Great unknown tips or secrets!

[Pansy]

Oh one more, in case it wasn't mentioned. Walk to the end of the beach on Castaway. It's uncrowded and HEAVEN ! There is a volleyball net down there too.

Is this the family side or adult side?

TIA

 

[rgroves]

Family side, Actually it's just past the family area and in the Teen Beach area and just before you get to the Sting Rays.

 

[nokidz]

Oh one more, in case it wasn't mentioned. Walk to the end of the beach on Castaway. It's uncrowded and HEAVEN ! There is a volleyball net down there too.

that is where we go. nice and quiet.

 

[fldisfanatic]

that is where we go. nice and quiet.

That's a great tip! We missed Castaway Cay due to a hurricane on our first cruise in 2004, so I want to take full advantage when we go in December.

 

[bevtoy]

Oh one more, in case it wasn't mentioned. Walk to the end of the beach on Castaway. It's uncrowded and HEAVEN ! There is a volleyball net down there too.

Also soccer! Heres a pic, we just got back Saturday and it was like a little piece of Heaven!

 

[Cinderella]

I love this thread thank you.

When planning your mealtimes - if your children are fairly outgoing don't expect them to want to eat with you. We see this as a pleasure - our children see it as a chore. We managed to get them to dine with us on the first and last nights.

At Parrot Cay, there is a little train to the adult beach - it is a long hot walk - we didn't realise it was there until some kind soul pointed it out on the way back.

Realise that the photos Disney take can be addictive. Not many of us can make pics look as good as they do, so budget accordingly.

Remember you can eat lunch wherever you want - our favourite meal was Triton's both dinner and lunch. We even preferred it over Palo's.

Last tip - just enjoy every minute. We were terrified having never cruised before, and we were really overwhelmed by the helpfullness and kindness of everyone on board. There is no need to worry - they make everything so easy for you.

 

[jajomo0118]

I love this thread thank you.


At Parrot Cay, there is a little train to the adult beach - it is a long hot walk - we didn't realise it was there until some kind soul pointed it out on the way back.

Is there a new beach I don't know about "PARROT CAY" come on let me in on the location....not fair!....
JUST KIDDING..

 

[Hypermommy]

When arriving at terminal. Send one member as rabbit to security screening and up the escalator. May make a difference in what boarding group you are in.

As "rabbit"?? I'm not sure I understand what that means. Help? Anything I can do to get in an earlier boarding group would be wonderful. Thanks.

 

[safetymom]

They had out the numbers for boarding cards in the check in lines. One person could check in for everyone.

 

[Hypermommy]

They had out the numbers for boarding cards in the check in lines. One person could check in for everyone.

Oh, I get it now. Thanks for explaining.

 

[jlima]

If you book connecting cabins, bring a pair of door stops with you, to prop the doors open. Less than $2 at Home Depot.

 

[purplepeg]

great tips

 

[MyLove4Disney]

4. You can go to Palo any night and sit at the bar for drinks and dessert without a reservation!

I didn't know this one. I have done PALO for tea and dinner, but we are not what I call fu fu eaters, we like the plain stuff so we were not going to do PALO this time, but if I can go for drinks and dessert that is something I would like to do. Do you pay extra for that service like for the other full meals there? What time in the evening or afternoon did you go?.

Thanks

 

[Hypermommy]

Originally Posted by kaykels

4. You can go to Palo any night and sit at the bar for drinks and dessert without a reservation!

I didn't know this one either. Is it only at certain times? That mght be a good way for me to check out Palo becuase DH and I aren't into the idea of paying extra for a fru fru meal when dining is free

 

[pop5]

Dont you still have to pay if sitting at the bar??

 

[Hypermommy]

Dont you still have to pay if sitting at the bar??

Oh, I guess so... I must have misread the post. Nah... not paying for that. Thanks for clearing me up.

 

[thomprod]

...FYI when I lived in the States, my cell phone worked in St Thomas!...

St. Thomas is part of the United States, so that's why your cell works there.

 

[DisneyRN1]

Thanks for all the tips!

 

[MikeKV]

Sorry for my ignorance but "Palo"? What's the full name for Palo? I tried doing a search for it on Disney's site and got nothing.

Thanks.

 

[safetymom]

Palo is the full name.