My brother lives 10 minutes from Disney Vero Beach and we "vistit" the resort all the time when I'm at his house. We love walking around, it gives me my Disney fix for the day :sohappy:. Anyway, I've never seen anybody there wearing wrist bands. We've even hung out by the pool and people watched and have "fit right in" with the other guests.
We've never stayed overnight but I hope this bit of info helps you.
Have a great time!!! :wave: