Vero Beach Adoration 2010 Thread *** Closed now *** Links to 2011 Thread inside

[edk35]

Ghost of VB. Walking the beach early one morning came upon this fly fisherman. Shouted out to him if he has had any luck. He didn't answer. Went on my way. Finally started getting some photos off the chips and wierd you can see the ripples right through him Hmmmmmm.

ARE YOU SERIOUS??? Maybe he didn't hear you??!!!

 

[Mahusky]

Ok for those of you that have visted recently.... How did they set up the Dive In Movie night? When I was there in February of 2010 they had just installed these AWFUL lights at the pool that were so bright you could land planes. Was it soooo bright that you couldn't see the screen?

 

[MamaCrush]

Our family takes an annual trip to the Myrtle Beach area for a week in June with DH's extended family. We rent a large house right on the beach and stay a week. But in 2011 due to a family wedding, we won't be going. So DH was wondering about the activities at VB and maybe just our family could go for a week next summer. By way of background, it would be me, DH and DD (9) and DS (11). The kids love playing in the ocean, as does DH.

My questions:

1. Can anyone compare how the roughness of the beach and the "ocean critters" compare to the Myrtle Beach area?

2. What kind of activities does your family do during the week??

Thanks so much to anyone who can provide feedback!

 

[jerseygal]

Maybe your younger kids would enjoy WDW for 3 nights, then Vero for 4!

We're doing just that! 3 nights Kidani, Mid August, 4 nights Vero! Can't wait!
We'll also see relatives who live in Florida while we're in Vero for the 4 nights!
Can't wait! 2 BR Vero, 2 BR Kidani should be great! LOVE MY DVC!

 

[jerseygal]

Guess VB has been hot, but thats the summer in Florida!

Heard pretty much all of Florida has been hot, particularly WDW!

Thats okay! When I'm hanging in bathing suits and shorts, doesn't matter to me!

Can't wait till Mid August! 8 nights to have some fun with our sons, eat out, catch some rays(hopefully some good weather)....Maybe we'll be lucky and avoid hurricanes!

 

[js]

I originally had a dedicated 2 bedroom booked for July but for medical reasons for my mom, I had to move to August and ended up getting 2 OVIRs.
I then rented my "leftover" points that I had from my 2 bedroom and my OVIRs. I am going to use this money to just rent chairs/umbrellas every day for my family of 5 (which includes my mother).
BUT, I was thinking. I am coming in about 8 pm on Tuesday, August 23 and wondered if there was anyone leaving on Wednesday morning that wanted to meet me and I could purchase their chairs, umbrellas and cooler for a discounted fee. You could save some money and I could save money too.
Would this work for anyone?

 

[kritter]

Is internet access available in the rooms of a two bedroom now?? TIA!!

 

[mikeandkarla]

We were at VB in mid June for a week and they did not offer the dive in movie at the pool any night.

 

[madcoco]

Speaking of Vero...Hows the weather been?

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Guess VB has been hot, but thats the summer in Florida!

Hot Humid and Rainy. Actually the weatherman says a cold front is dropping down(strange for this time of year) and they say along with more rain this holiday weekend the temps will be hard pressed to make it out of the 80's. Imagine that. LOL

Twinprincesses and edk35. Maybe Hemingway lost his way from KeyWest?

 

[Mahusky]

Guess VB has been hot, but thats the summer in Florida!

Heard pretty much all of Florida has been hot, particularly WDW!

Thats okay! When I'm hanging in bathing suits and shorts, doesn't matter to me!

Can't wait till Mid August! 8 nights to have some fun with our sons, eat out, catch some rays(hopefully some good weather)....Maybe we'll be lucky and avoid hurricanes!

Shush! We got Kayed... just missed Charlie and just missed Katrina.... stop that talk now!

 

[javamom]

Wow, I am thinking of adding a VB weekend to the tail-end of a BWV 5-night stay in late May. We have never been. My kids have never seen a beach, well, not when they were old enough to remember. I grew up in So. Cal.

Need opinions, as to whether it's "better" to tack on the beach stay to the end of the week, or the beginning. See, I am thinking that it'll be 5-6 nights of frenetic Disney energy, followed by 3 nights of beach chillax?

Am I right, or will it just be, 5 nights of awesome and 3 nights of let-down.

I guess what I am asking is, what feel to expect. Yeah, I know, it's subjective.

So, at least give me your opinions as to whether it's best to start at the beach and end at Disney, or the other way around?

Also, I assume that there is no Magical Express to or from Vero, so we'll need to rent a car, yes?

Forgive me, I am Vero-stupid.

 

[Mahusky]

Wow, I am thinking of adding a VB weekend to the tail-end of a BWV 5-night stay in late May. We have never been. My kids have never seen a beach, well, not when they were old enough to remember. I grew up in So. Cal.

Need opinions, as to whether it's "better" to tack on the beach stay to the end of the week, or the beginning. See, I am thinking that it'll be 5-6 nights of frenetic Disney energy, followed by 3 nights of beach chillax?

Am I right, or will it just be, 5 nights of awesome and 3 nights of let-down.

I guess what I am asking is, what feel to expect. Yeah, I know, it's subjective.

So, at least give me your opinions as to whether it's best to start at the beach and end at Disney, or the other way around?

Also, I assume that there is no Magical Express to or from Vero, so we'll need to rent a car, yes?

Forgive me, I am Vero-stupid.

No MAgic express to Vero....

For certain after WDW is best .... nice way to relax and rest those tired feet with a lounge chair and frozen drink!

 

[PinkTink63]

No MAgic express to Vero....

For certain after WDW is best .... nice way to relax and rest those tired feet with a lounge chair and frozen drink!

I second that! We find it to be quite relaxing after DW! We love it at Vero! It is really pretty and the water is so warm compared to the Pacific!

 

[kritter]

Headed down to VERO BEACH this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[elrod1]

Wow, I am thinking of adding a VB weekend to the tail-end of a BWV 5-night stay in late May. We have never been. My kids have never seen a beach, well, not when they were old enough to remember. I grew up in So. Cal.

Need opinions, as to whether it's "better" to tack on the beach stay to the end of the week, or the beginning. See, I am thinking that it'll be 5-6 nights of frenetic Disney energy, followed by 3 nights of beach chillax?

Am I right, or will it just be, 5 nights of awesome and 3 nights of let-down.

I guess what I am asking is, what feel to expect. Yeah, I know, it's subjective.

So, at least give me your opinions as to whether it's best to start at the beach and end at Disney, or the other way around?

Also, I assume that there is no Magical Express to or from Vero, so we'll need to rent a car, yes?

Forgive me, I am Vero-stupid.

I'm thinking that your thinking is correct. We did it this way (after WDW) on our last trip and will be repeating it again for our trip this month. We found it to be a good chance to decompress before returning to the "real world." And your kids may just remember Vero as fondly as WDW.

 

[madcoco]

Hope everyone had a Happy Fourth.

Headed down to VERO BEACH this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!

Safe travels and enjoy your stay!

 

[dreamlinda]

Wow, I am thinking of adding a VB weekend to the tail-end of a BWV 5-night stay in late May. We have never been. My kids have never seen a beach, well, not when they were old enough to remember. I grew up in So. Cal.

Need opinions, as to whether it's "better" to tack on the beach stay to the end of the week, or the beginning. See, I am thinking that it'll be 5-6 nights of frenetic Disney energy, followed by 3 nights of beach chillax?

Am I right, or will it just be, 5 nights of awesome and 3 nights of let-down.

I guess what I am asking is, what feel to expect. Yeah, I know, it's subjective.

So, at least give me your opinions as to whether it's best to start at the beach and end at Disney, or the other way around?

Also, I assume that there is no Magical Express to or from Vero, so we'll need to rent a car, yes?

Forgive me, I am Vero-stupid.

And, from the opposite point of view ~ we enjoy going to Vero Beach first. We are very busy acitve people and the added activity of packing and traveling makes us ready for some R & R. So, three nights at Vero, well rested and ready for some entertainment we head to WDW. Also, packing at the end of the WDW portion of the trip can be a challenge. With everything we have acquired on the trip, we prefer getting it all packed, handing it off at the resort and not seeing the suitcases again until we are home. Then, we know we don't have to get it all back in the cases again!!

 

[edk35]

Wow, I am thinking of adding a VB weekend to the tail-end of a BWV 5-night stay in late May. We have never been. My kids have never seen a beach, well, not when they were old enough to remember. I grew up in So. Cal.

Need opinions, as to whether it's "better" to tack on the beach stay to the end of the week, or the beginning. See, I am thinking that it'll be 5-6 nights of frenetic Disney energy, followed by 3 nights of beach chillax?

Am I right, or will it just be, 5 nights of awesome and 3 nights of let-down.

I guess what I am asking is, what feel to expect. Yeah, I know, it's subjective.

So, at least give me your opinions as to whether it's best to start at the beach and end at Disney, or the other way around?

Also, I assume that there is no Magical Express to or from Vero, so we'll need to rent a car, yes?

Forgive me, I am Vero-stupid.

I too am a Vero Jedi in training. We are staying 4 nights at Vero (first timers there) after visiting WDW for 9 nights. We depart for WDW next Sunday. I will post and let you know how we liked going at the end of our trip.

 

[smidgy]

we will be at vero first, for 5 nights, starting the 11th, then wdw after. (we have done other things afterie, 6 flags GA, kings island but hat was with the boys, who were ready for thrill rides after disney.) when we go to uni. we do it first, saving the magic for last.
we're afraid being at vero after, we might feel like we're just hanging around waiting to go home.
we will also let you know how we liked the order we chose!

 

[edk35]

we will be at vero first, for 5 nights, starting the 11th, then wdw after. (we have done other things afterie, 6 flags GA, kings island but hat was with the boys, who were ready for thrill rides after disney.) when we go to uni. we do it first, saving the magic for last.
we're afraid being at vero after, we might feel like we're just hanging around waiting to go home.
we will also let you know how we liked the order we chose!

I am hoping to EXTEND some magic at Vero. I always HATE leaving WDW.... so I am hoping this might be a nice send off from Disney. Guess we will both find out.