turn right onto 510 and skip traveling on US1. Unless you get stuck when school lets out, it tends to be a little quicker due to fewer lights but really won't make much difference in the long run.

If you plan to stop for any groceries, there is a Publix in the plaza at the SE corner of the intersection of 512 and 510. If you follow the "official" directions there should be a Winn-Dixie just a little further east on 512 and you'll pass another Publix after you turn south onto US1. The US1 Publix plaza also has a liquor store, so I recommend this one for your grocery stop if you are looking to purchase adult beverages (other than wine or beer which can be purchased in the grocery stores).

 

[tchrrx]

Wow...those directions must be from when Disney's Vero Beach Resort originally opened. However they are still essentially correct.

From the airport, you'll be getting on the Beachline (aka SR-528 and formerly known as the Beeline) at around mile marker 11 and heading east. You'll have two toll plazas on the Beachline, each with a $1.00 (I think) toll. Stay to the right when nearing the toll plazas and follow the signs for cash lanes. The first toll plaza will be just east of the exit for 417 and the second should be just east of the Dallas Blvd exit. You'll travel approximately 31 miles on the Beachline, taking exit #42 for I-95 South. You'll end up traveling approximately 50 miles on I-95 to exit 156.

After that,you can definitely follow the directions you posted, however, 510 actually intersects 512 so you can turn right onto 510 and skip traveling on US1. Unless you get stuck when school lets out, it tends to be a little quicker due to fewer lights but really won't make much difference in the long run.

If you plan to stop for any groceries, there is a Publix in the plaza at the SE corner of the intersection of 512 and 510. If you follow the "official" directions there should be a Winn-Dixie just a little further east on 512 and you'll pass another Publix after you turn south onto US1. The US1 Publix plaza also has a liquor store, so I recommend this one for your grocery stop if you are looking to purchase adult beverages (other than wine or beer which can be purchased in the grocery stores).

Thank you! We are at the airport now. I can't believe I'm just a few hours away from using these directions!

 

[tchrrx]

What do you consider "don't miss" activities here? We enjoyed the Ickes of shrimp, the pool, and the campfire so far. We will try the character breakfast Saturday morning. What else should we try to do?

 

[mmmagic7754]

Checking in tomorrow

 

[WolfpackFan]

Checking in on June 2nd. Have never stayed at VB but have had lunch there one time. Have reservations for the Thursday night seafood buffet. Taking stuff for breakfast and to make sandwiches for lunch. Plan to go to Cape Canaveral one day. Other than that, we plan on just relaxing around the resort. We've been to HHI many times and am looking forward to seeing how VB is different.

 

[Pete W.]

After that,you can definitely follow the directions you posted, however, 510 actually intersects 512 so you can turn right onto 510 and skip traveling on US1. Unless you get stuck when school lets out, it tends to be a little quicker due to fewer lights but really won't make much difference in the long run.

I'm wondering if Disney tells guests to stay on 512 until US1, rather than take 510, because that section of 510 (aka 85th street) is a bit 'run down' and not very eye-appealing. Quite a contrast to the multi-million dollar homes you see on Orchid Island after you cross US1 and take the bridge toward Vero Beach.

 

[amurphy369]

Our family of 5 & 10 year DVC owners will be doing our first VB trip 6/27-6/29, then on to Disney World. Can't wait! What are our chances of seeing the turtles???