Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[RSHEALAND]

Hey all! Please add us to the roll call for Sept 8th -12th. It will be our 1st visit to Vero! I was wondering about the activities since the sample page on the website shows July & August with many things listed as "Seasonal." Does anyone know if they keep most of them going in Sept? Thanks so much!

You have been added to roll call, enjoy your stay

 

[PammyK]

DH and I are planning our first visit to Vero Beach Oct. 17-19. Are there any good outdoor beach bars nearby? My husband has never really had the opportunity to do the drinks and live music on the beach experience. Something more geared towards the 21+ crowd would be preferable to a kid-centered environment. Thanks for your help!

As others have said, the Sand Bar at Captain Hiram's is fun and they have live music most nights. One of my favorite Central Florida bands, Orange Avenue, plays there periodically and they always put on a great show down there. Be aware,though, that the Sand Bar is not 21+ so you may see families with kids there, especially earlier in the evening.

Another option is Riverside Cafe in Vero, under the bridge. While not on the beach, they're located right on the Indian River Lagoon so it is a really lovely setting and no sand in your shoes. They do regular dinner service in the evening and then around 10pm or so they transition to more of a nightclub/dance club vibe. The one night I went, it was primarily a young adult crowd, most people seemed in the early-mid twenties, though some were older.

 

[Beast2Prince]

We were able to book an OVIR for our first stay Oct. 24-26. Any must do's for a family with two young kids (9 and 5)?

 

[queenofthehive]

I did not see answers to my questions so I hope someone will still be able to help me. Where can I find the monthly calendar of activities posted? I would like to see the daily movie listing and activities schedule. Also, how is the community hall? Is is similar to the community halls at WDW? Do they have crafts, games, etc? Thank you!

rshealand - thank you for all the pictures! I was really like the balcony pictures because I wondered what they looked like for the 1 bedrooms. I am counting down the days.

 

[Twinprincesses]

I don't think they have monthly calendars...my I did a google search and found various activity calendars but I think it depends on the weather.

 

[robhawk]

I did not see answers to my questions so I hope someone will still be able to help me. Where can I find the monthly calendar of activities posted? I would like to see the daily movie listing and activities schedule. Also, how is the community hall? Is is similar to the community halls at WDW? Do they have crafts, games, etc? Thank you!

rshealand - thank you for all the pictures! I was really like the balcony pictures because I wondered what they looked like for the 1 bedrooms. I am counting down the days.

When we were there in February we received a weekly calendar of events. It had listed:

Pool games
DJ hours
Crafts and activities with the CM's
Bonfires

 

[Melissa&Shawn]

Does Vero have Tervis cups? I love our DCL ones and would love to pick one up at Vero next month!

 

[RSHEALAND]

We were able to book an OVIR for our first stay Oct. 24-26. Any must do's for a family with two young kids (9 and 5)?

You have been added to roll call, enjoy your first stay

 

[RSHEALAND]

I did not see answers to my questions so I hope someone will still be able to help me. Where can I find the monthly calendar of activities posted? I would like to see the daily movie listing and activities schedule. Also, how is the community hall? Is is similar to the community halls at WDW? Do they have crafts, games, etc? Thank you!

rshealand - thank you for all the pictures! I was really like the balcony pictures because I wondered what they looked like for the 1 bedrooms. I am counting down the days.

I will try to get a picture of the weekly calendar that we got last week, posted in the next couple of days

 

[RSHEALAND]

 

[Jenn]

At Vero now -we have been here many times but not in the last 7 years. A few things I didn't know...

The spa is fabulous! We enjoyed a couple of treatments each there yesterday. Highly recommend!

They accept Tables in Wonderland at all the dining places. Had no idea!

We have always driven toward Sebastian for dining out. This time we went left out of the resort, and drove into Vero. Very quaint - lots of shops and lots of nice restaurants.

They have a coffee station for the mugs outside of Shutters starting at 7 am. And another at the poolside dining place at 8 am. I had planned on making our own in the room, but hate to make a whole pot since I only drink 1-2 cups.

They have pineapple and orange Dole Whip! Snack bar by the pool.

We had forgotten how nice it is here , we are enjoying our stay and definitely won't wait 7 years again to come back!

 

[Judyat]

We will be there April 6 -11. Coming from New York and it's our first time for us at Disney's Vero Beach. Looking forward to sunny warm weather.

 

[tillerrw]

We will be there April 6 -11. Coming from New York and it's our first time for us at Disney's Vero Beach. Looking forward to sunny warm weather.

Our trip is scheduled for the same days. The forecast looks very nice after this past winter http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USFL0500

 

[Twinprincesses]

Last time we were there we drove to Bathtub Bay and loved that. It was far but worth it.

 

[iluveeyore]

I saw a PP mention they take ToW discount - do the restaurants or gift shops take our DVC discount??

 

[AudreyKThompson]

OTW to WDW/SSR now! Will be heading to lovely Vero Beach and introducing her to my parents for the first time M-TH. But , we 've only been once- help us out with must dos! Specifically looking for information on chair/umbrella rental-
TIA !

 

[Twinprincesses]

We will be there the 16th leaving the 19th if anyone has 2 chairs and an umbrella they would like to pass on. I will gladly gift our stuff on the 19th

 

[Twinprincesses]

Please put us down for October 16th -19th. Would love if someone has 2 chairs and an umbrella to pass on. We can pass it on the 19th.

 

[RSHEALAND]

I saw a PP mention they take ToW discount - do the restaurants or gift shops take our DVC discount??

Yes they do

 

[RSHEALAND]

We will be there April 6 -11. Coming from New York and it's our first time for us at Disney's Vero Beach. Looking forward to sunny warm weather.

You have been added to rollcall, enjoy your first stay