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‘Double Your Fun’ at Disney’s Castaway Cay Island in 2014

Disney Wonder at Castaway CayAnyone who has ever stepped foot onto the powdery white sand beaches of Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, would likely describe it with one word – PARADISE! Consistently voted a favorite among Disney Cruise Line® guests, Castaway Cay is located in the tropical waters of the Bahamas and is used exclusively by Disney Cruise Line®.

Many of Disney Cruise Line’s® Caribbean and Bahamian sailings from Port Canaveral pay a visit to the magical shores of Castaway Cay. One of the most often heard comments we receive from our guests after sailing Disney Cruise Line® is that the day at Castaway Cay just wasn’t long enough! If that thought has ever crossed your mind, you’ll want to keep reading!

Off to Neverland Travel® has combed through the new 2014 Disney Cruise Line® itineraries and we found two sailings that are going to be popular. These 4-night Bahamian Cruises will feature a stop at Nassau followed by 2 back-to-back days at Castaway Cay!

Itinerary:

Day 1: Port Canaveral, FL
Day 2: Nassau
Day 3: Disney’s Castaway Cay
Day 4: Disney’s Castaway Cay
Day 5: Port Canaveral, FL

Disney Wonder®: Oct. 6, 2014
Disney Dream®: Nov. 13, 2014

Due to the popularity of Castaway Cay, we expect availability for these sailings to quickly become limited. Take advantage of lower rates by booking early! For standard staterooms, Disney Cruise Line® only requires a nominal deposit at the time of booking with the remaining balance due 75 days prior to travel, so it is easy and convenient to “layaway” your dream vacation!

Allow us to “double your fun in the sun” at Disney’s Castaway Cay! Contact your Magic Maker® today for a free, no-obligation quote!

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Disney’s Castaway Cay Cabanas

Disney’s Castaway Cay Cabanas – A Getaway Within a Getaway

by Magic Maker® Leilani Wagner

Castaway Cay CabanasWalking off the Disney Dream™ early on a Saturday morning is easy when you are headed for their private island, Castaway Cay, and one of their private beach cabanas. Our morning on Castaway Cay was a bit cloudy and rainy but the rain did little to dampen our spirits as we headed down the gangway and onto the pier. It’s a bit of a walk so we recommend taking the tram – you’ll catch this just past the Post Office. After checking in at the Palm Central Tram stop (be sure you wear the wristband given to you on the ship), a golf cart whisked us off to our cabana on the private beach. The landscaping was very tropical with palm trees and lush plants and bushes lining the path to the cabanas.

At the cabana, we were greeted by our host. The cabana host introduced us to all the amenities available to us for the day. We had a small changing room that was created when you pulled a curtain around you in a corner of the cabana. A refrigerator was well stocked with bottled water, soft drinks and fruit. There were chips and granola bars on the counter. The cabana host showed us a button we could press that would call for services “automagically”. We could call for more drinks or snacks, order cocktails, or even request a ride back to the tram stop. The cabana was well furnished inside and out. There was a ceiling fan inside to keep the sea breezes moving. Sit or lie? Numerous cushioned chairs and loungers plus a hammock made for a comfortable day for all.

Castaway Cay CabanasThe cabana faced a private beach and was open only to those who were guests of the cabanas. It is a beautiful location. The tide was coming in as we arrived, but there were tons of shells to look at and admire. The water was plenty warm and with the cooler temperatures and slight drizzle, it was perfect. The damp sand was perfect for building sand castles with the sand toys provided in our cabana. The outside shower at the cabana was wonderful for getting the sand off!  Beach chairs and floats were available on our private beach. Oh, and when the sun came out and warmed up the day…we applied the sunscreen provided for us and the cool, wet hand-towels kept in the refrigerator were very refreshing.

These private cabanas are located on both the family beach and Serenity Bay (the adult only beach).  Also included with cabana are bike rentals, float and tube rentals, and snorkeling equipment. They list of included benefits just goes on and on!

Our impression was the cabanas are ideal for families but, really anyone would enjoy and find value in them. You can sit in the sun or seek shelter from it and still be cool and relaxed. You can also sit in relative privacy to sunbathe or just nap. All the guests we spoke to about the truly enjoyed all the amenities and felt the cabanas added to a relaxing day on Disney’s Castaway Cay.

Your Magic Maker can help you reserve your own private cabana on Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.  The Disney ships only stop at Castaway Cay on select Bahamian and Caribbean cruise itineraries.  Click below to start planning your Disney Cruise Line® vacation!

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More Additions Open at Disney’s Castaway Cay

Spring-a-Leak, a 2,400-square-foot  water playground, opened Saturday on Disney Cruise Line’s private island, Castaway Cay.Spring-a-Leak Water Playground

Spring-a-Leak is themed as a storm-ravaged structure. Guests enter and are greeted by dripping pipes and broken plumbing. A splash pad is the focal point, and water fountains and jets spray guests. Shade is provided by leftover pieces of the corrugated steel roof, aged and distressed fabric and the occasional palm tree growing up through the floor foundation.

Spring-a Leak is open to all ages, but is the perfect hangout for toddlers and preschoolers.

This is the latest in a series of improvements to the private island. In May, Pelican Plunge, a floating deck with two corkscrew slides, was added to the family beach. Private cabanas and a second barbecue restaurant, Cookies Too, are in the works but have not opened yet. Scuttle’s Cove, the area for children’s activities, is expected to gain a 200-square-foot wet deck with geysers.