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[Hopefully]

Not sure what you mean by a ledge. We just got back and there was a significant drop as you entered the water. Probably 10 to 15 inches in most places. It seems to be formed by the waves and is more treacherous during high tide. It varies as you go up and down the beach. Be careful entering and exiting. SIL broke her toe on Friday coming out.

Thanks for the update.
I wasn't specifically asking about the entry into the Ocean and the drops there that are dynamic.
When we were last in Vero, 2 yrs ago, there was an 8 or more foottall "wall of sand" to get down to the water. I have pictures on the earlier VB thread. It was a true ledge, and I would be unable to manage it now.

 

[modisneychick]

I know the drop off you are referring to, and you will be happy to know it is completely gone. There is a nice gentle slope, no issues at all (we were there in July). Enjoy!

 

[adrianna_sarah]

I'm here! This place is amazing. Thanks for all of the good advice. Last seafood buffet of the season is tomorrow.

 

[mmmagic7754]

I'm here! This place is amazing. Thanks for all of the good advice. Last seafood buffet of the season is tomorrow.

We love Vero also..did a 3 night pre-cruise a few years back and enjoyed it. Just spent 7 nights there with a day trip to WDW.Hit 3 parks and Hoop Dee Doo in one day LOL:cheer2 Can't wait for next trip. LOVED SONYA'S

 

[adrianna_sarah]

We love Vero also..did a 3 night pre-cruise a few years back and enjoyed it. Just spent 7 nights there with a day trip to WDW.Hit 3 parks and Hoop Dee Doo in one day LOL:cheer2 Can't wait for next trip. LOVED SONYA'S

We will be having a date night at Sonya's on Friday while the kids go to their program.

My ten year old son is so impressed, he can't wait to get to the beach. We were just discussing whether or not we could spend seven days here and stay busy. I think so. This stay is four nights, but the first was a wash because we got in so late. Anyway, our expectations have been exceeded across the board. My children have already been recognized by name by both the lifeguards and the youth program staff and this is the beginning of full day #2.

 

[DisDaydreamer]

We will be having a date night at Sonya's on Friday while the kids go to their program.

My ten year old son is so impressed, he can't wait to get to the beach. We were just discussing whether or not we could spend seven days here and stay busy. I think so. This stay is four nights, but the first was a wash because we got in so late. Anyway, our expectations have been exceeded across the board. My children have already been recognized by name by both the lifeguards and the youth program staff and this is the beginning of full day #2.

Keep posting your experience

 

[adrianna_sarah]

Something of note, the refillable cups do have the RFID. Also, if you buy a disposable cup, it has a RFID tag on it and can be refilled up to three times in a certain time span. We think it is either 90 minutes or two hours. When you refill, the machine tells you how many refills and how much time is remaining on your paper cup.

Red flag has been out on the beach the whole length of our stay, but today's waves weren't bad. It rained during the night on Tuesday into early Wednesday morning, but otherwise the weather has been breezy and warm.

We had dinner at Squid Lips Wednesday night and though that the food was very good. Last night's buffet was so so. The crab legs were fairly soft shelled and difficult to get into. Too soft for the cracker to be useful and too hard for bare fingers. Husband was looking forward to the beef tips, but disliked the thick gravy that they were served in. More of a stew and very well done. For the $105 price of feeding two adults and two kids w/tip, I think we'll make a different decision next time. Sonya's is tonight.

We have so far participated in the Unbirthday Party, shark tooth necklace making, a craft with Mrs. Rita, and the campfire. We have been impressed with the activities staff. We also went on the wildlife walk this AM with Barbie, which was quite informative. She said that the most recent turtle nest was laid a week ago and that several are still actively hatching though late season nests are more likely to be infertile.

Tomorrow we depart for the Disney Fantasy. We have loved our time at Vero Beach and hope to back soon.

 

[byejou]

Something of note, the refillable cups do have the RFID. Also, if you buy a disposable cup, it has a RFID tag on it and can be refilled up to three times in a certain time span. We think it is either 90 minutes or two hours. When you refill, the machine tells you how many refills and how much time is remaining on your paper cup.

Red flag has been out on the beach the whole length of our stay, but today's waves weren't bad. It rained during the night on Tuesday into early Wednesday morning, but otherwise the weather has been breezy and warm.

We had dinner at Squid Lips Wednesday night and though that the food was very good. Last night's buffet was so so. The crab legs were fairly soft shelled and difficult to get into. Too soft for the cracker to be useful and too hard for bare fingers. Husband was looking forward to the beef tips, but disliked the thick gravy that they were served in. More of a stew and very well done. For the $105 price of feeding two adults and two kids w/tip, I think we'll make a different decision next time. Sonya's is tonight.

We have so far participated in the Unbirthday Party, shark tooth necklace making, a craft with Mrs. Rita, and the campfire. We have been impressed with the activities staff. We also went on the wildlife walk this AM with Barbie, which was quite informative. She said that the most recent turtle nest was laid a week ago and that several are still actively hatching though late season nests are more likely to be infertile.

Tomorrow we depart for the Disney Fantasy. We have loved our time at Vero Beach and hope to back soon.

About the cups, I'm wondering if I purchase one in WDW at OKW for 14 days will I be able to use it at Vero? We are doing WDW/DCL/Vero starting 10/31.

 

[adrianna_sarah]

About the cups, I'm wondering if I purchase one in WDW at OKW for 14 days will I be able to use it at Vero? We are doing WDW/DCL/Vero starting 10/31.

Can't say. The sign seemed to imply that there was a price for one day, two days, three days, or length of stay. Don't know if this system is connected with the one at WDW.

BTW, Sonya's was awesome. One of the best dinners that we've had on Disney property. We had the character breakfast this morning, an that was good as well. Family style as most WDW character breakfasts tend to be.

 

[Lenc324]

I really liked the Kilted Mermaid

 

[Lenc324]

Life guards and slide were open until 6pm

 

[Lenc324]

I really would like to see Disney come down or eliminate the price on beach chair rentals. I think it's a ridiculous price.

 

[vakamalua]

We want to have dinner at Sonya's on Friday night, November 9. When should we make a reservation? Is it too soon now (a bit less than four weeks)?

Thanks

 

[robhawk]

We want to have dinner at Sonya's on Friday night, November 9. When should we make a reservation? Is it too soon now (a bit less than four weeks)?

Thanks

Never too early! You can always cancel if something comes up.

 

[Hopefully]

At Vero now. Everything is beautiful. We are in an OVIR. I was surprised to find triple white sheets in place of bedspreads.
We ate in the Green Cabin room last night & watched NFL games. Good burgers but i think their were feared choices than 2 years ago.
We are checking out Sunday 10/20. We have 2 beach chairs & an umbrella to pass forward to someone arriving. Let me know if you can use them.

 

[sneil]

At Vero now. Everything is beautiful. We are in an OVIR. I was surprised to find triple white sheets in place of bedspreads.
We ate in the Green Cabin room last night & watched NFL games. Good burgers but i think their were feared choices than 2 years ago.
We are checking out Sunday 10/20. We have 2 beach chairs & an umbrella to pass forward to someone arriving. Let me know if you can use them.

We are newbies to this site. My family is headed to Vero Beach resort on Saturday, October 19th. This will be our first trip as DVC members and we are all super excited! We would LOVE to take those chairs and umbrella off your hands. We were planning on purchasing some when we got there and then leaving them for someone else, so we would be sure to pass them forward when we leave on Oct 26th.

We are staying in a 1br. We will be travelling with another family as well who are staying in a 2br. We are hoping to end up in the same building as our friends. They are not DVC members.

 

[byejou]

At Vero now. Everything is beautiful. We are in an OVIR. I was surprised to find triple white sheets in place of bedspreads.
We ate in the Green Cabin room last night & watched NFL games. Good burgers but i think their were feared choices than 2 years ago.
We are checking out Sunday 10/20. We have 2 beach chairs & an umbrella to pass forward to someone arriving. Let me know if you can use them.

Would love to take the chairs and umbrella from you but we don't check in til 11/7. Will guest services hold them if I PM my name and check in info? Then I will pass them on also.

 

[Hopefully]

Would love to take the chairs and umbrella from you but we don't check in til 11/7. Will guest services hold them if I PM my name and check in info? Then I will pass them on also.

I will check with guest services today. Can you send me your full name & check in info. Hope it works out

 

[Hopefully]

I checked with Guest Services. They will not store the chairs until 11/07. Sorry. Anyone coming next week?
We ate at Shutters last night. Dinner was great, but the menu choices are about 1/3 to 1/2 of what is on the current DVC Member website. We are disappointed. Talked to Manager who said "new chef".
Weather has been very nice. Water is warm, but on the rough side. I grew up swimming in Atlantic waves but I did not go in the water yesterday. We are enjoying our restful week very much here.

 

[sneil]

I checked with Guest Services. They will not store the chairs until 11/07. Sorry. Anyone coming next week?
We ate at Shutters last night. Dinner was great, but the menu choices are about 1/3 to 1/2 of what is on the current DVC Member website. We are disappointed. Talked to Manager who said "new chef".
Weather has been very nice. Water is warm, but on the rough side. I grew up swimming in Atlantic waves but I did not go in the water yesterday. We are enjoying our restful week very much here.

We are there next week. We arrive on Saturday and would LOVE to take the chairs and umbrella off your hands. I tried to PM you, but since I am new to this, I don't have 10 posts yet, so it won't let me. We could pick the chairs up from you either Saturday night or Sunday. Whichever works best for you. We have requested to stay in Building 14. We will then try and pass them forward to someone else when we leave. We are getting very excited! This will be our first time in a Disney Resort!!