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[Starr W.]

Thanks Starr! Even though my kids are 12 and 9, they would both love an Easter Egg hunt. Do you remember how early in the morning they had the "hunt"? I'm still waffling about paying for Saturday night before our points stay on Sunday. Thanks for your infomation.

I don't think it started that early, perhaps 8-9 ish.

 

[Stoneham92]

If you have a vehicle there is Publix and liquor store about 10 minutes away. If you don't have a vehicle there is a small grocery store next to the resort and they have liquor available in the lobby store. More expensive though.

There are rentals for beach needs. It is not run by Disney and is a bit pricey.

Again, if you have a vehicle, there is a Walmart nearby where you can get boogie boards and beach chairs. They won't be top notch, but suitable.

Thanks! Do you know how difficult is to to reserve the outdoor grills? Are they gas grills or do you need to use Charcoal?

 

[princessesrule4]

Thanks Starr! Even though my kids are 12 and 9, they would both love an Easter Egg hunt. Do you remember how early in the morning they had the "hunt"? I'm still waffling about paying for Saturday night before our points stay on Sunday. Thanks for your infomation.

I just checked the activity schedule from when we were there for Easter last year and it says the egg hunt was from 7 am to noon. You turn in the eggs for candy and the CM's keep hiding them for most of the morning.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks! Do you know how difficult is to to reserve the outdoor grills? Are they gas grills or do you need to use Charcoal?

Stoneham....I believe they are charcoal grills. Not sure how many there are or how difficult they are to reserve though.

Maria

 

[scootert]

AFAIK, the only grills are charcoal and they are across the highway at the pond. I suspect they're first come first served, but I'd ask the front desk.

 

[DVCconvert]

The grills are charcoal, they are across the street and they are available on a first come basis. They are not really used that much so I don't think anyone would have a problem in using one.

HTH

 

[Twinprincesses]

We are waitlisted for a studio now but are currently in a 2 bedroom Garden View room. Do these rooms have bowls and silverware in them??

 

[sssteele]

Sam and Joanie Steele - May 2-9 (Studio)
Following a 3-day cruise on the Wonder, and prior to a ten day split stay at BLT and AKV Kidani.

 

[dis2cruise]

Hi,,,

We will be going to Vero beach May 26 to May 30th. What kind of activities are there for teens anything great for a 16 and 17 yr olds??

 

[DVCconvert]

Hi,,,

We will be going to Vero beach May 26 to May 30th. What kind of activities are there for teens anything great for a 16 and 17 yr olds??

If you haven't:

Page 1, post 1 on this thread - check out under "document scans" the "daily activities" - this will give you some ideas of resort activities. Also check out all of the post ( including FAQ's) to learn of other things of possible interest (beach rentals etc)

HTH

 

[LIFERBABE]

Booked a Beach Cottage for the night after our cruise October 14th!!

This will be our first visit to VB. We cancelled our March stay because of the construction but this will more than make up for it

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

So we are thinking of renting points to stay at VB in July/August around the shuttle launch... we love staying with Disney, but want the beach and we gave it up in March for the 3-night DCL

Here are my questions...

1.) Is there a sleeper chair in the studios or a chair or daybed in the inn rooms?

I saw the notes about the sleeper chair being added to the 1 BDR (hooray! since my little ones each need their own beds or no one sleeps), but would like to keep costs down more if possible.

2.) I also saw the pirate dinner night on Mondays, is there still a character breakfast on the weekends?

Thanks!

 

[delauzons]

So we are thinking of renting points to stay at VB in July/August around the shuttle launch... we love staying with Disney, but want the beach and we gave it up in March for the 3-night DCL

Here are my questions...

1.) Is there a sleeper chair in the studios or a chair or daybed in the inn rooms?

I saw the notes about the sleeper chair being added to the 1 BDR (hooray! since my little ones each need their own beds or no one sleeps), but would like to keep costs down more if possible.

2.) I also saw the pirate dinner night on Mondays, is there still a character breakfast on the weekends?

Thanks!

We were there in February in oceanview inn rooms. We had 4 all together. 3of them had 2 queen beds and no couch or sleeper chair. The other had a king bed and 2 couches and was much larger than the other 3 rooms.
The Pirate dinner was on Monday when we were there but there was also a character breakfast on Saturday mornings.
Hope this helps!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

We were there in February in oceanview inn rooms. We had 4 all together. 3of them had 2 queen beds and no couch or sleeper chair. The other had a king bed and 2 couches and was much larger than the other 3 rooms.
The Pirate dinner was on Monday when we were there but there was also a character breakfast on Saturday mornings.
Hope this helps!

Thanks! That is perfect! Think I will try to book the King with 2 couches room... and thanks for the info on the breakfasts too, I am so excited to go!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

Just booked Ocean view Inn room (2 QN, but request for KG) August 2-7 with the AAA rate!!!

 

[kmchar1]

We leave in 2 days!!! So excited! I'll definately post a trip report and pictures when we get back from our weeklong stay! wooooohooooo!!!

Beach or no beach....this vacation is gonna ROCK!

 

[delauzons]

Thanks! That is perfect! Think I will try to book the King with 2 couches room... and thanks for the info on the breakfasts too, I am so excited to go!

You will love it! It was our first time to VB in Feb. It was cold, the beach was closed most of the time and we still loved it! I'm sure you will too! Very relaxing and tons for kids! Do the campfire! It was so much fun! My kids are still singing the songs!

 

[2gr8DisneyKids]

We leave in 2 days!!! So excited! I'll definately post a trip report and pictures when we get back from our weeklong stay! wooooohooooo!!!

Beach or no beach....this vacation is gonna ROCK!

Cannot wait to see the pics and hear all about it! And you are right... it will be great, beach or no... but I am hoping the beach opens for you!

 

[madcoco]

Sorry haven't been able to post an update in a couple of weeks. Here are some pictures of the beach area. They have really built up and extended the dune quite a bit at and to the south of the beach access. The contactor has moved a lot of sand. The sand is now right up to the bottom of the deck and the last section of the ramp is gone. Looking south towards the "point" the beach was open. They were still bringing in sand today to the Wabasso staging area next door. There were a few lost days of work due to rainfall last week. Sorry could not get a direct answer on when it would reopen but the beach is really coming along. For those of you visiting the Resort, hope you can enjoy your stay.

1st week of March.

Today

 

[mikeandkarla]

Thanks for the updated pictures. I was surprised to see the lower section of the ramp 100% covered. Even more surprised to see under the deck completely filled in. That must have been 12 feet tall from sand to bottom of the deck. The look is totally different.