HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[iloveokw]

Fri Nite buffet was $25 adult incl tea - it was $$$ but worth it in our opinion.

 

[chum]

hey Chum,

You didn't warn us about the Traffic circles!

Oops.
I'm surprised you had to hit any of them on your way to the resort.
The circle on Mathews Dr. was recently added.
Good news is that the circles keep traffic moving but the bad news is it can add stress to those unfamiliar.

Hang on to your bobby socks this week with regard to the weather. Yesterday it was rain, sun, rain, sun. This morning rain then sun again. Whew...

I hope it's clear for Tuesday night fireworks.

 

[LVSWL]

Woo Hoo! Only 5 more days til check in! I have been living through all of your post guys! Can't wait to be back at my happy place!

 

[dallastxcpa]

If you can... the other Kid's Night Out programs (not the movie), are they for 5-12 and what times are they offered. Thanks bunches!!

Have a blast!!!

The Wednesday activity for 5-12 is called Disney Kids Challenge $20M $25G. It doesn't give a description, but I will ask and post later.

The 13 - 17 Teen Mini Golf and Adventure Cove $15M $18G.

Saturday Kids Night Out is only for 5-12 and is Pizza and a Movie.

 

[chum]

I've been meaning to post full reviews of both of these restaurants but haven't had the time but I'll recommend them without the extra details.

Wise Guys and Jim and Nick's.

Wise Guys is a good tapas spot on the island and Jim & Nick's is great BBQ in Bluffton. Both offer top notch service.

 

[LVSWL]

Chum..what is your opinion of Sea Shack? We have heard both good and bad. Thanks!

 

[chum]

Chum..what is your opinion of Sea Shack? We have heard both good and bad. Thanks!

Ok, thanks for asking.
The Sea Shack (used to be Jody's) was an islander's spot for lunch/dinner and was known for great fish n' chips before it was on Rachel Ray's "$40 a Day". It blew up in popularity after that and it is no longer a quick, cheap place to grab the catch of the day.

If you don't mind waiting 20 minutes to order and then 45 minutes to eat then go for it! But, if you can't handle that then stay away. If you have to try it then my advice is to get it to go. The food is still good but the experience is not the best. Trying to eat inside is crazy as they only have 20 some seats.

I wish they would at least try to clean the windows and......I'll stop there.

 

[LVSWL]

Ok, thanks for asking.
The Sea Shack was an islander's spot for lunch/dinner and was known for great fish n' chips before it was on Rachel Ray's "$40 a Day". It blew up in popularity after that and it is no longer a quick, cheap place to grab the catch of the day.

If you don't mind waiting 20 minutes to order and then 45 minutes to eat then go for it! But, if you can't handle that then stay away. If you have to try it then my advice is to get it to go. The food is still good but the experience is not the best. Trying to eat inside is crazy as they only have 20 some seats.

I wish they would at least try to clean the windows and......I'll stop there.

Thanks so much! Just curious, any place that you would recommend that would be casual, but good seafood? Thanks!

 

[chum]

I would recommend:

Marker 13 (outside with a water view)
Captain Woody's (outside with a limited view)
Captain's Seafood (near the beach)
Beach Break Grill (new)
Steamers (can be crazy but kid friendly)
Kingfisher (close to DVC and a view)
Wreck of the Salty Dog (outside with a view and kid friendly)
Old Oyster Factory (great view but crazy crowds)


I've had success with all of these but could not promise anything.

I'm not saying to give up on Sea Shack but a drive by would help make that decision.

Good luck!

 

[LVSWL]

Thanks Chum!

 

[iloveokw]

Another great dinner (early bird) at Kurama - better than last year! Friends of ours here tried to eat at Capt. Seafood last night and said it was closed and there was another restaurant open in its spot at Coligny

 

[LVSWL]

I need help from my DIS friends We are checking in at HHI next Friday, but we are arriving at HH on Thursday night. Anyone have any advice for a good place to stay? I thought I had heard the Hampton Inn mentioned somewhere, but can't find where I saw that. Thanks guys.

 

[emma'smom]

Long line.....great food! Really yummy! Kind of a hole in the wall....but we loved the food!

Chum..what is your opinion of Sea Shack? We have heard both good and bad. Thanks!

 

[I heart the mouse]

We're checking in the first of July, our first time to Disney's HHI resort, our first time to HHI!!
Tell me, tell me please..what do I NEED to know? What kinds of tips, must dos, things to request (bldgs, views)..anything to make our trip smoother or more fun? Its myself, my husband and daughters 15 and 13, and son age 9! Tell me anything and everything!

 

[TinkRN]

Great week in HHI!

We were in Building 31. One of the best views in my opinion.

Activities we did:
Campfire (loved Brittany and Preston!)
Mickey Tie Dye shirts
Vacation Pillows
Crabbing (my son caught a stingray!)
Lots of swimming and beaching!
On Monday we took the ferry to Daufuskie and rented a golf cart. This was the first time we have done this and would definitely do it again.
Kayaking (our first time!)
Kids did kids night out on Mon/Wed

Places we ate:
Wild Wing Cafe
WiseGuys (Tapas restaurant, food was good, not too kid friendly)
Redfish
Marleys
Skillets (breakfast)
Flamingo house of donughts
Sweet Carolina Cupcakes (had a booth at shelter cove on Tuesday- get the lemon cupcake!)

Will try to answer any questions! Staff is super and other families we met were friendly. Kids made many new friends!

Tricia

 

[Laurabearz]

Great mini trip report Tink! Thanks!

Woo Hoo! Only 5 more days til check in! I have been living through all of your post guys! Can't wait to be back at my happy place!

I am sooooooo with you. OMG I can't stand waiting!!! (although we ave to wait until Sunday to check in lol

The Wednesday activity for 5-12 is called Disney Kids Challenge $20M $25G. It doesn't give a description, but I will ask and post later.

The 13 - 17 Teen Mini Golf and Adventure Cove $15M $18G.

Saturday Kids Night Out is only for 5-12 and is Pizza and a Movie.

Thanks so much!!

I've been meaning to post full reviews of both of these restaurants but haven't had the time but I'll recommend them without the extra details.

Wise Guys and Jim and Nick's.

Wise Guys is a good Italian spot on the island and Jim & Nick's is great BBQ in Bluffton. Both offer top notch service.

Woot! I love new places to eat.

We're checking in the first of July, our first time to Disney's HHI resort, our first time to HHI!!
Tell me, tell me please..what do I NEED to know? What kinds of tips, must dos, things to request (bldgs, views)..anything to make our trip smoother or more fun? Its myself, my husband and daughters 15 and 13, and son age 9! Tell me anything and everything!

The best thing about Hilton Head is there is nothing to do, or there is a bunch of stuff to do. It all depends on what you feel like doing. The Beaches are wonderful for chillin. My best suggestion is to skim this thread (the first posts are FANTASTIC and filled with info)

 

[dallastxcpa]

For those of you arriving next week I wanted to let everyone know that beach umbrellas can be found at the local Walmart for anywhere between $17 and $30. We picked one up yesterday and I will let all know how it fares over the weeki.

 

[chum]

Friends of ours here tried to eat at Capt. Seafood last night and said it was closed and there was another restaurant open in its spot at Coligny

Good tip.
I heard rumors but nothing concrete until your story.
Capt Seafood is at Beach Market which is across the street from Coligny on the beach side.
The good thing about Capt Seafood is that they usually have a good selection of local fish. The bad news is they are a no frills restaurant.

 

[chum]

Great week in HHI!

On Monday we took the ferry to Daufuskie and rented a golf cart. This was the first time we have done this and would definitely do it again.
Tricia

Most HH visitors don't bother with Daufuskie but it is a neat place.
Marsh Side Mama's is such a cool place to grab a beer, shrimp n' grits and listen to live music. This is an old school dive that you would be hard pressed to find anywhere else. You would think you're on a movie set. Dogs wander in and out and they had a huge hog that lived under the shack until it was too fat to fit from all the beer shared by patrons. Mama's is not for everyone but it's a place you'll never forget.

 

[dallastxcpa]

For those of you suffering at home a few pictures from last nights camp fire:

Grandma shark do do

The smores were delicious and the CM's were beyond wonderful: