Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[El Cid 94]

We have booked Cabana #2 (1 July/4 night). In some pictures it looks like it is really, really close to cabana #1. Could be the angle that the photo was taken. It also looks like #1 and #2 are the only cabanas pointed in a different direction.

Any reviews of #2?

Just out of curiosity, for those who have stayed in the cabanas, what would you consider to be the "prime" cabana?

 

[Sheree]

Were you able to bring beach chairs down in front of cabanas 15 & 17?

If we get one, we will be sharing with 10 ppl and want to make sure everyone has someplace to sit...

do we know you?!
I can't imagine them now allowing chairs in front of 15-17
This looks so peaceful, let's hope we have good weather

 

[noladave]

what time did you get to the terminal that got you boarding group 9? this is our first cruise with Disney and we're trying get a sense of timing for arrival. i'd like to be there early enough to try for a cabana but i don't want to be waiting in line for hours when the terminal opens. so this would provide a frame of reference (if you got there when the terminal opened and still got 9 i think i'm doomed )

We did not get there as early as I had wanted, as we made an extra stop on the way there. We got there shortly after noon, maybe 12:15 is?? Can't swear on the exact time. I think it was between 12:30 and 1:00 when we actually boarded. By the time we grabbed something to eat, they made the announcement that the rooms were ready.

 

[noladave]

We have booked Cabana #2 (1 July/4 night). In some pictures it looks like it is really, really close to cabana #1. Could be the angle that the photo was taken. It also looks like #1 and #2 are the only cabanas pointed in a different direction.

Any reviews of #2?

Just out of curiosity, for those who have stayed in the cabanas, what would you consider to be the "prime" cabana?

No review, but ALL of the cabanas are REALLY close together. You have no problem hearing the conversation of the cabanas next to you. For me, this was the ONLY issue...

As for cabana#2, you will be right next to the public beach. Don't know if that's good or bad for you.

At first I didn't like the fact that we got #15, but it was so peaceful, and quiet, it felt like we had the island to ourselves.

maybe this gives you a better idea of how close they are:

 

[castawayfan]

I agree, they are really close together. In fact that is what my husband said he did not like - way too close. We could certainly hear everything going on in the cabana next door. I also would not like Cabana 1 or 2 because of the proximity to the family beach. I would say anything from 6 up would be great.

 

[1 Minnie & 3 Mickeys]

This would be absolutely perfect for DH if only they had a TV in them...

 

[TLSnell1981]

This would be absolutely perfect for DH if only they had a TV in them...

My DH would love a TV too! But, with the cabanas so close to one another? They will have to settle for a little reality "TV".

 

[megswdw]

Number 2 is actually really close to number 3. They kind of go in pairs and number on is kind of off on the edge. We loved number one, because it was close to the bathrooms, cookies, etc. We didn't mind being close to the family beach, it still felt secluded. We could hear the people in number 2 at the end of the day, but that was the only time we could hear them. Maybe it was the only time we were both in the cabana at the same time? Each cabana is surrounded by lush landscaping to help with privacy.

 

[El Cid 94]

Number 2 is actually really close to number 3. They kind of go in pairs and number on is kind of off on the edge. We loved number one, because it was close to the bathrooms, cookies, etc. We didn't mind being close to the family beach, it still felt secluded. We could hear the people in number 2 at the end of the day, but that was the only time we could hear them. Maybe it was the only time we were both in the cabana at the same time? Each cabana is surrounded by lush landscaping to help with privacy.

Thanks! I kind of like the ideal of being close to the family beach. The restrooms, etc. being close is nice too. Do you have any pictures of the area around 1 and 2?

 

[kyirish25]

Just wanting to clarify since I'm a few weeks out until our Cruise.

Do you book these at Guest Services or the Excursion Desk?

Thanks

 

[princssdisnygina]

Just wanting to clarify since I'm a few weeks out until our Cruise.

Do you book these at Guest Services or the Excursion Desk?

Thanks

You can do it at either BUT... do it at the excursion desk. Sometimes the people at guest services get confused!

 

[kritter]

Getting ready to book a cabana for my Aug. cruise.

What number do you recommend?

Also, I know your only allowed six in the cabana. Will they allow more for a charge??

 

[noladave]

Right now, up to 4 more @ $50 each. Total max is 10.

 

[Disney1fan2002]

Can any past renters confirm that you get bike rental, snorkel equipment and tube rental with the cabana?

I saw a PP much earlier in this thread posted you do, and I did have a CM at Disney Cruise tell me it was included, but I didn't see any of the equipment with pictures some posters have posted. I saw the sand toys, but no snorkel equipment. Maybe we get vouchers and pick them up like we are paing for rental? They are not put in the cabanas?

To me, it will only be worth the $500 if these are included. A family of 5, that is almost $200 worth of rentals.

 

[Brandis]

Not a renter (yet), but from reports I read it said that the bikes and snorkel equipment have to be picked up at their renting locations, you get them for free when you show your cabana bracelet.

Probably because you will have to sign a waiver when you rent it. It seems that the floating equipment are at the cabana.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Not a renter (yet), but from reports I read it said that the bikes and snorkel equipment have to be picked up at their renting locations, you get them for free when you show your cabana bracelet.

Probably because you will have to sign a waiver when you rent it. It seems that the floating equipment are at the cabana.

This is true!

 

[poohj80]

They are directly in front of Pelican Plunge. You can swim from the Cabana to the deck of Pelican Plunge!

It looks like quite a swim though from the photos. Is this the case?

 

[jetskigrl]

For those that have tried to book a cabana on board the Dream recently and were put on a wait list, was that because all the cabanas were booked, or were they still holding the available cabanas for the concierge guests?

I asked DCL guest relations how to go about booking a cabana (since we are not traveling in concierge) and I was told that if there are any available I will be able to book one when I board. But this seems to contradict what people are saying actually happens (that they are not allowing non-concierge to book at all until the day the ship docks at Castaway Cay...so they can keep the open cabanas open for last minute concierge bookings).

 

[dawne98]

they look great
How much are they and how often do those not in concierge get them?
do they have a bathroom in them?
For me if they don't have a bathroom they why would I want one?
(I like to get in a shower and dress after being in the sun all day at the beach)
Also do you get all that they have in the Extreme getaway package?

 

[amylia403]

they look great
How much are they and how often do those not in concierge get them?
do they have a bathroom in them?
For me if they don't have a bathroom they why would I want one?
(I like to get in a shower and dress after being in the sun all day at the beach)
Also do you get all that they have in the Extreme getaway package?

No bathroom. There is a shower, but it's not like a bathroom shower, its the kind you rinse off in after a swim. (It's not actually in the cabana, but just outside the cabana.) I believe there are some pictures on previous pages of this thread.