Castaway Cay Private Cabanas

[Scoobypop]

Thanks. Probably 16 is held back then as you said, because there was no 16 (or 13) showing in either booked or available either. Thank you guys for the info.

 

[princssdisnygina]

Yes... cabana's 21 & 16 are held by DCL for concierge guests and if they aren't booked then they will be released onboard. There isn't a cabana 13 at all.

 

[gometros]

Does anyone know if cabana 21 is actually available to rent? When I logged on at midnight on my 120 day mark tonight, 21 was not even an option. You could see the ones that were already sold out and their corresponding numbers, slightly grayed out. Then the ones that were still available to book. Number 21 was not listed anywhere, and an Internet search led me nowhere. Thanks.

Cabana #21 is held back by Concierge - although it doesn't always go to Concierge guests. I believe #16 is also generally held back.

There is a cabana 21 - here is a link with pictures of it: http://www.smallworldvacations.com/blog/post.cfm/castaway-cay-serenity-bay-cabanas

Possibly it's due to be refurbished?

Interestingly, although everyone always says there are 21 cabanas, there are only 20 - 16 on the family beach and 4 on Serenity Bay. There is no cabana 13!

Yes... cabana's 21 & 16 are held by DCL for concierge guests and if they aren't booked then they will be released onboard. There isn't a cabana 13 at all.

I was going to comment that there was only 18, 19 and 20 on Serenity Bay, but the above discussion explains my misunderstanding. Friday night was my 105 day mark and when I logged in, there was actually two cabanas available on the Family Beach (#3 and #6) and #20 on the adult beach. I only saw #s 18, 19, 20. #16 and #21 did not show at all.

Btw, I booked #20, but when I go into activities today, it is still showing as available? It shows up under my activities. Should I be concerned?

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

Btw, I booked #20, but when I go into activities today, it is still showing as available? It shows up under my activities. Should I be concerned?

You are fine! I know when my friend and I had a cabana booked it showed as available - but it will only do that for you! It will show as not available to everyone else.

 

[gometros]

You are fine! I know when my friend and I had a cabana booked it showed as available - but it will only do that for you! It will show as not available to everyone else.

Thanks! That makes me feel better.

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

Thanks! That makes me feel better.

No problem! I remember how freaked out I was when it happened to me, but then I found out that is how it will show to the person who booked it.

 

[Scoobypop]

We saw the same thing, showing as still available, but figured it would not be book-able for others if they clicked it to book. Really appreciate the answers you guys, thank you so much!

 

[disneyholic family]

my booking window is only 4 days away now so everyone please remind me - where do i find the cabanas online?
i click on the castaway cay day and then on port excursions?

 

[gometros]

my booking window is only 4 days away now so everyone please remind me - where do i find the cabanas online?
i click on the castaway cay day and then on port excursions?

Exactly. I can now consider myself experienced enough to answer that

 

[disneyholic family]

Exactly. I can now consider myself experienced enough to answer that

i'm so nervous about not messing it all up!!

i just looked at my reservation. I can't tell if the system knows that i've paid in full (since i paid DU and they say i've paid in full)

i guess i'll call DCL to see if they know i've paid in full. Just to be sure.
I'll feel like an idiot come friday night if the system doesn't let me book!!

 

[disneyholic family]

i just called the concierge line and they checked for me - i'm all paid up and good to go!!! woo hoo!!

 

[ThePhantomsGirl]

Hope you get the cabana you want! Be SURE to hit "save". Someone can probably chime in and give the exact details as my friend was the one who did the reservations on my last two cruises. But I recall her saying one has to make sure they "save" what they put in before going on.

 

[disneyholic family]

Hope you get the cabana you want! Be SURE to hit "save". Someone can probably chime in and give the exact details as my friend was the one who did the reservations on my last two cruises. But I recall her saying one has to make sure they "save" what they put in before going on.

i just read through a website that has a series of screen shots to show you exactly how to do it.
you first have to hit save and then you have to hit confirm.
hopefully, i'll remember that when i'm all nervous trying to get the stuff i want!!

 

[gometros]

i just read through a website that has a series of screen shots to show you exactly how to do it.
you first have to hit save and then you have to hit confirm.
hopefully, i'll remember that when i'm all nervous trying to get the stuff i want!!

I confirmed each item each time, rather than waiting until I added them all to my basket. I didn't want to take any chances.

 

[disneyholic family]

I confirmed each item each time, rather than waiting until I added them all to my basket. I didn't want to take any chances.

that's what i plan on doing!!

 

[U2FanHfx]

Think we are on same cruise disneyholic. Fantasy on October 6th? I'm going to be there with you on Friday. We have a group of 6 and it will be a surprise from me. Fingers crossed! Good luck.

 

[disneyholic family]

Think we are on same cruise disneyholic. Fantasy on October 6th? I'm going to be there with you on Friday. We have a group of 6 and it will be a surprise from me. Fingers crossed! Good luck.

no, we're on October 21st - i'm booking at 120 days.

good luck on getting the cabana!!!!! i'm keeping my fingers crossed for you (and me)..

but even if you don't get it, keep checking....i hear they come available all the time as people decide to cancel..

 

[speedo]

Hi! Just thought I would share our photos of Cabana #6 from our trip report, the Castaway Cay photos start halfway down on page 15. Enjoy!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2936532&page=15

Oh and thanks to everyone who posts on this thread - you all were so helpful when I booked the Cabana.

 

[U2FanHfx]

no, we're on October 21st - i'm booking at 120 days.

good luck on getting the cabana!!!!! i'm keeping my fingers crossed for you (and me)..

but even if you don't get it, keep checking....i hear they come available all the time as people decide to cancel..

Ooops, my bad

Still hope you have a great trip and good luck. I'm a lowly Gold member so our 105 opens up this weekend. I just hope those Platinum and Concierge people left us a few

 

[Bear3412]

Just curious. If a family of four happens to be fortunate to reserve a Cabana on the family beach, will they only give you four wrist bands? Can you ask for six, since you technically paid for six? My thought is to share with someone who proves worthy. Even perhaps minors, who click with my own minors, , of course with parent approval. Or share wrist bands with adults who click, without minors. Whatever, point being, do they print six bands for $500? Or is there a limit due to the lifeboats, and capacity issue? TIA