Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[PammyK]

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

I put most of my digital photos on Flickr and they have very easy sharing tools, including a feature that creates a link specifically for use on sites like this.

 

[nannette]

Just returned from 4 nights at Vero! Loved the resort, loved the beach and loved the room! Spent my mornings on the beach and my afternoons at the pool. I bought a chair and clip on umbrella on my way there and gave both to a lady on the beach on my last day. I will be returning for sure!! If I can answer anyone's questions feel free to ask!!

~N

 

[RSHEALAND]

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! ��

You have been added to Roll Call, enjoy your stay

 

[RSHEALAND]

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....

You have been added to Roll Call, enjoy your first stay

 

[RSHEALAND]

 

[RSHEALAND]

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

Great picture PammyK, feel free to share some more

 

[llyolf]

Hopeful my WL for 6/8-6/14 comes through... is it worth it to do 2 Inn Rooms connected just in case the WL doesn't come through?

 

[woodleygrrl]

My husband and I stayed one night in a beach front room in the Inn on march 2nd. We were traveling around Florida for Spring Training and since we were stopping in Port Saint Lucie we thought why not burn some points at Vero Beach since we had never been.

The room was lovely, but pretty outdated. The tv was something from 1998 or so. However, the bed was comfortable and the room was fairly large for a studio.

Here is my big complaint: we had dinner that night at Shutters and I have never had worse food at a Disney resort. Ever. The service was deplorable as well. We waited about 15 minutes before anyone even came to our table to offer us water or cocktails. The only way we got help was by me flagging down a waiter to let them know we needed help. The excuse we were given is that we were seated at the wrong table by the host. It only got worse from there. Food came out cold and inedible. My husband got the ribs and they were tough and impossible to eat. The waiter even commented that usually they fall off the bone and they are so backed up in the kitchen she was sure there was a mix up in cooking time. They offered a free dessert in exchange for the bad meal but we were not interested.

Next time we stay there I will get some recs for eating off property.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Actually the TVs were updated just a couple of years ago! They are small, though.

Sorry you had such bad service. That has not been our experience.

 

[woodleygrrl]

ok the tvs look like a computer monitor. They are utterly ridiculous for a resort that costs as much as it does per night.

 

[mickeywho?]

We are here for the week and enjoying some great weather. Spent the day on the beach - I don't usually last all day but the sun and sand was perfect today.
I thought I would report back with some food reviews so far...
The first night we were too tired to go anywhere and, due to poor planning on our part, the pool bar was closed by the time we were ready to eat. We tried the Green Cabin Room for the first time. Found it overpriced, food was the same as the pool bar but a few $ more. Food was fine but we won't go back unless we are stuck again. I'm sure it would have been a good night for drinks and music but I didn't see anything advertised.
Yesterday we headed out for some groceries. Went to Fresh Market in Vero. Very much like a Whole Foods so you can guess pricing etc. picked up fresh coffee there too which was very nice to wake up to this morning.
Pop machine next to the bar is now the Rapid Refill system. We haven't used those mugs in a long time so it doesn't affect us. The CM at check in told us about it with a cringed look. I guess she's had a few complaints!
Dinner last night was at River Grill. Very yummy! Main entrees are $18+ but they also have burgers and sandwiches. I had the Baja Taco with mahi - very yummy! We headed over to Boardwalk Cafe for ice cream - a family favourite of ours.
Tonight is Squid Lips. Looking forward to a nice meal once again.
Let me know if you have any questions about the resort and I'll try to answer while I'm here.

 

[tillerrw]

We are here for the week and enjoying some great weather. Spent the day on the beach - I don't usually last all day but the sun and sand was perfect today.
I thought I would report back with some food reviews so far...
The first night we were too tired to go anywhere and, due to poor planning on our part, the pool bar was closed by the time we were ready to eat. We tried the Green Cabin Room for the first time. Found it overpriced, food was the same as the pool bar but a few $ more. Food was fine but we won't go back unless we are stuck again. I'm sure it would have been a good night for drinks and music but I didn't see anything advertised.
Yesterday we headed out for some groceries. Went to Fresh Market in Vero. Very much like a Whole Foods so you can guess pricing etc. picked up fresh coffee there too which was very nice to wake up to this morning.
Pop machine next to the bar is now the Rapid Refill system. We haven't used those mugs in a long time so it doesn't affect us. The CM at check in told us about it with a cringed look. I guess she's had a few complaints!
Dinner last night was at River Grill. Very yummy! Main entrees are $18+ but they also have burgers and sandwiches. I had the Baja Taco with mahi - very yummy! We headed over to Boardwalk Cafe for ice cream - a family favourite of ours.
Tonight is Squid Lips. Looking forward to a nice meal once again.
Let me know if you have any questions about the resort and I'll try to answer while I'm here.

What type of a room are you staying in? We are in a 1 bedroom for the first time in just over three weeks.

 

[mickeywho?]

We're in an ocean view inn room. If you can call a wall a view! Don't get me started on that one! The ocean sounds lovely though...

 

[tillerrw]

We're in an ocean view inn room. If you can call a wall a view! Don't get me started on that one! The ocean sounds lovely though...

Yikes, that sounds like a sore subject. We were fortunate not to have any issues with our ocean view inn room when we were there two years ago.

 

[Murron]

Add us to roll call!! September 10-17 Can't wait!

 

[hardingk]

Does anyone have an updated pricing on the spa?

Also, what does everyone do for meals?

 

[PammyK]

Does anybody else think baby sea turtles are adorable?



This little one and a few nest-mates had some trouble climbing out of their nest. The Disney Animal Programs Cast Member gave them a helping hand and a fighting chance when she found them while surveying the nest 3 days after it showed evidence of hatching.

 

[DVCTigger]

Excited to try Vero Beach! Will be there Sept 19-25! We have a 1BR for a week, just DH and myself. Any tips or advice on the resort and room requests would be appreciated.

 

[mickeywho?]

I'd love to see some seaturtles but we're always here too early in the season. Maybe one of these years...

Dinner last night was at Squid Lips. Everyone had shrimp...lots of choices and variety. 45 minute wait - not unusual for that place. Food was yummy and service was fine. Very casual atmosphere and the prices are very affordable.

We'll try Fishack tonight (and the back to Boardwalk cafe for ice cream if we have room)

 

[DebnChrisinPA]

We'll be there for the first time in June for two nights before heading back to the VWL. I've made reservations at the Ocean Grill one night and Sonya's the other. Are there better "nice but not over-the-top" dinner choices for a short stay?