*HHI Owners and Beach Lovers Group Thread*

[Judique]

DVC Resale Market's average price for Nov 22 was 105 for DHHIR! (highest ever)
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Just when I might want to buy a few points.......

 

[hhisc16]

Just when I might want to buy a few points.......

Direct is about to go up to 165 this week I think?
Resale does seem to have some deals if you are looking above 50 points.

 

[kristenrice]

Direct is about to go up to 165 this week I think?
Resale does seem to have some deals if you are looking above 50 points.

Look at this one!

PRICE	$22,080 NEW
POINTS ON CONTRACT	320
PRICE PER POINT	$69
POINTS AVAILABLE	June 2022 - 0 points June 2023 - 0 points June 2024 - 320 points There are 320 points coming June 2024 (which can be borrowed to use for stays as early as June 1, 2023)

$69/point!! Yikes!! I SOOO wish I "needed" 320 points . I would love about another 50-75, but I'm just not able to justify adding on at this point. We really have a lot of renovation work to do on our home so a timeshare purchase is not in the cards for us right now.

 

[hhisc16]

Condo Meeting pictures shows the HHI refurb will be in 2023.
When? We will see.

Has anybody seen pictures yet?

 

[RapunzelRN]

Can someone please link me or direct me where to find the updated December activities calendar if that’s been posted here recently? Thanks!

 

[adribelle]

Can someone please link me or direct me where to find the updated December activities calendar if that’s been posted here recently? Thanks!

Also looking for this, thanks for asking!

 

[hhisc16]

Can someone please link me or direct me where to find the updated December activities calendar if that’s been posted here recently? Thanks!

I will post this weekend when I go.

I have not seen Dec. posted yet by anybody else?

 

[sleepydog25]

I believe they are currently weekly, and this one is through 17 Dec. The next one won't come out until maybe 16 Dec. That being said...

 

[RapunzelRN]

I called today and they did tell me it’s now weekly since they have no more Covid restrictions holding them back. That’s great though!

 

[jvalic33]

Anyone have advice on the fastest route to Disney from HHI? My navigation does all these strange things these days and doesn't always give me the fastest and I'm trying to figure out exactly how early we need to get on the Road to be walking into the Boardwalk around noon.

We'll be driving on NY Day which is probably a good thing because most people will be sleeping in!

 

[ThereYouSeeHer]

Anyone have advice on the fastest route to Disney from HHI? My navigation does all these strange things these days and doesn't always give me the fastest and I'm trying to figure out exactly how early we need to get on the Road to be walking into the Boardwalk around noon.

We'll be driving on NY Day which is probably a good thing because most people will be sleeping in!

I believe it's 278 to I-95 to I-4. We usually put it into Google maps and choose to avoid any tolls.

I would leave no later than 6am, but it depends how many stops you want to make and for how long. Kingsland, GA is about halfway (2.5 hours from HHI and another 3 hours to Disney), and a good pitstop before crossing into Florida. We like to get past the madness of Jacksonville (3 hours from HHI and 2.5 hours to Disney) by going straight through that area. If you can make it past Jacksonville before needing to stop, then there is a Buc-ee's in St. Augustine (3.5 hours from HHI and another 2 hours to Disney). There is also a Buc-ee's in Daytona Beach (4 hours from HHI and another 1.5 to Disney). We generally get any stops done on I-95. Once we turn onto I-4, the excitement keeps us going until Disney!

 

[sleepydog25]

I believe it's 278 to I-95 to I-4. We usually put it into Google maps and choose to avoid any tolls.

I would leave no later than 6am, but it depends how many stops you want to make and for how long. Kingsland, GA is about halfway (2.5 hours from HHI and another 3 hours to Disney), and a good pitstop before crossing into Florida. We like to get past the madness of Jacksonville (3 hours from HHI and 2.5 hours to Disney) by going straight through that area. If you can make it past Jacksonville before needing to stop, then there is a Buc-ee's in St. Augustine (3.5 hours from HHI and another 2 hours to Disney). There is also a Buc-ee's in Daytona Beach (4 hours from HHI and another 1.5 to Disney). We generally get any stops done on I-95. Once we turn onto I-4, the excitement keeps us going until Disney!

Spot on. I'd stop at the first Buc-ee's (St Augustine)--they usually have among if not the cheapest gas prices--then go into Disney after that. Another good option is stop at Brunswick, GA (1.5ish hours from HHI), grab a Starbucks there, then you're only 3.5-4 hours away from Disney. As mentioned, once you hit I-4, it's as though you're almost there. ;-) Now, you can take a toll road off I-4 before you get into the outskirts of Orlando that takes you to Disney, and the exit is well-marked, but I don't feel it saves you a lot of time, if any. Be prepared, however, for I-4 to be slow the last 7-8 miles.

 

[RapunzelRN]

 

[adribelle]

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Thank yoooou!

 

[Murron]

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One thing I'll miss during the Holidays is walking around the entire resort singing holiday songs with the cast members and Shadow the golden retriever.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Is there a need for a fishing license at the resort? Do they rent fishing pole.

 

[sleepydog25]

Is there a need for a fishing license at the resort? Do they rent fishing pole.

No and yes, respectively. You can fish off the pier based on Disney's license, and the Rec window will rent you rods, bait, etc. Same goes with crabbing.

 

[RapunzelRN]

This resort is such a magical place to relax during the busy Christmas season. We enjoyed the festive touches like the 12 days of Christmas scavenger hunt, unlimited hot cocoa & coffee by the pool, and the special letter delivery to our daughter after she dropped her Christmas list in the lobby mailbox- came with a personalized note from Santa. We enjoyed playing games in the lodge, renting Disney Christmas movies from Broad Creek, and baking pasta & Christmas sweets in our 2BR. Beds slept great and we felt very well rested after our stay. I could tell the guests arriving were getting so excited to spend Christmas here as they decorated their balconies with lights and cute decor. There’s also some cold weather that arrived just in time, but the heated pool was warm enough to still enjoy, especially when the hot tub is steps away. This is probably my favorite time of year to visit. I’m hoping to convince my family to let’s actually try staying here Christmas Day next year, since this does really feel like you’re home.

 

[hhisc16]

This resort is such a magical place to relax during the busy Christmas season. We enjoyed the festive touches like the 12 days of Christmas scavenger hunt, unlimited hot cocoa & coffee by the pool, and the special letter delivery to our daughter after she dropped her Christmas list in the lobby mailbox- came with a personalized note from Santa. We enjoyed playing games in the lodge, renting Disney Christmas movies from Broad Creek, and baking pasta & Christmas sweets in our 2BR. Beds slept great and we felt very well rested after our stay. I could tell the guests arriving were getting so excited to spend Christmas here as they decorated their balconies with lights and cute decor. There’s also some cold weather that arrived just in time, but the heated pool was warm enough to still enjoy, especially when the hot tub is steps away. This is probably my favorite time of year to visit. I’m hoping to convince my family to let’s actually try staying here Christmas Day next year, since this does really feel like you’re home. View attachment 727148

Our family agrees! We love visiting during christmas time and we will do it again next year. We may have been there the same time as yall.

 

[jvalic33]

Could anyone please post the latest resort activity calendar? We're going to be there on NYE and I'm curious what activities they might have. Thank you!