We were just at DHHIR on 1/2 and 1/3.Could anyone there now snap pics of the current food and drink menus? Thanks!
Thank you for this! Sad to hear they were being removed so soon (for us, haha!), but it helps to have a timeline for future trips.Just a FYI, Christmas decorations were beginning to come down as we were leaving.
1. You can see the fireworks on premises from two particularly good locations: a) the point at the far end of the resort near building 31. Get there early. You can also get great views from Tide Me Over, but it will likely be a bit crowded. There are points in between those two areas where you can grab some very good views, too, such as the little hammock/swing area between Bldg 31 and 29.I booked a few days at the beginning of August because my family needs a road trip from MA.
I have a few questions for the HHI experts-
1. Fireworks - I keep reading about Tuesday night fireworks - Where is the best place to view the? Is it something walking distance from the resort?
2. Bikes: I have read a few things about bikes not always being available. How does the bike rental at the resort work? Is it strictly by the day? or can you rent for the duration of your trip? Do they come with bike locks incase we venture off and need to lock them up?
3. Breakfast/French place at Shelter cove: We usually love french type pastries etc how is the place at shelter cove?
4. For foodies - best dinners - We are definite foodies and love a great restaurant. I know there are tons around but which ones are the hidden gems. We actually aren't big seafood so staying away from that and leaning more towards a great steak is what we would be into.
5. Parking - What is parking like around HHI- is it public paid parking with use of credit card or private cash type lots ?
6. Day trip to Savannah - It sounds like Savannah is just about an hour away - worth it for a day trip? Ever done the Trolley tour? Any other great things to see there.
Ok that was a lot of questions and I am sure I will have more. Thanks for the info!
Nicole
6. Day trip to Savannah - It sounds like Savannah is just about an hour away - worth it for a day trip? Ever done the Trolley tour? Any other great things to see there.
6. Day trip to Savannah - It sounds like Savannah is just about an hour away - worth it for a day trip? Ever done the Trolley tour? Any other great things to see there.
The DHHIR is so different from WDW. It is much more relaxing but has activities for people of all ages. There is so much to do from biking to kayaking to reading in a hammock to hanging out on the balcony to enjoying the amazing restaurants to doing a nature hike to walking on the beach to bird/wildlife watching, etc. My DH and I thought about going to WDW for a more slow-paced trip each year once I retired (using an AP to just go into the parks for a couple hours each day), but I'm like you, the nickel and diming is too much and then when we thought about just doing a resort stay at WDW, we were like why not just go to HHI again instead? It's closer and we love it. So now instead of a trip to HHI and a trip to WDW each year, we are planning on two trips to HHI instead. You say you aren't into thrill rides. Are you into nature? To me, that's the main difference between HHI and WDW. Unless you are the WL or FW, there's not a lot of nature at WDW. On the other hand, HHI is full of nature! I love all of HHI, but I do enjoy staying at the Disney resort. The CMs are amazing!!! The location is awesome. The resort is such a quaint little place that's on a tiny island all by itself and is across from a beautiful marina. To get there, you must cross a short bridge and go through a gate. As a female, I would feel totally safe staying there for a solo trip. Good luck making a decision, but I feel if you give DHHIR a try, you will fall in love!Question - I'm thinking of booking here for a 3-5 night solo stay in March or April. I just want a "get away" with some activities available (like I'll do a resort activity sometimes), some reading a book on the beach time, go to the pool, maybe rent a bike one day, and well, down time. I admit as much as I want it to be a no-work vacation, I will likely need decent internet for a handful of meetings I can't escape from. I don't want a super busy feeling place. What do you see as a reason for picking this DISNEY property vs. another place at Hilton Head? (I'd probably rent points - maybe even a 1 bedroom because cooking is fun for me.) And why do you love Hilton Head, vs say Virginia Beach or Florida beaches?
So - the story is this - I was a frequent solo WDW traveler with an AP from out of state with a cheap flight to Orlando. I used WDW as quick 3-5 night getaways for me (leaving my partner at home since he has less vacation) for several years. Now I'm looking for some alternative choices along the East Coast for those "me trips" that combine the ability to do nothing - but have activities right there if I want them. And safe/not too remote for a solo, female traveler. There are beaches closer to home, but frankly, they are dead in terms of activities unless you are going in peak season. All the changes at WDW with the nickel and diming you to death for things that used to be free - I need a break. (I actually looked at Universal and that's a possibility, too, but I'm not into big thrill rides, so not so sure about that)
Basically - what brings you to Disney's HHI resort (besides owning DVC points, which I don't)?
Thanks! Nature is great! I love walking around for a handful of miles each day and definitely can sit around an watch bird even though I have zero skill at identifying them. While I would rent a car from the airport, can you walk anywhere off the little resort and get to dining or tourist shops? Or do you pretty much have to get in your car?The DHHIR is so different from WDW. It is much more relaxing but has activities for people of all ages. There is so much to do from biking to kayaking to reading in a hammock to hanging out on the balcony to enjoying the amazing restaurants to doing a nature hike to walking on the beach to bird/wildlife watching, etc. My DH and I thought about going to WDW for a more slow-paced trip each year once I retired (using an AP to just go into the parks for a couple hours each day), but I'm like you, the nickel and diming is too much and then when we thought about just doing a resort stay at WDW, we were like why not just go to HHI again instead? It's closer and we love it. So now instead of a trip to HHI and a trip to WDW each year, we are planning on two trips to HHI instead. You say you aren't into thrill rides. Are you into nature? To me, that's the main difference between HHI and WDW. Unless you are the WL or FW, there's not a lot of nature at WDW. On the other hand, HHI is full of nature! I love all of HHI, but I do enjoy staying at the Disney resort. The CMs are amazing!!! The location is awesome. The resort is such a quaint little place that's on a tiny island all by itself and is across from a beautiful marina. To get there, you must cross a short bridge and go through a gate. As a female, I would feel totally safe staying there for a solo trip. Good luck making a decision, but I feel if you give DHHIR a try, you will fall in love!
Shelter cove is very walkable and has restaurants.Thanks! Nature is great! I love walking around for a handful of miles each day and definitely can sit around an watch bird even though I have zero skill at identifying them. While I would rent a car from the airport, can you walk anywhere off the little resort and get to dining or tourist shops? Or do you pretty much have to get in your car?
There are several restaurants close by within walking distance. My DH and I also like to ride our bikes to nearby restaurants. You say you like to cook. There is a Kroger near the resort. If you rent a bike, you will have a basket that will hold a few food items. It's an easy bike ride between the resort and Kroger and back.Thanks! Nature is great! I love walking around for a handful of miles each day and definitely can sit around an watch bird even though I have zero skill at identifying them. While I would rent a car from the airport, can you walk anywhere off the little resort and get to dining or tourist shops? Or do you pretty much have to get in your car?
If you are interested in booking at DHHIR without DVC points, you can use the website. (Best luck is within 60 days of arrival date.) https://hiltonhead.disney.go.com/Question - I'm thinking of booking here for a 3-5 night solo stay in March or April. I just want a "get away" with some activities available (like I'll do a resort activity sometimes), some reading a book on the beach time, go to the pool, maybe rent a bike one day, and well, down time. I admit as much as I want it to be a no-work vacation, I will likely need decent internet for a handful of meetings I can't escape from. I don't want a super busy feeling place. What do you see as a reason for picking this DISNEY property vs. another place at Hilton Head? (I'd probably rent points - maybe even a 1 bedroom because cooking is fun for me.) And why do you love Hilton Head, vs say Virginia Beach or Florida beaches?
So - the story is this - I was a frequent solo WDW traveler with an AP from out of state with a cheap flight to Orlando. I used WDW as quick 3-5 night getaways for me (leaving my partner at home since he has less vacation) for several years. Now I'm looking for some alternative choices along the East Coast for those "me trips" that combine the ability to do nothing - but have activities right there if I want them. And safe/not too remote for a solo, female traveler. There are beaches closer to home, but frankly, they are dead in terms of activities unless you are going in peak season. All the changes at WDW with the nickel and diming you to death for things that used to be free - I need a break. (I actually looked at Universal and that's a possibility, too, but I'm not into big thrill rides, so not so sure about that)
Basically - what brings you to Disney's HHI resort (besides owning DVC points, which I don't)?
The DHHIR is so different from WDW. It is much more relaxing but has activities for people of all ages. There is so much to do from biking to kayaking to reading in a hammock to hanging out on the balcony to enjoying the amazing restaurants to doing a nature hike to walking on the beach to bird/wildlife watching, etc. My DH and I thought about going to WDW for a more slow-paced trip each year once I retired (using an AP to just go into the parks for a couple hours each day), but I'm like you, the nickel and diming is too much and then when we thought about just doing a resort stay at WDW, we were like why not just go to HHI again instead? It's closer and we love it. So now instead of a trip to HHI and a trip to WDW each year, we are planning on two trips to HHI instead. You say you aren't into thrill rides. Are you into nature? To me, that's the main difference between HHI and WDW. Unless you are the WL or FW, there's not a lot of nature at WDW. On the other hand, HHI is full of nature! I love all of HHI, but I do enjoy staying at the Disney resort. The CMs are amazing!!! The location is awesome. The resort is such a quaint little place that's on a tiny island all by itself and is across from a beautiful marina. To get there, you must cross a short bridge and go through a gate. As a female, I would feel totally safe staying there for a solo trip. Good luck making a decision, but I feel if you give DHHIR a try, you will fall in love!