I just logged into the reservation website and there is a cabana available in serenity bay. I wish it was the family beach, but maybe someone on here is looking for one on serenity bay.
That was me - I ditched my reservation after checking the weather forecast and looking at my friends' photos from last week at CC (she's wearing long pants and a jacket). I'm thinking we won't do a full day at the beach; maybe just hit it for lunch and the afternoon. I was pretty excited to snag it at 12:01am at the 120 day mark - I hope someone who wanted it notices the re-deposit.
My family totally makes fun of me for being a major pre-planner and always having an itinerary, but that's who I am! Need help now so I can relax on the ship . . .
1. We were planning on snorkeling at the Cay. Do you'll think the water will be warm enough for that? Temps are lower than expected.
2. Are most of you dressing up for dinner even with the cooler weather? My girls are 10 and 13 and I figured they would freeze in cutesy dresses.
3. Do you wear the pirate attire to dinner that night or just to the deck party?
4. Is it worth doing the 5K for the experience of it (and the medal) if I know we will be walking and not running, once again with a 10 and 13 year old.
I bet Northern kids will think the water is fine. I expect to find it too cold to enjoy for long.
Snorkeling at CC just doesn't seem to be worth the money for renting the equipment. There is a major lack of fish to see - and the sandy bottom gets stirred up very easily.
I, at 52 yo, am looking forward to an opportunity to dress a little nicer than my everyday attire; since there is no mad-dash from the house to the car in freezing temps, I find onboard to be a very enjoyable place for putting on your GLAM (as someone else posted).
I don't usually do pirate costumes - but sometimes wear black. I never feel out of place. I just say that I'm one of the civilians from whom they are stealing.
As a non-runner and poor exerciser, I think that introducing your girls to short races is an excellent idea! You don't have to worry about dogs or automobile traffic; I think you might also see a bit more of the island than if you just ride bikes or walk around. However, the 10 year old is going to get left out, since she's < 12. Drats.
Just throwing in some info (which might be on the previous 13 pages
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Here's a link to the daily onboard guide, the "Personal Navigator." You will get one at embarkation and then delivered to your room each night while you are dining. (This one is from a 3-night New Year's Magic cruise).
http://disneycruiselineblog.com/wp-...rs-Magic-3N-Bahamian-Day-1-Miami-20130230.pdf
...Another question for the 5K -- do you just sign up there? So glad you all posted about this, so I can be sure to pack my husband's and daughter's running clothes!
This is what they say about the 5K:
runDisney: Castaway Cay 5K (12+)
Pre-Book at Guest Services, Deck 3, Midship - 8:00 am
Runners meet in D Lounge, Deck 4, Midship, at 8:00 am. We will depart the ship at 8:30 am and make our way to the Bike Rentals where the run will begin. All Guests participating must be 12 years or older.
I don't see how you can sign-up on Deck 3 and be on Deck 4 at the same time - and get everyone out the door by 8:30 am. Perhaps someone who's done this before will answer that question - otherwise, I'd suggest visiting Guest Services the night before Castaway (wait until the boarding rush is over).
The more the merrier. 
(Says the guy who won't be cooking dinner or doing the dishes.) 
