dizneeluvr
04-06-2002, 06:04 PM
I'm going to start this off with a recommendation. If you haven't made it to Hilton Head...you NEED to.
We just got home (after a 16 hour drive) and what a beautiful resort Disney has at Hilton Head. We stayed in a studio (building 16) and arrived on Saturday March 30. We checked out on Friday, April 5 (without the assistance of a housekeeping phone call).
At first it seemed odd (although we were expecting it) that the beach house was separate from the resort, but within a day it grew on both of us and we thought it was a neat idea. The resort itself is incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Picture big plantation trees everywhere overhanging the countless pathways that meander from building to building and around the grounds. Hammocks and chairs are placed in places that just call your name to jump in and relax (though when we would our DDs 3 and 7 would jump in too).
The beach house was beautiful and peaceful in a whole different way.
The activities they had at the resort were awesome for the kids and for us too. They had an egg hunt with a big goody bag for each kid on Easter Sunday. The girls did the unbirthday party (though our oldest told us it was really for Shadow the resident mascot), Goofy Bingo, an awesome magic show, a bedtime storytime complete with cookies and milk, and more.
I could easily see how a trip to that resort could become a wonderful family tradition. The CM's were all great with a few standing out even more. Brian (the naturalist) was GREAT. He was at the campfire one night and was really into the whole thing which made it more fun for everyone else. Paul (he did a bunch of different things) but took us under his wing when he found out we had ordered the big Easter meal and were in a studio. He sent housekeeping over with real plates and silverware and even heated our meal just prior to delivery all on his own. Very nice man!
B'Lou Crabbe's magic show was great (he even gave a deck of his cards to my DH who loves card tricks) and he brought shadow to a story telling event much to the delight of all the kids. We all got pictures with this prized dog!
We went on the Dolphin Discovery Cruise thru the resort and had an AWESOME captain--Scott. Lots of fun to talk to, very knowledgeable about the dolphins and did a great job with the kids too!!!!!!!!! That is a must do!
We went on Tommy's treasure Hunt (THANK YOU TOMMY) and it was great fun for the girls and for us. Both of our little girls had binoculars around their necks to add to the fun. Weren't they thrilled when we found "gold". We got the last one and replaced it with some Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort stretch pennies.
I know that there is a ton more I wanted to mention but after that drive my brain is a little mushy. But I can see why Doc and Tommy love this resort so much!!!!!!!!! We will be back...often!!!!
Laura
p.s. oh, if you decide to ride bikes on the beach on a windy day and enjoy the leisurely and easy ride along the sand and looking at the ocean and all the pretty houses....remember you have to get back (against the wind). Translation...you might want to start out against the wind so you don't die of exhaustion on the one hour "ride" back!
We just got home (after a 16 hour drive) and what a beautiful resort Disney has at Hilton Head. We stayed in a studio (building 16) and arrived on Saturday March 30. We checked out on Friday, April 5 (without the assistance of a housekeeping phone call).
At first it seemed odd (although we were expecting it) that the beach house was separate from the resort, but within a day it grew on both of us and we thought it was a neat idea. The resort itself is incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Picture big plantation trees everywhere overhanging the countless pathways that meander from building to building and around the grounds. Hammocks and chairs are placed in places that just call your name to jump in and relax (though when we would our DDs 3 and 7 would jump in too).
The beach house was beautiful and peaceful in a whole different way.
The activities they had at the resort were awesome for the kids and for us too. They had an egg hunt with a big goody bag for each kid on Easter Sunday. The girls did the unbirthday party (though our oldest told us it was really for Shadow the resident mascot), Goofy Bingo, an awesome magic show, a bedtime storytime complete with cookies and milk, and more.
I could easily see how a trip to that resort could become a wonderful family tradition. The CM's were all great with a few standing out even more. Brian (the naturalist) was GREAT. He was at the campfire one night and was really into the whole thing which made it more fun for everyone else. Paul (he did a bunch of different things) but took us under his wing when he found out we had ordered the big Easter meal and were in a studio. He sent housekeeping over with real plates and silverware and even heated our meal just prior to delivery all on his own. Very nice man!
B'Lou Crabbe's magic show was great (he even gave a deck of his cards to my DH who loves card tricks) and he brought shadow to a story telling event much to the delight of all the kids. We all got pictures with this prized dog!
We went on the Dolphin Discovery Cruise thru the resort and had an AWESOME captain--Scott. Lots of fun to talk to, very knowledgeable about the dolphins and did a great job with the kids too!!!!!!!!! That is a must do!
We went on Tommy's treasure Hunt (THANK YOU TOMMY) and it was great fun for the girls and for us. Both of our little girls had binoculars around their necks to add to the fun. Weren't they thrilled when we found "gold". We got the last one and replaced it with some Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort stretch pennies.
I know that there is a ton more I wanted to mention but after that drive my brain is a little mushy. But I can see why Doc and Tommy love this resort so much!!!!!!!!! We will be back...often!!!!
Laura
p.s. oh, if you decide to ride bikes on the beach on a windy day and enjoy the leisurely and easy ride along the sand and looking at the ocean and all the pretty houses....remember you have to get back (against the wind). Translation...you might want to start out against the wind so you don't die of exhaustion on the one hour "ride" back!