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Disney’s Hilton Head Island Activities

August 7, 2012

Our trip to Disney’s Hilton Head Island in South Carolina was billed as a low key vacation. We thought we’d have lots of time to sit by the pool and walk on the beach. What we didn’t realize is how much the recreation staff at the resort had planned for every day. Just like any other Disney vacation, there was always lots going on and we could pick and choose the things that appealed to us. In the middle of the week, during an incredible pirate pool party, my husband turned to me and said “this place is like summer camp on steroids.” I find that an apt description.

When you first check-in, you will receive an activities calendar for your stay. Each day, there are different activities that appeal to a variety of ages. My mother and mother-in-law spent hours attending events with the resort’s naturalist. They were able to learn about the loggerhead sea turtle, go on a bird watching tour and take a 3-hour hike around a nearby island. As a family, we also took a walking tour of the marsh (a must-do just for the fun boots everyone gets to wear) and made a shark tooth necklace with the naturalist.

There are tons of crafts that happen throughout the week. Both of my boys decided to make a Mickey tie-dye t-shirt and my oldest son made a lanyard and button, but otherwise, they couldn’t be pulled out of the pool for other craft options. I wanted to make a vacation pillow, but ran out of time.

pirate party

Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction

August 3, 2012

On a peaceful evening lagoon, an exciting but ”perilous journey” awaits to haunt you back into the past.  Into the past where you are taken to swashbuckling adventures.  Welcome to the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction!

Captain Hook

The good old pirates greet you into this world to learn about their mayhem adventures on finding buried treasure.  If you remember the previous article on Disney’s Electrical Water Pageant Light Show, it’s now safe to bring Captain Hook since he is nothing without his treasure.  For the time being at least.  At the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction, these guys want to share the fun with you as you learn about their history.

This boat ride is unlike any attraction you’ve ever been on.  For one, it has the water technology to transport you into the world of pirates.  Walt Disney had another idea in mind by just leaving the attraction as a wax museum but we know too well that still wax figures would just be a boring story!  We want to see action!  Pirates fighting here and there!  Pirates laughing and having a good time with their fellow lads!  Your journey begins when you board a boat which takes you on the quite and smooth blue bayou.  The night sky is quite with a few clouds moving in tranquility across the space.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

August 2, 2012

Want to make a visit to the far reaches of the African savannah while still being on the east coast without having to take a long flight?  Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge takes you on the African safari that rivals Adventure Land.  In this case, however, the Animal Kingdom Lodge does not have audio animatronic animals.  This hotel has brought you ”live” animals for you to experience the magic of being personally up and close to them.

animals at Disney

Put on that safari hat because you are now in Africa – at the Animal Kingdom Lodge!  This amazing hotel has become famous for having this special exhibit of encountering these beautiful animals.  From giraffes to zebras, animals of different species greet you in the morning as you drink your warm cup of coffee out on the balcony of your room.

Each hotel room at the Animal Kingdom Lodge is styled to the African theme.  Woven baskets serve as the ”portraits” on the walls; colorful patterns are sewn onto bed sheets and chairs.  From noticing your room, you will see that brown plays a dominant role in color since many items such as the headboards and tables are in that color.  The attention to African art in detail is amazing which makes craftsmanship a unique trait.



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