Help with HHI

[crbalb]

Our family is going to HHI for the first time. Can anyone suggest how to begin the planning process? Any "must do's" or "must sees?" Do these activities require advanced reservations? Thanks for your help.

 

[TerriBelle]

We have only been once but we are going back in Aug! Our kids LOVED HH. Not sure about the ages of your family. When we visited last our kids were DD10, DS5, DS5. What they enjoyed ...

1) Dolphin cruise - We did not book ahead but booked the DVC discount day when we got there. I think it was on Wed. There was a discount for going on this day.

2) Campfire - The kids loved the silly songs and skits!

3) Late night at the pool - One night they had a party and the pool was open late. At the end they had fireworks.

4) My oldest enjoyed the movie night. She went with a group of kids to see Spy Kids (I think). They had pizza and snacks for them.

We had a great trip and we are looking forward to this years!

 

[canda]

My advice would be to sloooooow doooooown. It is laid back. Don't plan just relax. Go to an activity if you pull away from the pool or beach. Part of the charm of this place is that it is not WDW. Some activities suggest reservation, but we have always found room when we decide to go. A boat trip or dolphin would be the only activity to plan for.