Ship Direction Castaway Cay - The DIS Discussion Forums

scootch · 10-15-2009, 05:11 AM

Which side usually has the better view at Castaway Cay?

karentan · 10-15-2009, 05:44 AM

the ship backs into port, so the starboard (right) side has the better view of CC while in port

mmouse37 · 10-15-2009, 07:27 AM

The ship usually backs into CC but has been known to pull in forward sometimes.

Right now they are working on expanding the dock so there is some construction equipment on the dockside and by the tram stop. We had that view last month and it didn't bother me at all. In the morning we watched them unloading supplies. When we came back to the ship around 4:00 we were watching all the activity on the dock and watching all the workers board their boat and head back to Abaco island.

Here are some pics.

View toward the island.

This is as we are backing into CC.

Watching staff start to unload provisions at CC.

These two are of some of the machinery used for work on the dock

This is near the first tram stop

CM's waving goodbye to us!

And the new slide, that is not yet open.

Another view of the slide from the family beach

Construction workers leaving on their boat back to Abaco.

MJ

safetymom · 10-15-2009, 07:48 AM

Personally we enjoy the Port view of the dock area. Watching them unload the ship, set up the gangplank area, and then declare that guests may now leave the ship. Always something to see.

flrickd · 10-15-2009, 09:00 AM

We have been on 2 cruises in the same stateroom and once faced the dock and the other the island.

scootch · 10-15-2009, 09:57 AM

thanks for the pictures.... ooohh.. nice slide... any idea when that will open?

kcashner · 10-15-2009, 10:16 AM

While it is most common for the captain to back the ship in (causing the starboard side to face the island), they sometimes take it in front first.

Bottom line; this is a really small issue--do you want to see the construction from the dock or the island view? Or do you want to be ON the island rather than watching from your window or balcony?

In all fairness, on our first trip my 7 year old woke me up telling me that I had to get up to see the most beautiful thing in the world. We were PORT side, and the captain had taken us in bow first.

mmouse37 · 10-15-2009, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scootch

thanks for the pictures.... ooohh.. nice slide... any idea when that will open?

Word from the CM's on our cruise was that it would be open next summer.

MJ

trimix · 10-15-2009, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcashner

Bottom line; this is a really small issue--do you want to see the construction from the dock or the island view? Or do you want to be ON the island rather than watching from your window or balcony?

In all fairness, on our first trip my 7 year old woke me up telling me that I had to get up to see the most beautiful thing in the world. We were PORT side, and the captain had taken us in bow first.

I had the same experience of being bow in on our cruise, giving my port side veranda a great view of the island.

And no disrespect intended, but the balcony is a great place to have a room service breakfast before debarking. It's also a nice place to sit and enjoy one last view as the rest of the family is showering and relaxing after a hard day of playing on the island.

Donald_Quackers · 10-15-2009, 10:47 PM

I enjoyed the view of the ship from my stateroom. Here's one of the flying dutchman:

UK-Simon · 10-16-2009, 01:43 AM

It is my understanding that they normally only pull straight into dock when the ship is having photos taken at Castaway Cay for media release. Other than that it will always reverse.

10-15-2009, 05:11 AM	#1
scootch DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,099	Ship Direction Castaway Cay Which side usually has the better view at Castaway Cay? __________________ WDW for ONE day in 1980(it was 105 degrees!!) Nov 2004 Polynesian with my 2 princesses , ages 2 1/2 and 5 Nov 2005 Contemporary November 2006 Contemporary/POFQ Making memories with my 21 year old niece with cancer ~Sweet Lindsey passed March 2007 November 2007 WL Nov 08 VWL Nov 09 WDW Bay Lake Tower/DiscoveryCove/SeaWorld with a 3 day DCL

10-15-2009, 05:44 AM	#2
karentan my main job for tomorrow is to give cerby a bath, and make a cheesecake Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: essex, UK Posts: 4,149	the ship backs into port, so the starboard (right) side has the better view of CC while in port __________________ Karen x September 2009 trip report 2009 photos2008 photos 2005 Disney Fairy Tale Wedding photos 12th - 28th September 2009 - 8 nights SSR, 4 nights AKV jambo house, disney dining plan, MNSSHP, 3 nights on the Disney Wonder, 1 night SSR 4th - 25th November 2008 - 3 weeks in disney including 2 nights AKL club level & 3 nights disney wonder!!! 11/05 - disney fairy tale wedding and honeymoon, 11/02 - disneyland resort, 05/99 - disneyland resort paris, 07/98 - WDW family trip, 11/92 - WDW family trip, 11/91 - WDW family trip

10-15-2009, 07:27 AM	#3
mmouse37 Mickey for Me! Likes surprises Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Tappan...Too far from the Magic!! Posts: 15,884	The ship usually backs into CC but has been known to pull in forward sometimes. Right now they are working on expanding the dock so there is some construction equipment on the dockside and by the tram stop. We had that view last month and it didn't bother me at all. In the morning we watched them unloading supplies. When we came back to the ship around 4:00 we were watching all the activity on the dock and watching all the workers board their boat and head back to Abaco island. Here are some pics. View toward the island. This is as we are backing into CC. Watching staff start to unload provisions at CC. These two are of some of the machinery used for work on the dock This is near the first tram stop CM's waving goodbye to us! And the new slide, that is not yet open. Another view of the slide from the family beach Construction workers leaving on their boat back to Abaco. MJ __________________ *Co-Moderator of the Cruise Board* "The world is a book and those who do not travel read only a page...." - Sailed on the official Maiden Voyage of the Magic (July 30, 1998) - 18 DCL Cruises and Counting [color="Purple"]- WDW Resorts - 40+ including HM at the Poly in 1979 @$65.00 a night! Last edited by mmouse37; 10-15-2009 at 07:34 AM.

10-15-2009, 07:48 AM	#4
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10-15-2009, 09:00 AM	#5
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10-15-2009, 09:57 AM	#6
scootch DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,099	thanks for the pictures.... ooohh.. nice slide... any idea when that will open? __________________ WDW for ONE day in 1980(it was 105 degrees!!) Nov 2004 Polynesian with my 2 princesses , ages 2 1/2 and 5 Nov 2005 Contemporary November 2006 Contemporary/POFQ Making memories with my 21 year old niece with cancer ~Sweet Lindsey passed March 2007 November 2007 WL Nov 08 VWL Nov 09 WDW Bay Lake Tower/DiscoveryCove/SeaWorld with a 3 day DCL

10-15-2009, 10:16 AM	#7
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,741	While it is most common for the captain to back the ship in (causing the starboard side to face the island), they sometimes take it in front first. Bottom line; this is a really small issue--do you want to see the construction from the dock or the island view? Or do you want to be ON the island rather than watching from your window or balcony? In all fairness, on our first trip my 7 year old woke me up telling me that I had to get up to see the most beautiful thing in the world. We were PORT side, and the captain had taken us in bow first.

10-15-2009, 10:47 PM	#10
Donald_Quackers Quacktastic! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 719	I enjoyed the view of the ship from my stateroom. Here's one of the flying dutchman: __________________ Dec '08 -- Disney Wonder 4 Nights/2 nights @ Pop Cent. / Dec '07 -- Coronado Springs Dec '04, '05 / Oct '03 -- Off Site/Vacation Home Feb '02 -- Port Orleans Riverside / May '00 -- Disney Institute (Now Saratoga Springs) Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah...Tip for Today!

10-16-2009, 01:43 AM	#11
UK-Simon Wow! I'd love to see the Tennis Racket for that ball! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 209	It is my understanding that they normally only pull straight into dock when the ship is having photos taken at Castaway Cay for media release. Other than that it will always reverse. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]WDWIP UK Pavilion July 02-Sep 03

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