March 29-April 5 2025 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Tortola, San Juan & Castaway Cay) - Disney Treasure

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Welcome all!!

 

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Made the payment (plus trip insurance), although due date was still a week away. Added the treasure pillow/blanket. Still need to figure out if we want to add 2 days at WDW before booking flights and Mears. The Hyatt Orlando airport didn’t have the bedroom we wanted (Queen deluxe suites) so we had to book a double queen with pull out sofa.

Payment for the Dec WDW trip was due this month as well so that hurt a bit.

 

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Is this the official DISboards page for the Treasure March 29? Is there another on *another* site?

 

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Is this the official DISboards page for the Treasure March 29? Is there another on *another* site?

And hi!

 

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Is this the official DISboards page for the Treasure March 29? Is there another on *another* site?

Yes it is. Looking forward to planning port adventures. Our kids are 16, 8 and 5 so we’re a bit limited on what we can do. Definitely hoping to repeat Jost Van Dyke (1/2 day) excursion.

 

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TODAY is the first day for Pearls to start grabbing those coveted excursions and onboard activities! But I was dismayed that the cabanas were already gone at 8AM....

 

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Wow. I did see cancellations closer to sail date for the serenity bay cabanas (sailing Spring break on the Fantasy multiple available) so I hope you get one then. I wish Disney app would have an alert feature vs searching everyday.

I get to book excursions while on vacation at WDW 12/29! Fortunately it is a resort day and it works. We were hoping to repeat the Jost Van Dyke beach transfer (not full day) to be able to get back for lunch. San Juan seems like a nice place to just walk and eat (no excursions necessary).

We have a child with sensory issues and she needs a lot of monitoring in/around water. It would have been nice to have a cabana to take turns relaxing and a slightly secluded area for her to play in. Usually we aren’t the first to get off the ship (tough getting kids ready and out the door). We’ve never made it to the kids area as we just stay close to the food/ship but we did rent bikes to go around castaway cay.

 

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We're on this one! Can't wait! We've booked a tour through Viator to El Yunque rainforest, and I'm thinking about doing the Baths on our own, though I like the idea of the beach transfer as well .. might be more relaxed. (We also can't book anything thru Disney until 12/29).

 

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We're on this one! Can't wait! We've booked a tour through Viator to El Yunque rainforest, and I'm thinking about doing the Baths on our own, though I like the idea of the beach transfer as well .. might be more relaxed. (We also can't book anything thru Disney until 12/29).

We have a 5 year old. Maybe when she is older we can do the baths, they look cool.

 

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Really wanted the earlier time but didn’t realize port adventures opened at midnight. The only availability for the Jost Van Dyke Transfer was 1 pm. A bit disappointed, but will work with it (possibly grab an early lunch).

 

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Anyone watching the Mammoth Club and Tim Tracker reviews?

Getting a bit excited. We decided against adding extra 2 nights using our Bounceback offer at WDW post cruise. It seems like a lot of unpacking and packing and we would still be a bit dizzy (I do take Dramamine).

Merch is just ok. Was hoping for better shirts. I did add some onboard gifts: blanket/pillow set and captain Minnie bundle backpack. Will add non alcoholic drink and 6 bottles (tap water tastes is filtered and tastes great)

https://dclfan.com/disney-cruise-sh...gural-merchandise-aboard-the-disney-treasure/

 

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I did like Kyle’s videos as well

 

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They have swimsuit dryers in the spa!

Also saw one of our Disney Fantasy servers (Magdalena) who got promoted to Palo in one of the Treasure Palo reviews. Was hoping some of the Spa staff from the Fantasy would move to the Treasure (Gigi was excellent).

 

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I was looking whether the personal navigator was released for the only other sailing (2/1) that goes to Peurto Rico and they changed it to a day at Lookout Cay!

https://disneycruiselineblog.com/cruise-planning/itineraries/sail-date-summary/?saildate=6810

 

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Just read about Port damage at Peurto Rico. Wonder how long it will take to repair

https://www.disboards.com/threads/san-juan-port-damaged.3961281/

 

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Is anyone going to WDW post cruise? Usually we just take a late afternoon flight home but this time we booked 2 nights at AOA. Was reading/researching debarkation to WDW and we do currently have the first rotational dinner seating (might change to second seating with kids that take naps, late port adventures and late eaters/allergy orders - takes an extra 30-40 mins to place next day orders).

With the first seating we would for sure make it in time for the 9 am buses (resort buses leave promptly so need to be there by 8:30 am).

https://www.disboards.com/threads/debarkation-with-dcl-transportation.3932061/

 

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Was watching another video. Wow the line at Triton lounge to try to get Palo is huge at 12:30 pm!! They were considering adding a brunch on Port Day! Wondering if it happened or not

 

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Just an FYI. There will be 5 ships docking on April 2nd at Peurto Rico. The previous Puerto Rico sailing (Feb 2) was changed to a sea day and lighthouse was added due to port damage by another ship. Will probably be fixed by the time we sail.

https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/san-juan-port-39

 

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Currently uploading cruise documents and it took me about 15 mins to upload the first 4 guests and then the system froze on the 5th. Now I’m trying to add my Disney Visa card and it’s been 20 mins of seeing the circle of death. I’m about to call it quits in another 10 as my PAT is already fixed (taking Mears from Hyatt Orlando airport). Royal Gathering doesn’t open until a few more days (I’m silver CC).

Now it’s just a blank white screen! Ugh

 

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Update: restarted and can’t get past the complete check in screen. It just freezes