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[DisDaydreamer]

We are planning on grilling a night or two during our week trip in October. Are there grill utensils available to use? If yes, where do you borrow them from and how long can you use them for?
Thanks

I don't think so (not positive though). If you're in a one bedroom you will have a metal spatula in the kitchen.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

we where there at the same time, Im sure we saw each other at some point! This was our first DVC stay and first stay at Vero. We had a great time, spent hours in the pool. Saw dolphin feeding all long the causeway, saw manatees at sebastian inlet. We had an ocean view inn room, after our 20hr ride down from MA, and checking in, my jaw dropped. As we walked to the room, we took a right at the stairs, when I knew the ocean was on the left! Entering the room, I went to the balcony and there was a wonderful view of........the pool! Yes, I could see the ocean way off to the left. I was very angry, I had raised my wife's hopes that we could sit on our balcony and have coffee in the am and watch the waves roll in. I went right to the desk and spoke with a CM, I was friendly, but it was hard to block my anger. She said technically it is an oceanview room and then spent some time finding us a new room, within minutes we where in a new room, facing the ocean, it was perfect! The resort was great. All we wanted to do was hang with the kids and swim. The kids (6,8) enjoyed the activities and liked the freedom of the pool area. they were constantly going from the pool to mini golf to the slide, etc. The staff was great, I never felt rushed or pressured. We loved our stay and met some very nice people. We will be back again. Next stop is Hilton Head and Beach Club in July!!!

Just curious as to what time you arrived. Did the CM say whether the resort was full? I'm still trying to figure out when they go from first come to pre-assigned. Also, did you make any room requests online or via email?

Thanks. Glad you had a great time.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Do they have refillable mugs at Vero???

Yes they do. You can refill your own at the pool bar/grille.

 

[starbox]

She said technically it is an oceanview room and then spent some time finding us a new room, within minutes we where in a new room, facing the ocean, it was perfect! \

We've had a room classified as "OVIR" with one of those "look to the side and squint to see the ocean" views - BUT - we've also had a NON OVIR with a view of ocean and pool.

IMHO, only ocean FACING rooms should be classified as OVIRs.

 

[backyardponder]

We are planning on grilling a night or two during our week trip in October. Are there grill utensils available to use? If yes, where do you borrow them from and how long can you use them for?
Thanks

I'm not sure about utensils either. I don't think they provide them.

The important thing to realize is the grilling area is the other side of A1A. You have to drive over there, then drive around the lake to find it. It is kind of like going on a picnic in a forest preserve. You need to provide your own charcoal, lighter (or charcoal that has lighter in it), etc.

The area on the other side of the road is very nice. Great place for kids to fish (catch and release). Tennis, archery, hiking, etc.

 

[Hopefully]

I'm not sure about utensils either. I don't think they provide them.

The important thing to realize is the grilling area is the other side of A1A. You have to drive over there, then drive around the lake to find it. It is kind of like going on a picnic in a forest preserve. You need to provide your own charcoal, lighter (or charcoal that has lighter in it), etc.

The area on the other side of the road is very nice. Great place for kids to fish (catch and release). Tennis, archery, hiking, etc.

Thank You and DisDayDreamer for the answer.
We are very excited about our first trip to Vero. When we go to WDW we never cook in the Villa. But I thought I had read here on the DIS that some of the DVC resorts had utensils to borrow at Community Halls. Maybe I dreamt it though We are planning on eating in a few nights while at Vero, and I though grilling was a good idea.

 

[jknepfle]

I didn't know they did a Pirate dinner My son is going to be thrilled
I just called & got ressies for 6/14 too

Ha...what time? Maybe we'll see you there!

 

[TiffanyW1]

Ha...what time? Maybe we'll see you there!

We are at 6pm. My 7yr old is so excited!

We check-in on the 14th and then travel to Boardwalk Villas on the 18th. Our first time staying at both places

 

[Good Ol Gal]

We are at 6pm. My 7yr old is so excited!

We check-in on the 14th and then travel to Boardwalk Villas on the 18th. Our first time staying at both places

we check in on the 13th and head to BWV on the 17th!

 

[TiffanyW1]

we check in on the 13th and head to BWV on the 17th!

That is pretty cool We will be vacation buddies

 

[jknepfle]

We are at 6pm. My 7yr old is so excited!

We check-in on the 14th and then travel to Boardwalk Villas on the 18th. Our first time staying at both places

Funny...we're at 6:10, and our 7 and 5 year olds are really excited, too! We've stayed in both places and love them both! We're going to the Contemporary for a couple days after Vero and can't wait.

 

[madcoco]

Stopped by last weekend and meant to post these when we got home but forgot. After stopping at DTD on the way home, someone side swiped our car in the parking lot. Also had surgery this week so was just a little bit busy. Now have lots of spare time at home on the meds ah on the mends that is. Hope everyone enjoys their stay over at VB

 

[jerseygal]

Thanks SO MUCH FOR THE AWESOME PICS!

Can't wait to go! Really feel like I need a vaca now, but will have to wait until August!

Hope you recup fast from your surgery!!!

THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!!!

 

[DVCconvert]

Mike - Great photos!!! Thanks!

I wish you a speedy recovery, and a cooperative auto insurance company!!

 

[IluvXU]

Just an FYI. The Breakfast with the characters has been cut back to one morning a week, Saturdays. I think from reading here this is a change.

 

[mikeandkarla]

VB used to have the character breakfast on Wed and Sat in June, July, and August. Now it is only on Sat.

 

[starbox]

The beach looks really good after the restoration!

 

[edk35]

That sign is scary!!! My 11 year old is worried about the man-o-wars!!! He said...."hmmmm looks like I will hang out at the pool".

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thanks for the pics and updates Madcoco ! I'll be there on Monday !

Hope you are on the road to an easy recovery from your surgery.


Maria

 

[edk35]

The tentacles are the man-of-war's second organism. These long, thin tendrils can extend 165 feet (50 meters) in length below the surface, although 30 feet (10 meters) is more the average. They are covered in venom-filled nematocysts used to paralyze and kill fish and other small creatures. For humans, a man-of-war sting is excruciatingly painful, but rarely deadly. But beware—even dead man-of-wars washed up on shore can deliver a sting."


Man-of-wars are found, sometimes in groups of 1,000 or more, floating in warm waters throughout the world's oceans.


Okay someone talk me INTO KEEPING OUR 4 VERO DAYS. Hmmmm maybe we should just extend our Disney trip by 4 days.