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

[madcoco]

Have been tied up in an Business Meeting all weekend. Taking a timeout to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. Remember what it is really all about.

We were out on the deck last night and saw some lights on the beach.
Then we heard and barely made out an ATV headed down the beach. This morning I was out for an early morning jaunt and ran into the Sea Turtle Patrol They caught some Resort Guests harassing a Mother Turtle. They were alerted by another guest. By the time they got there, she was gone. This morning the worker was hoping she had already laid her eggs but sadly she made a false crawl. Hopefully she will return to nest. This really is upsetting because there are signs all over not to harass the Turtles,to keep the blinds closed at night and to not walk on the newly planted dunes nor pick the SeaGrapes(State Statutes) yet a few people ignore them.

Well rant over. In good news lots of new nests have been marked and 17 Rare Huge Leatherback Turtle Nests. Apparently could be a record for the local beach and the nesting season is just getting started! Guests are having a great time and the waves are b****ing dudes and dudettes Well back to the meeting with Captain Morgan He said it may be a long one. Enjoy the Day

FalseCrawl

Loggerhead Nest

Where is everyone?

 

[DVCconvert]

Great Photos!!! (as always!) Mike!!

This morning I was out for an early morning jaunt and ran into the Sea Turtle Patrol They caught some Resort Guests harassing a Mother Turtle. They were alerted by another guest. ......... In good news lots of new nests have been marked and 17 Rare Huge Leatherback Turtle Nests

Unbelieveable!!! Are you sure they were guests at DVB??? That's AWEFULL!!!

I'm glad some of the turtles were undetered!!! I hope to visit VB some year while the nesting season is going on!!

 

[rigsby25]

What is a sea grape?

 

[DVCconvert]

What is a sea grape?

It's a plant that produces a grape-like seed. It's a very important cover crop that helps to hold dunes in place. There are many at the resort.

 

[jillianml]

Late last night after working 3 super long days while everyone else in the work world seemed to have the memorial day wkend off,I realized I am 10 days out for DVB!I logged on to Disney and did online registration for the 1st time ever!Low and behold all is right in the world now!(LOL)I am so excited I feel like I cant make it 9 more days!!!!Does anyone have any pics of the view from a studio,I know each one is different but it would help me pass the time!

 

[DearDaisyinDurham]

Thanks for the wonderful thread! We were there last week (Tue-Thu) and LOVED DVB! What a magical place to be, & we'll definitely be going back. Really enjoyed everything the resort had to offer & can't wait to return some day. Thanks again.

 

[Luvmyfam3]

We leave a week from today for VB!!!! After a few days, we leave for a cruise out of Port Canaveral. I have to admit that I'm anticipating our VB stay just as much as our cruise! Also, our waitlist came through for a 1-bedroom!! I am so ready to go!!

 

[deej696]

Great pics Mike. Can't wait for our Vero trip in one month!

 

[cmctammyg]

We're staying in a 2 BR lockoff mid August!

Can't wait! HOW DID YOU LIKE YOUR UNIT?

WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOME PICS!!! SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAD AN AWESOME TIME!

HOW WAS THE BEACH? HOW WAS THE WATER?

MUCH THANKS!!!!!!!

We had a fabulous unit! We had rooms 1539 and 1538.

The water was very rough while we were there - red flags all except Friday which was yellow flag.

Last Wednesday the waves really beat the shore and created a 3 foot drop off from the already semi-steep beach line. You have to walk to the far ends to walk down or "slide" down the new drop-off.

I have photos posted here: http://s795.photobucket.com/albums/yy231/cmctammyg/VeroBeach2010/

It was a wonderful trip as always!

 

[mikeandkarla]

Great pics from bldg. 15. We have that bldg. Requested for our trp there in mid June.

 

[Tiger926]

We are taking our 1st ever trip to Vero in July - our waitlist just came through, so we'll be there for 3 days after 11 days at WDW! Love looking through this thread!

I do have a few questions - I've found the answers scattered throughout, but not sure if they pertain to mid-July when we'll be there:

1. Bugs/Jellyfish - will we need bug spray and jelly cream for this time period?

2. Chairs/umbrellas - it seems that you must rent or bring your own, is this correct?

3. Bonfires - we have allergies/asthma, and wanted to know if there were bonfires at all, as we would stay in our room during this time period

4. Off site groceries/restaurants - I read about a few restaurants, and a Walmart, I think? Where do people pick up milk, fruit or juice for kids?

5. Mini Golf - hubby wants to know when the most busy times are (we'll avoid those) and cost?

Thanks so much - looking forward to our 1st ever visit after our busy WDW trip!

Tiger

 

[Leanne1977]

I am so excited to see these recent beach photos. We will be getting married on that beach in October!!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We are taking our 1st ever trip to Vero in July - our waitlist just came through, so we'll be there for 3 days after 11 days at WDW! Love looking through this thread!

I do have a few questions - I've found the answers scattered throughout, but not sure if they pertain to mid-July when we'll be there:

1. Bugs/Jellyfish - will we need bug spray and jelly cream for this time period?

2. Chairs/umbrellas - it seems that you must rent or bring your own, is this correct?

3. Bonfires - we have allergies/asthma, and wanted to know if there were bonfires at all, as we would stay in our room during this time period

4. Off site groceries/restaurants - I read about a few restaurants, and a Walmart, I think? Where do people pick up milk, fruit or juice for kids?

5. Mini Golf - hubby wants to know when the most busy times are (we'll avoid those) and cost?

Thanks so much - looking forward to our 1st ever visit after our busy WDW trip!

Tiger

Bring the bug spray (Picaridin not Deet). Avon and Cutter Advanced have this. This is for the No-See-Ums. These are pesky (almost microscopic) things that like to bite your ankles and such mostly at dawn and dusk. I am not familiar with the jelly cream. Is that for Jelly Fish? I don't think the jelly fish can be repelled. They are just moving with the current and water. Sometimes you cross paths. In 12 years I have had one encounter.

They have a camp fire in the evening occasionally. It is within about a 6 foot diameter pit. Mainly a few slabs of wood. This happens on the very north end of the resort and usually the winds move NW and the smoke doesn't move through the resort.

There is a Walmart, Publix, Liquor store, and CVS nearby that will take care of most all the needs. Also, a little convenience store/grille within easy walking distance

This was from a few years ago so the prices may have changed. If you think you would like to do more than one golf outing per day then the obvious choice is the unlimited pass.

Have a great trip.

 

[madcoco]

Thanks deej696 and DVCconvert Thanks for sharing your pix cmctammyg
Broke my computer screen, borrowing someone else's quick. Lots to report and pictures to post when we get back next week.

 

[Tiger926]

Bring the bug spray (Picaridin not Deet). Avon and Cutter Advanced have this. This is for the No-See-Ums. These are pesky (almost microscopic) things that like to bite your ankles and such mostly at dawn and dusk. I am not familiar with the jelly cream. Is that for Jelly Fish? I don't think the jelly fish can be repelled. They are just moving with the current and water. Sometimes you cross paths. In 12 years I have had one encounter.

They have a camp fire in the evening occasionally. It is within about a 6 foot diameter pit. Mainly a few slabs of wood. This happens on the very north end of the resort and usually the winds move NW and the smoke doesn't move through the resort.

There is a Walmart, Publix, Liquor store, and CVS nearby that will take care of most all the needs. Also, a little convenience store/grille within easy walking distance

This was from a few years ago so the prices may have changed. If you think you would like to do more than one golf outing per day then the obvious choice is the unlimited pass.

Have a great trip.

Thanks for this info!

RE: mini golf. Is that an all-day pass for only $5.00? Wow! I'm sure it's gone up a bit, but that's great!

RE: bug spray. We have allergies, so we don't normally use bug spray, so now I'm worried. I'm pretty sure here in Canada, we don't have Avon bug spray? I'm checking into this - I read that it smells badly (not good for our allergies at all).

Now, I'm not sure if going to Vero will be such a good idea as DEET is not good for you either... I didn't even think of bugs as we don't have to worry about this @ WDW in the summer months. We've never had mosquito issues @ WDW at all. Any other bug tips for us?

Thanks, Tiger

 

[jerseygal]

Thanks for all the pics! GREAT!

Can't wait for our "winddown" 4 days from Disney mid August!

LOOKS LIKE AN AWESOME RESORT! LOVE THE POOL!

Anyone with recent TR's please post! Love to hear those TR's!

 

[Good Ol Gal]

Thanks for this info!

RE: mini golf. Is that an all-day pass for only $5.00? Wow! I'm sure it's gone up a bit, but that's great!


Thanks, Tiger

The $5.00 was for unlimited games during your whole STAY! Best $5.00 we spent last year!

 

[DisDaydreamer]

RE: bug spray. We have allergies, so we don't normally use bug spray, so now I'm worried. I'm pretty sure here in Canada, we don't have Avon bug spray? I'm checking into this - I read that it smells badly (not good for our allergies at all).

Now, I'm not sure if going to Vero will be such a good idea as DEET is not good for you either... I didn't even think of bugs as we don't have to worry about this @ WDW in the summer months. We've never had mosquito issues @ WDW at all. Any other bug tips for us?

Thanks, Tiger

Actually, DEET is a more aggressive repellent. I believe Picaradin is OK'd to use on younger children when DEET is not. The DEET just seems to not work as well as the Picaridin on this critter. I prefer the smell (BY FAR) to DEET.

When out and walking around in the evening wear socks and long pants. It is usually cooled down enough to be comfortable. They don't seem to stand the heat of the day and aren't much noticed then. And usually, you only notice them when you are sitting or standing in one place for a bit. I have never noticed them at the pool or down on the beach. Just around the campfire and the grounds around the resort. This is not a VB trait... they are all along the ocean coasts.

Good Luck

 

[Tiger926]

The $5.00 was for unlimited games during your whole STAY! Best $5.00 we spent last year!

Just told my hubby, and he says that has to be the best deal at Disney!! Thanks!!!

Actually, DEET is a more aggressive repellent. I believe Picaradin is OK'd to use on younger children when DEET is not. The DEET just seems to not work as well as the Picaridin on this critter. I prefer the smell (BY FAR) to DEET.

When out and walking around in the evening wear socks and long pants. It is usually cooled down enough to be comfortable. They don't seem to stand the heat of the day and aren't much noticed then. And usually, you only notice them when you are sitting or standing in one place for a bit. I have never noticed them at the pool or down on the beach. Just around the campfire and the grounds around the resort. This is not a VB trait... they are all along the ocean coasts.

Good Luck

Thanks for this info. Not sure what to do, as we weren't planning on bringing socks or long pants at all. We don't use DEET for the smell, and the chemical itself, but now we are worried about bug bites. I am seriously allergic to bug bites - I swell up terribly, lips, arms, legs, etc. I need to do a bit of research on this. Thanks for the help.

Tiger

 

[starbox]

We have not run into noseeums or mosquitos yet this year