Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[andersonfamily]

Per the Disney Cruise Line website:
It appears you do have a host, but extra food/services are an additional fee.

Wdwinfo.com and mousesavers and another site that I can't remember all had the exact same language about a private cabana host being available for an additional fee. One of the posters above posted a link to the wdwinfo article. The language is identical at all the sites so I assume it came from a Disney press release.

 

[samily]

We had a cabana on SB last week. When the tram dropped us off, we checked in at the Cabana Check In hut and our host drove us to the cabana. He came in and showed us where everything was, and how to page him if we needed anything. We never called him for anything, but whenever he saw us walking by (like on the way to lunch or the restroom) he would say that we should have called him for a ride or whatever. He was waiting in his golf cart at the end of the day behind the cabanas, so we let him give us a ride then.

In the cabana, there was soda, water, chips, granola bars, fruits, towels, chilled facecloths, sunscreen, magazines, and a safe.

 

[Reto]

We had a cabana on SB last week. When the tram dropped us off, we checked in at the Cabana Check In hut and our host drove us to the cabana. He came in and showed us where everything was, and how to page him if we needed anything. We never called him for anything, but whenever he saw us walking by (like on the way to lunch or the restroom) he would say that we should have called him for a ride or whatever. He was waiting in his golf cart at the end of the day behind the cabanas, so we let him give us a ride then.

In the cabana, there was soda, water, chips, granola bars, fruits, towels, chilled facecloths, sunscreen, magazines, and a safe.

That's exactly how it was on my cruise last November. No additional fee for all of the things you mentioned.

 

[mousebrat]

I think that what they are saying is that you can pay extra to have a dedicated attendant. What has been included is someone who is also taking care of a few other cabanas. If you want to go somewhere and they are getting something for someone else, you may have to wait a short while. A "private" host infers that someone will be dedicated to your every whim. So, if you have an emirate or you need to rent the entire beach for entourage, Disney will gladly provide servants for an additional fee.

 

[FJS961]

I think that what they are saying is that you can pay extra to have a dedicated attendant. What has been included is someone who is also taking care of a few other cabanas. If you want to go somewhere and they are getting something for someone else, you may have to wait a short while. A "private" host infers that someone will be dedicated to your every whim. So, if you have an emirate or you need to rent the entire beach for entourage, Disney will gladly provide servants for an additional fee.

I don't believe that is the case. I believe you can purchase alcoholic "packages" - like the 'bucket of beer" - on board that will be delivered to your cabana. Also, there is a drink menu in the cabana and you can order drinks that will be brought to you but you pay for those just as you would if you ordered from an attendant on the beach. There is no dedicated person you can pay extra for. One of the concierge CM hosts from the ship is assigned to the cabanas for the CC day.

 

[Tami0220]

We will be experiencing CC for the first time so I wanted to do all of the things at the family beach, but it will be just dh and me. Would you recommend a cabana at the family beach or sb?

 

[poohj80]

Are there usually a few cancellations for cabanas? They were sold out for our cruise. I was planning on checking while on board.

I know we have a cabana reserved for our upcoming cruise but are now waffling. It was get for our Dream cruise when there were SO many more people, but we'll be on the Magic and wondering if it will really be worth it. If others are having similar thoughts, there is always a possibility of cancellation.

 

[TLSnell1981]

Wdwinfo.com and mousesavers and another site that I can't remember all had the exact same language about a private cabana host being available for an additional fee. One of the posters above posted a link to the wdwinfo article. The language is identical at all the sites so I assume it came from a Disney press release.

I just booked a cabana. I copied and pasted the information, directly from DCL's online booking site (for excursions, dining, etc). I guess, it's possible the website is incorrect.

 

[Brandis]

Private cabana host sounds like a host who would stay at your cabana all the time so you don't have to ring for him.

 

[AnneJEPC]

We are on the Magic NYC June 2nd and traveling with our whole family -8 adults and 3 kids -ages 9, 9 & 5 - spread across 4 staterooms. We reallly reallly want to book a cabana but I've read you can only have 10. I don't care about the extra cost - but i would hate to not get it just because we have 1 extra and I don't want to pay for a second cabana when really its mostly so that my parents and my inlaws have a shaded area to get out of the sun. but they want to be able to watch the kids play on the beach.

Has anyone heard of being able to get extra people in ? I am going to try calliing the "special number" we got for being CC members (our 2nd DC) to see whats possible- but i thought I'd check first here to see if anyone else has had that issue

 

[princssdisnygina]

We are on the Magic NYC June 2nd and traveling with our whole family -8 adults and 3 kids -ages 9, 9 & 5 - spread across 4 staterooms. We reallly reallly want to book a cabana but I've read you can only have 10. I don't care about the extra cost - but i would hate to not get it just because we have 1 extra and I don't want to pay for a second cabana when really its mostly so that my parents and my inlaws have a shaded area to get out of the sun. but they want to be able to watch the kids play on the beach.

Has anyone heard of being able to get extra people in ? I am going to try calliing the "special number" we got for being CC members (our 2nd DC) to see whats possible- but i thought I'd check first here to see if anyone else has had that issue

10 is the maximum. You have to have the wristbands and they will only give you 10. I can tell you they will tell you to get a second cabana. The original number was 8 then they moved it to 10 so pushing it by asking for 1 more will mean they will have to let the next family with 11 do it then someone will have 12 and so on.

 

[disneychck]

Yep 10 is the max

 

[AnneJEPC]

thanks for your reply!! that's what I had kinda figured - but it was worth asking

 

[Namsupak]

We have had a cabana several times now. The last time was on our Dream cruise a two weeks ago. As far as we know there is no option for a dedicated host that sits in your cabana with you. Often the there are 2-3 people taking care of the family cabanas. You press a button and they come to you. They can take any requests you may have. The attendants are usually the concierge people from the ship. Sometimes other people from the guest services department. It is normally more than enough to take care of the cabana guests We spend our time relaxing and swimming so we only call for mixed drinks from the bar (which do cost extra) or for a golf cart ride back to the tram stop. During your stay you get a fridge stocked with drinks, towels, wet cool towels to use, a large fruit basket, sunscreen, chips/snack bars, bike rentals, floats, snorkel equipment and a small safe in the closet for your personal items. People will come by once or twice to clean up and retrieve dirty dishes or towels. The host also checks on you a few times. Really very little need for more attention. We love the cabanas.

 

[ricosha75]

I reserved one online for our trip in May - but only clicked to add myself. I didn't realize I needed to click ALL the members in my party - now when I try to add them, it says I can't (although, I still have the confirmation that we have a cabana held for me). Do you know if it will be a problem for my family to get wrist bands (6 of us total) if I'm the only one listed on the reservation? Confused

 

[amylia403]

I reserved one online for our trip in May - but only clicked to add myself. I didn't realize I needed to click ALL the members in my party - now when I try to add them, it says I can't (although, I still have the confirmation that we have a cabana held for me). Do you know if it will be a problem for my family to get wrist bands (6 of us total) if I'm the only one listed on the reservation? Confused

I did the same thing last year. I just had to stop by the guest services desk on the ship and they were able to add my family

 

[Deemarch]

Or you can call DCL and they will do it now!

 

[mollygirl13]

Here is my Cabana dilemma:

I am traveling with my parents and my sister and brother in law in May. We are doing a B2B Dream.

Got up at midnight for BOTH 90 day marks and desperately wanted to rent a SB Cabana for us! All of the SB Cabanas are already booked. I plan on STALKING the Port Adventures site to see if one opens between now and May.

BUT, I was able to secure Cabana #2 on the Family Beach. Not too sure if my family will go for it.

Not sure how we will feel about being at the family beach because my family adores SB. We have only been to SB, never to the family beach.

What are your thoughts about 6 adults who only go to SB enjoying a day at the Family Beach in their #2 Cabana?

I read that there is access to a private beach. Can someone please tell me more about that? Also, does Cabana #2 have a Hammock. DH LOVES the Hammocks and spends most of the day at CC in one.

Thanks!

 

[pdwimmer]

Here is my Cabana dilemma:

I am traveling with my parents and my sister and brother in law in May. We are doing a B2B Dream.

Got up at midnight for BOTH 90 day marks and desperately wanted to rent a SB Cabana for us! All of the SB Cabanas are already booked. I plan on STALKING the Port Adventures site to see if one opens between now and May.

BUT, I was able to secure Cabana #2 on the Family Beach. Not too sure if my family will go for it.

Not sure how we will feel about being at the family beach because my family adores SB. We have only been to SB, never to the family beach.

What are your thoughts about 6 adults who only go to SB enjoying a day at the Family Beach in their #2 Cabana?

I read that there is access to a private beach. Can someone please tell me more about that? Also, does Cabana #2 have a Hammock. DH LOVES the Hammocks and spends most of the day at CC in one.

Thanks!

My family will be at Cabana 2 next week. I'll take pics and PM them to you. Yes, it does have a hammock at least. Other than that, I can't speak to it's comfort or private or anything else as I've not been to this Cabana before.

 

[poohj80]

Here is my Cabana dilemma:

I am traveling with my parents and my sister and brother in law in May. We are doing a B2B Dream.

Got up at midnight for BOTH 90 day marks and desperately wanted to rent a SB Cabana for us! All of the SB Cabanas are already booked. I plan on STALKING the Port Adventures site to see if one opens between now and May.

BUT, I was able to secure Cabana #2 on the Family Beach. Not too sure if my family will go for it.

Not sure how we will feel about being at the family beach because my family adores SB. We have only been to SB, never to the family beach.

What are your thoughts about 6 adults who only go to SB enjoying a day at the Family Beach in their #2 Cabana?

I read that there is access to a private beach. Can someone please tell me more about that? Also, does Cabana #2 have a Hammock. DH LOVES the Hammocks and spends most of the day at CC in one.

Thanks!

The private family beach is right in front of the cabanas. No one can use it except cabana guests so it is not crowded similar to SB, but you will see all the families playing in the water just down the beach near Pelican Plunge.