Vero Beach 2014 Information & Adoration Thread

[bobbiwoz]

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Latest update on the turtle race! Only 15 days to go!

 

[Twinprincesses]

We are here right now. Beautiful weather, not crowded at all. But man these tiny bugs are killing me biting! Bring bug spray!

 

[Snurk71]

I remember reading about the pool being down for refurb. Was that last winter or this upcoming winter?

Not seriously considering going down for a long weekend mid Dec, but there's some pretty attractive airfare. Appears to be lots of availability - don't know if that's just because of the varied weather in Dec or something else.

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[RSHEALAND]

Beautiful weather this weekend, highs in the low 80's, water temp 83, ruff surf and some jelly fish around

 

[RSHEALAND]

Twin princesses and TeriofTerror I hope you enjoyed your stays and ali in wonderland I hope you have a great time

 

[RSHEALAND]

I remember reading about the pool being down for refurb. Was that last winter or this upcoming winter? Not seriously considering going down for a long weekend mid Dec, but there's some pretty attractive airfare. Appears to be lots of availability - don't know if that's just because of the varied weather in Dec or something else. Sent from my SAMSUNG-Note2 using DISBoards

The pool was closed last winter I haven't heard anything about a closing this winter

 

[RSHEALAND]

http://www.tourdeturtles.org/alt-index.php Latest update on the turtle race! Only 15 days to go!

Looks like Elsa has been bobbing around out there

 

[Twinprincesses]

Our trip was amazing. The weather was great! I would move to Vero in a heartbeat!

 

[robhawk]

Twinprincesses, We did 4 day Dream 4 Day Vero last February. That was the best!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Looks like Elsa has been bobbing around out there

Anna has really fallen behind in the past 2 weeks! Well, at least they are alive and in the race! One thing I learned about sea turtles is fewer than 1% of those that hatch live to maturity and procreate! These adults are sorely needed to keep the wild populations thriving!

 

[Twinprincesses]

That's what we did 1 day at disney 4 day dream 3 Vero then back to disney. Vero was our favorite part.

 

[ali in wonderland]

Well, the weather held out for our trip. Sunny and low 80s Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesday was cloudy, but warm. We did get chased off the beach at 3pm Tuesday for a quick Thunderstorm. No big deal, we headed up to our OVIR and watched the torment from our covered balcony.
What we loved: the scent of the lobby and the beach. Water was perfect temp, perfect surf(not too rough, not too calm). No rocky bottom, no seaweed, no jellyfish. It was just beautiful.
What we liked: The pool, Bleachers, size of the OVIR.
What was not so great: Shutters, Towel exchange process (why not just hand them out at pool like at every other DVC resort)

The noseeums were not an issue for us. As a matter of fact we saw very few insects the whole trip. I will agree that the resort could use some updating. We took a tour of the cottages (they are awesome), and the CM did tell us that the whole resort is getting refurbished in 2015. The resort did not have the same "magic" as the WDW resorts or even the cruises.

All in all we really enjoyed our first visit to VB. We are looking forward to taking the kids with us next time.

 

[kpatches]

What is the weather like in February? Also are there any activities available at that time?

 

[lucas]

Well, the weather held out for our trip. Sunny and low 80s Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Tuesday was cloudy, but warm. We did get chased off the beach at 3pm Tuesday for a quick Thunderstorm. No big deal, we headed up to our OVIR and watched the torment from our covered balcony.
What we loved: the scent of the lobby and the beach. Water was perfect temp, perfect surf(not too rough, not too calm). No rocky bottom, no seaweed, no jellyfish. It was just beautiful.
What we liked: The pool, Bleachers, size of the OVIR.
What was not so great: Shutters, Towel exchange process (why not just hand them out at pool like at every other DVC resort)

The noseeums were not an issue for us. As a matter of fact we saw very few insects the whole trip. I will agree that the resort could use some updating. We took a tour of the cottages (they are awesome), and the CM did tell us that the whole resort is getting refurbished in 2015. The resort did not have the same "magic" as the WDW resorts or even the cruises.

All in all we really enjoyed our first visit to VB. We are looking forward to taking the kids with us next time.

Glad you had a good time. My 1st trip to Vero is almost here.

Did they have a refillable mug program like at the other WDW resorts?

 

[ali in wonderland]

Glad you had a good time. My 1st trip to Vero is almost here. Did they have a refillable mug program like at the other WDW resorts?

Yes, they had drink station at the pool snack bar area. They use the same cups as in WDW. Have a great trip.

 

[lucas]

Yes, they had drink station at the pool snack bar area. They use the same cups as in WDW. Have a great trip.

Wish they had resort specific mugs.

Do they have resort t-shirts or any other items with the Vero name on them?

 

[ali in wonderland]

Wish they had resort specific mugs. Do they have resort t-shirts or any other items with the Vero name on them?

Not much. Maybe one shirt and one mug. More DVC logo stuff than resort logo.

 

[bobbiwoz]

2 Days left in the Tour de Turtles!

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[RSHEALAND]

Sunrise 10-20-14

 

[RSHEALAND]