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    • A Glimpse Inside Disney’s Vero Beach Resort

      Posted at 1:57 pm by taryngirl, on July 9, 2019

      Arrival at this resort was very easy.  There is a guard to enter the parking lot.  We parked at lobby area to unload and to check in.  Parking spots for those staying in the Inn building are underneath this building.

      Here is the check-in desk.  (I was able to get pictures of a nearly deserted lobby when my daughter and I woke up super early to walk on the beach.)

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      These are the doors to exit out the back of the property.  This can lead to the pool or beach, or the Villa buildings.  Above the doors you can see the Green Cabin Room where they serve cocktails and lighter snacks.  This was closed for a private event the night that we were here.

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      More of the waiting area and Island Grove Packing Company, which is the shop.  They also have DVD movies here that you can borrow, which we did because it rained during the afternoon!

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      This is a fun area for the kids!  There are video games, tablets, tv, and smaller chairs.

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      This little area dedicated to Disney Vacation Club (we are members) is nice!

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      Inside the glass containers are shells past guests have found on the beach.  You can write on them and stick them in the jars!

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      Looking up from the lobby.

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      From the 3rd floor balcony.

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      They have this fun photo opp. near the entrance to the restaurant.  (I told my kids to act like they were on the beach…apparently this is what they do??!!)

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      This sign was also posted in the lobby.  And it is in fact true!  We ended up with a few bites from our morning walk on the beach but didn’t see them until the next day.

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      Another thing I LOVE about this resort, is how it caters to families!  This area is through the lobby and on the way to the spa.  It has a lending library, where you can take/leave a book, puzzles, and tables with game boards on them.  To play the games, just visit the front desk for the pieces!

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      I worked on a puzzle, while my family played Jenga and made some new friends.  There were several other families hanging out in this area.

      Inside the shop, and in the quick service food area, they had boards like this for pin trading like you can do in the parks!

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      Also snapped a quick pic of the Little Mermaid Dooney & Bourke that were available here.fullsizeoutput_3d2f

      Onto the beach!  There are chair/umbrella rentals, as well as some water sport rentals.

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      We spent most of our time during this trip at the pool.

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      It has a really fun slide that is the same as the one at Old Key West!

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      I’ll say it again…WE LOVE IT HERE!  And I can’t wait to get back with some family and friends!

      Posted in Disney, Disney's Vero Beach, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Disney, Disney Vacation Club, Resort, Vero Beach
    • 13th Birthday Getaway! Boardwalk Villas Studio

      Posted at 8:01 pm by taryngirl, on May 29, 2019

      Back during our August trip, my oldest could not go along with us due to her soccer schedule.  I felt terrible about it!  Sooooo, we had some DVC points left and I scheduled a quick Friday through Monday trip with her best friend for her 13th birthday in November.  It was a total surprise!  Here is the reveal:

      I should have kept taping, they were crying tears of joy!

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      Our flight was the day after Thanksgiving.  We were staying at the Boardwalk Villas in a Studio the first night, and then a 1 Bedroom for the next two nights.  A quick trip on the Magical Express…

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      We arrived around 6:30 p.m. to our resort.  We had dinner reservations at Ale & Compass, so the plan was to drop things off in the room and freshen up some.

      I have a subscription to Touring Plans, and through that had requested a specific room.  I requested 4055 and we got:

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      All Studio Villas have a small kitchenette area that includes a coffee maker, microwave, small fridge, toaster and sink.  This is super convenient for quick breakfasts in the room.

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      One Queen bed with a pull out sofa.

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      And a twin size bed pulls down underneath the t.v.  The table collapses.  This is big enough for a small adult to sleep on!

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      Here’s a quick video of the view from our balcony!

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      I love this view!  This is considered a Garden/Pool View, but as you can see, we can see the boardwalk and the lake.  We also could see the fireworks perfectly from here which you will see in a future post!

       

       

      Posted in Boardwalk Villas, Disney, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Resort | 0 Comments | Tagged Boardwalk Villas, Disney, Disney Vacation Club, Walt Disney World Resort
    • Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic at Epcot

      Posted at 9:55 am by taryngirl, on February 5, 2019

      8/15/18

      Being a Disney Vacation Club Member does have some perks!  There are some special events held throughout the year for us.  We were lucky that one was happening while we were there!  I also was luckily able to get tickets…these events sell out quickly!  It’s a free event, but they limit the number of people.

      The event time was 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., however attendees could start entering at 6 p.m.  Upon arrival, we were given our food vouchers (a quick service meal was included), a wristband and a map/schedule of events through a special check in line.

       

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      Each person was given a voucher for a quick service meal available at one of the locations listed above.

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      We headed straight for Sunshine Seasons!

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      Mongolian Beef–Mongolian Beef and Vegetables served with Rice (You can pick from fried or white rice). $13.49

      This was my meal.  I never really get to eat lunch here.  Usually only breakfast because I am waiting while people are riding Soarin’.  This was good!  The dessert was the Key Lime Tart, and one of my favorites!  I did pay out of pocket for the dessert here.

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      (I have no idea which this is!)

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      This was a special for the evening I believe, as I can’t find it on the regular menu!

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      Slow Roasted Pork Loin–Slow Roasted with Mashed Potatoes, Barbecue Sauce (she got it without) and Corn on the Cob $13.99

      I think this was just okay.  A little bit dry if I recall.

      When we were finished eating, we headed towards Spaceship Earth.  (We had FP+ for this evening!  We were able to make them for regular park hours before the official party started.)

      After our Spaceship Earth FP+, we headed to our Test Track FP+.

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      It was really hot and muggy this evening.  Another perk for the party was unlimited fountain beverages.  We stopped in Electric Umbrella for some drinks and for Kinsey’s meal of Chicken Nuggets.

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      Mousegears is one of my favorite stores!  So of course I had to check it out and see what seasonal merchandise they had.

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      They have really stepped up their game!  It used to just be a few t-shirts.  If you happen to come unprepared for the Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, don’t worry!  They have plenty you can choose from!

      From here, my cousin and her family wanted to meet Sebastian.  He had one of the longest lines!  Kinsey and I rode Nemo while they waited.  There was a steel drum band for entertainment while waiting in the line!

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      We went from there to the dance party that was happening with a live DJ.  Kinsey couldn’t get enough!

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      It was soon time for the fireworks, so we walked to the edge of the World Showcase.

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      After that, we were pretty tired, so we headed back to the resort.

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      Overall, it was a really fun time!  There were other rare characters to meet but that wasn’t our focus.  We just wanted to have a good time and hit a few rides.  Oh, and have a Mickey Bar!  I would definitely do this again if we happened to be there during these special events.

      Posted in Dining Review, Disney, Epcot, Quick Service, Sunshine Seasons, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Disney, Disney Vacation Club, Epcot, Moonlight Magic, Quick Service, Sunshine Seasons
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