Beach for the Day..anyone done it, worth it? - The DIS Discussion Forums

js · 11-02-2009, 12:48 PM

We own at Orange Lake and new owners to DVC.
We go to Disney often, always avoiding holidays.
This year though, my dd's varsity softball team is playing in Wide World of Sports the week before Easter...

I am trying to avoid the parks, although I have made some dinner ressies on Disney property (we are staying at OLCC this trip, SSR in August).
Anyway, my dh mentioned about going to a beach for a day. We vacation in Florida often too for the beach, but never took a day while in Orlando.
Where is the best beach to go to in driving distance and how long would it take us to get there (we will have our car).
Thank you for your suggestions.

nashville_minnie · 11-02-2009, 02:44 PM

Cocoa Beach is the closest - you can drive there in under an hour.

ribica · 11-02-2009, 11:49 PM

We usually take a few days at the beach when we visit disney - either at the start or the end of our disney vacation. Each time we've gone to Daytona beach. Takes a little over an hour driving and the beach there is so awesome. It's nice that you can drive and park right on the beach, walk, have a swim...whatever.

Hope that helps & have a great trip!

neonurse · 11-03-2009, 12:11 AM

Wish is nicer...Daytona beach or Cocoa Beach?

RabFlmom · 11-03-2009, 07:33 AM

Daytona is cool cause you can drive on the beach, but Cocoa Beach near the pier the teens will see more surfers than in Daytona. It is smaller, less crowded. Doesn't seem to get the rip currents as bad as Daytona where they do 30-40 rescues in a day sometimes. They will also enjoy going to Ron Jons for their beach souveniers and clothes.
My nephew( a youth minister from Ind.) always brings his groups that come down to help in Florida to Ron Jons and Cocoa Beach because that is where the teens want to go. LOL They also get to meet his Aunt. LOL .

neonurse · 11-03-2009, 08:38 AM

Thanks. That sounds perfect.

neonurse · 11-03-2009, 09:05 AM

Is there anywhere casual that you would recommend for dinner or lunch with large and small kids? My dsis will be travelling with us with her 2dd's 3 and 7.

two*little*birds · 11-03-2009, 03:30 PM

We plan on doing Cocoa Beach next time, for at least 1 full day.

DFIL and his fiance went last week and said it was beautiful.

neonurse · 11-03-2009, 04:36 PM

Can't wait to see the ocean. I hope the weather is good enough to go swimming. I am a little nervous about the undertows though.

js · 11-03-2009, 06:40 PM

Thank you. Coco Beach it is.
I do not like the idea of the cars on the beach (beach snob).
Can we rent chairs/umbrellas or do we need to bring them with us?
Is there anywhere around the beach area where we can eat, drink in a casual setting.
Thanks.

11-02-2009, 12:48 PM	#1
js Good things come to those who wait Joyful Mommy, WISHer, cruiser Wants to see Tinkerbell fly! Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,697	Beach for the Day..anyone done it, worth it? We own at Orange Lake and new owners to DVC. We go to Disney often, always avoiding holidays. This year though, my dd's varsity softball team is playing in Wide World of Sports the week before Easter... I am trying to avoid the parks, although I have made some dinner ressies on Disney property (we are staying at OLCC this trip, SSR in August). Anyway, my dh mentioned about going to a beach for a day. We vacation in Florida often too for the beach, but never took a day while in Orlando. Where is the best beach to go to in driving distance and how long would it take us to get there (we will have our car). Thank you for your suggestions. __________________ Owner - October 2009

11-02-2009, 02:44 PM	#2
nashville_minnie Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 127	Cocoa Beach is the closest - you can drive there in under an hour. __________________ ~Me (33) , DH (34) , no little ones yet... 4 Day Disney Wonder 5/10/09 with DH 4 Day Disney Wonder 9/27/09 with my Mom 7 Day Disney Magic 12/12/09 with DH

11-02-2009, 11:49 PM	#3
ribica Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 9	We usually take a few days at the beach when we visit disney - either at the start or the end of our disney vacation. Each time we've gone to Daytona beach. Takes a little over an hour driving and the beach there is so awesome. It's nice that you can drive and park right on the beach, walk, have a swim...whatever. Hope that helps & have a great trip! __________________

11-03-2009, 12:11 AM	#4
neonurse Hidden Mickeys Everywhere! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,105	Wish is nicer...Daytona beach or Cocoa Beach? __________________ Me Dh DS14 DS10 Sadie

11-03-2009, 07:33 AM	#5
RabFlmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Space Coast Posts: 956	Daytona is cool cause you can drive on the beach, but Cocoa Beach near the pier the teens will see more surfers than in Daytona. It is smaller, less crowded. Doesn't seem to get the rip currents as bad as Daytona where they do 30-40 rescues in a day sometimes. They will also enjoy going to Ron Jons for their beach souveniers and clothes. My nephew( a youth minister from Ind.) always brings his groups that come down to help in Florida to Ron Jons and Cocoa Beach because that is where the teens want to go. LOL They also get to meet his Aunt. LOL . __________________ Rabflmom Sebastian Inlet State Park http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1131892424 Shuttle Atlantis http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...4&l=956a0feb6e Animal Kingdom http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1131892424

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11-03-2009, 08:38 AM	#6
neonurse Hidden Mickeys Everywhere! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,105	Thanks. That sounds perfect. __________________ Me Dh DS14 DS10 Sadie

11-03-2009, 09:05 AM	#7
neonurse Hidden Mickeys Everywhere! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,105	Is there anywhere casual that you would recommend for dinner or lunch with large and small kids? My dsis will be travelling with us with her 2dd's 3 and 7. __________________ Me Dh DS14 DS10 Sadie

11-03-2009, 03:30 PM	#8
twolittlebirds DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Durham Region, ON Posts: 652	We plan on doing Cocoa Beach next time, for at least 1 full day. DFIL and his fiance went last week and said it was beautiful. __________________ Kathie ~ DH Kevin ~ DS Tyler (7) ~ DD Emily (5) 2007 ~ CONTEMPORARY (September 9th - 16th) 2008 ~ WINDSOR HILLS (November 9th - 21st) 2009 ~ WINDSOR HILLS (October 18th - 28th) 2010 ~ WINDSOR PALMS (November 4th - 18th)

11-03-2009, 04:36 PM	#9
neonurse Hidden Mickeys Everywhere! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,105	Can't wait to see the ocean. I hope the weather is good enough to go swimming. I am a little nervous about the undertows though. __________________ Me Dh DS14 DS10 Sadie

11-03-2009, 06:40 PM	#10
js Good things come to those who wait Joyful Mommy, WISHer, cruiser Wants to see Tinkerbell fly! Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 1,697	Thank you. Coco Beach it is. I do not like the idea of the cars on the beach (beach snob). Can we rent chairs/umbrellas or do we need to bring them with us? Is there anywhere around the beach area where we can eat, drink in a casual setting. Thanks. __________________ Owner - October 2009

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