Everything You Need To Know About Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
If you’ve been following along with MickeyBlog this Spring, you may have seen our guides to many of the incredible resorts at Walt Disney World. Now we’re leaving the Most Magical Place on Earth and heading to the Atlantic Coast to share all of the delightful details of one of Disney’s lesser-know properties- Vero Beach Resort
Theming
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is an elegant old-fashioned hideaway with beachfront views, spacious lodgings and sea turtle conservation efforts.
Location
Vero Beach is located on Florida’s Treasure Coast. It is about 34 miles south of Melbourne and is 105 miles from Orlando.
Transportation
Complimentary self-parking is available at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Rooms
Room categories available at Disney’s Vero Beach Resort are as follows:
- Deluxe Studio
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double-Size Sleeper Sofa
- Sleeps up to 4 Adults
- Views of Garden
- Inn – Standard View
- 2 Queen Beds
- Sleeps up to 4 Adults
- Views of Garden
- Inn – Ocean View
- 2 Queen Beds
- Sleeps up to 4 Adults
- Views of Ocean
- 1 Bedroom Villa
- 1 King Bed, 1 Queen-sized Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-sized Sleeper Chair
- Sleeps up to 5 Adults
- Views of Ocean, Pool, Landscaping or Hotel
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed, 1 Queen-sized Sleeper Sofa, 1 Double-sized Sleeper Sofa and 1 Twin-sized Sleeper Chair
- Sleeps up to 9 Adults
- Views of Garden or Pool
Food & Beverage
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort offers a variety of restaurants that will appeal to all members of your family including:
- Wind & Waves Grill – Dive into tasty American fare with a focus on fresh Florida seafood and locally sourced produce in an airy restaurant that recalls a captivating coastal bistro complete with charming nautical-inspired decor, an onstage kitchen and an oak-fired brick oven. This table service eatery is open for breakfast and dinner.
- Wind & Waves Market – Tide yourself over with a light meal or snack at this grab-and-go mart. This quick service spot serves baked goods, sandwiches, salads, burgers and sweets to enjoy poolside or in the comfort of your hotel room, Wind & Waves Market offers up something more: Mickey Whoopie Pies!
- The Green Cabin Room – Before or after dinner settle in at this intimate bar or gaze out at the sea from the deck. The rough-hewn decor recalls the design of Spanish galleons. Here you’ll find cocktails, light bites, coffee and house-made treads
- Wind & Waves Bar – Go with the flow at this breezy poolside retreat offering ice-cold drinks and mixed libations. Open midday through evening you can sip on a selection of wines and specialty cocktails prepared with high-end liquors.
Swimming
Swoosh down the Pirate’s Plunge waterslide or shiver your timbers within a pirate-themed wet play area! Hours and lifeguard availability vary by pool and are subject to change.
- Vero Beach Feature Pool – Take a dip in the warm waters of this Mickey Mouse-shaped swimming pool. Splash down the swashbuckling 163 foot waterslide and get soaked in the pirate-themed wet play area. The temperature of the pool is maintained at a soothing 82 degrees and there’s a whirlpool spa.
- Tiger Lilly Wet Play Area – Fire up your kids imaginations at this children’s wet play area, themed as a pirate ship with water cannons and a mini water slide for young buccaneers.
Additional Amenities
- Turtle Conservation and Outing – The beaches at Vero Beach are among the most important turtle-nesting habitats in the western hemisphere. They are frequented by 3 species of threatened or endangered sea turtles: loggerheads, greens and leatherbacks. Venture out onto the beach in the morning to see Disney Conservation Team Wildlife in action and you might get to see a freshly laid sea turtle nest or hatching turtles emerging from their nests.
- Atlantic Beach – Enjoy miles of unspoiled shoreline and tropical blue-green waters mere steps away from your hotel door. Explore the beautiful environment on a family outing, take a romantic sunset stroll or even rent boogie boards, sailboats, jet skis, kayaks or banana boats.
- Anchors-A-Weigh Fitness Center – Going on vacation doesn’t mean having to give up your workout routine. Anchors A-weigh fitness room is open 24 hours a day and provides state-of-the-art equipment.
- Port Holes Miniature Golf – Challenge your friends and family to a round on this pirate-themed 9-hold miniature golf course. Open from 9am – 7pm daily.
- Sports, Games & Activities – Take part in 2-on-2 basketball, volleyball, bocce ball, scavenger hunts, bingo, archery and so much more.
- Tennis Lessons – Vero Beach’s well-maintained hard courts are available to enjoy whether you’re a beginner or an expert. Lessons with one of the Resort’s tennis pros are also available which are the perfect way to learn new techniques or help improve your game.
- Fishing FUNdamentals – Learn the basics of fresh water catch-and-release fishing in Vero Beach’s private lake. During this one-hour class, you’ll learn how to tie knots and choose your hook and bait. Available for guests 7 and up!
- Community Hall – Enjoy arts and crafts at this casual meeting hall.
Shopping
Island Grove Packing Company – Stock up on sundries, resort apparel and Disney merchandise. This shop is conveniently located in the lobby area.
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Pricing
Rooms at Vero Beach during the off-season can start under $200 and can go up to $400 and above for villas.
You can find the complete Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Pocket Guide here – planDisney-Vero-Beach-Pocket-Guide
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