Vero Beach newbie needs advice

[CSJLJJK7]

We are planning our first VB trip this September and know basically nothing about the resort. How far is it from WDW? What about restaraunts? Activities? I usually rely on ALEARS.NET for info, but there is not alot there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. We are traveling with our 8 MO daughter, but DM is going to help so we can have some time alone. Thanks in advance,

Scott

 

[Hilary]

VB is about an hour and a half drive from WDW.

There are two restaurants on site - one casual and one formal - as well as a pool-side snack bar and a linge serving food. We've had good food from all of them

There's a good resort description here

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Posted this link on a similar thread last night, but you may not have seen it. So here is a thread that should answer most VB questions. If you have any more questions don't hesitate to ask.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1431524

 

[CSJLJJK7]

Thanks guys, I have to say I was really not looking forward to trying VB, I felt like I was "wasting" good points we could be using on property. My wife insisted and now that I have spent some time on the VB thread, I think we will really enjoy it. Thanks again,

Scott

 

[kab407]

You won't be wasting points. Vero Beach is the best kept secret within DVC. Can't wait till I can book for April 2008.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

Thanks guys, I have to say I was really not looking forward to trying VB, I felt like I was "wasting" good points we could be using on property. My wife insisted and now that I have spent some time on the VB thread, I think we will really enjoy it. Thanks again,

Scott

That's why we're here.

 

[PamOKW]

I'm guessing on your return from Vero that you will realize just how brilliant a woman your wife truly is.

 

[pharmlivin]

It really is a great, relaxing, beautiful place. Just made our reservations for March 9-14 2008 (7 month window and no problem getting Ocean View INN Room). We are middle age with no small kds but we always notice what a great time the little ones are having in the pool, on the slide, at the campfire. It really is a great place for all ages. (I know your 8 month old is not ready for these things yet...) but you will have a wonderful time. Take some time to learn a little about the Treasure Coast and the interesting tales of the Spanish ships that ran aground right near the Disney resort! Very interesting.

 

[Saratoga Souris]

We staying in a Beach Cottage at VB last March.... all I can say is WOW!
What a beautiful place; so relaxing! There are tons of organized activities for kids and on the weekends there is a DJ at the pool.
If you want quiet time, you can walk the beach or go for a bike ride (rentals are available).
The restaurants on site are good and there are also some excellent ones not far away. We really like Captain Hiram's

Enjoy

 

[CSJLJJK7]

Thanks again everyone, the more I find out about the resort, the more excited I get. Do you think we need to make dining reservations? We are going second week of Sept., being there on a mon-Wed.

 

[BroadwayGirl]

Thanks again everyone, the more I find out about the resort, the more excited I get. Do you think we need to make dining reservations? We are going second week of Sept., being there on a mon-Wed.

Sounds like we'll be there the same time. I can't wait to get back to Vero. As far as dining reservations, my philosophy is that it is always better to be safe than sorry.