Castaway Cay: 5K & getting off & on the ship & off again - The DIS Discussion Forums

MiceFan · 02-16-2013, 10:37 AM

What is the process of getting on & off the Magic at Castaway Cay?
I'd like to go back to our room once in the morning if it's not a huge hassle. DH is running the 5K & I would like to take a few pics of the kiddos on the (hopefully uncrowded) beach in some nice outfits while he runs and snap a few pics of him at the finishing line. We'd then all return to the room, grab some breakfast if they are still serving & then head out to the beach to play for the rest of the day.
My biggest concern is that it will take me too long to get off the ship & he'll finish the 5K before I get off. I'm assuming I'll be able to find the finish line but if anyone knows for sure, will it be easy to get to & how long will that take...it's not out in the middle of the island is it?! He's worked really hard to lose 40+ pounds over the last year, literally running his *** off! This will be his first (semi-) organized run & I really don't want to miss him crossing the finish line!
Thanks in advance

neg58 · 02-16-2013, 10:45 AM

You can get on and off easily. I think the problem you are going to have is timing to figure out when to get to the finish line with kids from the beach.

Nancy

NC State · 02-16-2013, 11:11 AM

Thank you for asking the same question I had.

Interrobang · 02-16-2013, 11:26 AM

My husband ran the 5K on our 1/26 Fantasy sailing. They got off the boat at the same time as everyone else. So you can probably get off at the same time as your husband. It was not very well organized and took forever. My husband ran it in 27 minutes, but didn't get back on the boat until nearly 11:00. I don't know where the finish line is.

kcashner · 02-16-2013, 02:06 PM

Getting on and off the ship is easy. Meeting up with DH at the appropriate time may not be! Good luck.

RedxPanda · 02-16-2013, 03:24 PM

It starts/finishes near the bike rentals, which is near the second tram stop. I suggest you all get ready early and get off the ship together and take the tram down to the other end of the beach so you can see where he starts. Take your pics at the beach in the area. It shouldn't be crowded as it is the second half of the beach and a lot of families will park themselves between the first tram stop and the second.

If he's been training, you should know the general time that he'll run it in. Aim to be back there a little early just in case running with others gives him more motivation.

As a reference. We docked at 8:30, race started at 9:15. Looking at my navigator's, breakfast in the buffet was served until 10:45. Lunch started at 11:30 on CC.

MiceFan · 02-16-2013, 05:46 PM

Thanks everyone! RedxPanda & Interrobang, your details really help me with my overplanning

I think we can make it all work now!

02-16-2013, 10:37 AM	#1
MiceFan I like this place Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 207	Castaway Cay: 5K & getting off & on the ship & off again What is the process of getting on & off the Magic at Castaway Cay? I'd like to go back to our room once in the morning if it's not a huge hassle. DH is running the 5K & I would like to take a few pics of the kiddos on the (hopefully uncrowded) beach in some nice outfits while he runs and snap a few pics of him at the finishing line. We'd then all return to the room, grab some breakfast if they are still serving & then head out to the beach to play for the rest of the day. My biggest concern is that it will take me too long to get off the ship & he'll finish the 5K before I get off. I'm assuming I'll be able to find the finish line but if anyone knows for sure, will it be easy to get to & how long will that take...it's not out in the middle of the island is it?! He's worked really hard to lose 40+ pounds over the last year, literally running his *** off! This will be his first (semi-) organized run & I really don't want to miss him crossing the finish line! Thanks in advance __________________ Always ready to go back. 7 trips to the World & a few to the Land. Currently planning our first Disney Cruise!!! Mary DH The kiddos! Last edited by MiceFan; 02-16-2013 at 10:44 AM.

02-16-2013, 11:11 AM	#3
NC State DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Johnston Co, North Carolina Posts: 4,342	Thank you for asking the same question I had. __________________ Planning our first cruise now!Feb 4-Feb 9, 2013 Pop /Sept 2012 AoA(LM)/ Feb 2012 WL /Sept 2011 CSR /Dec 2010 ASMu/ Sept 2009 ASMu / Sept 2008 Pop/ May 2007 POR/ Oct-Nov 2006 Pop /Sept-Oct 2005 Pop/Sept 2003 CBR /May 1994 off site

02-16-2013, 03:24 PM	#6
RedxPanda DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: 1 hr to WDW :: 30 mins to PC Posts: 537	It starts/finishes near the bike rentals, which is near the second tram stop. I suggest you all get ready early and get off the ship together and take the tram down to the other end of the beach so you can see where he starts. Take your pics at the beach in the area. It shouldn't be crowded as it is the second half of the beach and a lot of families will park themselves between the first tram stop and the second. If he's been training, you should know the general time that he'll run it in. Aim to be back there a little early just in case running with others gives him more motivation. As a reference. We docked at 8:30, race started at 9:15. Looking at my navigator's, breakfast in the buffet was served until 10:45. Lunch started at 11:30 on CC. __________________ Kristina - CM Summer of '01 - Main Street, MK \|\| Marc \|\| Sofie (1.5) Past Sailings/Recent Trips CCL Triumph - 7N E. Caribbean - 12/2006 \|\| NCL POA - 7N Hawaii - 3/2010 \|\| CBR - 3N/4D 4 Park Marathon - 5/2010 Disney Magic - 4N Bahamas - 5/2012 - Trip Report Disney Wonder - 5N W. Caribbean - 1/28/2013 - CC Review Booked Sailings Dummy Date on Disney Dream

02-16-2013, 05:46 PM	#7
MiceFan I like this place Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 207	Thanks everyone! RedxPanda & Interrobang, your details really help me with my overplanning I think we can make it all work now! __________________ Always ready to go back. 7 trips to the World & a few to the Land. Currently planning our first Disney Cruise!!! Mary DH The kiddos!

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02-16-2013, 10:45 AM	#2
neg58 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,052	You can get on and off easily. I think the problem you are going to have is timing to figure out when to get to the finish line with kids from the beach. Nancy

02-16-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
Interrobang Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 51	My husband ran the 5K on our 1/26 Fantasy sailing. They got off the boat at the same time as everyone else. So you can probably get off at the same time as your husband. It was not very well organized and took forever. My husband ran it in 27 minutes, but didn't get back on the boat until nearly 11:00. I don't know where the finish line is.

02-16-2013, 02:06 PM	#5
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 33,275	Getting on and off the ship is easy. Meeting up with DH at the appropriate time may not be! Good luck.