HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[JVL1018]

Hi! I have some questions...

Is Kids Night Out on Monday?

And what is the run down of events for Star Spangled Tuesday...

Are there sign up sheets for the various events (ice cream drop, watermelon seed spitting etc) and if there are sign up sheets when do they go out?

How much to the crab nets cost?

And have you spotted Shadow yet?

Thanks so much!

I am here right now and Kids Night OUt is Monday(movies) and Wednesday(Disney Kids Challenge)

I think the sign up sheets are available Tuesday during the day for the All American Games, but I'll doublecheck.

Not sure about the crab nets-and we haven't seen Shadow yet.

Here's what the sheet says about Star Spangled Tuesday:
Featuring: All you care to eat and drink. Barbecue Ribs, barbecue chicke,n, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, vegetable medley, cole slaw, potato salad, cornbread, watermelon, and applie pie.

Lemonade, sweet tea and unsweetened tea available.

Adults: $22.95 Kids(3-9) $10.95
Buffet between 6:00-8:00 pm

Activities between 6:30-7:30
Pool Party and Night Slide between 8:00-9:00pm

 

[Laurabearz]

I would like to know how it goes for you doing the BBQ on your own and then going to the party, That is what we are thinking of doing id grilling on our own and then going to the party.

The key is to grill early and to be flexable on which grill you use lol And as a reminder forget about leaving the resort after 2 in the afternoon, as everyone in the whole island are trying to find parking in Shelter Cove.

I am here right now and Kids Night OUt is Monday(movies) and Wednesday(Disney Kids Challenge)

I think the sign up sheets are available Tuesday during the day for the All American Games, but I'll doublecheck.

Not sure about the crab nets-and we haven't seen Shadow yet.

Here's what the sheet says about Star Spangled Tuesday:
Featuring: All you care to eat and drink. Barbecue Ribs, barbecue chicke,n, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, vegetable medley, cole slaw, potato salad, cornbread, watermelon, and applie pie.

Lemonade, sweet tea and unsweetened tea available.

Adults: $22.95 Kids(3-9) $10.95
Buffet between 6:00-8:00 pm

Activities between 6:30-7:30
Pool Party and Night Slide between 8:00-9:00pm

Thanks so much for the info!!

 

[Simba's Mom]

we are here.....arrived this afternoon around 1:00. Our room was not ready until 4:00. We are in building 26. We did not get the marsh view that we requested but we did get a pool view....we are in 2611 and we could almost jump in the pool from our room. So far noise is not an issue. I have 4 boys and I think we make more noise than anyone here. We went over to the beach for a few minutes.....swam in the resort pool most of the day. Had lunch at Giusseppis and went to the grocery store. My kids are having a great time riding bikes and their skateboards that I didn't want them to bring (ahem). They fished a little from the pier and we had smores at the campfire. Tomorrow we do the marsh tour and then we're headed to the beach. So far so good!

the star spangled barbeque is happening tuesday for the first time this year or so that is what the cm told us. He said they just pulled the barge out in the marsh yesterday for the fireworks. We have decided to cook our own burgers and then go to the pool party.

any questions???? just ask!

I'm just curious about Giussepis. How crowded is it at a mealtime in June? We went in February and were shocked that everyone on the island seemed to be packed into Guissepis. That is, whereas there were no crowds anywhere else, Guissepis was very crowded and had a line waiting. And this was February! How's June there? And if you've eaten at Signe's this time of year, how is it? When we go in November and eat at Signe's, it's mostly locals there. But I've heard elsewhere that it gets backed up in the summer.

 

[tinksfan]

Say does anyone know how early is too early to be there? We will be leaving from PA, June 7 in the evening to drive all night. I'm guessing we'll arrive around 9 or 10 am. Also if arriving on Monday will still be enough time to register for the kids night out. Traveling with DD10 and DS8 and they don't want to miss it. I figure this will at least give us three hours of down time after the drive or at least grocery time.

 

[dunnhorn]

We'll be there 8/1 - 8/5 this year

Leslie Ann

 

[Laurabearz]

Say does anyone know how early is too early to be there? We will be leaving from PA, June 7 in the evening to drive all night. I'm guessing we'll arrive around 9 or 10 am. Also if arriving on Monday will still be enough time to register for the kids night out. Traveling with DD10 and DS8 and they don't want to miss it. I figure this will at least give us three hours of down time after the drive or at least grocery time.

You can check in anytime you please, but your villa might not be ready. You can use the pool and the beach house, both have places to change, while you wait.

And KNO sometimes books up, but not always, so you will have to see. Since things are not totally in full swing, there will most likely be room

 

[tinksfan]

I hope so. They enjoyed it so much last time. They also can't wait for the BBQ and pool games!

 

[I heart the mouse]

I am here right now and Kids Night OUt is Monday(movies) and Wednesday(Disney Kids Challenge)

I think the sign up sheets are available Tuesday during the day for the All American Games, but I'll doublecheck.

Not sure about the crab nets-and we haven't seen Shadow yet.

Here's what the sheet says about Star Spangled Tuesday:
Featuring: All you care to eat and drink. Barbecue Ribs, barbecue chicke,n, hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, vegetable medley, cole slaw, potato salad, cornbread, watermelon, and applie pie.

Lemonade, sweet tea and unsweetened tea available.

Adults: $22.95 Kids(3-9) $10.95
Buffet between 6:00-8:00 pm

Activities between 6:30-7:30
Pool Party and Night Slide between 8:00-9:00pm

We are arriving 7/1. Our first visit to HHI. What is this Star Spangled Tuesday?? Is that in place of the Low Country boil that I've read about? I'm confused. ..also, since you're there right now..and I can't quite imagine the layout in my head. Is there any particular bldg that might be a good one to request? or a particular view? We have a 2 BR villa booked. We are all about relaxing on our balcony or patio. Also, would you request the lower or upper level?

 

[Laurabearz]

There are some cute kids dancing in front of the salty dog web cam

http://www.saltydog.com/webcam/southbeach/

 

[dallastxcpa]

They sure do look like they are having fun!

I am posting from work. I had a client that needed their financials today so I pulled 6 hours yesterday and am about to leave after 10 today.

Only 3 more work days till we leave though.

 

[minnieluvzmickey]

This morning my 13 year old son and I went on the secrets of the marsh tour....we were all supposed to go but nobody else would wake up. It was very informative and fun. We hung out at the pool most of the day and then went over to the beach. the water is very warm and nice. We also did the tie dye shirts............I can't wait to see how they turned out when we open them up tomorrow night.

We ate dinner at Salty Dog and it was just OK to me.....nothing really special and it was kinda hard to find.....I also did not know that it was $5 to get into sea pines....oh well.....i should have done my research.

I think someone asked about the crab nets.....they are $5 and you get to keep them....the fishing poles are $5 for 24 hours and bait is $2. We are grilling tomorrow night and then doing the pool party....I don't know about signing up for games....i guess we will see tomorrow. Wed. is member day. We were going to do the kayaking wed. but the 9:00 is full ....they are doing it again at 11:30 but we are thinking that will just be too hot so I think we will skip it.

 

[nickmom]

Say does anyone know how early is too early to be there? We will be leaving from PA, June 7 in the evening to drive all night. I'm guessing we'll arrive around 9 or 10 am. Also if arriving on Monday will still be enough time to register for the kids night out. Traveling with DD10 and DS8 and they don't want to miss it. I figure this will at least give us three hours of down time after the drive or at least grocery time.

We will be leaving PA on Jun6. How long of a drive are you expecting? Last year it was 13hours coming home with 2food breaks.

We also did the tie dye shirts............I can't wait to see how they turned out when we open them up tomorrow night.
I think someone asked about the crab nets.....they are $5 and you get to keep them....the fishing poles are $5 for 24 hours and bait is $2. We are grilling tomorrow night and then doing the pool party....I don't know about signing up for games....i guess we will see tomorrow. Wed. is member day. We were going to do the kayaking wed. but the 9:00 is full ....they are doing it again at 11:30 but we are thinking that will just be too hot so I think we will skip it.

Thanks for the crab net info! DS really wants to rent one this year. Also we will sign up for the tie dye shirts. LMK how grilling out goes before the pool party. Will it be hard to find a grill if alot of people have the same idea? Can pool games still be done if you aren't doing the BBQ? We would like to do the ice cream drop contest.

Carla

 

[Laurabearz]

Finding a grill on Star Bangle Tuesday can be a challenge, so we are grilling EARLY and doing more of a supper thing than a dinner thing (done eating by 4 is our goal)

And remember getting in and out of shelter cove starting Tuesday Afternoons becomes a challenge, make sure you have your parking pass and even hold it up, because if you dont have one, they wont let you in... (if you checking in, arrive early or expect to be given the third degree)

And yes the pool games and such are free. Just ask about a sign up sheet at the window

 

[DisneyNotes]

So, is there a guard shack as you enter Shelter Cove and also one as you enter the resort?

We are planning a day trip on the Tuesday we are there and would be coming back in to the resort around 5:00 or 6:00. Does this mean I'll have to wait hours in traffic?

What is the latest I can come back to the resort without the traffic trouble?

 

[minnieluvzmickey]

So, is there a guard shack as you enter Shelter Cove and also one as you enter the resort?

We are planning a day trip on the Tuesday we are there and would be coming back in to the resort around 5:00 or 6:00. Does this mean I'll have to wait hours in traffic?

What is the latest I can come back to the resort without the traffic trouble?

there is no guard shack for either but the disney resort does have a gate that you can't get into unless you have a room key

 

[tinksfan]

nickmom
We leave around 8 pm in the evening June 7th so I'm hoping the drive will take 12-13 hours with 2 gas and 1 breakfast break. Last year we left at 10pm on a Fri. and arrived 11:30am Sat. with some traffic coming into the Island. We leave from Reading, Pa. Hoping traffic coming in on a Monday is less.

 

[Laurabearz]

So, is there a guard shack as you enter Shelter Cove and also one as you enter the resort?

We are planning a day trip on the Tuesday we are there and would be coming back in to the resort around 5:00 or 6:00. Does this mean I'll have to wait hours in traffic?

What is the latest I can come back to the resort without the traffic trouble?

No Guard shack at Shelter Cove but several Police Officers move in and things are quite backed up. Expect it to be a mess getting through all that and into the resort.

it's not insurmountable but it is a pain.

 

[pixie08]

When does the star spangled BBQ end? We will be there the last week in Aug...will it still be going on?TIA.

 

[Laurabearz]

fireworks serve as the centerpiece for harbourfest every tuesday from june 2 to august 18, 2009. This breathtaking display lights up the sky just after dusk. Don't miss the special fourth of july fireworks show, which offers a vibrant extravaganza of light over the harbor. To view the show from a unique perspective, outside hilton head offers special "fireworks paddle" guided kayak tours during the summer.


2009 harbourfest schedule

shannon tanner -
monday 6:30pm & 8:00pm
tuesday fireworks!& shannon tanner
wednesday 6:30pm & 8:00pm
thursday 6:30pm & 8:00pm
friday 6:30pm & 8:00pm

hth

 

[DisneyNotes]

it's not insurmountable but it is a pain.

Thanks for the info. I will look into changing out Savannah day, but if I must keep it on Tuesday, then at least I won't be caught off guard by the traffic.