If we can DREAM it, we can do it! ..... another 30 day vacation Update 02/07

[Mom&RN]

Karin,
I've been off the boards for almost two months (had a couple of big life events that took up all my time) but I'm all caught up on your report. The continental breakfast on your balcony looked wonderful. What a great way to start the day, I think I would be tempted to do that every morning. Now I need to go over to your new report, subscribe and catch up there!
Barb

 

[dizneeat]

If I am ever able to go on a cruise, only want to go when you and Tom are onboard. BUT since your cruises often include rocky weather...this wish might not come true! We'll just have to get together at WDW for now.

Christine, I wish I could offer you to go at another time of the year, but since I need to stick to my holiday schedule.
For now I am just looking forward to WDW and maybe we will be able to figure something out that works for both of us.

Karin,
I've been off the boards for almost two months (had a couple of big life events that took up all my time) but I'm all caught up on your report. The continental breakfast on your balcony looked wonderful. What a great way to start the day, I think I would be tempted to do that every morning. Now I need to go over to your new report, subscribe and catch up there!
Barb

Barb, I hope they were all happy events!

Life on the ship is awesome. And that breakfast on the veranda is so peaceful with the sight of the ocean in front of you.
As for doing it every day, I am sure you would be tempted by all the other yummy breakfast options there are.

 

[dizneeat]

Day 15, August 25

Castaway Cay – Day 1 - Part 2

We signed in, then hopped onto the golf cart and were taken to our Cabana. Our host was really nice, he took us inside and explained everything about the Cabana, showed us the button on which to ring him and asked if we were okay the way it was or if we needed something right away.
We didn’t and he left us. Before we did anything else, Tom took a lot of pics of the cabana and the goodies that were hidden inside.

We applied some sunscreen, nibbled on the fruit and had some drinks out of the fridge, before we headed down to the beach for a swim. The water was heavenly warm and crystal clear and since it was low tide we had to walk way out to find water deep enough to swim.

We swam and drifted for a while, watched for fish in the water and enjoyed the moment. We stayed in the water far longer than we had intended. When we finally went back to our Cabana we quickly took a shower and dried ourselves off, before we flagged a server down and ordered

two Konk Koolers. About ten minutes later the server came back with the drinks, we opened a bag of chips and sat in the shade enjoying the drinks and the view of the ocean. Once we had finished our drinks we both put on a shirt and walked down to the water’s edge, to slowly walk along it to the barbecue station.
It was pretty full and there was quite a line, but we didn’t mind and got a plate. Tom took

some salads, a burger and a hot dog, while I didn’t feel like a lot of meat and just had

some salad and some ribs. Everything was fresh and tasty, Tom just didn’t really like the hot dog. He deemed the ones on the ship much better. Once we had finished our main courses, Tom went to pick up some more drinks and some

Chocolate Chip Cookies and a piece of Pineapple Upside Down cake. We sat, enjoyed our desserts and the view of the ship before we made another restroom stop and then walked over to the Cabana host, who was already waiting to take us back to our Cabana.

To be continued ............

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Karin, the cabana looks so peaceful. I think it would be especially nice for those who do not swim much (me!) but enjoy being on the beach, near the water. The protection from the sun is outstanding - especially for your eyes and for someone like me who has eye issues from MS and/or sun sensitivity. Absolutely worth the cost.

Beautiful photos - I can almost smell the sand and ocean!

 

[jenseib]

I am catching up with you before breakfast ...and I swear every post has food in it. LOL!

I hear the hotdogs are iffy on CC. Sometimes good, sometimes not.

 

[dizneeat]

Karin, the cabana looks so peaceful. I think it would be especially nice for those who do not swim much (me!) but enjoy being on the beach, near the water. The protection from the sun is outstanding - especially for your eyes and for someone like me who has eye issues from MS and/or sun sensitivity. Absolutely worth the cost.

Beautiful photos - I can almost smell the sand and ocean!

The cabanas are really wonderful retreats. And I agree with you, even if you don't swim it is awesome to have a shady place to enjoy the island.
And I am glad you enjoy the photos!

I am catching up with you before breakfast ...and I swear every post has food in it. LOL!

I hear the hotdogs are iffy on CC. Sometimes good, sometimes not.

Jen, you should know that my updates are always full of food.

Tom loves the hot dogs on board, but he said the ones on the island did by far not live up to them. Maybe the way they are cooked is different?

 

[eandesmom]

Ah CC day! You morning (other than the 3 hours to dock) looks pretty darn perfect so far. A little surf, a little sun, a lovely beverage and some beach picnic food. What more could anyone want?

I'm not a hot dog person (too many as a child maybe?) and I think Jeff was the only one who had one so no idea how good/bad or marginal they were but good to know for future reference!

 

[dizneeat]

Ah CC day! You morning (other than the 3 hours to dock) looks pretty darn perfect so far. A little surf, a little sun, a lovely beverage and some beach picnic food. What more could anyone want?

I'm not a hot dog person (too many as a child maybe?) and I think Jeff was the only one who had one so no idea how good/bad or marginal they were but good to know for future reference!

Once we knew that the captain had been able to dock the ship it WAS a perfect day! We stayed on the island a little longer to make up for the missed time in the morning.

Hot dogs are not really popular around here, so when I tasted my first one, I did not like it at all (Casey's Corner ) I like the ones on the ships though - they taste different. The one on the island was like the park ones

 

[dizneeat]

Day 15, August 25

Castaway Cay – Day 1 - Part 3

We sat, enjoyed our desserts and the view of the ship before we made another restroom stop and then walked over to the Cabana host, who was already waiting to take us back to our Cabana.
Once back we sat out on the deck for a while,

applied more sun screen and then finally headed back into the ocean. The water was warm and very shallow, so we had to walk out quite a bit, but then it was time to play in the crystal clear waters again.

We lost count of the time and only the dark clouds that piled up behind our Cabana made us go back. Thankfully the clouds disappeared soon after and we were able to enjoy some more time at our little retreat.
We had some drinks out of the fridge and some more of the fruit and enjoyed the Bahamian sun. Around 3.30 we went back for a final swim in the ocean. It was absolutely beautiful, but seeing the cast members starting to close umbrellas at the far end of Serenity Bay we knew we only had little time left. But we played in the warm waters of Serenity Bay until we felt we had to go back to our Cabana. Once there we still did not pack up but after having showered we sat in the sun to dry off. Around 4.45 we were ready to head back to the ship.
We had changed and just wanted to walk down to the tram but our Cabanas host was already waiting for us and took us down. We waited for about two minutes for a tram to arrive, then got on and headed back to the next stop where we had to change trams.
There were already quite a few people waiting, but we were lucky and got on the next one and were back at the ship in no time. Unfortunately they only let people back on at the front of the ship, so that meant that we would have to hike all the way back once we were up on deck 10 again.
Imagine our surprise when we returned and there was a rolled up message at our door.
First we thought it was another Fish Extender gift, but it had a DCL seal on it. Hm, what could it be. We unrolled it and were stunned. It actually was a Magical Moment certificate, welcoming us on the Disney DREAM, from a cast member, who’s name was Bettina and she was from Austria as well. Needless to say we were thrilled! Once we had finally gotten over the surprise we grabbed a drink out of the fridge, then took showers and sat out on the veranda to enjoy the sight of Castaway Cay. Right on time at 6pm we heard all the ship’s horns and saw how the ship slowly made its way out to sea again. We and a lot of other people were out on the veranda saying goodbye to Castaway Cay,

knowing that we all would be back soon. We walked up to deck 12 to have a good look back from there and explored some more of the ship.

Once we were out at sea and my hair was dry again, we picked up another batch of Fish Extender gifts and went to hand them out. It was a lot of fun to sneak around the ship, handing out gifts, seeing the astonished faces of other passengers who were not sure what we were doing and why we were delivering gifts and sometimes stopping to enjoy some enchanted art.


To be continued ............

 

[Minnie&Nana]

Karin, one of photos of Castaway Cay is telling me it would like to be on my desk top and may e even FB cover..... Would that be okay?

 

[Disney9.9.10]

What a beautiful CC day! After reading all of these reports, I really need to look into getting a cabana And your reports always make me hungry too - so much yummy food!

 

[wiigirl]

Great update!

 

[jenseib]

Glad I am not the only one who gets weird looks when I deliver FE gifts. LOL

 

[englishrose47]

Another grat day at Castaway Cay!! Can't wait for my turn next month!!!

 

[annmarieda]

What a nice day! The water looks very beautiful...and almost inviting. (I say almost cause I am not much of a swimmer)

FE delivery sounds fun.

 

[scottny]

The cabana looks so relaxing.
The food looked good.
Funny about the other passengers watching you give out the gifts.
Great updates and pics. Loved the water pics.

 

[Wicket's Mom]

Whew! I finally got caught up with this TR! Great as usual, really enjoy the photos & the meets.

I was in Florida for 5 weeks enjoying the beach & sunshine. No swimming though, water was too rough & hundreds of sharks were close to the coastline!

 

[eandesmom]

If anyone deserves a magical moment certificate it is the two of you

what a wonderful afternoon

 

[dizneeat]

Karin, one of photos of Castaway Cay is telling me it would like to be on my desk top and may e even FB cover..... Would that be okay?

Christine, you are always welcome to use any of my photos!

What a beautiful CC day! After reading all of these reports, I really need to look into getting a cabana And your reports always make me hungry too - so much yummy food!

You know, today was my 120 days mark to start booking excursions and ADRs for our next cruise. I was online at midnight your time and while I was getting to the spot where they offer the Cabanas, 5 of them were already gone.
I managed to get my favourite one, but I was shocked at the speed they went.

Great update!

Thank you! I did not have much time to update last week, I hope to do a bit over the weekend.

Glad I am not the only one who gets weird looks when I deliver FE gifts. LOL

No, you definitely are not the only one. It has been quite a few times that we have been asked why we hand out gifts and how to get into such a group!

 

[dizneeat]

Another grat day at Castaway Cay!! Can't wait for my turn next month!!!

It won't be long, Rosie, and it will be your turn!

What a nice day! The water looks very beautiful...and almost inviting. (I say almost cause I am not much of a swimmer)

FE delivery sounds fun.

Before we set foot on CC I was not much of a lover of the ocean. I need to see my toes when I am in the water (well, make that water shoes ) or I will not be comfortable. At CC the water is so clear you can be in the water up to your chin and you wll be able to see the sand. AWESOME!!!!

We love doing the FE. It is SO fun to hand out the gifts, sneaking around the ship to not being caught. And then to see someone with your gifts on board.

The cabana looks so relaxing.
The food looked good.
Funny about the other passengers watching you give out the gifts.
Great updates and pics. Loved the water pics.

We love the Cabanas.
Some time ago we said we would get one once so we can say we have done it ...... ever since we went back to rent one. So nice for my eyes. No competing with someone for a hammock, floating devices, nice soft seats in the sun ...... and icy cold towels.
There is A LOT of yummy food around on those ships.

Whew! I finally got caught up with this TR! Great as usual, really enjoy the photos & the meets.

I was in Florida for 5 weeks enjoying the beach & sunshine. No swimming though, water was too rough & hundreds of sharks were close to the coastline!

Doris, you are doing so well, catching up on all the threads!

If anyone deserves a magical moment certificate it is the two of you

what a wonderful afternoon

Ah, thank you, Cynthia!