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[tofubeast]

Haven't been to VB since late 90s. We're planning to spend a Saturday night in early November at VB before driving on Sunday morning to Miami for a DCL Magic cruise.

Does anyone know about how long that drive might take, any possible road problems on route?

Also, considering spending two nights (instead of one), would there be anything to do in early November other than walk/sit on the beach? Pool heated?

Thanks.

It's close to a 3 hr drive with no traffic. I would just make sure you aim to not be on the road during rush hr time in Boca Raton, Ft Lauderdale, and into Miami. I don't know of any road construction.

The pool should be heated. Unless we have a cold front (they usually don't start till more mid Nov), you shouldn't have a problem. Heck, I was swimming at WDW last December. You just never know how the weather will be, but the odds are more in your favor that it will be warm. Just prepare to have a light sweater for the evening (though you may never need it).

 

[vakamalua]

It's close to a 3 hr drive with no traffic. I would just make sure you aim to not be on the road during rush hr time in Boca Raton, Ft Lauderdale, and into Miami. I don't know of any road construction.

Thanks. We'll be driving on a Sunday morning so we're not anticipating 'rush hour' problems.

 

[TamToc]

Hi All-- We are leaving for VB on Sunday (yay!) and I have a few questions for those who have been there recently...

1. Looks like it might rain some next week...We are normally sit the sit on the beach all day kind of people, so we haven't explored much beyond the resort. Any ideas of things to do around town if it rains during the day?

2. What "flavor" of H2O+ products are currently in the rooms? Trying not to pack mine if I don't have to

3. Which night does Shutter's have the seafood buffet? Is it still on Thursdays?

Think that's all for now...Thanks in advance for any help!!

 

[tofubeast]

So I just called to make my ADRs when we are there at Thanksgiving! The lovely lady on the phone told me that it was good I was making the T-Day reservation as that "sells out every year." She said they do the buffet in both restaurants, same buffet. I know she quoted me at $32.99 for adults. I didn't catch the price for kids. You need to have a credit card to hold reservation and cancellation must be done by 48 hrs in advance, otherwise a $10 charge per person on reservation. (No Tables in Wonderland discount that day due to it being on a holiday).

I also made my reservation for the character breakfast on Saturday. It's $15.99 for adults. TIW applies. yay!

She told me the pool is usually open till 5pm (is it true that it's only open till then?) but that "the pool might be open later that week due to the holiday."

I also spoke to a man at the gift shop, and there is indeed a 10% passholder discount.

 

[tofubeast]

Hi All-- We are leaving for VB on Sunday (yay!) and I have a few questions for those who have been there recently...

1. Looks like it might rain some next week...We are normally sit the sit on the beach all day kind of people, so we haven't explored much beyond the resort. Any ideas of things to do around town if it rains during the day?

Just because rain is in the forecast, it doesn't mean much in this sub-tropical locale. You never know if a passing cloud will visit. If it does, it probably will be for a short spurt and then off it goes. Rainstorms are typically fast, furious and then quickly done with down here.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

She told me the pool is usually open till 5pm (is it true that it's only open till then?).

The lifeguards stay until 5pm. I believe the pool is open without lifeguards until 10 pm. The water slide will be closed at 5pm.

 

[mumto3girls]

We were just there late July/early August and the pool was open until 11pm.

 

[WDW-BWV]

The early departure of the LGs and rental shop Closing so early is real a damper for a resort that is a stand alone property!

 

[PammyK]

Hi All-- We are leaving for VB on Sunday (yay!) and I have a few questions for those who have been there recently...

1. Looks like it might rain some next week...We are normally sit the sit on the beach all day kind of people, so we haven't explored much beyond the resort. Any ideas of things to do around town if it rains during the day? You can go to the movies at the Vero Mall, go outlet shopping, play a board game in your room, go bowling, go to the roller rink, read a book, stay on the beach. So many options. It just depends on whether it is an all day rain (unlikely) or the typical afternoon thunderstorms.

2. What "flavor" of H2O+ products are currently in the rooms? Trying not to pack mine if I don't have to We currently have the grapefruit bergamot in the room.

3. Which night does Shutter's have the seafood buffet? Is it still on Thursdays? Still Thursdays.

Think that's all for now...Thanks in advance for any help!!

See my responses in maroon above...

 

[PammyK]

Tried a new restaurant tonight - Vittorio's Pizzaria. They have 3 locations but the nearest one is near the Publix, a couple miles north of 510 on US1. All the food we tried was delicious, including the pizza. You can dine in, get take-out or have delivery to the resort. Prices are reasonable, food is great and portions are very generous. Plus, a very friendly, welcoming, family vibe from the staff.

They seem to attract lots of regulars, including some Cast Members from the resort.

I know Orchid Island Pizza is closer, but I tried them once and found their food to be inedible. With the Publix just a couple doors down in the plaza, a liquor store just a bit further down the row and a Walgreens across the street, you can stop in and order some take-out, run into Publix or Walgreens to stock up on sundries and groceries and be able to bring some delicious food back to the resort when you're done.

 

[mumto3girls]

Tried a new restaurant tonight - Vittorio's Pizzaria. They have 3 locations but the nearest one is near the Publix, a couple miles north of 510 on US1. All the food we tried was delicious, including the pizza. You can dine in, get take-out or have delivery to the resort. Prices are reasonable, food is great and portions are very generous. Plus, a very friendly, welcoming, family vibe from the staff.

They seem to attract lots of regulars, including some Cast Members from the resort.

I know Orchid Island Pizza is closer, but I tried them once and found their food to be inedible. With the Publix just a couple doors down in the plaza, a liquor store just a bit further down the row and a Walgreens across the street, you can stop in and order some take-out, run into Publix or Walgreens to stock up on sundries and groceries and be able to bring some delicious food back to the resort when you're done.

Thank you! This is good to know. We go to Vero every few years and are always looking for new restaurants to try. We walked over to orchard island pizza this past trip to get a carry out order and although the food was good (in our opinion) the "atmosphere" was not. It was close to closing and the phone was ringing and the man in charge was yelling at the 2 younger guys working for him--cussing them out really, yelling at people on the phone and eventually hanging up on them. It was me and my husband and our 3 kids. It was uncomfortable to say the least, but it was late and we had already put our order in. Might have just been a bad night, but we won't return.

 

[vakamalua]

We'll only be at VB for one evening on our way to a DCL cruise in Miami.

Looking for an opinion from the VB experts on the one best place to have dinner. We're partial to really good seafood (not fried). Since it will be a Saturday night in November, will we need a reservation?

Thanks.

 

[okw2012]

We'll only be at VB for one evening on our way to a DCL cruise in Miami.

Looking for an opinion from the VB experts on the one best place to have dinner. We're partial to really good seafood (not fried). Since it will be a Saturday night in November, will we need a reservation?

Thanks.

There's always the seafood broil at Shutter's. There is enough food to share, so it's a real bargain.

 

[bobbiwoz]

On a Saturday night in January, friends and I enjoyed good meals at Mulligan's. We ate outside, they had a gas campfire lit on the beach. We went to the one in VB.

 

[rhinodadz]

We'll only be at VB for one evening on our way to a DCL cruise in Miami.

Looking for an opinion from the VB experts on the one best place to have dinner. We're partial to really good seafood (not fried). Since it will be a Saturday night in November, will we need a reservation?

Thanks.

Ocean Grill is good, but on the pricey side.

 

[katema52]

My children are real seafood lovers and absolutely loved Sonya's. we were there in August and they are still talking about it.

 

[rowlands57]

Tried a new restaurant tonight - Vittorio's Pizzaria. They have 3 locations but the nearest one is near the Publix, a couple miles north of 510 on US1. All the food we tried was delicious, including the pizza. You can dine in, get take-out or have delivery to the resort. Prices are reasonable, food is great and portions are very generous. Plus, a very friendly, welcoming, family vibe from the staff.

They seem to attract lots of regulars, including some Cast Members from the resort.

I know Orchid Island Pizza is closer, but I tried them once and found their food to be inedible. With the Publix just a couple doors down in the plaza, a liquor store just a bit further down the row and a Walgreens across the street, you can stop in and order some take-out, run into Publix or Walgreens to stock up on sundries and groceries and be able to bring some delicious food back to the resort when you're done.

Thank you very much. This is exactly the kind of place I will be looking for on my trip next year!

 

[grace&philipsmom]

Just booked Vero Beach 1Bdr for next April. We have wanted to stay there for a while, but this is the first time we actually got around to it! Really wanted one of the Beach Cottages, but they were already gone for our dates.

 

[dwelty]

About 2 weeks ago I saw a post that stated new improved wifi had been installed at the resort. Can anyone who has been there in the last two weeks comment on the signal quality and speed?

 

[okw2012]

About 2 weeks ago I saw a post that stated new improved wifi had been installed at the resort. Can anyone who has been there in the last two weeks comment on the signal quality and speed?

Was there less than two weeks ago. Signal was excellent in the inn and in my studio, but iffy by the pool. I still managed to chat (with video) but only on the inn side of the pool.