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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Marks 30 Years, Honors Founding Cast With Legacy Awards

The milestone highlights the resort’s role as Disney Vacation Club’s first off-site property.

Overview

  • Opened on October 1, 1995, the beachside resort was the first Disney Vacation Club location built away from Walt Disney World.
  • Three opening-day cast members — Altamese “Patty” Jacobs, Nicole Luecker, and Dawn Allen — remain on staff and wear Walt Disney Legacy Award blue nametags.
  • Located about two hours from Walt Disney World on Florida’s Treasure Coast, the property blends coastal recreation with Disney hospitality and programming.
  • Since 2007, staff and conservation experts have led guest education on sea turtle protection and related activities at the resort.
  • Coverage notes deep guest–cast relationships with many repeat visitors, as well as opening-day memories that included confetti cannons and beachside celebrations.