HHI Adoration & Information 2009

[Laurabearz]

I have started my trip report...

Friends from Hell... A Disney's Hilton Head Island Trip Report

 

[nashville_minnie]

Heloo DVC DISers-

I am going to be vacationing in Savannah in July and would like to make a day trip over to HHI, and of course, stop in at the DVC resort. I am not a DVC member (yet), just a big Disney fan.

Is there a gift shop and perhaps a quick service food location that I could get a snack at? I am just curious if the resort/cast members are open to a non-overnight type of guest?

Thanks so much for your thoughts!

 

[Simba's Mom]

Hello everyone!
I am sure these questions have been addressed in this thread, but i can't find the answers as they are really opinions i am looking for. We are thinking of using our points for HH in March. I live in SC, so I know the weather can be kinda cold still...but does anyone want to tell me about their March trips?? Did you swim? We have 2 boys that will be 10 & 12...will the be happy with a weekend stay here? Can I do this resort in 3 days? We have never done a non-WDW vacation...we are very much a park family...so will we be happy w/HH? thanks for your time =) Also, do i need to jump on this ASAP?? Do the rooms go fast in March?

We've been twice in March. We're not really swimmers, so we've never gone swimming in March. It's a perfect time of year, however, for things like bike riding, miniature golf, walks. Hopefully your boys will be OK then, but I remember when we were there one March, one family had a boy that age who didn't want to join them on any resort activities-beach walks, tours of Pinckney, etc. but just wanted to play on the pool table in Big Murgie's Den. I remember at one point, the mother looked forlornly at me and said "I guess my children no longer want to vacation with us." It was so sad, but the weather was yucky. You can "do the resort" in 3 days, or you can take 9 days, and as far as I'm concerned, still enjoy it.

 

[dredick]

We've been twice in March. We're not really swimmers, so we've never gone swimming in March. It's a perfect time of year, however, for things like bike riding, miniature golf, walks. Hopefully your boys will be OK then, but I remember when we were there one March, one family had a boy that age who didn't want to join them on any resort activities-beach walks, tours of Pinckney, etc. but just wanted to play on the pool table in Big Murgie's Den. I remember at one point, the mother looked forlornly at me and said "I guess my children no longer want to vacation with us." It was so sad, but the weather was yucky. You can "do the resort" in 3 days, or you can take 9 days, and as far as I'm concerned, still enjoy it.

thanks so much =) How early do the March ressies disappear?

 

[podsnel]

We were at HHi last week and ate at Dye's Gullah Fixins in the Pineland shopping center. You have to make a reservation as she does not take any "walk ins" It was the best meal we have ever had on HHI!!
Wonderful authentic southern cooking. If you call a few days ahead I'm sure she would accomodate a party of 11

Thank-you! I will add it to the list of restaurants for the family to choose from! So funny you mentioned it- I had never heard of it before, and two days ago it's a place I read about for nearly 1/2 an hour! What did you eat?

Thanks,
Ellen

 

[Conan the Librarian]

Vacationing in Savannah in July? Are you insane!?!?!?!?

Imagine if you will...a hot desert, but, your in boiling water at the same time!

WE do get very warm here in Savannah, but, you will be indeed welcome.

There is a gift shot at the HHI resort. My wife and I occationally drive over for a Mickey Premium when we have to be that way.

The also have a Grill on site. They have great burgers and Onion Rings. If Joyce is cooking, they're even better.

Get the DVC folks to give you a tour. It's a wonderful escape.

Anything else?

Heloo DVC DISers-

I am going to be vacationing in Savannah in July and would like to make a day trip over to HHI, and of course, stop in at the DVC resort. I am not a DVC member (yet), just a big Disney fan.

Is there a gift shop and perhaps a quick service food location that I could get a snack at? I am just curious if the resort/cast members are open to a non-overnight type of guest?

Thanks so much for your thoughts!

 

[MinnieGi]

Just back from our third summer week in HHI and as usual we had an awesome time. We enjoyed a Grand Villa this time. I think it will be so hard to go back to a one or two bedroom now!!!! It was awesome!!

We enjoyed the Tues. star spangled BBQ and pool party. My kids so look forward to that night every year. My DD loves to do the dancing and my ds loves to do the silly contests & games. He did the gummy worms in pudding again this year. We also did the campfire and Mickey tie dyes which came out great. We were also there for parts of the new karoke afternoon by the pool which was a hoot. The cm's at HHI are just super and really add to its charm. We love that we so many of the same ones every summer!!

We tend to spend most of our time on the beach as we just love it there!!! My kids had a blast collecting crabs, hermit crabs, sand dollars, starfish, & conchs and studying them up close before we put them all back to sea. We must have rescued at least ten starfish that got stranded during low tide and threw them back in. We also spotted the closed pod of dolphins that I've ever seen to the beach. We were in the water mesmerized and they swam by so close to us!!!

My DD and I enjoyed shopping over at SHelter Cove marina and listening to Shannon Tanner on evening also.

We really enjoyed the weather this week too, it was hot, but not steaming hot like our past summer weeks. Or maybe since the kids and I had spent the previous week in the Bahamas on a cruise and parts of Orlando where the humidity was super high we actually thought the temps at HHI were wonderful!!!

Can't wait to go back again next summer!!! And everyone having a trip coming up have an awesome time!!!

 

[edk35]

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!

Hey post how the brunch is!! I would love to try that place!!!

 

[DisneyNotes]

Ditto on the request for Lady and Sons info. We are considering driving over there for a meal, too.

 

[chum]

Lady and Sons is tricky.
It helps if you are staying in Savannah for more than one day.
There are 2 lines - one on the restaurant side and one across the street.
Most folks are waiting to make a reservation for that evening or the next day.
I don't know if the process has changed but get there before they open and get in line. By the time they get to you you'll find out what's available.

If you are a party of two then ask to sit at the bar and you'll get in quicker.

 

[mgrebenc]

Laura,

I just can't believe we were there at the same time. Our vacation was so calm and relaxing and yours was so full of adventure and drama.

I love reading your report cause if I wrote one it would be so durned boring compared to yours.

My niece's baby was the one around the pool walking up to strangers and biting their toes. I would have sent her over to give your friend a good biting had I known.

Mary

 

[edk35]

Lady and Sons is tricky.
It helps if you are staying in Savannah for more than one day.
There are 2 lines - one on the restaurant side and one across the street.
Most folks are waiting to make a reservation for that evening or the next day.
I don't know if the process has changed but get there before they open and get in line. By the time they get to you you'll find out what's available.

If you are a party of two then ask to sit at the bar and you'll get in quicker.

Can you call and make a ressie?? Also are they opened year round? What are our chances of dining there the week of New Year's? Thanks

 

[gingermouse17]

haven't been on the boards for awhile but if you could add my name

currently at HHI - arrived June 27th and leaving on July 5th

 

[Conan the Librarian]

(From Paula's website)

Because y'all have made us so popular and to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to eat with us, we cannot accept reservations for parties smaller than ten persons most days of the year. We do however have a priority seating system and this is how it works:

Every day of the week, our hostess begins to take names at 9:30 am for lunch and dinner on a first come first served basis. Our hostess is located at the podium on Congress Street in front of the restaurant. You must appear in person to receive a priority seating time.

Sunday, as always, is buffet only and we are open from 11am until 5 pm.

The Lady & Sons gladly takes reservations for parties of ten or more. Reservations must be made by calling the restaurant at 912.233.2600. Reservations can not be made via email or through this site.

We do accept telephone reservations for smaller parties on the following dates:

Valentines Day: Thursday, February 14
Easter: Sunday, March 23
Mother's Day: Sunday, May 11
Father's Day: Sunday, June 15
Thanksgiving Day: Thursday, November 27
New Year's Eve: Wednesday, December 31

We are located at the corner of Whitaker and Congress Streets in Downtown Savannah. Parking for the Lady & Sons restaurant is all on-street parking. You will not have to pay the meters after 5 pm on weekdays, or on Saturdays or Sundays. The Lady & Sons is completely handicap accessible.

(Dress for the heat and bring an Umbrella. Be prepared to wait)

 

[Love2Cruise]

Thank-you! I will add it to the list of restaurants for the family to choose from! So funny you mentioned it- I had never heard of it before, and two days ago it's a place I read about for nearly 1/2 an hour! What did you eat?

Thanks,
Ellen

there were 5 of us and we ordered 4 different things. My DH and I ordered the Low countrry boil and the bourban-whiskey pork chops and shared our entrees with each other (Dye suggested we do this) Both were fabulous. My poor bar-b-que pork chops will forever be a disappointment now. We also had the collard greens, butter beans and candied yams. All great, and I never liked collard greens before. My DD 11 loved her pork ribs and Macaroni and cheese and butter beans and my DD19 and her friend raved about their Sunday's Best chicken. It was half a fried chicken! and they could'nt stop eating. We really enjoyed the whole dining experience. No room for dessert, but the warm cornbread with a sugar cane syrup satisfied us as something sweet. The best part was that it is reasonably priced (for Hilton Head) and no one was unhappy with their meal.

 

[FlyingBelle]

Just back from HHI...

We were staying at Sea Pines, but made a trip over to Shelter Cove and the very nice folks at Disney let us in for a tour and a stop at the gift shop - just beautiful!

We also went to Savannah for a day trip - we had a party of 30, and had reservations at the Lady & Sons... we got the "banquet room" which is in the basement and had the dinner buffet - very yummy!!! Love her fried chicken and mac & cheese, but especially loved the garlic cheese muffins and the pot roast... making my microwave lunch today look pretty pathetic.

 

[podsnel]

Just back from HHI...

We were staying at Sea Pines, but made a trip over to Shelter Cove and the very nice folks at Disney let us in for a tour and a stop at the gift shop - just beautiful!

We also went to Savannah for a day trip - we had a party of 30, and had reservations at the Lady & Sons... we got the "banquet room" which is in the basement and had the dinner buffet - very yummy!!! Love her fried chicken and mac & cheese, but especially loved the garlic cheese muffins and the pot roast... making my microwave lunch today look pretty pathetic.

Wow! Lucky you!! How did you make your ressie and how far in advance?

TIA-
Ellen

 

[FlyingBelle]

Wow! Lucky you!! How did you make your ressie and how far in advance?

TIA-
Ellen

We had a family reunion, so our reunion coordinator made the reservations w/ Lady & Sons several months ago. They gave us very strict guidelines - everyone in the party needed to be there on time, 1 person late = no one eats & a $250 charge. Have to have the buffet with a group that large, no one goes to the buffet until all the drink orders have been taken, then you have 1.5 hours to eat.

In reality, I see why they need everyone on time - a late party could screw up their whole night. And they were not that strict with the actual buffet - probably because we had the banquet room to ourselves. The servers were very nice and gracious. And the food.... yum!

 

[podsnel]

We had a family reunion, so our reunion coordinator made the reservations w/ Lady & Sons several months ago. They gave us very strict guidelines - everyone in the party needed to be there on time, 1 person late = no one eats & a $250 charge. Have to have the buffet with a group that large, no one goes to the buffet until all the drink orders have been taken, then you have 1.5 hours to eat.

In reality, I see why they need everyone on time - a late party could screw up their whole night. And they were not that strict with the actual buffet - probably because we had the banquet room to ourselves. The servers were very nice and gracious. And the food.... yum!

Very interesting- thanks! I do really want to go there someday- this is not the year, though!

 

[podsnel]

I have searched and searched, I can't find the answer, but I know you'll be able to help!! Where & who is the guy who wrote the Unicorn song? We missed that last year, and i want to make sure we get to him this time. TIA!