2013 Hilton Head lovers thread

[Conan the Librarian]

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

You have to be on the beach at the right time to catch dolphins. They usually run against the tide trying to catch small fish and shrimp.


You will see them occasionally in shelter cover if the tide is right.

At Harbortown, you might catch a view of a manatee on a cold day if the river water is cold and the harbor water has been warmed by the sun.

 

[LJC1861]

For those of you coming down to HHI between October 1 (ish) and Nov. 15....Dye's Gullah Fixin's will be doing an early bird menu on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday evenings. From 5-6 on those nights, $13.99 gets you an entree from a pre-set list, a side item and dessert. Beverages are extra. The entrees include baked chicken and cornbread dressing, shrimp and grits, Old Fashioned Beef Stew, Fried Catfish, 2 pieces of Fried Chicken, BBQ Ribs or Low Country Boil.

Her new location is VERY close to the Disney resort, in the Atrium building.....right past the HHI Diner and the Pirate Golf course.

She still requires reservations, and trust me, if you call and leave a message she DOES know that you are coming. She is now also cash only.

Her new location is brighter and much more welcoming than the old location and she is also not open on Monday and Thursday nights, or Saturday for lunch. She seems happier and much more content. Her food is spectacular as always.

I just wanted to pass along this info in case anyone wanted to check out her fabulous restaurant in her new location.

Linda

 

[Buckeye Princess]

I am sorry for asking this. I imagine the info isn't that hard to find but my 5 minute search didn't turn up an answer and I am packing tonight for a last minute trip. Are there umbrellas, chairs and blankets provided at the beach house? Is there a charge?

 

[mumto3girls]

There is a pool at the beach house and around the pool there are lounge chairs and also tables with chairs and an umbrella.

Down at the beach there are beach chairs with umbrellas--I don't recall if each chair had an umbrella or if a pair of chairs shared an umbrella. Those were rentals and I don't know what the fee was. I think you could rent by the day or the week.

There weren't any blankets.

 

[Chelley00]

The beach chairs and umbrellas are $35 for a set for a day (2 chairs and one umbrella) You are better off taking them if you have them or buying cheap ones at Walmart or Publix when you get there.

 

[Buckeye Princess]

Thanks. I just realized I typed blankets when I meant towels? Do I need to pack towels? We don't lay out so small ones for drying off are just fine.

 

[mumto3girls]

Thanks. I just realized I typed blankets when I meant towels? Do I need to pack towels? We don't lay out so small ones for drying off are just fine.

You shouldn't need any. In addition to the regular towels in your room, you should have a set of pool towels--usually striped--I've seen tan striped and green striped. If you want clean/ dry ones during your stay you can exchange them at the recreation window. If I recall they are regular bath towel sized--not like a beach towel.

 

[kabrice]

We just returned from our fourth visit to Disney’s HHI and wanted to pass on some construction news. The horseshoe pit by bldg 18 has been removed and a “bean bag” toss will be installed. In addition, they are rearranging the fence line around the Big Dipper pool/hot tub, there are plans to move the recreation window, and remove the fence between the little dipper pool/covered seating area. One of the Broadcreek rental employees mentioned that all of the units will be gutted and everything is being replaced. Good news - the Mickey bars were plentiful and still delicious.
We love the HHI resort and look forward to our next visit

 

[LJC1861]

They have also installed lift chairs at both the pools and hot tub. The fence line near the hot tub was done yesterday morning. It is amazing how quickly some things can get done.

Linda

 

[aaarcher86]

Do the studios have mini fridges or full sized fridges?

 

[Pattiwig]

Hi! We just booked Christmas Eve and Christmas Day--have never been there and have no idea what to expect! Has anyone been there over Christmas? The studios were all booked so I know that the place won't be empty...

We will also be there over Christmas week, wondering the same thing....

 

[Simba's Mom]

We just returned from our fourth visit to Disney’s HHI and wanted to pass on some construction news. The horseshoe pit by bldg 18 has been removed and a “bean bag” toss will be installed. In addition, they are rearranging the fence line around the Big Dipper pool/hot tub, there are plans to move the recreation window, and remove the fence between the little dipper pool/covered seating area. One of the Broadcreek rental employees mentioned that all of the units will be gutted and everything is being replaced. Good news - the Mickey bars were plentiful and still delicious.
We love the HHI resort and look forward to our next visit

Thanks for all the info. Building 18 used to be my favorite, but I still haven't forgiven them for taking out that pretty little area with the bird feeder there.

And the studios have the mini-fridges. I don't remember them being any different from at WDW. However, ours didn't have an ice cube tray, and the front desk had a heard time finding one. Not good for this ice fanatic (gotta have lots of ice in my soda).

 

[DVC SSR Owner]

We just returned from our fourth visit to Disney’s HHI and wanted to pass on some construction news. The horseshoe pit by bldg 18 has been removed and a “bean bag” toss will be installed. In addition, they are rearranging the fence line around the Big Dipper pool/hot tub, there are plans to move the recreation window, and remove the fence between the little dipper pool/covered seating area. One of the Broadcreek rental employees mentioned that all of the units will be gutted and everything is being replaced. Good news - the Mickey bars were plentiful and still delicious.
We love the HHI resort and look forward to our next visit

Any time frame on the room refurbishment?

 

[ProudMommyof2]

We are planning on Sun-Thurs stay on points and adding Friday on cash reservation. They will let us stay in the same room- right ?

 

[aaarcher86]

When does it start being difficult to get a 7 month booking? June, July, August? I'm hoping for a mid to late June booking at the 7 month marker but I'm thinking it might be difficult?

 

[KristiMc]

When does it start being difficult to get a 7 month booking? June, July, August? I'm hoping for a mid to late June booking at the 7 month marker but I'm thinking it might be difficult?

I would like to know this too. I am hoping to get June 8-13 at 7 months.

 

[goofy30]

When does it start being difficult to get a 7 month booking? June, July, August? I'm hoping for a mid to late June booking at the 7 month marker but I'm thinking it might be difficult?

Depends on room size, this past June two bedrooms were available, but no studios and one bedrooms at the 7 month window.

 

[twinsouvenirs]

We just returned from our fourth visit to Disney’s HHI and wanted to pass on some construction news. The horseshoe pit by bldg 18 has been removed and a “bean bag” toss will be installed. In addition, they are rearranging the fence line around the Big Dipper pool/hot tub, there are plans to move the recreation window, and remove the fence between the little dipper pool/covered seating area. One of the Broadcreek rental employees mentioned that all of the units will be gutted and everything is being replaced. Good news - the Mickey bars were plentiful and still delicious.
We love the HHI resort and look forward to our next visit

Any idea when this is happening? We were thinking of going this summer but we could wait a year.

 

[rfassett]

Can bikes be rented from the Disney Resort? I have been contemplating renting non-beach hybrid bikes for the week we are there but can not get The Bike Doctor to cooperate so we will just rent regular bikes from the resort if they are available. To clarify, I have contacted The Bike Doctor twice and have twice been promised a return call and twice the call did not come. That is my limit.

 

[mumto3girls]

Can bikes be rented from the Disney Resort? I have been contemplating renting non-beach hybrid bikes for the week we are there but can not get The Bike Doctor to cooperate so we will just rent regular bikes from the resort if they are available. To clarify, I have contacted The Bike Doctor twice and have twice been promised a return call and twice the call did not come. That is my limit.

Bikes are available for rent. If I remember correctly, you can rent by the day or the week.