5 Fun Things To Do At DVC’s Hilton Head Resort



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A beach vacation doesn’t have to exclude Disney! Did you know that there is a Disney DVC resort located on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina? This DVC beach resort is styled after a 1940’s hunting and fishing lounge, and both studio and multi-bedroom villa resort rooms. Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is the perfect Disney east-coast vacation destination for those who want a beach town vacation with an extra touch of Disney magic. You’ll find much to do during your stay at Disney’s Hilton Head Resort. Here are 5 of our favorite fun things to do!

1. Take A Dolphin Tour

Disney’s Hilton Head Resort uniquely offers a dolphin boat tour and nature discovery. Guests can cruise during this 1.5 hour tour and meet several dolphins who are known to play around the area. This tour is available for an additional fee of 45 dollars per person, and advance reservations are recommended for this experience. Guests who are interested should inquire about updated pricing and scheduling upon check-in. Additional excursions are occasionally available as well, and guests can get more information about these experiences at the front desk.

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Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour. Photo: Disney

2. Relax at Disney’s Beach House

Roughly one mile from DVC’s Hilton Head Island Resort is Disney’s very own private beach house. Disney’s Beach House is located on the beach and available for resort guests who need a break from the heat. Disney Beach House features an air-conditioned lounge, televisions, indoor games, and fireplaces. Disney Beach House is also home to a large pool with towels available. The beach house is easily accessible via shuttle or bike path from Disney Hilton Head Island Resort.

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Walkway to the beach at Disney’s Beach House. Photo: Emily Murray.

3. Enjoy A Variety of Rentals

At Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort guests can take advantage of a wide variety of rental opportunities. Guests can rent bikes, including those equipped with beach tires, bike helmets, fishing equipment, crab nets, and also rent things need for activities like golf, pool, shuffleboard, table tennis, basketball, and more. With a 1.25 mile bike loop, and several sport areas like tennis and basketball courts, there are definitely many opportunities for fun with rented equipment!

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Rent a bike and explore Disney’s Hilton Head Resort. Photo: Emily Murray.

4. Spend Time at The Community Hall

Like many DVC resorts, Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort is home to a Community Hall. DVC Community Halls are great for when you have a little extra downtime during your stay. This Community Hall is a quiet little spot for you to play board games, rent DVDs, and even create crafts. Check with the front desk for the scheduled activities during your stay!

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The community hall is great place to eat breakfast. Photo: Emily Murray.

5. Enjoy A Swim At A Pool Or A Beach!

Disney’s Hilton Head Island has plenty of opportunity for fun in the water. There are a total of three pools on property: The Big Dipper Pool features a Water Tower Water Slide that plunges into the heated pool. With an adjoining spa, this pool definitely has something for everyone. The Little Dipper Pool is nearby and targeted towards smaller children, and features water play zones and splashing frogs. The third pool is located at Disney’s Beach House, which is about a mile away from the main resort.

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The Big Dipper Pool. Photo: Emily Murray.

Shuttles are available to take guests to Atlantic Beach on Hilton Head Island. While the resort is not directly located on the beach, there is still quick and easy access to this area and to the rest of Hilton Head Island.

Have you ever stayed at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort? What is your favorite thing to do here? Let us know in the comments below!

Featured Photo: Emily Murray.

Written by

Megan Woodard


Contributing Writer

Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her two toddlers. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.

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