RSHEALAND
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2008
Key West is a nice place for Anna to be hanging out
Shells are ok...mostly clam and scallop type. It's not rocky and I don't mind barefoot but always pack water shoes for my husband. I never used a mesh bag until this past trip when I bought a sand pail that was packaged in mesh. The cast member who was working the gift shop told me to do that and I thought it was a great idea! Awesome for getting sand out of the shells.How is the shell collecting? Should I bring my mesh bag for walking along the beach? (That is how it is done in Sanibel.) And, is it rocky - should I bring beach shoes? Or, are Crocs and/or barefoot ok?
Shells are ok...mostly clam and scallop type. It's not rocky and I don't mind barefoot but always pack water shoes for my husband. I never used a mesh bag until this past trip when I bought a sand pail that was packaged in mesh. The cast member who was working the gift shop told me to do that and I thought it was a great idea! Awesome for getting sand out of the shells.
How is the shell collecting? Should I bring my mesh bag for walking along the beach? (That is how it is done in Sanibel.)
And, is it rocky - should I bring beach shoes? Or, are Crocs and/or barefoot ok?
I am so glad someone mentioned Hale's Orchard!! They are the best for sure. Can't wait to stay in VB in January!
What is Hale's Orchard?
Yesterday I booked a week for April 2015! Huge score has it is our dd's school vacation week and right before a DCL cruise. It does leave out of Miami, so it will be a bit of drive....but I'm still happy! We went for a week about 5 years ago and loved it, have always wanted to return.
Last year, we NEVER left he resort. Just one quick trip to a local pharmacy and grocery store. This time I do want to get out an explore a bit.
A couple of questions:
1. Has anyone done the drive from VB to Miami port? If so, about how long?
2. I recall a character breakfast...do they still have?
3. When we went last time, someone from DIS organized a beach chair umbrella pool. Basically, she collected the names of all people she could. Purchased the chairs/umbrella online and sent them to resort. We mailed her money. Does this still happen on DIS?
4. Any grocery delivery services in the area you would recommend?