I must vent reguarding the HHI Resort pool slide

[rapisano]

I just returned from HHI resort and I must say how disappointed I was that the pool slide closed at 5pm!! We were at the beach a good portion of the day and put our little guy down for a nap and he was ready to hit the water slide there after and we all barely had any time to enjoy it... We did include this in our survey after we returned, we just loved the resort and will return again we just hope this changes in the future at least till 6-7pm. :sad2:

[GEB@okw]

I would like to see the slide open a little longer, but then we have a pay for lifeguards. More dues are due then.

[franco]

We have been going to HHI for three years now and we definitely have adjusted are schedule to include slide time with the early closing.

[DisDaydreamer]

We have been going to HHI for three years now and we definitely have adjusted are schedule to include slide time with the early closing.

I guess this is what you have to do... We don't really like the crowded beach so we stay at the main pool... Otherwise, you need to change you're schedule.

[canda]

I just got back too. I think you spent too much time at the beach. On Tuesday for the pool party they open it up at 8pm. But I like 5pm close because I can get my kids out of the pool. Plus, they have a blast seeing how many slides they can get in at "last call"

[gracelrm]

We usually go to HH in October and I assumed that the pool slide closed at 5:00 because it was the off season. I didn't realize it would close that early during the summer. It's good to find out this info out ahead of time so we can be prepared when we do make a summer trip.

[sjdisneywedding]

We usually go to HH in October and I assumed that the pool slide closed at 5:00 because it was the off season. I didn't realize it would close that early during the summer. It's good to find out this info out ahead of time so we can be prepared when we do make a summer trip.


we went in late sept and thought it was just the time of year as well

5pm in the summer?!!!?---thats a joke--5pm is practically mid day for us in summer

[Judique]

We are owners at HHR and have been going there since 1997. The 5pm slide closure hasn't been much of an issue for us. The kids have enjoyed the slide over the years but there are so many other things to do at HHR, it's not a huge issue. My daughter loves the basketball court now.

[simpilotswife]

We stayed at HHI a few years ago and were also annoyed by the early slide closure. Ultimately the kids dealt with it but what is the point of having a pool slide if it closes so early. :confused3

[CarolA]

I just got back too. I think you spent too much time at the beach. On Tuesday for the pool party they open it up at 8pm. But I like 5pm close because I can get my kids out of the pool. Plus, they have a blast seeing how many slides they can get in at "last call"

It's A BEACH resort... you think OP spent too much time there???? :rotfl2:
Sorry, but I have seen that slide. I wouldn't leave the beach for it....

[dwelty]

Alot of the HHI posters here are bascally just saying that's the way it is, just accept it.
I think 5:00pm is unacceptable. Especially since this resort is not on WDW property with all of the other entertainment possibilities for kids. As far as the cost of additional life guards raising the cost of Member dues, It would be negligible spread out over all of the members who own at HHI. DVC usually is good about listening to it's members. I would fight for this one.

[canda]

It's A BEACH resort... you think OP spent too much time there????

I'm glad you picked up on my sarcasm. For me the slide is no longer fun after about 5 slides. My 4 year old will stay on it all day. The pool is just too warm for me. this past week the main pool was around 87-90 deg. It was awful. The ocean was around 75 deg. It was much better.


Alot of the HHI posters here are bascally just saying that's the way it is, just accept it.
I think 5:00pm is unacceptable. Especially since this resort is not on WDW property with all of the other entertainment possibilities for kids. As far as the cost of additional life guards raising the cost of Member dues, It would be negligible spread out over all of the members who own at HHI. DVC usually is good about listening to it's members. I would fight for this one.


Are you US senator? That is how they feel about raising taxes. they don't care because they do not have to pay since they do not have any "earned income". Only owners of HHI have the right to change the rules that result in higher dues. I would have to fight the "raise my dues to have a late slide commitee"! popcorn::

[Disneyaholic]

The sign on the slide this week says it closes at 6 pm. Don't know if that's in response to member/guest requests and complaints or if it's due to the holiday this week.

[franco]

The sign on the slide this week says it closes at 6 pm. Don't know if that's in response to member/guest requests and complaints or if it's due to the holiday this week.

Hope the sign says the same thing next week!!!!

[dis-happy]

The sign on the slide this week says it closes at 6 pm. Don't know if that's in response to member/guest requests and complaints or if it's due to the holiday this week.

Are you there now? Have fun!!!! :)

[starbox]

Are you US senator? That is how they feel about raising taxes. they don't care because they do not have to pay since they do not have any "earned income". Only owners of HHI have the right to change the rules that result in higher dues. I would have to fight the "raise my dues to have a late slide commitee"! popcorn::

Wouldn't keeping the slide open longer just mean paying a lifeguard for a couple of extra hours during peak season? I did not think maitenence fees paid CM hourly wages.

And I agree that 5pm is too early to lose the lifeguard at the pool (and the pool slide) during the summer.

[rapisano]

Thanks for all your responses and for those whom supported me in the 5pm issue of the water slide.. Raising taxes yada yada its pennies for disney just pennies. We all pay a good amount for what we are getting and we all should stand up and voice our opinion for what is best for our DVC dollars!! I would think that the most of us would rather have a relaxing day and choose to do what we want and not on a time crunch rather than have to rush on our well paid vacation club dollars. We all have a piece of the pie not just the HHI owners. I own both including HHI so to pay a few cents extra no problem so we all can enjoy our vacation club it great!! Thanks again!!:cool1: :cheer2: :coffee: :idea:

[canda]

According to the DVCwebsite, in the section of "Understanding you Dues"

Annual Dues cover the salaries of all resort workers, such as Front Desk, Housekeeping, Maintaince, bus drivers, etc.... This includes the life guards, gift shop and the snack bar workers.

It is not pennies for Disney because they do not pay a dime for it. Possibly only their portion of what they own in developer points. (But I doubt even that)

HHI has had alot of work done recently and I shudder to think what our dues will be this next year.

[rapisano]

According to the DVCwebsite, in the section of "Understanding you Dues"

Annual Dues cover the salaries of all resort workers, such as Front Desk, Housekeeping, Maintaince, bus drivers, etc.... This includes the life guards, gift shop and the snack bar workers.

It is not pennies for Disney because they do not pay a dime for it. Possibly only their portion of what they own in developer points. (But I doubt even that)

HHI has had alot of work done recently and I shudder to think what our dues will be this next year.

Well then I guess HHI best get on board with all the other vacation clubs because they are thr "ONLY" one that close the life guards at 5pm and the whole pool. Vero, Saratoga, ect, ect all stay open later so I would say we are not getting what all the others are getting at there vacation club..HHI desperately need to update all there units I noticed a few disturbing issues.

[dis-happy]

Well then I guess HHI best get on board with all the other vacation clubs because they are thr "ONLY" one that close the life guards at 5pm and the whole pool. Vero, Saratoga, ect, ect all stay open later so I would say we are not getting what all the others are getting at there vacation club..HHI desperately need to update all there units I noticed a few disturbing issues.

I agree it would be nice if the lifeguards would stay on longer--especially in the summer. But as far as HHI goes, this is the norm. The lifeguards all leave the beaches at 5 pm (taking the rental chairs with them!), and even the private pools we belong to (4 of them) do not have lifeguards after 5 pm.

[Doctor P]

Well then I guess HHI best get on board with all the other vacation clubs because they are thr "ONLY" one that close the life guards at 5pm and the whole pool. Vero, Saratoga, ect, ect all stay open later so I would say we are not getting what all the others are getting at there vacation club..HHI desperately need to update all there units I noticed a few disturbing issues.

The pool at the resort is NOT closed at 5 pm. Just the slide.

[DisDaydreamer]

Wouldn't keeping the slide open longer just mean paying a lifeguard for a couple of extra hours during peak season? I did not think maitenence fees paid CM hourly wages.

And I agree that 5pm is too early to lose the lifeguard at the pool (and the pool slide) during the summer.

Especially at HHI were the summer season is so short. I don't see the added costs of having a lifeguard until 8pm as being a significant cost.

[missymouse]

HHI desperately need to update all there units I noticed a few disturbing issues.


We were there last week and our villa was wonderful. It looked almost brand new. The most annoying thing was the couch being on wheels and I'm not sure it has been pulled out many times. It took 3 of us to pull it out. Two to hold the couch against the wall and one to get the bed out. What were the "disturbing issues" you found? Just curious because we even commented on how immaculate everything appeared. We did find a single palmetto bug but it is the south. We hadn't had one of those in our "home" since we left Texas five years ago.

[Disneyaholic]

Are you there now? Have fun!!!! :)

Yep! Here till Saturday!!! :thumbsup2

[rapisano]

We were there last week and our villa was wonderful. It looked almost brand new. The most annoying thing was the couch being on wheels and I'm not sure it has been pulled out many times. It took 3 of us to pull it out. Two to hold the couch against the wall and one to get the bed out. What were the "disturbing issues" you found? Just curious because we even commented on how immaculate everything appeared. We did find a single palmetto bug but it is the south. We hadn't had one of those in our "home" since we left Texas five years ago.

Yes we did know it is a older resort however the rug looked well "worn" it was bubbleing right by the island in the kictchen area. The bathroom shower in the 2 bedroom units it had mildew very noticable. In addition to that the bath was just not that clean, there was left over papers and sand still on the tile. The refidgerator handle was broken and the inside of the drawers were worn and all scratched up. Along side of the fridge they was dirt and filth not cleaned up from the last person. I notice everything so it did bother me that it was not well cleaned before we got there. We didnt say anything because we were there to have a good time and not to worry about the small stuff. However I do know they are definately in need of a few updates.:upsidedow

[lllovell]

Yes we did know it is a older resort however the rug looked well "worn" it was bubbleing right by the island in the kictchen area. The bathroom shower in the 2 bedroom units it had mildew very noticable. In addition to that the bath was just not that clean, there was left over papers and sand still on the tile. The refidgerator handle was broken and the inside of the drawers were worn and all scratched up. Along side of the fridge they was dirt and filth not cleaned up from the last person. I notice everything so it did bother me that it was not well cleaned before we got there. We didnt say anything because we were there to have a good time and not to worry about the small stuff. However I do know they are definately in need of a few updates.:upsidedow

Not saying anything just allowed the person that checked in after you to have the same problems with the things that were actually broken or damaged.

All things like that should be reported, even unclean rooms. If you didn't want them in there while you were there (which doesn't bother my family, but I can understand) then please report them on the way out.

If you don't say anything then there are two people that have to deal with items in need of repair.

LLL

[Kathy2130]

We were at the resort last week and per CM Rich, he pushed for the slide to be open for an extra hour and got it. He was very happy that it went through. I also don't mind it closing early because otherwise I would never get my son out of the pool!

Kathy

[Sammie]

We didnt say anything because we were there to have a good time and not to worry about the small stuff.

I guess the member before you had the same thought, hence what needed to be fixed did not get reported.

[deerh]

I own at HHI, and I agree, the lifeguard situation could be to stay a little longer... I mean, what do they make?- $10/hr? x 2 x 2 hrs=$40/day x 60 days? That is $2400 Divided by 5000 members? That is .48 cents/member!!

I don't think that would break the bank!!

As for the unit, we were there on July 4th last year, and our villa was great! If something is amiss, I will be the first to report it-after all, I AM paying for it!! So, if a handle is missing, etc, you better believe I will report it, and have every right to complain!!

DeerH