Surprise - Cabanas available

[Jason Martin]

So I'm on the April 3rd wish and curious what others are seeing. Anyway just hit my 123 day for Pearl check in and was able to get my choice of cabanas (decided to try the new Mickey and Minnie's cove). Still 1 1/2 days from Platinum checkin and there are still 20 cabanas open. Is this an anomaly or the new reality. Has DCL created too much supply with 31 new cabanas and now charging $935 a piece and not enough demand for them going forward.

 

[ShaneDJ]

…now charging $935 a piece

Wow…yikes!! That is shocking!!

Insane price for a cabana.

 

[Jillpie]

Is it just me, or was it just yesterday they were charging $500? When did it go sky high? I mean, 1000K for 6 hours of beach?

 

[gottalovepluto]

Is it just me, or was it just yesterday they were charging $500? When did it go sky high? I mean, 1000K for 6 hours of beach?

1000K for a cabana… Mouseflation has truly reached new levels.

 

[DianaMB333]

I’m “just” Gold, cruising the Treasure on March; when my booking window opened there were plenty of cabanas available.. and kept open at least for a week after..

I booked one as it sounded too good to have them available, but honestly on the fence on whether to keep it or not… we have been to CC and LK without them and had a great time… I wonder if we will get too spoiled by having the experience this one time LOL

 

[DisneyDad0315]

I’m “just” Gold, cruising the Treasure on March; when my booking window opened there were plenty of cabanas available.. and kept open at least for a week after..

I booked one as it sounded too good to have them available, but honestly on the fence on whether to keep it or not… we have been to CC and LK without them and had a great time… I wonder if we will get too spoiled by having the experience this one time LOL

LOL. I agree with you about being too spoiled but If one is available for our April sailing on the Treasure, I am going to book one for sure. They are a bit expensive but they look so cool and I want my family to enjoy that at least once.

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

Is it just me, or was it just yesterday they were charging $500? When did it go sky high? I mean, 1000K for 6 hours of beach?

I'm with you there. I like little splurges here and there but I'd rather plunk that $1000 down on my next cruise.
That is what makes me happy.

 

[Cfabar1]

We will see if they fill up... If they do, Disney might finally be right-pricing the cabanas. If they don't, they overshot, and they'll likely lower the price.

 

[ladyofthetramp]

I mentioned in another post-on a fantasy cruise in March with a stop at Lookout. Cabanas were available up until recently. The adult ones, at least at Lookout, booked very quickly, I think due to a better location. The family ones were around for awhile. Large price tag. Our days of booking a family cabana are over, especially at Castaway. While I enjoy having one, just can't justify it anymore-plenty of shade, room, and quiet areas. I have one for this trip on the adult beach for Lookout. Mainly due to lack of shade on the island.

 

[DCL58]

We have 2 cruises on the fantasy in January - just checked and all cabanas are booked. Bet it will just take longer to book the cabanas now, but they will all fill up.

 

[holula]

I’m on a b2b on the Destiny next week and available cabanas keep popping up. I’m then on a Treasure cruise in March, we have just passed gold opening day and there are a couple of cabanas still available. I think Disney have finally priced themselves out with so much availability now. $900 is absolute crazy.

 

[SL6827]

They really are like $900 now? Glad for those who can get them. I just couldn't though. I was thinking they were like $500-$600.

 

[Marthasor]

We’ve booked cabanas several times in the past but as soon as the price exceeded a night at GF or Poly, I was out. The included amenities, beach location and lack of a private bathroom just don’t justify the cost IMHO.

 

[Jillpie]

At that price, do they come with a butler and a 8 course lunch? I mean, Disney, are you really serious with the greed?!

 

[ruadisneyfan2]

I'd be happy if instead of trying to create more cabanas, offer some really comfortable seating/loungers. I'd pay extra for that.
When we were in Vegas last year at Caesars Palace they had a thing called a canopy bed. It was roughly the size of a queen size mattress but it had metal posts that connected on top with shades built in so you could adjust them and keep most of the sun off of you. I think we paid around $70 for the day. It included a server keeping a tab but food & drinks were extra.
The older I get, the less comfortable those beach chairs become.

 

[jimmymc]

They were certainly undervalued and under supplied before, considering not even concierge could guarantee you one. For $935, I guess they'll sell out the day silver bookings open.