Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[ededmd]

If you have any questions please ask! I would be glad to help persuade you!

Thanks for sharing your photos.

 

[tinkmom2]

Has anyone split the price with another couple? What arrangement did you make?

 

[lildeb724]

Thanks

 

[ppiew]

Can a tip be paid on our room card?

 

[princssdisnygina]

TIPS: This was something we didn't know about and were very unsure about. Gladstone was at our beckon call all day long and was great but we didn't want to ask him if people tipped. So... we actually gave him $40. Don't know if that was too much or not enough. Thoughts?

 

[My Gal Minnie]

Those look like great pictures. I so want one now.

 

[NAB]

TIPS: This was something we didn't know about and were very unsure about. Gladstone was at our beckon call all day long and was great but we didn't want to ask him if people tipped. So... we actually gave him $40. Don't know if that was too much or not enough. Thoughts?

Don't know about tipping...but I was curious to know what is in that closet or is it a closet by the counter?

The cabana really looks nice and comfortable, love the lounge chairs with the big cushions too.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Don't know about tipping...but I was curious to know what is in that closet or is it a closet by the counter?

The cabana really looks nice and comfortable, love the lounge chairs with the big cushions too.

The closet had more towels and a safe in it. There were 6 towels out and additional towels just in case.

It was REALLY comfortable. I would've been happy to stay there all week. It was well worth the money and we will be doing it again!

 

[MrsMunchie]

Santa is thinking about giving the family a cabana for our next cruise. We're cruising on the dream 12/11/11, do you think he'll have trouble getting a cabana? He's worried about disappointing the kids if he can't get one.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Santa is thinking about giving the family a cabana for our next cruise. We're cruising on the dream 12/11/11, do you think he'll have trouble getting a cabana? He's worried about disappointing the kids if he can't get one.

We didn't have any trouble getting one but that was on the adult beach. But I do know not all of the cabanas were full on the family beach. BUT... that is not to say this won't become more popular and harder to get. I wouldn't tell them and surprise them on the cruise just to be sure! Go to the excursion desk immediately, you will have a better chance.

 

[SevenSeasLagoon5]

TIPS: This was something we didn't know about and were very unsure about. Gladstone was at our beckon call all day long and was great but we didn't want to ask him if people tipped. So... we actually gave him $40. Don't know if that was too much or not enough. Thoughts?

We haven't booked a cabana at Castaway Cay, but we have booked a private cabana at the Grand Floridian Resort. We had a "butler", food, fridge, etc., and we tipped 20% like we do in a restaurant. I'd also be curious if this is the "norm" or not??

 

[SharonLowe]

Santa is thinking about giving the family a cabana for our next cruise. We're cruising on the dream 12/11/11, do you think he'll have trouble getting a cabana? He's worried about disappointing the kids if he can't get one.

By the time you can book your excursions, you should be able to book the cabanas on line so make sure you do it on the first day you can. I'm still not sure I would tell them so far in advance. ON our 11/11/10 cruise, all the cabanas got booked but not until the day we were at cc.

 

[MrsMunchie]

By the time you can book your excursions, you should be able to book the cabanas on line so make sure you do it on the first day you can. I'm still not sure I would tell them so far in advance. ON our 11/11/10 cruise, all the cabanas got booked but not until the day we were at cc.

Thanks for the advice! The kids are kind of big now (10 and 12) and probably just humoring me. They said, "if Santa can't get a cabana for us, I'm sure he'll find some other cool thing for us to do". So I guess I will be safe either way.

 

[3mmm]

I'm hoping someone out there who has been in a cabana can answer this question.

My DH despises crowded buffets. We always eat non-peak, or choose the sit down option, or go for the fast food just to avoid a crowded buffet. Will the host deliver food to the cabana or do we still need to go to Cookies? DH thinks that food delivery would make the cabana the ultimate experience. I for one don't mind picking out my own food, but I agree that finding a table for 7 at any buffet can be challenging, not to mention helping all the kids serve themselves and not spill it all on the way to the elusive table.

Either way, it isn't going to ruin my day, but DH is counting on it and he will be disappointed, so better to get that over with now than on Castaway Cay if the answer is no.

Thanks

 

[jenvin]

I'm hoping someone out there who has been in a cabana can answer this question.

My DH despises crowded buffets. We always eat non-peak, or choose the sit down option, or go for the fast food just to avoid a crowded buffet. Will the host deliver food to the cabana or do we still need to go to Cookies? DH thinks that food delivery would make the cabana the ultimate experience. I for one don't mind picking out my own food, but I agree that finding a table for 7 at any buffet can be challenging, not to mention helping all the kids serve themselves and not spill it all on the way to the elusive table.

Either way, it isn't going to ruin my day, but DH is counting on it and he will be disappointed, so better to get that over with now than on Castaway Cay if the answer is no.

Thanks

I called concierge the other day to inquire about the cabanas and the host services, and asked if they would deliver food from Cookies Too. He didn't directly answer yes or no, but he said that Cookies is just a two minute walk, and we could just walk there and bring the food back, so I'm thinking that meant no...

I also asked him about tipping - he said that the host at the cabana would be the same concierge person from the ship (I guess assuming that you're in concierge), so you can tip them as part of the services at the end of the trip.

 

[joksten2000]

Wonder how long it will be before DCL builds 100's of cabana's. DCL must have a frenchman on board, who ever thought people would pay for something that was free(water). I guess pretty soon DCL will charge admission to get on the island, maybe a 20 foot section of beach that's free so nobody can complain. What got me was the people that wanted the buffet brought to them because they didn't like to stand in line. What is the world coming to. I retied young and saved a goodly amount of money so I'm not expressing sour grapes. My money can go for better things,like taking my extended family on a vacaton most years.

 

[SharonLowe]

I'm hoping someone out there who has been in a cabana can answer this question.

My DH despises crowded buffets. We always eat non-peak, or choose the sit down option, or go for the fast food just to avoid a crowded buffet. Will the host deliver food to the cabana or do we still need to go to Cookies? DH thinks that food delivery would make the cabana the ultimate experience. I for one don't mind picking out my own food, but I agree that finding a table for 7 at any buffet can be challenging, not to mention helping all the kids serve themselves and not spill it all on the way to the elusive table.

Either way, it isn't going to ruin my day, but DH is counting on it and he will be disappointed, so better to get that over with now than on Castaway Cay if the answer is no.

Thanks

No, they don't deliver food but you are welcome to take the food back to your cabana. Get one close to Cookies 2 (we were in 4 and it was a very short walk) and you'll be fine. There will also be fruit, some chips and granola bars in the cabana when you get there. The frig will be stocked with drinks including alcoholic and non-alcoholic fruit punch. There are also add-on packages you can purchase onboard for things like beer and alcoholic beverages but I can't find my list of those. The lines moved quickly and I didn't feel crowded but that doesn't mean your DH will feel the same way. Be an extra nice DW and offer to get his food for him

 

[ppiew]

anyone know about the location of cabana #7? I think that is what we have. Is it a long ways from Cookies Too or the restrooms? How about proximity to the beach?

 

[kbmo4444]

anyone know about the location of cabana #7? I think that is what we have. Is it a long ways from Cookies Too or the restrooms? How about proximity to the beach?

We had Cabana #2(1st visit) and Cabana #8(2nd visit)on our Double Dip cruise 11/13/10. Both were an easy/close walk to the restrooms and Cookies 2 (we brought our food back both times and ate in the Cabana). The beach is right outside of your Cabana down a short path. #7 is a great location and the one we chose for our upcoming B2B cruise on the Disney Dream in Feb 2011. Enjoy

 

[kbmo4444]

I also asked him about tipping - he said that the host at the cabana would be the same concierge person from the ship (I guess assuming that you're in concierge), so you can tip them as part of the services at the end of the trip.

Not always the case on our Double Dip Cruise 11/13/10 we did have Danny our Concierge host from the ship as our Cabana host on our first visit to CC but on the 2nd visit I asked Danny if he would be there and he said probably not because they were in the process of training other cast members (specifically for the Cabana's). So I would probably have some cash handy to tip just incase your concierge host is not your Cabana host