Vero Beach 2012 thread closed... see 2013

[mazoo77]

Thanks for the response on the refillable mug Dreamlinda. Appreciate you help.

Joanie

 

[dreaming4disney]

We have tried pretty much every possible route/highway and this is our favorite for speed and convenience (not view).

Use the MCO north exit to 528 east.
528 to I95 south.
Take the CR512 exit off I95 and head east.
At CR510 which is also 90th Avenue turn right (there is a nice Publix on this corner if you want to pick up a few items, there are also some other stores, fast food etc).
CR 510 will travel south a little way and then curve east. This leads you across the Wabasso Causeway.
Turn right on A1a and the resort will be the first turn on the left.

Have a great time!!!!!

Thank you ! We can't wait to go.

 

[LouisianaDisneyFan]

Hello all, I wanted to add my pennies into the fountain of love for Disney's Vero Beach Resort.

Recently, our daughter's lifelong best friend, Margaret, came to me asking for help in planning her elopement. She was marrying her boyfriend of 2 years, who is from France. He has graduated with his PhD and is heading back to Europe to begin work on July 1. The two of them had already been talking about marriage, but the job opportunity put them in a position of either facing an expensive long-distance relationship or making the commitment now. So, off we went to shop for a dress, find a ceremony and honeymoon location, arrange vendors, etc.... with just a few weeks lead time!

They had researched the marriage laws of various places and decided that the laws in Florida were the best match for their situation... no waiting period for nonresidents of the State of Florida and only requiring only a passport for identification from foreigners. Margaret also said they would truly love a beach wedding. Upon hearing that, the first thing I did was call DVC Member Services to see if anything at all was available before July 1. Only one night was open... June 13. I snapped it up and waitlisted for the surrounding nights. Tinkerbell must have sprinkled her magic dust over my request, because over the next few days all of the waitlist came through (one day at a time)!!! Margaret and Louis checked in on the 11th, were married on the beach at the resort on the 12th, and will end their wonderful honeymoon at the resort tomorrow.

I KNEW that Disney would be the right choice for them. They have kept in touch and told me that all of the folks at the resort have been wonderful. The staff congratulated them and gave them "Happily Ever After" buttons on their arrival. Their garden view room was beautiful with a glimpse in the horizon of the ocean (over the rooftops!). The resort sent a plate of chocolates with a note on the day of their wedding. And the pristine beach was the perfect spot for their romantic wedding. They got married at 7pm, just before sunset, after the beach was empty. Margaret said that even the guests at the resort contributed to their joy.... watching from their balconies and cheering when Margaret and Louis kissed as they were pronounced "man and wife".

THANK YOU, fellow DVCers!!!! It was you guys who cheered and helped make this day so special for Margaret and Louis. My family hasn't been to Vero Beach Resort yet... but it is most definitely now on our "must do" list.

Below is one of my favorite photos from their wedding. It truly captures their joy and this happy place...

 

[tikimimi]

What a precious story! You made magic happen for this couple - how Disney of you! I am so glad things went well for them. DVB is definitely a beautiful place to get married!!!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Are the refillable mugs are Vero Beach the same as the mugs distributed at WDW resorts? Thanks for your help

There was a time when each resort had their signature mug, but alas it is more profitable to mass produce one design. Sigh...

 

[dreamlinda]

There was a time when each resort had their signature mug, but alas it is more profitable to mass produce one design. Sigh...

We still have some VERO BEACH mugs, it really was special!

 

[tikimimi]

There was a time when each resort had their signature mug, but alas it is more profitable to mass produce one design. Sigh...

We still have some VERO BEACH mugs, it really was special!

It definitely is cheaper for them to mass produce one, but I bought more when I could get one at each resort, park, etc... My husband and I both have a LS and SS DVB t-shirt from (sad to admit) 6 years ago that we still wear. That is 4 t-shirts total that we adults (no kids begging) bought on our first trip to DVB. They are the softest shirts, and we love them - love them!!!! The last time we were there, we tried to replace them - even with something not as soft - and were not able to get a DVB specific shirt. I won't buy a generic Disney t-shirt or generic DVC shirt that carries no memory of a specific trip or resort - why would I? I'm sure they're cheaper to mass produce, but I wonder if, percentage wise, sales are up or down. Perhaps we are "Disney purists" who value the finer Disney souvenirs! Okay - that's how I'll choose to spin it.

Seriously though - I miss the resort specific merchandise! I still want my mugs and shirts like my magnets - specific to the resort, park, or event!

 

[tillerrw]

We visited DVB April 26-30 and I've just finished editing some pictures of the resort and the VB area. You can browse them at the link below. I'll be adding more pictures as I finish editing them.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/rogertiller/sets/72157630012366892/

The last of the pictures have been edited and are now posted.

 

[Catira]

We had a wonderful week here at vero beach. Heading back to WDW tomorrow. What would be the quickest route to take?
Thanks :0)

 

[tuffy_tigger]

Does anyone have a recent activity sheet from the resort? The newest one I am finding is from a few years ago. Would really like to print one out for my nephew so he can get an idea of the activities that may be available.

Thanks in advance!

 

[bobbiwoz]

We're on our way to VB now, Florida family is very nearly there already!

 

[tikimimi]

Does anyone have a recent activity sheet from the resort? The newest one I am finding is from a few years ago. Would really like to print one out for my nephew so he can get an idea of the activities that may be available.

Thanks in advance!

Go to the Facebook Disney Vero Beach page. Amanda Lindstrom is a CM at DVB and she answers questions regarding activities all the time!

 

[dylan0317]

Does anyone have a recent activity sheet from the resort? The newest one I am finding is from a few years ago. Would really like to print one out for my nephew so he can get an idea of the activities that may be available.

Thanks in advance!

I do have a copy of the new activities sheet for June16-23. Not sure how to get if over to you though.

 

[tikimimi]

I do have a copy of the new activities sheet for June16-23. Not sure how to get if over to you though.

Perhaps you can scan it in and post a link or a copy of the image here.

 

[round2mom]

Waiting on ROFR on our first ever DVC contract at Vero and I must say all the buying at Vero is a mistake threads are bumming me out! So I think I'll hang out with you guys instead.

We bought at Vero because we LOVE Vero and have been staying there every Thanksgiving for the past 4 years as a cash reservation so it only made sense to buy. Glad to be here and going back a few pages (or dozens of pages to make the time go quicker. Thanks for having me!

Jen

 

[papertraveller]

BBQ question: how many are there? And are any of them gas?

 

[JuliaVA]

Quick questions - has anyone been to Vero and Captiva? If so how do they compare? We have just got back from Captiva and loved it so were thinking of booking Vero for October when we are back. And Does anyone know of a resort map of where all the rooms are located so that we can request the room that we most prefer?
Thanks

 

[sarahk0204]

Waiting on ROFR on our first ever DVC contract at Vero and I must say all the buying at Vero is a mistake threads are bumming me out! So I think I'll hang out with you guys instead.

We bought at Vero because we LOVE Vero and have been staying there every Thanksgiving for the past 4 years as a cash reservation so it only made sense to buy. Glad to be here and going back a few pages (or dozens of pages to make the time go quicker. Thanks for having me!

Jen

Hi there!

Don't worry about the doom and gloom threads. After all, you are following the number 1 rule: buy where you want to stay. You are definitely staying at a good place!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Waiting on ROFR on our first ever DVC contract at Vero and I must say all the buying at Vero is a mistake threads are bumming me out! So I think I'll hang out with you guys instead.

We bought at Vero because we LOVE Vero and have been staying there every Thanksgiving for the past 4 years as a cash reservation so it only made sense to buy. Glad to be here and going back a few pages (or dozens of pages to make the time go quicker. Thanks for having me!

Jen

as you await ROFR! Lots of people look at the price and say they will buy at VB, but stay at WDW, & those are the only people I ever discourage! We're in a BC right now, HawksBill, & even our resort side balcony has a partial ocean view & best of all, it's mostly shady now, and still getting an ocean breeze! We've 200 VB points, & hoard them for BC stays...we love it here!!!

Bobbi

PS. I want to thank prior posters who spoke of Hale's Vero Beach City store. We stopped. It has wonderful, tasty things, including the very best OJ we've ever had!

 

[round2mom]

Hi there!

Don't worry about the doom and gloom threads. After all, you are following the number 1 rule: buy where you want to stay. You are definitely staying at a good place!

Thanks so much! We could have bought anywhere but the more we thought about where will we want to stay consistently even 10 yrs from now the whole family's answer was not WDW (although we love it!) but instead our beloved Vero. And the thought of not being able to get in there (either through renting or through a cash reservation) was just not OK. We take my mom with us each time and stay in a 2 bdrm and it's become a very special week for all of us. And the Thanksgiving dinner is to die for!! (um and the bar they set up at 11am in the lobby on turkey day is no slouch either)