Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[Disney On The Bayou]

Guys,

we are just a week away from our 6 night 1 bedroom at GFV and 5 nights June 3rd-8th) at VERO BEACH Ocean View in stay and we are very excited!

Would like to know if any one will be leaving during our arival and is willing to exchange chairs. I will certainly pitch in a few bucks and would pass it along as well. Please let me know... Thanks!

 

[mickeys girl 52]

Going to the beach in a couple weeks. I was wondering do they have grills there and where are they located? Thank you

 

[mmmagic7754]

Checking in Saturday 5/24 ..yay!!

 

[PammyK]

Checking in Saturday 5/24 ..yay!!

Me too! Have a safe trip down!

 

[kbwright]

Hi everyone, first post! LONG time lurker! I have been a DVC owner since 2008 (BLT) but it will be my first time staying there in Nov. The BF and I decided to give Vero Beach a try for 1 night on the first night of our vacation (I'd be lying if I said it wasn't an attempt by me to extend the vacation by adding on a day!). The more I am looking into the resort the more excited I am to get there. My hope is that we will love it and can add it into our DVC rotation. November 7th can't come fast enough!!!

-Kate

 

[pkmingo]

Hello,
During our past stay at VB we were able to pass beach chairs to members checking in as we checked out. There was a chair exchange on the Disboards at that time - June 2012. Is the VB thread the place to arrange to pass chairs along? So many people come and go, it would be a waste to purchase new chairs constantly.

We check in May 27 and out 31 so I thought I'd check if there's a chair swap.

Thanks!
Tabatha

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That would be nice! We have done the Christmas Tree exchange several times but didn't know about the chairs at Vero.

Our family will be there June 21st to June 24th if anyone has chairs and/or umbrellas would love to participate in a swap! Thanks!!

Carol

 

[hardingk]

Going to the beach in a couple weeks. I was wondering do they have grills there and where are they located? Thank you

Great question! I was wondering the same thing!

 

[AudreyKThompson]

They do have grills - Charcoal - I have used the 2 by the campfire . I hear there is a big grilling / BBQ pavilion across the street with the tennis and basketball courts, too.

 

[mmmagic7754]

Me too! Have a safe trip down!

sure we will pass somewhere there..been at AKL for a week and looking forward to a little beach time

 

[disbound09]

Quote "I have seen several people posting about beach chairs and umbrellas. I strongly suggest the chairs and umbrella at Sams Club. While this will be our first trip to Vero Beach, we go to other beaches frequently and they are super nice and hold up great. The chairs are $30 each and the umbrella is $20. A little more expensive than CVS or Walmart but worth the price.

I have been reading up on Vero Beach and it seems like there are a few things you need to reserve ahead of time. I know there is a Monday evening pirate dinner and Saturday morning character breakfast. How far in advance do you need to book those? Is there anything else you need to book early? Also, does Mickey ever show up? " End Quote"

The chairs are Nautica and are excellent value, sold elsewhere for 40-60. We have 5 with matching umbrellas includes an attached mini cooler, cup holder and pillow. No I don't work for Sams lol

Yes you should reserve at the character meals if you want a specific time.

I am curious if anyone has any recommendations for guided fishing. I heard they had catch and release shark fishing. Now that would be an experience you might not forget. I don't want to take the hook out of that one. Any info would be appreciated.

Also are they still doing salvage work on the gold found offshore?

 

[mmmagic7754]

Here now!!!! Rocking chairs on front porch with a glass of wine heaven

 

[mmmagic7754]

Here now!! Rocking chairs with a glass of wine perfect!!!

 

[bbn1122]

Here now!! Rocking chairs with a glass of wine perfect!!!

That will be me in August!

Have a wonderful time!

 

[Tink6666]

Checking in June 22!! ocean view room...would love chairs,etc if someone is checking out that day...staying til the 24th

 

[jfish]

Checking in June 15th! (already there in my mind)

 

[ohionola]

I read somewhere about turtle talk. Someone said it only happens once a week and they have a lottery. Can someone give me more information on this (what exactly it is, how much it cost, age limit, etc)? Also, if you win the lottery does your entire family get to go or just you?

 

[PammyK]

So there was supposed to be a Star Gazing activity on the boardwalk tonight at 9pm. However, with the pool being really busy, they made a last minute change and brought out the DJ stand to have a dance party on the pool deck. Very entertaing but we'll have to see whether it was too disruptive for the guests staying in the rooms at the north end of the Inn before they decide whether or not to make it a regular sort of activity.

The room just past the front desk that formerly housed the computer for guest use is being transformed into a teen lounge/hangout area. TVs have been installed on 3 of the walls and it looks like they may be adding gaming consoles or something.

Ocean is almost too calm - you can't bodysurf if there are no waves. But it was beautifully refreshing.

 

[Tink6666]

I noticed on the picture of the "Playful Pastimes" that there was a culinary safari program...has anyone done this? What is it? How much did it cost? My husband loves to cook so I was thinking it would be a good Father's Day gift for him.

 

[Ulysses]

The DW and I are looking forward to our first stay at VB 7/3 - 7/6 since buying DVC stock in it, and can't wait!

Looking through this thread, can someone provide more details about the chair swap? Is that for beach chairs, or what?

Hope to see some of you guys there!

 

[bobbiwoz]

The DW and I are looking forward to our first stay at VB 7/3 - 7/6 since buying DVC stock in it, and can't wait!

Looking through this thread, can someone provide more details about the chair swap? Is that for beach chairs, or what?

Hope to see some of you guys there!

There is no official beach chair exchange. The problem was there was no sufficient place for the resort to store them for any length of time.

You can mention here if you have chairs to pass along, or ask if there are some you can pick up. Sometimes there are discarded chairs by the trash in the outbuildings.

Enjoy your stay! We were there a month ago!