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

[Disturbia]

I completely forgot to book the Royal Gathering last night at midnight (had a reminder but forgot and went to sleep). Logged in this morning around 7:15 am and there was still 9:15 am available day 6 for 5. I cancelled to check other days and rebooked it. The other option was 9 am. We would have preferred 10:15 am but this works as well. I’ve never seen availability like this on previous cruises.

 

[MinnesotaDisneyFan]

I completely forgot to book the Royal Gathering last night at midnight (had a reminder but forgot and went to sleep). Logged in this morning around 7:15 am and there was still 9:15 am available day 6 for 5. I cancelled to check other days and rebooked it. The other option was 9 am. We would have preferred 10:15 am but this works as well. I’ve never seen availability like this on previous cruises.

You didn't miss much at midnight, I tried for 30 min and the system was all spinning wheels and error messages. It eventually went to a Dory "site maintenance" message. Was able to book it this morning as well.

 

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So many Palo dinner reservations opened up for 6 pm+.

I have Echante on day 6 at 6:45 pm (most likely Beauty and the Beast night) and we will probably cancel.

I wish Disney would send a tentative daily itinerary/schedule regarding shows to better plan activities. Day 7 is probably the Moana show.

Even see a cabana open up (wish we could get one on the family beach)

 

[Ksdsmores]

Is anyone going to be doing fish finder for their kiddos while on the boat?

 

[Disturbia]

We won’t be doing any fish extenders per se but will be pixie dusting some Disney Coco and Moana play packs and some make a face sticker pages. We are flying in so don’t have much room in our 3 bags for 5 people (plus stroller, carry on etc).

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

Wow we are getting so close!!! We don't do FE either. We did it once; it was fun but not worth the luggage space for us really.

 

[Disturbia]

It’s getting close. A little anxious but excited as well. It will be nice to get some sunlight. I was hoping they would add an Easter basket (Rice Krispie treats in Easter shapes) like last year but I suppose it will be for April sailings only.

 

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Just read about the Dengue outbreak in Peurto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Bug spray and wipes for 5 (we usually take Avon with Picardin but it’s sold out until April 10!).

I also pack seasafe sunscreen; not sure how great it is for sea lice and noseeums but we use it anyway.

 

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I’m going to cancel in the next 10 mins - for 2 people if anyone wants it:

 

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Cancelled echante

 

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Will cancel stingray at CC for 5 at 2 pm as well.

 

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There is a sudden rule change if you’re coming in from out of the country and have vacation protection (no longer covered for new bookings; existing bookings will be honored)

https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2025...mail&utm_campaign=blog&utm_term=&utm_content=

 

[Disturbia]

I was able to change Jost Van Dyke to 7:30 am vs 1 pm over the weekend so we can be back and make a run for lunch at MM.

Packing is still ongoing and we fly Fri night. We won’t be in MCO until 11 pm. The first few days we will be exhausted. Hopefully flights are on time.

 

[jalapeno_pretzel]

Packing is still ongoing and we fly Fri night. We won’t be in MCO until 11 pm. The first few days we will be exhausted. Hopefully flights are on time.

I started packing 3 weeks ago. No one else in my family will pack until tomorrow, lol. We leave Friday lunchtime, driving.

 

[Disturbia]

watching merch haul to get excited (and justify some of my in room gifts). We are flying so maybe just a popcorn bucket (skull looks good and easy to stuff things into and pack in suitcase). This past Christmas we saw someone put tea lights in the Disney mugs and line them up infront of their campsite-cleaver; we have way too many popcorn buckets)

P.s. It’s going to be hard not to purchase the grand hallway statue replica and haunted mansion merch