HHI LOVERS THREAD

[hhisc16]

Booked a 2 bedroom on 11/6 and Mother's Day off the DHHIR website.
Just a reminder to look at DHHIR website for a cash reservation if DVC is sold out on points and cash.
(Grand villas are not listed on DHHIR website though.)

 

[Simba's Mom]

Speaking of cash reminds me of an experience I had with booking HHI several years ago. I was on the waitlist at HHI for several months, and getting nervous In desperation, I called one day and asked if the room was available on Member's Cash (not just Cash). At first the CM said what I'd expect, that she was sure it wasn't, but then she exclaimed "Oh, it is!" So I got the villa for 25% off the cash rate, rather than waitlisting for points. Seemed odd.

 

[hhisc16]

I am going to add a section in post 1 for upcoming trips in 2021 and 2022 on the Disney Hilton Head Island Owners and Beach Lovers Thread.
If you want to be added, just PM me your dates!
https://www.disboards.com/threads/hhi-owners-and-beach-lovers-group-thread.3836805/

 

[mickeyplanner]

We are arriving on Sunday November 21 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will be a first spending Thanksgiving at Hilton Head. Will there be limited recreational activities for our kids at the resort as compared to the summer months? Also any good recommendations for Thanksgiving Dinner out?

 

[rusbytammy]

Hi!
We arrive the 20th for Thanksgiving week too.
Have stayed twice before for Thanksgiving. We find the activities to be a little less than during Spring Break. We have never been in the summer. Of course Thanksgiving day pretty well shut down as far as local things to do, Kayaking, Tours, etc. Two years ago we ate at Poseidon's with reservations, which we didn't need but you may this year! I wasn't impressed but others in the group enjoyed being able to order seafood.
This year we are ordering food for pick up the day before for a more traditional Thanksgiving meal. We will make a couple of family favorite side to go along with the main meal. We will be bringing/renting bikes and riding on the beach has been a relaxing way to spend a holiday day. I plan on finding out what activities Disney has planned for the week as it gets a little closer to Thanksgiving.

We are arriving on Sunday November 21 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will be a first spending Thanksgiving at Hilton Head. Will there be limited recreational activities for our kids at the resort as compared to the summer months? Also any good recommendations for Thanksgiving Dinner out

 

[sleepydog25]

Here's a copy of the November activities guide. There are few soon-to-be inaccuracies in this listing, however, as the Beach House pool will begin closing at 5 p.m. as of 7 November, and the main pool and mercantile will also likely shorten their hours, as well.

 

[Simba's Mom]

Here's a copy of the November activities guide. There are few soon-to-be inaccuracies in this listing, however, as the Beach House pool will begin closing at 5 p.m. as of 7 November, and the main pool and mercantile will also likely shorten their hours, as well.

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And when we were there at the end of November last year, Tide Me Over closed at 4:00.
How do you find out how much the paid activities cost? I'm especially interested in the Fall Centerpieces and Salt Scrub.
And has anyone done either the Resort Nature Walk or the Resort Bird Count?

 

[sleepydog25]

And when we were there at the end of November last year, Tide Me Over closed at 4:00.
How do you find out how much the paid activities cost? I'm especially interested in the Fall Centerpieces and Salt Scrub.
And has anyone done either the Resort Nature Walk or the Resort Bird Count?

Yes, Tide Me Over will also likely shorten their hours, too. Unsure of the cost for activities, but they're fairly reasonable: $15 +/- depending on the materials needed to do a particular activity.

 

[hhisc16]

Here's a copy of the November activities guide. There are few soon-to-be inaccuracies in this listing, however, as the Beach House pool will begin closing at 5 p.m. as of 7 November, and the main pool and mercantile will also likely shorten their hours, as well.

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My daughter is looking forward to seeing Pluto this weekend!

 

[Judique]

And when we were there at the end of November last year, Tide Me Over closed at 4:00.
How do you find out how much the paid activities cost? I'm especially interested in the Fall Centerpieces and Salt Scrub.
And has anyone done either the Resort Nature Walk or the Resort Bird Count?

I've done the Resort Nature walk several times in the past. It depends on who the Naturalist is currently, how they proceed and what they point out. Mostly birds, but some of the naturalists will surprise you. I've always enjoyed it but I love the birds and bunnies to begin with.

The bird count was something I did just before they closed in March 2020. I was the only person to show. The naturalist counted the birds of each kind we found around the resort and logged them.

I've never seen any crafts priced much past $20 so I would expect 10 or less for the salt scrub and the centerpiece could be anything so under 20. I could be way off though.

 

[Judique]

We arrive on Nov 21, and as soon as the calendar turned to November, I started to get excited! Big old kid here!

Anyway, it's been a few years since our last Thanksgiving here, but since 1997, I've got lots of them under our belts.

I was booked Sunday to Sunday but then had to give up Saturday night since everyone else is leaving Saturday. I hope someone on here who wanted the night got it. I dropped it last week in October.

 

[Judique]

My daughter is looking forward to seeing Pluto this weekend!

I'm sure my grands will love him this time around. Last time around, one was spellbound the other was traumatized and wouldn't go near. They are almost 5 and 6.

I read somewhere Santa will be in Shelter Cove right after Thanksgiving. I'm sure DD will walk them over for that opportunity.

 

[RapunzelRN]

My daughter is looking forward to seeing Pluto this weekend!

I’m so excited to see Pluto is stopping by now. What a great little bit of pixie dust! I wonder when we can expect Shadow to “return from her fishing trip” (lol)

 

[sleepydog25]

To whet the appetite of those reading along...

 

[Judique]

To whet the appetite of those reading along...
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thanks for the gorgeous shots!

'Patrick "aka" Sleepydog, Sleepy, Slydog, Mad Dog, and now Top Dog'


Is this a reference to Shadow's absence? Or has it always been there and I just didn't notice?

Any news on B'lou Crabbe? Chances of him being back or has he retired from Disney?

 

[Simba's Mom]

We are arriving on Sunday November 21 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It will be a first spending Thanksgiving at Hilton Head. Will there be limited recreational activities for our kids at the resort as compared to the summer months? Also any good recommendations for Thanksgiving Dinner out?

This will be our 16th Thanksgiving at the HHI resort. Since we've never been in the summer, I don't know how the # of recreational activities compare, but there are usually a few extra, Thanksgiving-specific activities that week. I'm pretty sure SERG has plans for a Thanksgiving take-out option-they now have a place just for take out food-I forget the exact address, but it's not far from Old Oyster Factory. Or check at any of their restaurants-Poseidon, Black Marlin, Skull Creek Boathouse, Dockside, etc. Also, Fresh Market and, I think, Kroger offer take out meals for Thanksgiving. We always get a "Love Bird" from Signe's Bakery-it's a take-out Thanksgiving meal, just for two people-no whole turkey, sliced Turkey but FOUR pieces of pie, sweet potato, she crab soup, etc. Having had that, I'm sorry-I don't know about places to go to eat.

 

[Judique]

This will be our 16th Thanksgiving at the HHI resort. Since we've never been in the summer, I don't know how the # of recreational activities compare, but there are usually a few extra, Thanksgiving-specific activities that week. I'm pretty sure SERG has plans for a Thanksgiving take-out option-they now have a place just for take out food-I forget the exact address, but it's not far from Old Oyster Factory. Or check at any of their restaurants-Poseidon, Black Marlin, Skull Creek Boathouse, Dockside, etc. Also, Fresh Market and, I think, Kroger offer take out meals for Thanksgiving. We always get a "Love Bird" from Signe's Bakery-it's a take-out Thanksgiving meal, just for two people-no whole turkey, sliced Turkey but FOUR pieces of pie, sweet potato, she crab soup, etc. Having had that, I'm sorry-I don't know about places to go to eat.

So, I've been looking at Serg's, Kroger, Whole Foods and Signe's and I'm still probably going to cook.

Signe's was tempting. I can always run over and get some pie if I feel I want it.

I want a North/South style dinner. Living south for so long - Texas, South Carolina, Maryland, - I want my various specialties and then I also want foods that lean Northern such as Nantucket pie for a dessert. Also, Pecan, Pumpkin, Apple Crisp and cookies - see where I'm going with this?

We will be there from Sunday on and with some planning, can get it done. Biggest problem is I always make so much food! Oh well, better too much than not enough! I'm hungry just planning this.

 

[hhisc16]

thanks for the gorgeous shots!

'Patrick "aka" Sleepydog, Sleepy, Slydog, Mad Dog, and now Top Dog'


Is this a reference to Shadow's absence? Or has it always been there and I just didn't notice?

Any news on B'lou Crabbe? Chances of him being back or has he retired from Disney?

I wonder if Sleepydog is meaning Pluto?

 

[Judique]

I wonder if Sleepydog is meaning Pluto?

I should know there are some questions that just should not be asked!

 

[sleepydog25]

thanks for the gorgeous shots!

'Patrick "aka" Sleepydog, Sleepy, Slydog, Mad Dog, and now Top Dog'


Is this a reference to Shadow's absence? Or has it always been there and I just didn't notice?

Any news on B'lou Crabbe? Chances of him being back or has he retired from Disney?

Nope, not a reference to Shadow. I have been nicknamed each of these by various Groupies on the VWL thread, and it's long been part of my signature line. None.

I wonder if Sleepydog is meaning Pluto?

Again, nope! Apparently, Pluto is much shorter than I am. I will say, guests at HHI will have increased Pluto sightings in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

Speaking of things at the resort, I did a quick check of the official web page for DHHIR, and there are a few inaccuracies. First, there is no ping-pong table at the main resort location nor shuffleboard, both listed as activities there. (Note: There is a ping-pong table at the Beach House.) Second, there is mention of playing card games and board games in Community Hall--that isn't happening, either. Currently, only paid activities occur there such as wreath-making. Finally, they list Big Buoy video games arcade as an amenity at the Beach House--that hasn't existed for years. And, while not totally inaccurate, they mention people being able to watch a sporting event on a "big screen TV" in Surfman's Station at the Beach House. While it's not a small TV, I wouldn't call 36" big screen, either. I bring these items up because there was a guest recently who got rather annoyed upon arriving at the Beach House with her three young sons wanting to know where the video game arcade was located as stated on the official website.