2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[Chelley00]

Yes. We had housekeeping each day in 2010 on a cash reservation. To be honest, I've become spoiled by not having Mousekeeping each day. I just felt like it was an intrusion, especially at HHI, because we spent a lot more time in our villa relaxing.

We had mousekeeping everyday in June, and we finally asked that they not come anymore. They took two hours to clean everything and I felt so guilty they spent all this time and we weren't even making a mess, they were just following procedure and doing everything.

 

[DVC SSR Owner]

Awesome! Do you have any kids? We have a 13 boy (turning 14 during the trip, 11 year old boy and a 9 year old girl. We are coming down from Michigan...I see you are from Indiana. Last year traffic was horrible...I hope it is better this year. It probably will not be, but at least we know what to expect this time!

We have 2 boys ages 9 and 2. My 9 year old LOVES crabbing and fishing. You may see us at the pier! I hope traffic isn't too bad either!

 

[utlegaleagle]

At first, I was bummed at having to give away our planned WDW trip due to scheduling with schools, court dockets, etc. However, my boys (5 & 3) wanted to go to the beach anyway (outside of WDW, all of our vacations are normally on HHI), so this will be fine. We always stay at my Dad's condo in Shipyard, so this is our first time at the Disney resort. Now that we're 3 weeks away, I can't wait!

Does anyone know the mug situation? Have they been switched out? Are the refillable mugs still there? What do they look like?

Since we have a redemption card with $240 still on it left over from our WDW trip last Sept/Oct, I'm thinking that we will be eating quite a few lunches at Tide Me Over. Any recommendations as to what's good there?

Looking forward to some of our favorite restaurants (Kenny B's, Lowcountry Backyard, Annie O's, Greek to Me, Sea Shack). Heck, looking forward to everything - golf, tennis, bikes! A much needed vacation!

 

[Conan the Librarian]

Almost everything! They do a great job. If Joyce is cooking, you are even better off!

Joyceburgers are the best!

 

[stmize]

Here now. Got here around 4. Our studio was ready. It's so peaceful and quiet. Ate a early dinner at king fishers Went back to resort got a Mickey ice cream sandwich and a bottle of wine. Sat on the balcony until we started getting soaked from the rain Yes rain!!!! Not happy. Hope it passes thru the night and tomm is nice or I really will not be happy. Our studio must be a handicap one tho cause it only has a shower. But lots of towels. We have 4 bath towels and 4 hand towels to wash face etc plus there a basket in the floor with the same in it plus 4 beach towels on the table. Wish I'd known that when I was packing. I wouldn't have brought ours. Lol. Over all it's nice

 

[Amusement]

Is there a lower age limit for the marsh walk? Our daughter is 7 and this sounds like something she would love. She also has small feet for her age and I am wondering if they have small boots if she is old enough to go on this activity.

 

[MinnieGi]

Is there a lower age limit for the marsh walk? Our daughter is 7 and this sounds like something she would love. She also has small feet for her age and I am wondering if they have small boots if she is old enough to go on this activity.

They do have small boots and I don't remember an age minimum. I believe my youngest did the marsh walk at around age 4. I remember he was delighted with all the fiddler crabs we saw. Very cool walk and learning experience!

 

[MinnieGi]

Very excited just made our reservations for spring break!! We'll be checking in April 19th and staying until the 26th.

Does anyone have any experience with being there over Easter? Do they do anything special or have a special dinner etc...?

 

[mumto3girls]

Very excited just made our reservations for spring break!! We'll be checking in April 19th and staying until the 26th.

Does anyone have any experience with being there over Easter? Do they do anything special or have a special dinner etc...?

We left one year on Good Friday. I can't recall if they were doing anything special as far as meals, but my girls did get to dye eggs while there.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Very excited just made our reservations for spring break!! We'll be checking in April 19th and staying until the 26th.

Does anyone have any experience with being there over Easter? Do they do anything special or have a special dinner etc...?

We went there in 2011 for Easter, arriving on Good Friday. There was a buffet brunch at the pool house which I attended and enjoyed. That year was the PGA Heritage on Easter, and for an anniversary gift, I'd bought DH tickets for that, so I attended the brunch alone. Although it was OK and convenient for me, I'd suggest other options-I know Old Fort Pub, for instance, has a brunch. Be careful going out on Good Friday-it was PACKED everywhere! We ended up at British Open Pub, which doesn't have a reputation as a big seafood place, so they weren't as crowded as the seafood places. And not surprisingly, on Easter, forget going out for dinner. DH was at the Heritage all day, and when he got back we decided to go out for dinner. After driving around and finding almost no place open (even Arby's was closed) we ended up at Panera Bread. I think we were the only customers.

Here's some pictures from the Easter buffet-

 

[aaarcher86]

Hi! We are hoping to head to HH for a beach trip next year. We walked past the property when we were staying elsewhere a few years ago and it looked awesome! My husband made a joke that we could just walk in and no one would know It did get me wondering though, do they check the room keys getting on the trolly or going to dinner or at the pools or something? It did seem kind of open when we walked past. I know locals come to the WDW pools because they don't check keys much. I wonder if it happens at HH?

The marsh walk sounds like so much fun! Do you guys typically see dolphins at the beach?

 

[Chelley00]

Hi! We are hoping to head to HH for a beach trip next year. We walked past the property when we were staying elsewhere a few years ago and it looked awesome! My husband made a joke that we could just walk in and no one would know It did get me wondering though, do they check the room keys getting on the trolly or going to dinner or at the pools or something? It did seem kind of open when we walked past. I know locals come to the WDW pools because they don't check keys much. I wonder if it happens at HH?

The marsh walk sounds like so much fun! Do you guys typically see dolphins at the beach?

We were asked for a room key on our first day at the pool. After that the lifeguards knew the kids and never asked again.

We didn't see dolphins at the beach but we did see them playing in the marsh once at high tide.

 

[aaarcher86]

We were asked for a room key on our first day at the pool. After that the lifeguards knew the kids and never asked again.

We didn't see dolphins at the beach but we did see them playing in the marsh once at high tide.

Fun! I didn't realize there were so many things going on at the resort until I saw this thread. No boredom there!

 

[scottb8888]

Hi! We are hoping to head to HH for a beach trip next year. We walked past the property when we were staying elsewhere a few years ago and it looked awesome! My husband made a joke that we could just walk in and no one would know It did get me wondering though, do they check the room keys getting on the trolly or going to dinner or at the pools or something? It did seem kind of open when we walked past. I know locals come to the WDW pools because they don't check keys much. I wonder if it happens at HH? The marsh walk sounds like so much fun! Do you guys typically see dolphins at the beach?

Great place. I see you are from columbus as well. We hit HHI EVRY SPRING BREAK

 

[LJC1861]

Checking in for our glorious week of R&R on Sunday! Can't wait. We love our annual visit to our favorite DVC property.

 

[Momof2]

Any suggestions for an early morning breakfast? We'll be needing to hit the road by about 7am on our departure morning next week with a 5 hour drive ahead of us. Also, any opinions on the Old Oyster Factory? Thanks.

 

[LJC1861]

Momof2,

Hilton Head Diner, which is right next to the resort should be open early.

Linda

 

[disneybride96]

Also, any opinions on the Old Oyster Factory? Thanks.

Well, I know there are fans of the Old Oyster Factory, but we still make fun of it to this day. I can best describe it as someplace my grandparents would go. I am 40-something, so that tells you how outdated it is. The food is okay and the views amazing, but atmosphere is lacking. It just reminds me of those places my grandparents took me for my birthday back in the 70s.

 

[WolfpackFan]

Well, I know there are fans of the Old Oyster Factory, but we still make fun of it to this day. I can best describe it as someplace my grandparents would go. I am 40-something, so that tells you how outdated it is. The food is okay and the views amazing, but atmosphere is lacking. It just reminds me of those places my grandparents took me for my birthday back in the 70s.

Sheesh, I would have never thought that at all. We've been there a number of times and would have thought the complete opposite. Doesn't seem outdated at all to me and we love the food. It is the one must do we have for HHI.

 

[Sleepy Sheep]

At first, I was bummed at having to give away our planned WDW trip due to scheduling with schools, court dockets, etc. However, my boys (5 & 3) wanted to go to the beach anyway (outside of WDW, all of our vacations are normally on HHI), so this will be fine. We always stay at my Dad's condo in Shipyard, so this is our first time at the Disney resort. Now that we're 3 weeks away, I can't wait!

Does anyone know the mug situation? Have they been switched out? Are the refillable mugs still there? What do they look like?

Since we have a redemption card with $240 still on it left over from our WDW trip last Sept/Oct, I'm thinking that we will be eating quite a few lunches at Tide Me Over. Any recommendations as to what's good there?

Looking forward to some of our favorite restaurants (Kenny B's, Lowcountry Backyard, Annie O's, Greek to Me, Sea Shack). Heck, looking forward to everything - golf, tennis, bikes! A much needed vacation!

MICKEY WAFFLES!!!!

My Dear Wife eats them every day. And they serve them all day long.

Mugs were still the same when we were there last week of August.