HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[dallastxcpa]

Another late night at work. I am so ready for.....

A Cheeseburger in Paradise
And a Change in Latitude

Okay, Yes I am listening to Jimmy Buffet.... But who doesn't when getting ready for a beach vacation......

 

[tinksfan]

We start out driving at 8pm, I'm the night driver because I don't fall asleep. Just when they all go down it's me and Jimmy driving down 95 counting the miles to Paradise.

 

[I heart the mouse]

Our first stay is in a month~! yeah! While staying at HHI, can you charge things to your room key like you do in WDW? Like incidentals, the BBQ, tours, etc..?
Thanks!
Also, wondering about requesting a location for our 2 BR villa..any recommendations??

 

[lmb]

Hi everyone! We're taking our first trip to HHI the last week in aug. Can't wait! Does anyone know if they are sticklers on the age ranges for the kids activities? My DS will be a few months shy of 3 but he's potty trained. Will they allow him in the 3 and up activities like they do on the disney cruise?

 

[Laurabearz]

My DS will be a few months shy of 3 but he's potty trained. Will they allow him in the 3 and up activities like they do on the disney cruise?

99% of the activities the parents must be present for, so they are flexible with the ages.

On the first page there is a sample of the activities and the details.

 

[dallastxcpa]

HHI 1999 (Kids are now 13 & 15!)

Your family is too cute!

 

[minnieluvzmickey]

yes you can charge things to your room key...........it's a key to the world card just like at disney

 

[JVL1018]

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?

Star Spangled Tuesday is a bbq, DJ at the pool, games, dancing, face painting and then fireworks.
The Low Country Shrimp Boil is still available, as well.

I'd request marsh view. The only building that I would hate would be Building 25-your balcony faces the back of the pool slide. Ugh.
Even if you don't get a marsh view, the rest of the resort is very pretty, lots of trees and shady, quiet, so it's all good. I like both the lower and upper levels equally-but the lower level is easier for hauling your suitcases up-just one set of stairs(no elevators unless you are in the main building).

 

[I heart the mouse]

Star Spangled Tuesday is a bbq, DJ at the pool, games, dancing, face painting and then fireworks.
The Low Country Shrimp Boil is still available, as well.

I'd request marsh view. The only building that I would hate would be Building 25-your balcony faces the back of the pool slide. Ugh.
Even if you don't get a marsh view, the rest of the resort is very pretty, lots of trees and shady, quiet, so it's all good. I like both the lower and upper levels equally-but the lower level is easier for hauling your suitcases up-just one set of stairs(no elevators unless you are in the main building).

Soo..the BBQ is held at the pool, and the shrimp Boil at the Beach House? So the CM's grill for you at the BBQ? Thanks for the bldg info too..I'll try to request a marsh view!

 

[minnieluvzmickey]

We are in building 26 and we have a view of the pool. It is a good location.....we don't have a marsh view but we are really close to the action. Right out our door is the camp fire pit, pier and sign up area for all the activities........right off our balcony is the pool. Last night we grilled out instead of doing the 23.00 a person barbeque and we sat out on our balcony and had dinner......we felt like we were right there in on the action.....when we were done eating we went out to the pool and joined in the pool games and party.

 

[dallastxcpa]

We are in building 26 and we have a view of the pool. It is a good location.....we don't have a marsh view but we are really close to the action. Right out our door is the camp fire pit, pier and sign up area for all the activities........right off our balcony is the pool. Last night we grilled out instead of doing the 23.00 a person barbeque and we sat out on our balcony and had dinner......we felt like we were right there in on the action.....when we were done eating we went out to the pool and joined in the pool games and party.

Thank you so much for letting us know how the grilling went. I am from Texas and we have some mighty tasty burgers, but I just can't stomache paying $20+ for BBQ. For that price I expect an angus grain fed beef burger topped with crab meat and accompanied by more than cole slaw and baked beans.

I think we will grill out next week and then just join the group for the pool games.

 

[dallastxcpa]

Okay I wanted to share a few pictures of us so anyone who is there next week can stop by and say "Hello"

Me, DH, Sky, and Coco:

My DMom:

My DNephew will also be with us but I don't have a good picture of him to post.

I also wanted to make an offer to anyone who might want a family portrait next week. My husband started a photography business last October. He is working on building his portfolio. He would be willing to take any family portraits you would like around HHI from June 7 - 11. NO Charge of course. He would put the pictures on CD and you are free to use them however you like. Please PM me if you are intersted.

Lorrie

 

[DisneyNotes]

What a beautiful family you have! Wish we could take you up on the portrait offer, but we won't be arriving until the end of July. Good luck to your husband in his business venture. (and, I know what you mean about the tasty Texas burgers!)

 

[LVSWL]

Beautiful Family! Hope ya'll have a great week!! We check in next Friday!!!!

 

[minnieluvzmickey]

Thank you so much for letting us know how the grilling went. I am from Texas and we have some mighty tasty burgers, but I just can't stomache paying $20+ for BBQ. For that price I expect an angus grain fed beef burger topped with crab meat and accompanied by more than cole slaw and baked beans.

I think we will grill out next week and then just join the group for the pool games.

Use the grill near building 31....the view is nice and it was not crowded. We started grilling at 5:00 and there was noone waiting. I walked by one of the other grills while trying to track down my children and noticed several people waiting for the grill.

I agree with you about the price.....it would have cost us over $150 for the barbque....for that price I want a steak and a glass of wine.......it did look good though and they gave the people at the barbque american flag bandanas and leis.....but I just couldn't hand over that much money for burgers.

 

[Laurabearz]

Ok here is a pic of us

 

[dallastxcpa]

Ok here is a pic of us

Oh how fun! What a gorgeous family! Was that taken at Universal?

 

[dallastxcpa]

Use the grill near building 31....the view is nice and it was not crowded. We started grilling at 5:00 and there was noone waiting. I walked by one of the other grills while trying to track down my children and noticed several people waiting for the grill.

I agree with you about the price.....it would have cost us over $150 for the barbque....for that price I want a steak and a glass of wine.......it did look good though and they gave the people at the barbque american flag bandanas and leis.....but I just couldn't hand over that much money for burgers.

Oh my!!! At $0.99 I will bring my own bandanas and we bought really nice leis for our Poly photo shoot last year for less than $5 a person.

I was thinking bringing some glow neclaces might be fun too.

 

[KristiP]

does anyoe know how much the shrimp boil thing at the beach house is per person?

 

[Laurabearz]

Oh how fun! What a gorgeous family! Was that taken at Universal?

It was taken at the Confisco Grill at Islands of Adventure Spiderman and friends Breakfast

Food sucked, Spidey beyond awesome!