Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[SafariTigger]

My family and I will be staying in 2 OVIRs after our Disney cruise on the Dream. We will be there from 7/17-7/22. This is our third time at VB and we love it there! We've done the character breakfast before and loved it but we haven't done the pirate dinner yet so I was thinking of doing that one. Of course there is a pirate night on the cruise so maybe we should do the breakfast?! Oh well, maybe we should do both!

 

[edk35]

Taking the plunge again. We are booked into 2 OVIR Aug. 14th for 4 nights. This is our 2nd trip. We are spending 4-5 at Disney first. We stayed at Vero in July of 2010... it was kind of late decision and we were in a 1 br. the first night then moved into 2 GV INN rooms the next 3. I would have preferred an OV but they were booked. We had a so so time last time....so we are hoping to really LOVE it there this time. First trip....we had some uber hot days and the pool was HOT. I remember the lifeguards throwing ice in the pool. We had a couple of stormy afternoons too. The shells were really bad too...had to go way way out to avoid killing your feet when you were in the water. I love beaches and love the relaxation...so FINGERS ARE CROSSED we love it.

 

[PammyK]

Sorry if some of the pictures of the day repeat, I will have new ones in 3 weeks

If you are interested, I have photos from my visits to Vero on Flickr that you could use if you wanted to. Let me know.

 

[RLRDA]

We have a 1BR booked from August 18th thru 21st. We've never stayed at VB...enjoying all the photos! Lots of great info here as well....

 

[mickeywho?]

Doing some trip planning (and dreaming of warm sunshine through the snowfalls that seem to never end!)
A few dinner choices for the trip next week - would love to know what you think if you've tried any before!
Riverside Cafe, Fishack, SquidLips, Kilted Mermaid, Suzie's Tiki, Mulligan's Beach House

We'll probably also enjoy a late night drink in the Green Cabin Room but we like to try new places with the kids for dinner. What do you think??

 

[edk35]

Doing some trip planning (and dreaming of warm sunshine through the snowfalls that seem to never end!)
A few dinner choices for the trip next week - would love to know what you think if you've tried any before!
Riverside Cafe, Fishack, SquidLips, Kilted Mermaid, Suzie's Tiki, Mulligan's Beach House

We'll probably also enjoy a late night drink in the Green Cabin Room but we like to try new places with the kids for dinner. What do you think??

I would like to know what others think of your choices too. We are embarking upon another Vero stay in Aug. Our first time was in 2010 and we did eat at Squid Lips. It was pouring so the weather was not ideal but the food was fine.

 

[RSHEALAND]

Taking the plunge again. We are booked into 2 OVIR Aug. 14th for 4 nights. This is our 2nd trip. We are spending 4-5 at Disney first. We stayed at Vero in July of 2010... it was kind of late decision and we were in a 1 br. the first night then moved into 2 GV INN rooms the next 3. I would have preferred an OV but they were booked. We had a so so time last time....so we are hoping to really LOVE it there this time. First trip....we had some uber hot days and the pool was HOT. I remember the lifeguards throwing ice in the pool. We had a couple of stormy afternoons too. The shells were really bad too...had to go way way out to avoid killing your feet when you were in the water. I love beaches and love the relaxation...so FINGERS ARE CROSSED we love it.

you have been added to roll call, enjoy your stay

 

[TravelMama]

Before I load up on Disney gift cards I just want to verify that they are accepted at Disney's Vero Beach....is that correct?

 

[Ensusieasm]

Yes, Disney Gift Cards are absolutely honored at Vero Beach. Have fun! I love it there. I call a stay in an ocean view inn room a "land cruise".

 

[mickeywho?]

I just can't take winter anymore!! 3 more sleeps and we are on our way....3 more sleeps....

 

[dawne98]

My DD's and I are going up to Vero Beach July 13-17....the 1st time we went was for one night b4 a long weekend at AKV in 2012....last summer we did WDW so this year Vero beach and saving for our Dream cruise in Feb 2015!

 

[DVCTigger]

We are DVC members and were planning our first ever trip to Vero Beach probably early 2015. We also own through RCI and were doing a search for our daughters upcoming honeymoon when we came across an availability for Vero through RCI in September! We get to go to Vero and not have to use our DVC points!! 1BR unit during hurricane season, but hoping for great weather in September. So we jumped at the chance to get this reservation! We will be there from Sept 19-26!!! Hopefully I won't get flamed here for going through RCI, but we are excited about visiting Vero Beach!

 

[buffmouse61]

Heading to vero for Easter. Is there any shuttles from the airport?

 

[plutorules]

Hi! We are DVC members and we have a studio reserved for us this Sunday. We live in Florida and have all the beach gear (chairs, umbrella, boogie board, etc). Are we allowed to bring them and use them? Or is it strictly using their stuff?

This is our 2nd time there. We had a studio in the summer of 2007 for a few days, so I know things have probably changed. I just want to make sure I'm prepared for those changes!

I read somewhere its $5 for the unlimited ping pong and mini golf courses. Is that each day, and is there a length of stay pass? My kids are a little older where they could just go on their own....

Thanks all!
Shawn

 

[PammyK]

Hi! We are DVC members and we have a studio reserved for us this Sunday. We live in Florida and have all the beach gear (chairs, umbrella, boogie board, etc). Are we allowed to bring them and use them? Or is it strictly using their stuff?

I read somewhere its $5 for the unlimited ping pong and mini golf courses. Is that each day, and is there a length of stay pass? My kids are a little older where they could just go on their own....

Thanks all!
Shawn

You can absolutely bring your own beaach gear - I've done it many times myself. However, I hate lugging the chair and umbrella to the beach everyday so I usually set up my base at the pool and just head to the beach when I need to get some time in the ocean.

Believe it or not, in all my visits to Vero, I've never done the mini-golf course. But I think you can either pay for one round or for unlimited rounds all day. I don't recall there being a length of stay option. I don't think there is a charge for ping pong, you just need to ask for the equipment at Eb & Flo's.

 

[PammyK]

Even a storm blowing in can be beautiful at Vero...

 

[GrumpyPOTFH]

Have a picture from our trip how do I post it?

 

[Ensusieasm]

Heading to vero for Easter. Is there any shuttles from the airport?

Yes, from the Melbourne airport MLB there is a shuttle to Disney's Vero Beach resort. You need to reserve it. It is about 45 minutes. Also, from the Orlando airport MCO to the Melbourne airport there is a shuttle about every two hours called Melbourne Airport express with 24 hour advance reservation. From there you would take the other shuttle over to Vero.

 

[Ensusieasm]

Heading to vero for Easter. Is there any shuttles from the airport?

Oh..... I forgot to say that these shuttles are not provided by Disney and the one from Orlando airport to the Melbourne airport was about 65 dollars last year and the shuttle from the Melbourne airport to Disney's Vero Beach resort was about $50 each way. The prices may be higher now.

 

[plutorules]

You can absolutely bring your own beaach gear - I've done it many times myself. However, I hate lugging the chair and umbrella to the beach everyday so I usually set up my base at the pool and just head to the beach when I need to get some time in the ocean. Believe it or not, in all my visits to Vero, I've never done the mini-golf course. But I think you can either pay for one round or for unlimited rounds all day. I don't recall there being a length of stay option. I don't think there is a charge for ping pong, you just need to ask for the equipment at Eb & Flo's.

Thank Pammyk! I have a cart it all for it all so you just roll and unload... We have chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, etc....


Shawn