RobDoc
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- Aug 14, 1998
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We arrived at HH last Friday and enjoyed an evening in a Studio. Our family was arriving the next day and the front desk told us we had a studio under the GV we would be moving the next day. 
... and the GV was unoccupied on Friday night, so we could move in immediately on Saturday. In addition, our studio was also ready at arrival.
Everything was fine in both the Studio and GV. We were in Building 19.
The resort was really busy and there was a nice compliment of activities available. We had 5 grandchildren with us - two 7 year olds, a 5 year old, 4 year old and 2 year old. The older three really enjoyed Kid's Night Out - with pizza and a trip to see WALL-E. They all enjoyed the campfire and we went on the Marsh Tour as a family. It was a little warm and humid, but very interesting learning about the ecology of the Broad Creek Marsh. Gwynneth was the naturalist offering the tour.
The older 4 kids went to Junior Dinosaurs and oldest 2 enjoyed Messy Science (they made "slime" and Ice Cream).
The weather has been great - low-mid 80's most of the week with scattered showers.
We got to meet a new CM at the resort - known to many here on the DIS as "Disneyaholic". When you are at HH, be sure to stop in at the Mercantile and say "Hi" to Dottie. Her son Harry is one of the lifeguards. The resort has a wonderful staff.
One little known opportunity at HH is the "Palmetto Dunes Buggy". The DVC resort does have a shuttle which takes guests between the resort to the Beach House from 10:00am until 5:00pm - but if you want to stay at the Beach later than 5, you can call the resort (there is a free phone at the Beach House - just dial "1") and they will schedule the Dunes Buggy to come and pick you up. It is a free service (paid for by the Palmetto Dunes merchants). Of course, tipping is always appreciated by the drivers. They operate for all areas of Palmetto Dunes, including going to the mall, the grocery store, Giuseppi's Pizza, Alexanders and all of tghe residential areas within the plantation. It serves all of the condos, resorts and shopping areas with the exception of Marriott who has opted not to participate. The service runs from April thru October. It's been nice not to have sand in the car!
The fireworks were great on Tuesday evening - we all enjoyed the All American BarbeQue followed by the pool games and night slide party. The Shannon Tanner concert across from the resort at Shelter Cove was fun as always.
We leave tomorrow morning for our 12 hour trip home.
... and the GV was unoccupied on Friday night, so we could move in immediately on Saturday. In addition, our studio was also ready at arrival.Everything was fine in both the Studio and GV. We were in Building 19.
The resort was really busy and there was a nice compliment of activities available. We had 5 grandchildren with us - two 7 year olds, a 5 year old, 4 year old and 2 year old. The older three really enjoyed Kid's Night Out - with pizza and a trip to see WALL-E. They all enjoyed the campfire and we went on the Marsh Tour as a family. It was a little warm and humid, but very interesting learning about the ecology of the Broad Creek Marsh. Gwynneth was the naturalist offering the tour.
The older 4 kids went to Junior Dinosaurs and oldest 2 enjoyed Messy Science (they made "slime" and Ice Cream).
The weather has been great - low-mid 80's most of the week with scattered showers.
We got to meet a new CM at the resort - known to many here on the DIS as "Disneyaholic". When you are at HH, be sure to stop in at the Mercantile and say "Hi" to Dottie. Her son Harry is one of the lifeguards. The resort has a wonderful staff.
One little known opportunity at HH is the "Palmetto Dunes Buggy". The DVC resort does have a shuttle which takes guests between the resort to the Beach House from 10:00am until 5:00pm - but if you want to stay at the Beach later than 5, you can call the resort (there is a free phone at the Beach House - just dial "1") and they will schedule the Dunes Buggy to come and pick you up. It is a free service (paid for by the Palmetto Dunes merchants). Of course, tipping is always appreciated by the drivers. They operate for all areas of Palmetto Dunes, including going to the mall, the grocery store, Giuseppi's Pizza, Alexanders and all of tghe residential areas within the plantation. It serves all of the condos, resorts and shopping areas with the exception of Marriott who has opted not to participate. The service runs from April thru October. It's been nice not to have sand in the car!
The fireworks were great on Tuesday evening - we all enjoyed the All American BarbeQue followed by the pool games and night slide party. The Shannon Tanner concert across from the resort at Shelter Cove was fun as always.
We leave tomorrow morning for our 12 hour trip home.
