HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[JandT'smom]

LVSWL we just left on Friday It was really hot last week too. Hope you have a great time!!

 

[iloveokw]

We checked out Friday. We were so thankful that we didn't have the constant rain of the three weeks before and it was hot, but not near as bad as the same week last year when they broke records everyday. Looking forward to next June! It was so nice to see favorite castmembers and the "regular DVCers of June".

 

[KristiP]

we got here today late. We had a hard drive from Arkansas because it rained very hard almost the whole. We hope to get to lots of great stuff tom.
So far what we have seen of the resort looks good. Shadow wasn't here. I ask a man tonight and he told me he wasn't sure when shawdow would be here.

 

[LVSWL]

we got here today late. We had a hard drive from Arkansas because it rained very hard almost the whole. We hope to get to lots of great stuff tom.
So far what we have seen of the resort looks good. Shadow wasn't here. I ask a man tonight and he told me he wasn't sure when shawdow would be here.

KristiP-We saw a car from Arkansas in the parking lot in front of the lodge tonight when we were riding our bikes. I wonder if that was you. What a long way to come. I know you are glad to be here. We have not seen Shadow since we got here on Friday, but it has been wicked hot, and it is tough on dogs in this heat. Hope you have a great time!

 

[DisneyNotes]

I need feedback on golf courses. We are considering Hilton Head National and Robert Trent Jones for our 2 days of golf. Thought we would play one in the morning and another in the afternoon (on different days). Anyone have good or bad experiences with these or other suggestions?

 

[chum]

I need feedback on golf courses. We are considering Hilton Head National and Robert Trent Jones for our 2 days of golf. Thought we would play one in the morning and another in the afternoon (on different days). Anyone have good or bad experiences with these or other suggestions?

We have a home on Trent Jones so I'm partial to that course. It has plenty of water on the back 9 and even an elevated green that overlooks the ocean.
RTJ offers air conditioned carts so that's a big plus this time of year.
Of course RTJ is just across the street (US278) from the DVC.

National is very well kept and always a favorite of locals and visitors.
Colleton River (Nicklaus) is my choice for top course in the area just above Cherokee.

 

[DisneyNotes]

Carts with a/c. I'm sold. Do you have to reserve those carts in advance or do they all have a/c?

 

[Simba's Mom]

Did someone say golf at HHI? DH lives to play golf at HHI. RTJ is his absolute favorite of all the ones he's played (so far, about 9 different courses). But then, he's partial to RTJ designed courses. He hasn't played HH National, but he's heard excellent things about it. Chum, a home on the RTJ course? You're his hero!

 

[DisneyNotes]

Well, RTJ it is! Glad to hear such good things about it. I'm still considering National for the 2nd golf day.

 

[Laurabearz]

Hey everyone!! I just hooked up my computer here at Disney's HHI resort. It's seems pretty fast and from the looks of it each building has its own transponder or whatever they are called

Tonight is kids night out so us big people are heading out ourselves!! So I am off to get ready!!

If anyone has any questions let me konw. There are LOTS of new activites and this new thing called the BUTTON LANYARD not to be confussed with a PIN lanyard. There is one craft meeting where you make the lanyard, then most of the other activites if the b ring their button lanyard with them, they get a different button for each of them.

Ok got to run!

OH OH OH KristP recognized me today by my TOES!!! It was great seeing you at the beach house!!!

 

[DisneyNotes]

I have questions.
What time does the beach house close?
Can we still use our keys and get through to the beach after the beach house closes?
BBQ on Tuesday and Shrimp Boil on Thursday?

Thanks in advance and have fun tonight!

 

[chum]

Carts with a/c. I'm sold. Do you have to reserve those carts in advance or do they all have a/c?

All of the carts have AC. There is a device that blows cold air on your neck from behind. It's a cool idea (pun intended).

You'll also get the chance to see some gators.

 

[DisneyNotes]

Gators while golfing? Well, that would be more than I bargained for. However, it'll take more than gators to pull me away from the a/c carts. I think we'll still give the course a try. Plus, if I don't golf well, I can blame it on the fact that I was distracted by looking out for gators.

 

[KristiP]

LVSWL- I bet that was our van you saw. They said Shadow will be here tom. So we are hoping to see her.

Laurabarz- it was nice to meet you too. I hope your ankle gets better.

So far we are having fun. We swam all day at the Beach, the Beach housepool, and the pool here. we ate supper at the Old Oyster Factory( I think that is the name) it was really good.

 

[nickmom]

I have questions.
What time does the beach house close?
Can we still use our keys and get through to the beach after the beach house closes?

I'm not sure what time the beach house closes, but we went to the beach at 9:30 at night and couldn't get in the beach house. The key didn't work. There are paths under the bldg and next to the bldg to get on the beach. I will suggest going to the beach at night with flashlights. We had a great time walking and watching people catching crabs. We also saw some cool sand scalptures. You will need light it's really dark.

Carla

 

[DisneyNotes]

Thanks for the answer. As long as we can still get to the beach then it really doesn't matter what time the house and pool close. Good tip about the flashlights. I'll add those to my packing list now.

 

[Conan the Librarian]

NO Lights!

Shield your eyes and let them adjust to the dark.

Then you can enjoy the sky. With the Milky Way coming up shortly after sunset it will be beautiful....if the gunky weather we have down here doesn't get in the way.

If you are lucky, you might be able to catch a thunderstorm out at sea. Now THAT is magical.

 

[DisneyNotes]

Hmm - That's true that we would like to see the night sky. Maybe we'll use the flashlights to find our way to the beach and then turn them off to enjoy the stars.

I see you're from Savannah. We have heard wonderful things about your city and are looking forward to our day trip there.

 

[LVSWL]

Woo Hoo! I met another Disser! KristiP and her DH. I was riding my bike with my family and saw her car with the Arkansas plates and went up to the window and asked if she was on the Disboards. So cool to meet them. Such nice people, wish it had been earlier in the week. Still haven't found Laurabearz with her blue toes. I have had my 14year old DS swim under water several times to check out ladies toes in the pool. All in all, great week at HHI, very hot, quite a bit of rain. My only complaint is this bozo who checked in beside us yesterday who doesn't seem to understand the concept of "non-smoking" resort and "designated smoking areas" and keeps smoking on his balcony. He is getting on my last nerve. Anyway, for all of you who are traveling home or on your way in the next several days, be safe.

 

[hannah's dad]

We're driving down from Ohio tomorrow morning to Savannah, spending the night there and then attempting to eat at The Lady and Sons for their Sunday brunch. Then, off the HHI Sunday afternoon! We cannot wait - this is our third consective year.

Thanks to all for posting live from the resort and especially the pictures!