Talk to me about the Family Cabanas at Lookout-worth the $1100 pricetag?

[lisset005]

Was able to snag family cabana #16 at Lookout for our spring break trip, next Marc (we are not sailing concierge). Hubby and I have been to Lookout once, our kids have not been. Family of 7, 5 kids ages ranging 5-17 so it will cost us $1100. We have never done a cabana before, I am reading that even though time on the island is 10-5:30 (and the booking says 8 hours) you are only allotted about 11-4pm in the cabana. Have also previously read about possible erosion issues on that stretch of beach, so wondering from anyone who has recently sailed how the experience was. Any and all details and experiences are welcome as we decide to pull the trigger or not on this. $1100 could be a deposit on another cruise, but they're so hard to snag and I would love to experience it at some point so leaning towards yes (to my hubby's dismay, haha!) Thanks in advance!

 

[Joel0917]

lol what is your goal? The beach is falling apart in front of them sooooo that’s annissue

I did thme on castaway at $495 when my kids were super little. After that no need or interest even when they went to $649.at $1100 I couldn’t.


With kids being spread the teen will want to be in edge or scuttles. Scuttles is far from cabana.

I would wait and experience at castaway.

 

[Mle8308]

Watch some YouTube videos on those cabanas. They are sooo far away from the nice sandy beach and where all the activities are. I would not rent one, not even for $500. The location is awful, not sure what they were thinking. An adult area cabana at Lookout - that I would consider. Use the money for another cruise!

 

[peder]

I strongly believe they are a poor value. They are a very long way from the better beach, and they don't have the same floaties and such that are available with Castaway cabanas because they're exposed to open ocean.

We really liked our cabana at Castaway, but I can't see how I'd enjoy a Lighthouse cabana.

 

[ladyofthetramp]

They are too far from everything at that price. Castaway? Yes, maybe. But not Lookout

 

[jwalk03]

I would never ever spend the money on a cabana. I do not get the appeal at all. Perfectly happy with my free beach chairs.

 

[dllocals]

I would never ever spend the money on a cabana. I do not get the appeal at all. Perfectly happy with my free beach chairs.

Yeah… we don’t understand the use of a cabana. to experience the island, spend time in the water, enjoy a walk, shopping, seeing everything… what good is the cabana?

 

[Mom2Anna&Elsa]

Disclaimer that I haven’t been to Lookout yet, but the Family cabana location looks terrible. Water looks choppier than the family beach on the other side of the island and as you are aware, beach erosion is an issue.

There’s a reason those cabanas are becoming easier to reserve. $1100 is wild for that location.

 

[jwalk03]

Yeah… we don’t understand the use of a cabana. to experience the island, spend time in the water, enjoy a walk, shopping, seeing everything… what good is the cabana?

Exactly! So many better things to do that don’t cost extra than sit inside an overpriced cabana!

 

[lisset005]

lol what is your goal? The beach is falling apart in front of them sooooo that’s annissue

I did thme on castaway at $495 when my kids were super little. After that no need or interest even when they went to $649.at $1100 I couldn’t.


With kids being spread the teen will want to be in edge or scuttles. Scuttles is far from cabana.

I would wait and experience at castaway.

Relax on the beach is our goal. Our kids aren't interested in the kids clubs on the island. The idea of a private area of beach is pretty enticing! But, man the price!

 

[lisset005]

Watch some YouTube videos on those cabanas. They are sooo far away from the nice sandy beach and where all the activities are. I would not rent one, not even for $500. The location is awful, not sure what they were thinking. An adult area cabana at Lookout - that I would consider. Use the money for another cruise!

I kind of like the private beach area. CC has cabanas right next to everyone else on the family beach so not very exclusive

 

[jwalk03]

The whole island is a private beach….

 

[SL6827]

So are they selling out of the cabanas on LC? Or just partially? Really hadn't had much idea of such issue because I am good with my free beach chairs and are not excited at all to visit LC. But IF they are not selling them out, how much longer will a beach chair be free?

 

[jwalk03]

So are they selling out of the cabanas on LC? Or just partially? Really hadn't had much idea of such issue because I am good with my free beach chairs and are not excited at all to visit LC. But IF they are not selling them out, how much longer will a beach chair be free?

A beach chair at lookout cay will always be free. How on earth could they justify charging for a chair?

Lookout Cay is awesome by the way. Sooooo much prettier than Castaway.

 

[SL6827]

A beach chair at lookout cay will always be free. How on earth could they justify charging for a chair?

Lookout Cay is awesome by the way. Sooooo much prettier than Castaway.

I am going to try and keep more of an open mind about LC.

 

[ladyofthetramp]

"free"-you are paying for the cruise. Lookout is lovely, just different.

 

[lisset005]

Exactly! So many better things to do that don’t cost extra than sit inside an overpriced cabana!

I wouldnt sit inside it the whole time, I like the idea

The whole island is a private beach….

Lookout only has a small portion of the island of Eleauthra, maybe you are confusing it with Castaway which is the entire island? My understanding is that locals can actually get day passes at Lookout and enter Disney's facilities too.

 

[lisset005]

I am going to try and keep more of an open mind about LC.

the beaches at Lookout are GORGEOUS! The sand is so fine and speckled with pink! So pretty! It's open ocean though, where Castaway is mostly protected and calm. A beautiful place to visit for sure, just a different vibe than CC.

 

[lisset005]

So are they selling out of the cabanas on LC? Or just partially? Really hadn't had much idea of such issue because I am good with my free beach chairs and are not excited at all to visit LC. But IF they are not selling them out, how much longer will a beach chair be free?

we are gold and there happened to be one family cabana open so I snagged it. I think someone cancelled it because its not the ones on the very end near the rocks which seem to be less desirable. There were some adult only cabanas open though, maybe 3 total. The general beach is free and part of your fare with plenty of seating options! We are interested in the more private stretch of beach and exclusivity that comes with the cabana vs the beach with 4000 of our closest Disney friends, haha (which we've done and loved the experience as well)