Vero Beach 2012 thread closed... see 2013

[Yoanny]

Does anyone have any pictures of vero beach?

 

[iwannbindisnee]

Heading to VB in July! Are there certain days that Shutters offers the seafood buffet or is it nightly?

We were just there 5/3-5/5 & asked about it & were told only on Thursdays. I dont' know if that changes in the summer months or not, but we lucked out & were there on Thursday & got a reservation! It was Yummy! Deb

 

[chepic]

Does anyone have any pictures of vero beach?

Just a few from my October stay. It was a girls trip so there I have lots of drink photos!!!
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[PammyK]

Only 4 more days until we are sitting in our pool chair or laying by the beach. I had a scare myself last week and spent 6 hrs in the ER. All is good now though and we will be on our way in 2 days for a much needed relaxing vacation!

How long are you staying? Maybe we'll see you there. I arrive on Sunday.

 

[kritter]

Pretty bummed to say that we may have to cancel our VB resie. We have a 2BR booked for August 19-24. Our son had a very bad year and is likely on his way to military school. He will have to be there pretty close to 8/24 (it depends on which school we put him in, but they all start at the end of August). We booked that week because our public school does not start until 8/28. It would have been no problem to drive back to MD from VB and only have a few days to get ready for public school, but to get him ready for military school and drive him there (they are all about 3-5 hours away)....well, we need to be back from vacay well before the 26th.

And I don't know if we'll be able to use our 190 points by June 1, 2013. We may have to look into renting them out. Is there still a board on the DIS where we can try to rent out points?

Man, I was really looking forward to trying out VB and my DH was super excited about it. It was his pick for vacation. I wanted to book for the week before (and I wanted to do HH because it's closer and DH insists on driving) and he insisted on this particular week as he thought it would be less folks vacationing and whatnot...a more quiet time to vacay. He should have listened to me!!!

I'll post back when I cancel our resie. We want to be sure the DS is going to military school before we cancel (we should know next week).

Hi,

If your still looking to rent out your points..My friend might be interested!!

 

[lovin'fl]

Pretty bummed to say that we may have to cancel our VB resie. We have a 2BR booked for August 19-24. Our son had a very bad year and is likely on his way to military school. He will have to be there pretty close to 8/24 (it depends on which school we put him in, but they all start at the end of August). We booked that week because our public school does not start until 8/28. It would have been no problem to drive back to MD from VB and only have a few days to get ready for public school, but to get him ready for military school and drive him there (they are all about 3-5 hours away)....well, we need to be back from vacay well before the 26th.

And I don't know if we'll be able to use our 190 points by June 1, 2013. We may have to look into renting them out. Is there still a board on the DIS where we can try to rent out points?

Man, I was really looking forward to trying out VB and my DH was super excited about it. It was his pick for vacation. I wanted to book for the week before (and I wanted to do HH because it's closer and DH insists on driving) and he insisted on this particular week as he thought it would be less folks vacationing and whatnot...a more quiet time to vacay. He should have listened to me!!!

I'll post back when I cancel our resie. We want to be sure the DS is going to military school before we cancel (we should know next week).

Well, good news is that we will probably NOT have to cancel our VB resie. Bad news is that we likely won't be able to get our DS into military school for the 1st semester next year (every step in a process that we have to take...3 steps so far...has had the worst possible outcome which means a longer process with many more steps and the military school won't even accept an application until we are through with this process). We are really going to need these 5 days at VB.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Thinking about booking Vero for a few nights over New Year's Eve. Is there anything special going on then?

 

[ak1024]

We are staying at Vero for the first time arriving next Friday, June 1st through Wednesday, June 6th and then heading on to the Boardwalk Villas. Thankful for this thread because it is not easy to find information it seems on Vero!

 

[tuffy_tigger]

How early can you make ADRs for Shutters? Also can someone recap the special meals they have at Vero - Character Meals, Buffet, etc? I have to call the resort directly for ADRs right? We will be there in July.

Thanks in advance for answering my questions.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Well, good news is that we will probably NOT have to cancel our VB resie. Bad news is that we likely won't be able to get our DS into military school for the 1st semester next year (every step in a process that we have to take...3 steps so far...has had the worst possible outcome which means a longer process with many more steps and the military school won't even accept an application until we are through with this process). We are really going to need these 5 days at VB.

Best wishes! Enjoy your well needed vacation!

 

[Lauralooneyfordisney]

How long are you staying? Maybe we'll see you there. I arrive on Sunday.

We arrive on Friday and will be there until next Friday. I one week of fun. We are also going to other places like Kennedy, blowing rock, etc... Maybe we will see you there. I wish there was a disboard sticker or something to recognize others. I may use a "Hello my name is" sticker and put it on our bag at the pool?

 

[sarahk0204]

3 br beach villa is only open the 2nd, but everything else is wide open!

WooHoo!

Thanks for looking. We are looking at an inn room or a studio, so hopefully we should be fine. I just worry too much!

 

[sarahk0204]

Thinking about booking Vero for a few nights over New Year's Eve. Is there anything special going on then?

I asked this a while back, and I was told that there is a pool party with characters on NYE. Since NYE is a Monday this year, and that is usually Pirate Night, I am wondering about something special being offered. I am just going to make my reservation for the resort and see what's available. I'm sure we will have a great time no matter what.

 

[eandesmom]

How early can you make ADRs for Shutters? Also can someone recap the special meals they have at Vero - Character Meals, Buffet, etc? I have to call the resort directly for ADRs right? We will be there in July.

Thanks in advance for answering my questions.

Pretty sure it's 180 days. I just made a ressie yesterday for late July and honestly am still a little confused lol! I thought both Sonya's and Shutters offered a Sunday brunch but the CM said it was just Shutter's, so that's what I booked. It may not have been necessary as it's not the character one (on Sat) but I figured why not just have it on the books.

 

[Bug715]

Hi! I'm new to DISboards after lurking off and on for a few years. We have some points at Vero and I love the resort. We went a few times when I was younger but my mom & I went for a few nights in the fall and I really love it.

My friend is coming down around NYE. We are thinking about going for a few nights. Does the resort or town do anything for New Years Eve? I can only remember staying in the Inn rooms. Should we stick with that or get a studio? I know that it can be chilly during this time of year so I'm thinking a room in the Inn would be the best so we can bundle up and enjoy an ocean view from the balcony or be close for a dash to the hot tub. Any one have any reasons to say in a studio in an outer building?

 

[tillerrw]

Pretty sure it's 180 days. I just made a ressie yesterday for late July and honestly am still a little confused lol! I thought both Sonya's and Shutters offered a Sunday brunch but the CM said it was just Shutter's, so that's what I booked. It may not have been necessary as it's not the character one (on Sat) but I figured why not just have it on the books.

The Sunday Brunch is a little confusing...until you do it. I was confused until we were there at the the end of April. There is a brunch and there is regular breakfast. Sonya's is located "inside" of Shutters (it's through a door near the back of Shutters). We had dinner at Sonya's on Friday night and the door was closed and run like a separate restaurant. On Sunday morning the door to Sonya's was open but it seemed that was where the seated those eating the brunch. I think some people were seated in Shutters who were eating the brunch so I can't say I'm too sure about that part though.

Either way the food is great and you'll enjoy it.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

Hi! I'm new to DISboards after lurking off and on for a few years. We have some points at Vero and I love the resort. We went a few times when I was younger but my mom & I went for a few nights in the fall and I really love it.

My friend is coming down around NYE. We are thinking about going for a few nights. Does the resort or town do anything for New Years Eve? I can only remember staying in the Inn rooms. Should we stick with that or get a studio? I know that it can be chilly during this time of year so I'm thinking a room in the Inn would be the best so we can bundle up and enjoy an ocean view from the balcony or be close for a dash to the hot tub. Any one have any reasons to say in a studio in an outer building?

I'm having the same questions. We are at Disney from Dec. 23rd / Jan 2 but was thinking of heading down to Vero the 30th through the 2nd. We are really partial to having a 1br, but would love an ocean view! Hmmmm any input would be appreciated on this one!

 

[PammyK]

We arrive on Friday and will be there until next Friday. I one week of fun. We are also going to other places like Kennedy, blowing rock, etc... Maybe we will see you there. I wish there was a disboard sticker or something to recognize others. I may use a "Hello my name is" sticker and put it on our bag at the pool?

Hmmm...no sticker but starting Tuesday afternoon, I'll be on my own so just look for the solo act and you'll find me. When I'm on the beach, I'll also have a multi-coloured beach umbrella and a red chair. And if I can find it, I might be sporting a Rutgers baseball cap.

 

[dreamlinda]

Only 4 more days until we are sitting in our pool chair or laying by the beach. I had a scare myself last week and spent 6 hrs in the ER. All is good now though and we will be on our way in 2 days for a much needed relaxing vacation!

Small world, we are also from Colorado and leave today, will be in Vero until Sunday. Life IS Good

 

[Pattiwig]

Hi! I'm new to DISboards after lurking off and on for a few years. We have some points at Vero and I love the resort. We went a few times when I was younger but my mom & I went for a few nights in the fall and I really love it.

My friend is coming down around NYE. We are thinking about going for a few nights. Does the resort or town do anything for New Years Eve? I can only remember staying in the Inn rooms. Should we stick with that or get a studio? I know that it can be chilly during this time of year so I'm thinking a room in the Inn would be the best so we can bundle up and enjoy an ocean view from the balcony or be close for a dash to the hot tub. Any one have any reasons to say in a studio in an outer building?

They have a NYE party at the pool area. A couple of characters visit. No Fireworks though. VB guests need to get a wrist band during the day to attend the party at night.