Vero Beach 2012 thread closed... see 2013

[smacky1]

We just returned from a week vacation in FL. We stayed one night at VB in a 2 bedroom lockoff. It was a great stay. The room was big, clean, and there were plenty of towels. The kids loved the bathtub! The weather was a bit cooler than we would have liked but we still swam in the pool for on both days. We are heading back for a week long stay next month! Cant wait for our OVIR!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Took the boat trip to Pelican Island this afternoon and thought it was excellent. If you care to do one through the Environmental Learning center, I suggest that you call a week or two ahead because they fill up.

We were given another possible place to view manatees this time of the year, and we will head out tomorrow AM. The learning center actually has a boat trip to this State Park to or row, but it's filled.

http://www.floridastateparks.org/stsebastianriver/default.cfm

Bobbi

 

[Catira]

Hi.. looking at mapquest it shows three different routes from Vero Beach back to Disney. Which one do all you think is the quickest.. FL 528 or the turnpike?
Thanks

 

[dort]

Hi.. looking at mapquest it shows three different routes from Vero Beach back to Disney. Which one do all you think is the quickest.. FL 528 or the turnpike?
Thanks

Okay, from VB back to Disney we have taken 95 to 528 to 4 or we have also taken 95 to 528 to 417. DH prefers the route with 417 he doesn't think that there is as much traffic that way. They are the routes we have taken in the past.

Enjoy Vero!!!

 

[pixie08]

We just returned from a week vacation in FL. We stayed one night at VB in a 2 bedroom lockoff. It was a great stay. The room was big, clean, and there were plenty of towels. The kids loved the bathtub! The weather was a bit cooler than we would have liked but we still swam in the pool for on both days. We are heading back for a week long stay next month! Cant wait for our OVIR!

Thanks for the update!

Does anyone have any recent pictures of the one or two bedrooms or know where to find some? I could find a lot of Inn room pics, not so many villa room pics or Vero trip reports

 

[Catira]

Okay, from VB back to Disney we have taken 95 to 528 to 4 or we have also taken 95 to 528 to 417. DH prefers the route with 417 he doesn't think that there is as much traffic that way. They are the routes we have taken in the past.

Enjoy Vero!!!

Thank you for your reply. Our plane lands at Sanford Airport at 10:10 pm and we were undecided if to drive the 2 hrs or so to Vero Beach or stay the night near Sanford airport and then leave early in the morning. I am trying to convince DH for us just to drive to Vero Beach and do a late checkin.. even though we will get there past midnight.

 

[dylan0317]

Hello, This is our first trip to VB we are DVC members. We are coming with 4 adults and 5 kids. We have booked a dedicated 2 bedroom and a studio.
We are on the wait list for the beach cottage. Is there any chance we will get
the beach cottage? We are coming 06/16/12-06/22/12.

 

[backyardponder]

Okay, from VB back to Disney we have taken 95 to 528 to 4 or we have also taken 95 to 528 to 417. DH prefers the route with 417 he doesn't think that there is as much traffic that way. They are the routes we have taken in the past.

Enjoy Vero!!!

I enjoy getting off the roads and doing something different.

A few years ago we took 528 and A1A. We did it on a Saturday and were stuck behind tons of folks pulling trailers. Why they were going south in March is beyond me. It was a beautiful drive, but I doubt we'll do it again.

One year we flew into TPA and drove across to VB on 60. Interesting drive past a huge number of orange groves.

This year I think we'll take 192 to 95. I think 192 will be tight through St. Cloud, we'll see.

 

[threebeesatdisney]

Hello everyone!
We are heading to Vero Beach in May. Does anyone know the current rental price of the umbrella and chairs on the beach? Also, can you take a cooler onto the beach? alcoholic beverages? I just didn't know what was allowed and wanted to know the Disney rules beforehand. Also, are you allowed on the beach after dark in May. I know you aren't when the turtles are hatching but that won't be in May. Thanks in advance.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Hello, This is our first trip to VB we are DVC members. We are coming with 4 adults and 5 kids. We have booked a dedicated 2 bedroom and a studio.
We are on the wait list for the beach cottage. Is there any chance we will get
the beach cottage? We are coming 06/16/12-06/22/12.

Welcome to the Disboards!

It is hard to answer your question not knowing if you are first or tenth on the list. Cottages are pretty hard to come by and a reason many people buy VB points. Good luck though. I'll put you the roll call.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Hello everyone!
We are heading to Vero Beach in May. Does anyone know the current rental price of the umbrella and chairs on the beach? Also, can you take a cooler onto the beach? alcoholic beverages? I just didn't know what was allowed and wanted to know the Disney rules beforehand. Also, are you allowed on the beach after dark in May. I know you aren't when the turtles are hatching but that won't be in May. Thanks in advance.

I can't speak for current pricing. Many people buy chairs and umbrella from the Walmart or CVS if they are staying for more than like 3 days. You certainly can bring a cooler on the beach. The beach is not owned by Disney so it is not their rules. All US shores are public domain usually managed by local, state, or fed gov. I personally wouldn't bring glass or bottles on the beach and usually drink whatever from a mug... could be beer or Margarita, or Iced Tea (Long Island)

You can walk on the beach in the dark (no flashlights). Beware, I broke a couple toes one year walking the beach in the dark by basically kicking a sizeable rock (not intentionally) on the beach. I mean who expects to encounter a 30lb rock on the beach? I do.

The turtles aren't hatching in May, but they are laying eggs by then. Have a great time.

 

[smacky1]

We've been to Vero several times and have rented the disney bikes for an hour and have basically rode around the property and on the sidewalks along A1A. Any suggestions for a better longer more scenic bike ride? I know they offer a pelican island bike ride but our kids are 5 and 7 so Im not sure they are "allowed" to do this. They are both great riders and ride on 2 wheels, but we like to go at our own pace. Thanks for any suggestions. Are there bike paths at the Sebastian Inlet? Do they rent bikes over there?

 

[smacky1]

Thanks for the update!

Does anyone have any recent pictures of the one or two bedrooms or know where to find some? I could find a lot of Inn room pics, not so many villa room pics or Vero trip reports

I have a few pics of our 2 bedroom but I have no idea how to post them lol.

 

[DVCconvert]

......Any suggestions for a better longer more scenic bike ride?....

One thought I'd have is to head North out of the resort and enter the Jungle Trail, then ride it south to it's end, and back up to the resort via the sidewalks on A1A.

HTH

 

[starbox]

We've been to Vero several times and have rented the disney bikes for an hour and have basically rode around the property and on the sidewalks along A1A. Any suggestions for a better longer more scenic bike ride? I know they offer a pelican island bike ride but our kids are 5 and 7 so Im not sure they are "allowed" to do this. They are both great riders and ride on 2 wheels, but we like to go at our own pace. Thanks for any suggestions. Are there bike paths at the Sebastian Inlet? Do they rent bikes over there?

I am pretty sure that if you go NORTH (Towards Sebastian Inlet) on Jungle Trail you will hit Pelican Island.

 

[sarahk0204]

Due to some financial issues, we are seriously considering canceling our DLR/VGC trip planned for this summer. Unfortunately, we would then have some borrowed points that would have to be used this use year. We are considering 12/28 - 1/3 at VB

Are there any special activities planned for NYE?

Does the Community Room have ceramics? These were a big hit in my family at SSR this past December.

Thanks! I really had my heart set on the DL trip, but I am trying to make lemonade. We love VB, and we love going somewhere warm that time of year, so it isn't too hard.

 

[smacky1]

I am pretty sure that if you go NORTH (Towards Sebastian Inlet) on Jungle Trail you will hit Pelican Island.

Thanks!! I was actually just looking at that on a map. Ill have to check it out!

 

[DVCconvert]

Thanks!! I was actually just looking at that on a map. Ill have to check it out!

Wish I'd suggested that!

 

[pixie08]

I have a few pics of our 2 bedroom but I have no idea how to post them lol.

Thanks I am sure some one will have some?

 

[floridafam]

Catira,

I prefer 528. I've taken every route you can imagine between Vero and Orlando and that is just what I prefer. I bought a Sun Pass and it makes the ride even better as I don't have to stop and pay tolls.