Cabana on Family Beach or Serenity Bay?

[RRB]

I have No. 25 on SB. My sailing begins on September 14 on the Dream.

you'll take that cabana from me, I sail on Sept 7

 

[phinz]

you'll take that cabana from me, I sail on Sept 7

I can see leaving a hidden gift for them... Maybe like a geocache? That would be pretty cool.

 

[RRB]

I can see leaving a hidden gift for them... Maybe like a geocache? That would be pretty cool.

I was thinking the exact same thing! I've never done the Geocache thing but maybe we can start something like that here. Won't be able to use cell phones so we'll need to leave hints where the cache is. I'll leave an "treasure" at or near Cabana 25, then JS can find it (or try to). If he finds it, he can take my item (as a souvenir) and leave a different item. I'll leave hints on where the item was left when I get back on The Dream or when right I get home (post on the Dis Board). We can even start a thread and keep track of the the "cache". What do you think? CastawayCache?

 

[phinz]

Sounds like fun. There are actually a couple of geocaches on CC. http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/...cay?guid=be75fd23-9bed-452c-8aed-6226154cc0f8

 

[RRB]

Sounds like fun. There are actually a couple of geocaches on CC. http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/...cay?guid=be75fd23-9bed-452c-8aed-6226154cc0f8

Cool. and people found it too.

 

[js]

you'll take that cabana from me, I sail on Sept 7

I was thinking the exact same thing! I've never done the Geocache thing but maybe we can start something like that here. Won't be able to use cell phones so we'll need to leave hints where the cache is. I'll leave an "treasure" at or near Cabana 25, then JS can find it (or try to). If he finds it, he can take my item (as a souvenir) and leave a different item. I'll leave hints on where the item was left when I get back on The Dream or when right I get home (post on the Dis Board). We can even start a thread and keep track of the the "cache". What do you think? CastawayCache?

Hi RRB. I'm a "she" but no worries, been called a heck of a lot worse LOL
I like that idea and can also bring something if another dis'er has a cabana by/next to our cabana. But, I am sure they clean them out
so how would this work?

When you return, I'll be gone already so won't have any of your information, although I guess I can look on here or e-mail.
I'm leaving for Disney on September 10.

How were you lucky enough to snag cabana 25? I am in concierge and emailed them at midnight the "day" my booking opened.

Do you have anything planned for the cruise? We did Dream with my dh, dd-21, ds-17 and my mom and my sister's family of 5 over NYE and had a blast!
This time, it will just be my mom and me and we used our DVC points. We booked RCCL Independence over NYE for this year.

We booked Palo and Remy first two nights and will book the last two nights once onboard with concierge, want to do the CC 5K and a champagne tasting.
Also want to get a length of cruise Rainforest pass for both of us.

Happy planning!

 

[SailingSeas]

when are you cruising?

September 11, so I'll grab it from you and I'll make sure the cabin's all sparkling for you, JS!

If you want to do the geocaching, I would recommend leaving it affixed under the corner of the cabin, affixed to the frame under either the front stairs or the beach stairs. That area is open, and should be relatively clear if that helps.

 

[js]

OMG, I just went and googled geo cache LOL OMG
Forever, I thought it was a bunch of people that like looking for geckos and even read a trip report that went in depth about
it and thought to myself those poor people were on an island looking for geckos HAHAHAHAHA It just never clicked and I'm a fairly
intelligent person LOL
THEN, I was wondering how the heck are you going to keep this gecko in the cabana? or hidden?
Oh my, I don't know how or what I was thinking LOL

 

[chimo2u]

Well, I've pretty much decided that I think i will ask for a Cabana on the Family beach, even though there's only hubby and I.... my reasonings are mostly because I am deathly afraid of not having a netted off swim area from the sea life in the ocean/ particularly the thought of sharks worries me/ I know, may be childish but it is a very real fear of mine, and if I'm to be in the ocean, I would prefer to know that There are life guards as well as a netted off swim area. The private beach for Cabana renters is also a plus. I am trying to decide which cabana to request, and i've narrowed it down to #4, #5 and #8. I would love a nice view of the ship.
I am around day 144 from my trip, so I am guessing I can email shoreside concierge soon with my requests?? does anyone know the address we email for requests??
Thanks for all the advice, your reviews and thoughts where very helpful in deciding to rent a cabana....Can't wait for halloween

 

[RRB]

Hi RRB. I'm a "she" but no worries, been called a heck of a lot worse LOL.
I like that idea and can also bring something if another dis'er has a cabana by/next to our cabana. But, I am sure they clean them out
so how would this work?
When you return, I'll be gone already so won't have any of your information, although I guess I can look on here or e-mail.
I'm leaving for Disney on September 10.

How were you lucky enough to snag cabana 25? I am in concierge and emailed them at midnight the "day" my booking opened. we are concierge also, staying in 12526. I sent my email in at 12:00:30 and got everything I wanted

Do you have anything planned for the cruise? We did Dream with my dh, dd-21, ds-17 and my mom and my sister's family of 5 over NYE and had a blast! This time, it will just be my mom and me and we used our DVC points. We booked RCCL Independence over NYE for this year.

We booked Palo and Remy first two nights and will book the last two nights once onboard with concierge, want to do the CC 5K and a champagne tasting.
Also want to get a length of cruise Rainforest pass for both of us

Happy planning!

We should have cruised together as our interests are so similar! I was thinking of hiding our treasure somewhere outside the cabana like under a rock or shell or maybe inside under something. It is a treasure hunt so there can only be clues provided. It must be challenging! If we set up a thread just for this, you will be able to check in any time and see my clues. Other Disers can also look at the thread and keep track of the current cache. I plan on providing my clues right after I get back aboard the Dream. Regarding getting #25, we are concierge also, staying in 12526. I sent my email in at 12:00:30 and got everything I wanted. Here's our onboard schedule - Palo the first night, timed for the sunset. Remy the second night, with a request for the Gusteau Room (our fingers are crossed). We'll be bringing special champagnes and wines from home for that evening. Cabana #25 for the CC day including a couples message at Serenity Bay at 1:00. Remy Brunch on the Day At Sea (day following CC). Royal Palace for dinner that night (probably won't eat a thing that night after the brunch). Fire and Ice couples pedicures on the Day At Sea. Champagne tasting for the day at sea and Nassau Day (love our Moet Ice!). We will also be signing up for LOS Rainforest passes!!!!!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Well, I've pretty much decided that I think i will ask for a Cabana on the Family beach, even though there's only hubby and I.... my reasonings are mostly because I am deathly afraid of not having a netted off swim area from the sea life in the ocean/ particularly the thought of sharks worries me/ I know, may be childish but it is a very real fear of mine, and if I'm to be in the ocean, I would prefer to know that There are life guards as well as a netted off swim area. The private beach for Cabana renters is also a plus. I am trying to decide which cabana to request, and i've narrowed it down to #4, #5 and #8. I would love a nice view of the ship.
I am around day 144 from my trip, so I am guessing I can email shoreside concierge soon with my requests?? does anyone know the address we email for requests??
Thanks for all the advice, your reviews and thoughts where very helpful in deciding to rent a cabana....Can't wait for halloween

I believe you let the shoreside concierge know your requests at 125 days out. And at 120 days they'll see to them. AFAIK, they should contact you with detail as to how to do it.

 

[RRB]

Well, I've pretty much decided that I think i will ask for a Cabana on the Family beach, even though there's only hubby and I.... my reasonings are mostly because I am deathly afraid of not having a netted off swim area from the sea life in the ocean/ particularly the thought of sharks worries me/ I know, may be childish but it is a very real fear of mine, and if I'm to be in the ocean, I would prefer to know that There are life guards as well as a netted off swim area. The private beach for Cabana renters is also a plus. I am trying to decide which cabana to request, and i've narrowed it down to #4, #5 and #8. I would love a nice view of the ship.
I am around day 144 from my trip, so I am guessing I can email shoreside concierge soon with my requests?? does anyone know the address we email for requests??
Thanks for all the advice, your reviews and thoughts where very helpful in deciding to rent a cabana....Can't wait for halloween

here you go however I would not send anything to them until 125 days out

'DCL.Concierge.Services@disneycruise.com'

 

[JLMDisneyCruise]

Concierge contacted me two weeks before my 125 and to,d me when I could submit my requests. I did them 8 pm the day before they date they gave me because I was not able to stay up till midnight...it was no issues! They have been so awesome! Got everything I asked for...

 

[chimo2u]

UPDATE: Thank you all for your wonderful advice. I contacted shoreside and they where so helpful, but requested that I contact them again with my requests at day 125, which is what I will do.
I have pretty much decided that the family beach will probably be better for my wants / especially the netted off area for swimming, the private beach, and the fact that there are life guards on the family beach.
With this said, what cabana might you recommend??? I think I have narrowed down to request #4, #5 (not sure which one to put as first choice??) or # 8 (as I was told these cabanas have nice views of the ship) -- any thoughts on a particular number that would be best???
Thanks!

 

[JLMDisneyCruise]

No recommendation, I was just happy to get one!

 

[chimo2u]

RRB - what time is sunset usually do I can think about that for our Palo dinner evening?

 

[SailingSeas]

If you go to Timeanddate.com and plug in your date, you can see the sunset time for a particular location. It's particularly enchanting to be seated about a half hour or so before sunset, so that you can enjoy the changing light playing on the water as it slips into night.

 

[RRB]

RRB - what time is sunset usually do I can think about that for our Palo dinner evening?

Like sailingseas wrote, there a number of websites that can give you the sunset/sunrise times for any date you wish. Remember though, there are "seatings" for both Palo and Remy beginning at 6:00 PM. Palo is set up for a 2 hour dinner and Remmy a 3 hour dinner. A 6:00 - 6:30 seating will work with the sunset, at least for September 7. It is one of our absolute favorite parts of a Disney Cruise, a very relaxed dinner at Remy (or Palo) watching the sunset. Ask for the Wine Room at Remy, a great dining experience.

 

[Bdunn]

We have sailed Disney twice (2013, 2014) and have been in a cabana on SB both times. We will be there again in September! Love the quiet and seclusion there.

 

[RRB]

We have sailed Disney twice (2013, 2014) and have been in a cabana on SB both times. We will be there again in September! Love the quiet and seclusion there.

Which sailing are you on in September?