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

[msaseifert]

so excited! Just booked a 1 bedroom at Vero. Checking in 8-7, checking out 8-14. Can't wait to have my beach vacation back! We have done Disney Cruise & DisneyWorld the past 2 summers. Looking forward to DisneyWorld again this summer but really siked about a relaxing BEACH trip.....Can already feel the sand in my toes! Now back to page 1 to read up on the resort and what is nearby!
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[gojoe]

Sunrise at Vero

 

[gojoe]

This crock keeps Captain Hook at bay. You can hear his clock ticking as you pass.

 

[prov3v56]

We will be there July 16-23. It is our first trip to VB and we are very excited.

A quick question for those who have been before. We traded on RCI to get our week at VB but we are also DVC members. Does anyone know if we are eligible to receive the DVC discounts on rentals (for beach chairs etc.) or do you have to be staying on points to get these.

I didn't know if we would just be able to show our blue membership card or not.

Thanks!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We will be there July 16-23. It is our first trip to VB and we are very excited.

A quick question for those who have been before. We traded on RCI to get our week at VB but we are also DVC members. Does anyone know if we are eligible to receive the DVC discounts on rentals (for beach chairs etc.) or do you have to be staying on points to get these.

I didn't know if we would just be able to show our blue membership card or not.

Thanks!

I am not aware of any discounts on beach rentals. These rentals are not Disney run.

 

[Good Ol Gal]

oh how did I miss the move from 2009 to 2010??

We're headed to VB this summer: June 13 - 17 then we're going to try BW for the first time.

We went to VB on a whim last year at the end of our WDW vacation and the kids fell in love with it! Can't wait to go again :

 

[IggyLans]

oh how did I miss the move from 2009 to 2010??

We're headed to VB this summer: June 13 - 17 then we're going to try BW for the first time.

We went to VB on a whim last year at the end of our WDW vacation and the kids fell in love with it! Can't wait to go again :

We tried BW for the first time in November, and we LOVE it! I don't think I can stay anywhere else. My boys are asking to stay at the BCV next trip, because of the awesome pool they saw, but I don't think I can do it! LOL!

 

[DVCconvert]

I am not aware of any discounts on beach rentals

From the FAQ on this thread....

What is availiable for rental at the resort?
There are a number of items availible for rental. Prices are as follows
(DVC Member/Non-Member)
2 Chairs and Umbrella: 24.00/30.00
Umbrella: 10.00/12.00
Beach Chair: 7.00/9.00
Cushioned Lounge Chair: 9.00/12.00
2 Lounges and Umbrella: 28.00/36.00

So if the OP is a DVC member...there is offered a discount for DVC members (show your blue card) to rent beach chairs/umbrellas/loungers

 

[ksheppard]

Are you driving or flying? We are driving and are taking our own. We just ordered the same chairs we had last year in the swap.

We are flying. I saw that we can rent them but that is really expensive...$24/day. What are the options that people take. Is there another way then renting them. I heard about swap. is it really finished or is there another board or site that I can look at.

 

[DVCconvert]

What are the options that people take. Is there another way then renting them. I heard about swap. is it really finished

options? I've seen people buy chairs at walmart, rent chairs from somewhere like orchid island rentals...or sit on their beehinds in the sand!

The swap..at lieast on this board is, I'm afraid, "finished".

 

[prov3v56]

From the FAQ on this thread....



So if the OP is a DVC member...there is offered a discount for DVC members (show your blue card) to rent beach chairs/umbrellas/loungers

Thanks for the info. I am a DVC member but I am staying through RCI not DVC. I will just show my little blue card and see what happens.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

From the FAQ on this thread....



So if the OP is a DVC member...there is offered a discount for DVC members (show your blue card) to rent beach chairs/umbrellas/loungers

Thank you so much for checking me on this. I think I am losing my memory. My apologies..

 

[lisareniff]

Are any VB lovers/owners out there crying tonight over the reallocation? I knew we were in trouble when I saw every unit/season had hit the max 20% reallocation last year.

Next month might be our last in a BC. A Sun-Fri. BC has increased about 33%, going from 300pts to 405pts. I don't think we will be able to swing that. I did have it worked out perfectly for going every other year for those 5 nights in a BC. I know, I know, it had to happen. Those weekend point were totally out of wack. (....but I'm still sad)

 

[PinkTink63]

Just booked our Vero stay today!
Aug. 17-22

 

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Are any VB lovers/owners out there crying tonight over the reallocation? I knew we were in trouble when I saw every unit/season had hit the max 20% reallocation last year.

Next month might be our last in a BC. A Sun-Fri. BC has increased about 33%, going from 300pts to 405pts. I don't think we will be able to swing that. I did have it worked out perfectly for going every other year for those 5 nights in a BC. I know, I know, it had to happen. Those weekend point were totally out of wack. (....but I'm still sad)

Just took a look at ours also, in fact this year for us it is costing 198 points for 8 nights Thursday April 1st thru Friday April 9th, with the weekend nights being 36 points a night, where next year if we did the same thing it would be, 202 points for 8 nights but the weekends would only be 29 points a night, so not terrible. In total contrast two years ago we stayed for 10 nights and it only cost us 170 points.

But, we have friends who come down and stay for just the week and theirs is a little out of control. Next year is also Premier season which will also put our points as high as possible so for an Ocean View in Room it will be 24 points a night Sunday thru Thursday for a total of 120 points, compared to 21 a night or 105 points per stay this year, or even 18 points a night and 90 points per stay two years ago. A difference of 6 points a night which is 33% over two years ago.

While the weekends were out of whack, we did not make them that way originally, Disney did. I understand why Disney is doing it, but doesn't mean that I can't feel sorry for all of the people who are affected by the result.

Tom


Tom

 

[rigsby25]

I'm sorry to report that my DH called the resort this morning and it is confirmed. The beach itself will close starting Feb. 3 for 4 to 6 weeks for repairs. They are directing guests to a beach that is a few minutes away. We decided to cancel all together and are doing a crazy split at WDW. 1 night at BC, 2 nights at BW - where we've never stayed before, and the rest at our home, OKW in a 1 BR. For those of you who go in February - please report on the other beach!

 

[lisareniff]

Well, we bailed too. I was very sad that I wasn't able to see the silver lining in this situation. Usually, we are very easy to please. We had a BC reserved for a whole lot of points and we just couldn't see spending our vacation watching trucks dump sand.



Now to find some where else to stay...

 

[DVCconvert]

I feel so bad for all those effected by this!
The "silver lining" though will be once the work is done (barring anymore bad hurricane action) will make the beach much nicer!

 

[thegoods]

Indian River County's project totals 6.6 miles altogether. I rather doubt they will close that entire portion at once. It will will likely vary on any given day where the contractor is working. This will be a much needed improvement.

Lots of good information on the beach project can be found here.

http://www.ircgov.com/Departments/Public_Works/Coastal_Engineering_Section/Sector3.pdf

 

[rigsby25]

I still wouldn't mind going. I love the resort that much. And having the ocean right outside your window. But I don't want my DH to be upset, so we're going to see the mouse instead. I really wish we could see lots of pictures of this project!