HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[nzdisneymom]

We kept the bikes all week. They gave us locks and helmets!

We locked the bikes up in front of "our home" at night, but to be honest, left them unlocked between rides during the day.

Thanks for the info! DH says we should definitely get bikes for the time we're there.

 

[podsnel]

Thanks for the info! DH says we should definitely get bikes for the time we're there.

We all loved bike riding while we were there- they have so many bike paths, and there is so much to see! So nice to be able to really enjoy exercise!

 

[dallastxcpa]

I just updated the first post with some great information about the room sizes that I received from WebmasterDoc.

Also, I have finally fixed the information on the beach chair and umbrella rentals.

 

[pixie08]

Great thread

I am very excited for our first trip to HHI this August.

 

[DiznNut]

So excited! We just booked for the week of July 11th. I don't know who is more excited us the parents or our DD & DS. We were planning another cruise (just went on one in Jan) and my husband decided that the family needs to chill out and relax this summer. He needs a relaxing vacation so badly that he has called member services and booked this trip himself. Anyway, we can't wait to go back. We go there at least 2 times per year. There is nothing like HHI. My children never want to go to Myrtle Beach again.

Have enjoyed this thread. It has given me some ideas of other things to do while we are there.

Thanks!

 

[Pinkprincessmom]

We are currently at HHI watching Carolina beat Gonzaga. We are here for tonight only after a trip to Disney. We'll be back in September.

 

[dallastxcpa]

I had a catch my breath moment today!

About a month ago my 12 year old asked if it was okay to try out for cheerleader. I said yes and attended the parent meeting where they talked about costs, uniforms, expectations, cheer camp. etc. She started the clinic this week and I have pretty much been assured that she has made the team. Well, today at work I was thinking about all this and the involvement over the summer and it dawned on me that I have no idea what week the cheer camp will be. I panicked What if it is the same week as our vacation. The good thing is that our vacation is scheduled the day after school gets out and I am 99% sure that they would not schedule it that week.

 

[LVSWL]

I had a catch my breath moment today!

About a month ago my 12 year old asked if it was okay to try out for cheerleader. I said yes and attended the parent meeting where they talked about costs, uniforms, expectations, cheer camp. etc. She started the clinic this week and I have pretty much been assured that she has made the team. Well, today at work I was thinking about all this and the involvement over the summer and it dawned on me that I have no idea what week the cheer camp will be. I panicked What if it is the same week as our vacation. The good thing is that our vacation is scheduled the day after school gets out and I am 99% sure that they would not schedule it that week.

Crossing fingers and toes that you are right! I would hate to give up my HH vacation! My DS has his college orientation in June and we are holding our breath that he gets the one the day AFTER our trip to HH so we can go on our way home from HHI.

 

[nzdisneymom]

We're heading to Hilton Head TOMORROW! We're packing up today and I keep reminding myself that we are going to a place where there really is civilization and if I need to run to WalMart for something, it's not like I'm giving up valuable theme-park time It's been a long time since we've done a vacation that is just for hangin' out and relaxing, no sight-seeing, no plans, etc. I have a feeling I'm really going to like it and really understand exactly why we bought into DVC!

Thanks for all the helpful hints and information here on the thread. We are planning to do a live-from thread - I'll post the link here once we get going. I double-checked that I have the camera cord to upload pictures.

 

[dallastxcpa]

Here some pixie dust to get some sleep tonight. If your anything like me you'll just lay there thinking and not being able to get shut eye.

I can't believe you have less than 24 hours. How exciting. Have a wonderful vacation and I look forward to your live trip report.

 

[LVSWL]

We're heading to Hilton Head TOMORROW! We're packing up today and I keep reminding myself that we are going to a place where there really is civilization and if I need to run to WalMart for something, it's not like I'm giving up valuable theme-park time It's been a long time since we've done a vacation that is just for hangin' out and relaxing, no sight-seeing, no plans, etc. I have a feeling I'm really going to like it and really understand exactly why we bought into DVC!

Thanks for all the helpful hints and information here on the thread. We are planning to do a live-from thread - I'll post the link here once we get going. I double-checked that I have the camera cord to upload pictures.

Weather.com has the temps in the low to mid 70s all week. Should be wonderful! We always like to take a lantern(battery operated) to put on our picnic table on our porch in the evenings. It's nice to eat by, or play cards by or read by. There are not lights on the porches. Hope you have a wonderful time! We can't wait until we are there in June!!

 

[nzdisneymom]

Weather.com has the temps in the low to mid 70s all week. Should be wonderful! We always like to take a lantern(battery operated) to put on our picnic table on our porch in the evenings. It's nice to eat by, or play cards by or read by. There are not lights on the porches. Hope you have a wonderful time! We can't wait until we are there in June!!

Thanks for the tip about not lights on the porch.... we have a couple of small camping lanterns that I'm sure I can sneak into the trunk without DH complaining about how much stuff we're already taking hee hee. And if he asks, I'll tell him the DISBoards said to take them. He knows that if the DIS says do it, there is probably a reason.

The Hilton Head visitor's guide came in the mail the day before yesterday - so I have something to read in the car.

 

[mcrabeck]

Have a great trip! I can't wait to read your trip report. We are taking our first trip to HHI this summer and it is great to hear everyone's tips!

 

[I heart the mouse]

We just booked our very first stay at Disney's Hilton Head Island. We are big on room location and I'd love some help! We have a 2BR villa booked. We are hoping for a pretty view of water, and we prefer a ground floor in a pretty central location, meaning, not a huge walk to the pool or main house. Any ideas of where to request??

 

[JVL1018]

We just booked our very first stay at Disney's Hilton Head Island. We are big on room location and I'd love some help! We have a 2BR villa booked. We are hoping for a pretty view of water, and we prefer a ground floor in a pretty central location, meaning, not a huge walk to the pool or main house. Any ideas of where to request??

There are no ground floor villas, everything is at least one flight of steps up.
As for location, the resort isn't that big, so no matter where you are, it won't ve a hike anywhere.
That said, we like to be close to the pool because that's where most of the action is.
Here are some good building #s to request for near the pool, but on the same side of the resort as the main building: 24,22 and 18. Those are all marsh view.
I am looking at my paper copy of the resort map, but I am sure you can google and find one online somewhere, so you can see what I am talking about.

 

[JVL1018]

We're heading to Hilton Head TOMORROW! We're packing up today and I keep reminding myself that we are going to a place where there really is civilization and if I need to run to WalMart for something, it's not like I'm giving up valuable theme-park time It's been a long time since we've done a vacation that is just for hangin' out and relaxing, no sight-seeing, no plans, etc. I have a feeling I'm really going to like it and really understand exactly why we bought into DVC!

Thanks for all the helpful hints and information here on the thread. We are planning to do a live-from thread - I'll post the link here once we get going. I double-checked that I have the camera cord to upload pictures.

I can't wait!! Have a safe trip!

 

[I heart the mouse]

There are no ground floor villas, everything is at least one flight of steps up.
As for location, the resort isn't that big, so no matter where you are, it won't ve a hike anywhere.
That said, we like to be close to the pool because that's where most of the action is.
Here are some good building #s to request for near the pool, but on the same side of the resort as the main building: 24,22 and 18. Those are all marsh view.
I am looking at my paper copy of the resort map, but I am sure you can google and find one online somewhere, so you can see what I am talking about.

I did check out the resort map...being somewhat map impaired I have a few more questions!! Is the only water view at the resort a marsh view? We really want to avoid looking at a road or something. We are big hang on the porch or balcony people and having a pretty view is important to us. Those buildings look great..so are there any buildings to avoid at the resort? I was also glad you clarified that there is not a ground floor, that being said, is one floor better than another? Details, details!! We love a good room!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Here's a picture of a water view that's not really just of the marsh. However, it's in the main building, where there are usually 1 BRs and studios-

And here's a couople of pictures from the first floor of building 18. They're from a 1 BR. I know there's a GV in that building, but I honestly don't know if there's a 2 BR.

 

[LVSWL]

Simba's Mom-everytime I see that you have posted on a HHI thread I have to open it because I know that you will post your wonderful lodge view photos! We have had that villa a couple of times and it is incredible! Can't wait to go back in June! Thank you!

 

[JVL1018]

I did check out the resort map...being somewhat map impaired I have a few more questions!! Is the only water view at the resort a marsh view? We really want to avoid looking at a road or something. We are big hang on the porch or balcony people and having a pretty view is important to us. Those buildings look great..so are there any buildings to avoid at the resort? I was also glad you clarified that there is not a ground floor, that being said, is one floor better than another? Details, details!! We love a good room!

The way the porches are situated, you won't be looking at a road in any of the buildings. The ones along the road all have balconies on the other side, so thery are facing the interior of the resort.

The buildings I wouldn't like are 23, 25 and 26, because I wouldn't want my balcony overlooking the pool.
25 I think is awful, your view is of the back of the pool slide. (I just know that will be our building tbhis year, I've jinxed myself! LOL)

The very end units of Building 12 we stayed at once, and that I'd want to stay away from, because if you are on your porch and look left, you overlook the dumpster area(next to Building 14)

I think any floor is fine, that said, I like the 2nd(which is the lowest floor) better than the 3rd because you have to haul your suitcases up and down-no elevators except in the main lodge.
That said, if you are on the 2nd, you might get noise from people above you. I've never noticed, what I heard didn't bother me..but my kids were running around one evening and we got a call from the people downstairs once asking us to quiet down . I'd rather be downstairs and not have to worry about bothering anyone.

Bldg 22 actually has a view of the playground(always VERY quiet when we've been there-probably 2 or 3 kids play there the entire week LOL)
Here's our view last year from the 3rd floor of bldg 22:

Looking off the left side-that's building 24, and the gate to the pool:

View:

and view:

This is bldg 17 straight ahead and bldg 15 on the left:

This is along the boardwalk-bldg 12 straight ahead and this is part of the view you'd get from 14 and 15:

Buildings 14 and 15: