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[Mndisneygirl]

Well, at least I didn't miss the big announcement. Go ahead Jackie, I am ready!

 

[DisMomAmy]

 

[micandminforever]

Next year is our non-Disney year and I am already dreading not going to Disney in 2011, even as I plan this years trip. As I have gotten older the Beach trips are not as fun.
My thought are with you, We know your pain.

 

[Charleston Princess]

So you did make a decision, okay okay, I see now on your ticker thing-y... Hey, well what beach of course! I love beach towns... saltwater taffy, hot dogs, sea food, the breeze... so you are still going at the end of summer for you, then? I will be excited to hear all about your plans when you can update us... So now you plan a different trip and at a different time.. And maybe that Cruise?

Oh, yes, you paint the best pictures with your words, HD! Saltwater taffy and seafood are two of my favorite things on a beach vacation!

You will get excited! You have a lot to look forward to in a few days! Yay break. And that will give you time to get excited about a sea side vacation. YOU are not hopeless You just have to change plans. That isn't fun for anyone. , but I know you will make it fun.

I am beginning to feel better about it. I think we will have a great time -- it just seems so different from what I am used to these days.

Coming right up!

Well, at least I didn't miss the big announcement. Go ahead Jackie, I am ready!

I was waiting for you to arrive -- getting ready to post!

Coming right up, Amy!

Next year is our non-Disney year and I am already dreading not going to Disney in 2011, even as I plan this years trip. As I have gotten older the Beach trips are not as fun.
My thought are with you, We know your pain.

Oh, no! Don't tell me that! I need to be excited about heading to the beach!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Once again there are changes to the trip. Anybody surprised by this? Will they be the last of the changes? Who knows with the way our plans have been this year.

Anyway, I have been outvoted by the rest of my family. They are all clamoring for a trip to the beach. The last time we went to the beach was in 2006, so I guess we are due for a return visit. Sand between our toes, leisurely seafood dinners, morning sunrises over the marsh, and the smell of the ocean seem to be beckoning three out of the four members of my family.

Where do we head when we are beach bound? The Lowcountry of South Carolina, of course. It is where I grew up, so naturally it feels like home to me. In order for me to get my Disney fix, we will be staying in a one-bedroom villa at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort for five days. I am looking forward to it – I think it will be something new and different for us to try, but it will still retain the Disney magic – after all, they do have Mickey ice cream bars and a gift shop.

I also like the idea of a relaxing summer vacation. Aside from the fact that I really wanted to see the Main Street Electrical Parade, I am not going to miss the heat or crowds of mid-summer at the parks.

Instead, we will be watching the sunrise from the pier:

We will be relaxing by the pool:

And we will be enjoying a much quieter kind of vacation:

I will confess, though, that I have not canceled our Disney package yet.

 

[MEK]

I will confess, though, that I have not canceled our Disney package yet.

CP.....I think that is a fabulous idea! HH is supposed to be great! I can't wait until I get a chance to stay there. I know you rather be at the parks, but this seems like a wonderful alternative....and it certainly must be more cost effective without the park tickets.

We stayed at Vero Beach a couple summers ago and it was really fabulous. I really enjoyed our 1BR villa, the views, the pool, the beach, the customer service.....it was really a nice stay. I would go to either beach resort in a heartbeat.

 

[dddisrunner]

Changes, changes, changes!!!! I LOVE the sound of your vacation! A little Disney magic mixed in with lots of relaxation, sounds heavenly to me The Hilton Head Resort looks beautiful! I admire your ability to be happy no matter what kind of crappy cards you have been dealt!!!

 

[ampc3]

ok is this an April fool joke? no disney?? bummer, the beach does sound great though! and the pictures look cool..... Did you do the give a day get a day? if so, just do like we are and go for a quick weekend at a value and a free day at one park, gives you alittle fix without breaking the bank...

 

[MegansMom]

Okay sweetie, this year when we are both missing the Mouse at the beach, let's put on the Electrical parade's music---I have it if you need it---and close our eyes and imagine we are there seeing it for ourselves....do you think that will work?!?!?!?!?!









Yeah......me neither!!!!

 

[jillyb]

Well...I was close...just the wrong State! HH looks very nice and relaxing. I think 2006 was the last time we went to the beach too. We went to Edisto and had a lovely time. I'll be on the look out for a good Summer read so you can have a good book to read while you're lounging on the beach with your umbrella drink.

 

[Lovemy3babes]

I don't know much about Hilton Head but it sure does look relaxing! And sometimes, you really need that downtime. I bet you'll really enjoy just spending quality time with the family, soaking up that gorgeous atmosphere Jackie!! How far is that from home for you?

 

[Happydog]

YAY for you!! That is super fun -- so you get the Disney bit afterall! and a 1 bedroom villa! YAY!!! It really looked like a great place when we were there that night! So is this trip during the exact same time? Can you do TWO days at Disney and time at HH? I think that is so funny that you held onto that reservation still... I finally cancelled our BBack reservation for this summer, I was toying with the idea of moving it, but I didn't know when, and I figured I'd get another BB offer when we go this summer, which would hopefully include 2011 dates... but it was weird "cancelling" it!!! I am going to send you a little something from HH, that I got there -- it will get you excited for sure. They have campfire stories, etc, and I bet you will really like it! I am impressed you could get into HH! We tried for the few days there vs. Vero and it was totally booked, so SCORE for you!!! It was very summer camp, like I told you, and just really neat! Feel free to borrow my photos I bet it will be really fun in the summer....

 

[micandminforever]

Hilton Head is fun and you will be able get your Disney fix. You need to be sure to plan a day touring Savannah or least a night going through the shops on the riverfront. Maybe visit Paula Dean. To get in the mood read Eugenia Price's Savannah Trilogy. Which are great books for the history of Georgia, Savannah, and North Ga. from Marietta/Roswell to above Cassville with romance.

 

[RinkyTinkyTinky]

Some time off from Disney may just make you love it even more the next time you are there. Absence makes the heart grow fonder you know! HH looks great and I must say that I am very happy to hear that you will be visiting there as I would love to here more about the Disney places at the beach. I hope you will still do a TR since it is Disney property! I have heard very little about HH or Vero Beach so I am really looking forward to hearing all about it.

I know it's not what you had in mind, but I hope you will allow yourself to get excited just as you would be for Disney. The mouse will still be waiting for you (and me) whenever we get our ducks in a row so that we can go back!

 

[swwake]

Oh I think this is a great option! I'm so glad you could do the Disney resort too! I have been to Hilton Head as a child and really enjoyed it. I'm sure it will be a great family vacation.

Maybe they'll bring back the MSEP again next summer and it will be better timing for the trip to Disney.

Plus, if the family gets a break from WDW this summer, it will be even more special when you do get to go back!

 

[Native NYer]

HH looks beautiful! And you'll still have some Disney magic
I'm glad you were able to find a solution to your vacation situation this year.

Hmmm, the WDW package hasn't been canceled? Could more changes be on the horizon?

 

[MHTeacher]

HH looks like a great alternative. Everyone gets their beach fix, and you get your Disney fix somewhat!

Sitting on the beach, reading a book, dozing off as the sun heats you up.......Sounds like a great, lazy, summer day to me!

 

[SOUTHERNtinkerBELLE]

Sounds like a great plan! I love how - even though you won't be going to Disney - you're still including it by going to one of the Disney beach resorts. I'll be very interested to hear how you like it!

 

[eandesmom]

I think it sounds lovely and very AWAY which is really really nice. Different from Disney to be sure but really really nice!

I feel your pain, one member of our group is now saying he doesn't want to go because it will be too hot.

It's hard to please the group and ourselves sometimes!

I think you will love it and it will be incredibly relaxing. I adore Hilton Head and LOVE low country food. I'd go just so I can eat!

 

[Dancegrl624]

The beach sounds like a great vacation. I've never been to Hilton Head, but it looks very relaxing. Plus, you'll still technically be on "Disney property", right?