Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[minie_meese]

We are here now. It is our first visit to Vero Beach and will definitely not be our last. We love it. We are staying on the 4th floor Inn studio facing the ocean. The weather is spectacular. We have not missed the pool being closed but it would have been nice. The beach is wonderful as is the view from our room 2411. It is very quiet here right now which is fine. They are offering free mini golf and bicycles to help compensate for the closed pool. Lots of activities mostly for kids but some for adults. There was a 10 in telescope on the deck overlooking the ocean. We got to see the moon and Jupiter with 3 of its moons. This is the view from our balcony yesterday. I will post another later.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

If we rent bikes... Is there a trail that goes around the pond across A1A. Didn't know if there was a good spot to ride besides the busy road?

Found this site.. http://mrsjennifercook.com/2013/05/20/biking-vero-beachs-jungle-trail/

 

[mmmagic7754]

Found this site.. http://mrsjennifercook.com/2013/05/20/biking-vero-beachs-jungle-trail/

Wow!! thanks for this info..Adding this to our plans for May.

 

[robhawk]

Found this site.. http://mrsjennifercook.com/2013/05/20/biking-vero-beachs-jungle-trail/

Thanks Rob

Sounds like fun!

 

[RSHEALAND]

We are here now. It is our first visit to Vero Beach and will definitely not be our last. We love it. We are staying on the 4th floor Inn studio facing the ocean. The weather is spectacular. We have not missed the pool being closed but it would have been nice. The beach is wonderful as is the view from our room 2411. It is very quiet here right now which is fine. They are offering free mini golf and bicycles to help compensate for the closed pool. Lots of activities mostly for kids but some for adults. There was a 10 in telescope on the deck overlooking the ocean. We got to see the moon and Jupiter with 3 of its moons. This is the view from our balcony yesterday. I will post another later.

Glad you are enjoying your 1st stay and your great view. Please add more pics if you can

 

[RSHEALAND]

 

[KPlanck]

RSHEALAND - great picture!!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

What is the image?

 

[RSHEALAND]

What is the image?

A brown Pelican

 

[bobbiwoz]

A brown Pelican

THANK YOU! Now I see it!

 

[mickeys girl 52]

I am happy to be staying in Vero Beach for the first time in June. I was happy to find this thread and have a couple questions if anyone can help me. First off, I am staying in a one bedroom with my grandchildren ages nine and twelve and was wondering if there's any special room requests I should ask for.
Also I have seen mention of a Pirates dinner and was wondering what that is.? Are there characters that dress-up, is it on a boat? I was thinking my grandsons might like something like that . we are only there from me Monday to Thursday so I know we can't do the character breakfast. thanks in advance.

 

[bobbiwoz]

The pirate dinner is served family style, I remember ribs, chicken, beans and I know there was more! The characters are dressed up in Pirate Costumes, and the children get Pirate Diplomas. I do not remember which night it was, maybe Monday. Our party consisted of 3 children and 8 adults, it was a great time!

Bobbi

 

[tillerrw]

55 days until our return trip to VBR! It will be the first trip for the kids. We're so excited to show them the resort and hang out with them for a few days after our first trip two years ago.

 

[robhawk]

I am happy to be staying in Vero Beach for the first time in June. I was happy to find this thread and have a couple questions if anyone can help me. First off, I am staying in a one bedroom with my grandchildren ages nine and twelve and was wondering if there's any special room requests I should ask for.

We will be there President's week in a one bedroom. I requested building 12 top floor. I will see how it goes. I will report back to you upon our return about our room and other possible ones.
You will have a great time!

 

[tillerrw]

Last visit to Vero 2012 we did the turtle walk and loved it. This year DD wants to see manatees. Can anyone point me to a manatee tour?

Thanks,
Tabatha

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I recommend Round Island Riverside Park for manatee viewing (http://www.ircgov.com/departments/general_services/parks/Round_Island_Riverside_Park.htm). It was great when we were last there in April 2012.

 

[Sorcerina]

We will arrive in the evening after flying in to Miami and picking up a car. Guess we will arrive by 7pm if evering thing works fine. What dining options will we have?

 

[minie_meese]

As promised, here are some pictures from our great stay at Vero Beach. We were on the 4th floor of bldg 2 facing the ocean.
This is a sunrise as viewed from our room. The sun came up and went behind a cloud near the horizon. Just before it emerged the sky was beautiful.

Two of the evenings the staff brought out a 10 inch telescope onto the deck overlooking the ocean. We got to see Jupiter and its moons, and the Earth's moon. I was able to get this picture by lining up my SLR camera lens with the telescope lens. It took a few tries to get this shot. In case anyone is interested the lens was zoomed to 58mm. The camera was set at ISO 2000, Aperture f/4 and Shutter Speed 1/125. I was thrilled with the shot. The day we left they were going to project sun spots but we had to leave before they did it.

There were not many kids around. The weather was spectacular but I'm guessing with the pool closed and most kids are in school early February it is a pretty quiet time. The staff however were out and ready to play. I've never seen bubbles as big as these. This shot is actually one of the smallest bubbles but it is the only one I have with kids playing. The kids who joined in the fun had a great time. Despite having no game players, Sebastien had a great time dancing. Both of these shots were taken from our balcony.

 

[KPlanck]

I am happy to be staying in Vero Beach for the first time in June. I was happy to find this thread and have a couple questions if anyone can help me. First off, I am staying in a one bedroom with my grandchildren ages nine and twelve and was wondering if there's any special room requests I should ask for.
Also I have seen mention of a Pirates dinner and was wondering what that is.? Are there characters that dress-up, is it on a boat? I was thinking my grandsons might like something like that . we are only there from me Monday to Thursday so I know we can't do the character breakfast. thanks in advance.

The Pirate Dinner is only Monday evenings. It is Goofy and Donald dressed up pirate attire. We have ADRs for Monday, June 16th! They also have a Saturday morning character breakfast with the same characters: Goofy and Donald. Enjoy!!

 

[mickeys girl 52]

The Pirate Dinner is only Monday evenings. It is Goofy and Donald dressed up pirate attire. We have ADRs for Monday, June 16th! They also have a Saturday morning character breakfast with the same characters: Goofy and Donald. Enjoy!!

I am so happy to hear there are Characters at the pirate dinner. I thought it was just cast members j dressed up as. Pirates. My youngest grandson will love that thank you

 

[Sorcerina]

When and where can you make ADR's?