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

[bobbiwoz]

DH and I are going to VB for the first time next week. I just finished reading this thread and read about a pirate dinner. What restaurant is that at? Do we need to make reservations for this meal or any others that we want to eat at? I know I always make my ADR's 180 days in advance for WDW trips but I didn't even think about make reservations ahead for VB..... Is there anything else we should consider reserveing ahead of time?

Thanks for your help!!!

We were at the Pirate dinner on June 28th and I had booked it just the week before and I needed places for 11 people. We got an early seating, 5:05. I called the resort directly,using the phone number on the reservation. The food tasted great and there was plenty of it. The character interaction was fun and our 3 DGC, 5, 6 and 7 enjoyed taking the Pirate's Oath!

Bobbi

 

[Lenc324]

Arriving Oct 3rd. How is the weather then????

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Arriving Oct 3rd. How is the weather then????

You always have the threat of tropical storms, but in general the weather is perfect

 

[DVCconvert]

News...that's at least news to me (released June 22)

Vero Beach Resort Expands Spa

Ready to relax? Later this summer Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will expand its spa offerings –which means more pampering for guests. The nautical-themed Spa at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will feature two massage rooms, a wet treatment room for body scrubs and wraps, a mani/pedi room and a relaxation room. The 1,000-square-foot retreat is scheduled to open in mid-August.

 

[dreamlinda]

News...that's at least news to me (released June 22)

Vero Beach Resort Expands Spa

New to me also, and GREAT NEWS it is!!

Lenc324 - we will be there right before your trip, checking out 10/2. Will try and post weather/water conditions.

 

[kritter]

Just got back from a week at VB this afternoon. It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

Just got back from a week at VB this afternoon. It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So glad to hear you had a great time. We are hours away from 6 nights at Vero. Just packing up a few last things right now before heading to bed and then getting up very early for our flight!

 

[hookedup]

Just returned from a week at VB and it was AWESOME! We had an Inn room and although we had a garden view room we were on the north corner and had a nice view of the ocean from our balcony - we could hear the waves too! We are not DVC members - we booked this thru Disney because the gal I usually buy points thru said there was nothing available for her to book for us.

Saw turtles nesting! Did the pirate dinner at Shutters. They surprised us with campagne and cookies and milk on our anniversary. We swam in the ocean everyday but one when the rip current was just too strong. We really loved it and now dh is even looking into resale for the resort because we loved it so much!

Our only complaint was that on the fourth of July there were way too many outsiders that were not staying at the resort hanging out at the pool. Sitting near us was a group of nearly 20 meeting up for the holiday to party and only one couple were actual resort guests! Just overall the holiday hoopla at the pool area was not enjoyable for us - way too crowded. Also the elevators in the Inn building are way slow and aggravating. Other than that it was really one of the best resort experiences we have had!

 

[Tiger926]

We will be @ Vero this afternoon! Yeah!!

We are currently awakening to sunshine streaming through our Boardwalk windwow, packing and off to Kona for a yummy breakfast, before we hit the road for our 1st visit to Vero.

Need some rest after 11 days @ WDW! Tiger

 

[madcoco]

Tiger926 Safe drive and have fun!

Our only complaint was that on the fourth of July there were way too many outsiders that were not staying at the resort hanging out at the pool.

Sorry to hear hookedup but glad it didn't spoil the overall stay for you. Happy Belated Anniversary.

Recent Great Weather and Great Treasure right off the VB Resort Area Beaches from the 1715 Fleet. Sorry about the Shaky Camerawork.
20 Gold Coins, Swivel Gun.

Silver, Gold Coins,Gold Ring,Gold Locket, Rigging Deadeye,Silver Spoon

 

[Mahusky]

Just got back from a week at VB this afternoon. It was AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Did you do the Dive in Movie? How was it?

 

[jerseygal]

HAVE AN AWESOME VERO VACA FOR THOSE CHECKING IN!!!!!!!!!

CANNOT WAIT FOR OUR KIDANI 3 NIGHT/VERO 4 NIGHT VACA MID AUGUST!

REALLY REALLY NEED A VACA NOW, BUT MUST KEEP GOING AND DREAMING OF A GREAT WEEK!!!

WOULD LOVE SOME POSTS OR PICS ON THOSE THAT ARE THERE OR ARRIVING SOON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CAN'T WAIT TO RELAX AT VB FOR 4 NIGHTS MID AUGUST!!!!!!

 

[deej696]

Just returned from 4 nights at Vero. This is our third year in a row making the trip this same weekend, and it was great as always. It was funny, I even recognized a few people from past years also. We did the seafood buffet on Thursday, which I thought was a great value. Also had dinner at Sonya's on Saturday which was exceptional. Did pizza the other two nights. Weather was awesome. If you want to see the turtles, I suggest renting the kayak and paddling out, as they are all over right next to you. We also saw a turtle come out to lay eggs about 9pm one night. The thing was massive, and I have no idea how it climbed to the top of the hill.

All told it was a great trip, and we can't wait for next year!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Did you do the Dive in Movie? How was it?

Toy Story 2 was shown the week before last. The skies looked threatening the whole time, but we were very lucky, it didn't rain.

 

[denegate]

Just reading this thread has made me so excited for our trip from July 27 - August 3. It's our first to VB and we are really looking forward to just relaxing by the pool and at the beach. We may do a day-trip to Universal, since we are DVC members we always have a Disney trip in the works but the kids have never been to Universal. Anyone do this? I notice not many posts mention the noseeums (sp?). What do you all use to keep them away? Lastly, what's your fav sunscreen? I am blonde and very fair skinned - never had a tan in my life, burns...yes.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Just reading this thread has made me so excited for our trip from July 27 - August 3. It's our first to VB and we are really looking forward to just relaxing by the pool and at the beach. We may do a day-trip to Universal, since we are DVC members we always have a Disney trip in the works but the kids have never been to Universal. Anyone do this? I notice not many posts mention the noseeums (sp?). What do you all use to keep them away? Lastly, what's your fav sunscreen? I am blonde and very fair skinned - never had a tan in my life, burns...yes.

We went to 2 campfires, only used Off, spray. No one had problems with bugs.

DDiL used Nutrogena Waterguard Kids' Sunblock....it was a spray for kids. I couldn't find any in any of the Publix we went to, but I did find another Nutrogena 70 and it worked fine on the kids and adults. We also used a sun block stick on our faces and zinc cream. My DS/DDiL are very thorough, but it worked fine for our 9 days in Florida, lots of swimming, and no burns.

We also made sure to wait, and not go into the water right after putting on the sunblock.

 

[Tiger926]

We have had a pretty good time here @ Vero, despite a horrible check-in day yesterday.

We rushed from WDW as we were excited to arrive here to Vero. We had a great drive, with just a bit of rain, but we arrived @ Vero by 1:45. We were totally surprised that our room wasn't ready, so we went to investigate the resort. We checked back at 3:00, and still not ready, so we were a bit peeved. We decided to go to Walmart, as we were told it was very close, but the GPS had the wrong directions, and we got lost. We stopped at Boston Market for lunch, and a nice guy gave us proper directions.

We were still waiting for our room-ready text, but as with most Disney hotels, it didn't arrive. We got back to Vero by 4:15, and it had just been made ready. We got into our room, feeling very tired and frustrated. The room is showing wear and tear, and wasn't as clean as it could be, and the balcony is more like a closet (it has a covered up railing too). Were not impressed at all, but we learned that the bugs would just get us anyway, so I guess a balcony is not necessary?

We were able to change our Pirate dinner to 1 hour later, and we had a great time! Sat next to our friends, who had checked in a few days before, and then we all went outside to swim, mini golf, and check out the campfire. We were a bit frustrated though as no one told us that the slide and pirate area close early, so now we know that for next time.

DD had a reaction to bug spray, so we had to go in, as bugs were starting to munch. We had a great night's sleep, after watching the Shaggy Dog rental we picked up downstairs.

Today, we spent morning at beach - waves were a bit "hyper" according to my DD, but we worked it out. We built sandcastles, and played at the ocean's edge. We then went up to room to get some drinks and get out of sun, then back outside for swimming pool and mini golf. Got lunch @ Bleachers, ate at pool (kids loved the pirate area!), and then back to room for nap. We ate a great dinner @ Shutters, and had an amazing walk on the beach. We are now packing up, as we are leaving tomorrow at lunchtime.

The kids and hubby loved it here - I am not a beach person at all, but it is a cute place, so we have decided to do a small add-on in order to come here every other year. We got a studio this trip, but we will do an add-on that will allow us to get a 1 bedroom for 3 nights.

We were bitten by the Vero Beach bug after a rough start. We had fun at beach, pool, walks and golf, and we didn't even have time for all of the cool activities they have going on around here. Next time!!!

As an aside, just wanted to mention that there are no Vero Beach exclusive beach towels here. I posted to this thread last month, and someone definitely said they have them, and according to the CM, they have never had them, but are seriously considering making them, as many guests are requesting them. We were disappointed by this, as we love beach towels, so just wanted others to know, in case they were hoping to buy some as we were.

Thanks to all for your tips and such, Tiger

 

[Tinkaroo]

Thanks, Tiger, for your review - glad you guys ended up enjoying yourselves, despite the rough start!

I've just begun reading this thread, as we are going to try VB out for a night in late August. My family actually has a home about 30 miles from VB, so I certainly never thought we'd try it out, but we found ourselves with some points expiring in late September, so we thought we'd drive up to VB for the day (and perhaps night) and check it out.

It will certainly be nice to have a beach/pool day with a home base - I just hope our room is ready a bit earlier than 4 p.m.!

For those in the know, is VB like other DVC resorts, and you're lucky to get into a room earlier than normal check-in time? I was kind-of hoping with a smaller resort away from the parks, that they might be on a speedier time schedule. As I'll be traveling with an infant, we'll need to think how to handle meals/nap times. Thanks!

 

[Mahusky]

As an aside, just wanted to mention that there are no Vero Beach exclusive beach towels here. I posted to this thread last month, and someone definitely said they have them, and according to the CM, they have never had them, but are seriously considering making them, as many guests are requesting them. We were disappointed by this, as we love beach towels, so just wanted others to know, in case they were hoping to buy some as we were.

The CM is wrong I have 4 VB exclusive beach towles at home. They are Blue and White Striped.

Hopefully they will get new ones similiar to the pool towels.

24 days until VB!!!! Yay!

 

[deej696]

It will certainly be nice to have a beach/pool day with a home base - I just hope our room is ready a bit earlier than 4 p.m.!

For those in the know, is VB like other DVC resorts, and you're lucky to get into a room earlier than normal check-in time? I was kind-of hoping with a smaller resort away from the parks, that they might be on a speedier time schedule. As I'll be traveling with an infant, we'll need to think how to handle meals/nap times. Thanks!

I've stayed at Vero each of the last 3 summers, and I believe the earliest our room has been ready was this last weekend which was about 2:30pm. Its a smaller resort where a lot of people stay late, and a lot of people arrive early, both hoping to grab some extra time at the beach/pool. If you don't go into it hoping for anything different than 4pm, then you won't be setting yourself up for disappointment...