Value Resorts and Inside Staterooms? Bah Humbug! 30 days of Disney fun! 02/10 Day 30

[englishrose47]

Oh Karin I am sooooo hoping that I will be enjoying Castaway Cay next year.. I posted on my ptr and you are gonna be my guide to all things Cruising !!!

 

[Stefy]

Oh CC how beautiful you look It looks so relaxing and peaceful on Serenity Bay. Looks like you had another wonderful day there and with some delicious cocktails to boot

Thanks for the mini map, it really isn't that far from the docks is it

 

[jenseib]

2 weeks from right now I'll be on a plane to Disney!!! Getting ready to meet you!
I did ask at the phone sore yesterday and they said I should have no problem receiving international calls as long as you and I are both in the us and your phone can make them.

I just forget the meet time. I think somewhere around 3:30 or 4 should be good as long as my flight isn't delayed.

 

[dizneeat]

Oh Karin I am sooooo hoping that I will be enjoying Castaway Cay next year.. I posted on my ptr and you are gonna be my guide to all things Cruising !!!

I hope you get your Disney cruise, Rosie, they are the BEST!!!!

Oh CC how beautiful you look It looks so relaxing and peaceful on Serenity Bay. Looks like you had another wonderful day there and with some delicious cocktails to boot

Thanks for the mini map, it really isn't that far from the docks is it

I've said it more than once, but CC is paradise!

Both are VERY easy to find and really close to port - I guess it is 2 minutes from the customs building to Bacardi and 5 to Tortuga - if you walk SLOW like me!

2 weeks from right now I'll be on a plane to Disney!!! Getting ready to meet you!
I did ask at the phone sore yesterday and they said I should have no problem receiving international calls as long as you and I are both in the us and your phone can make them.

I just forget the meet time. I think somewhere around 3:30 or 4 should be good as long as my flight isn't delayed.

Two weeks from now, we will already BE at Disney and I will have had strawberries and cream for breakfast!

As for the phone, Jen, I will send you Tom's phone number in a PM (still haven't taken down his new number - I just use speed dial on my phone! ) but I will try to call you via my computer from OKW.

If 3.30 is okay for you, then we'll pick you up in the lobby of ASMo at that time. If not, just let me know!

 

[englishrose47]

I am prolly going to drive you crazy with CRUISE questions !!! I have not found anywhere where it lists the extra tours you can do in Port. We would be in Nassau and in CC . Can you give me an idea of what they might be ???

 

[dizneeat]

I am prolly going to drive you crazy with CRUISE questions !!! I have not found anywhere where it lists the extra tours you can do in Port. We would be in Nassau and in CC . Can you give me an idea of what they might be ???

I wonder if you will get sick of me talking about cruising with Disney!

As for shore excursions, try this link

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/shore-excursions

On the right hand side (where Donald is ) you can pick the port you want to explore!

 

[dizneeat]

Day 18, August 31

The heaven that is called Castaway Cay and another attack of the Pirates IN the Caribbean - Part 4

We hurried back to our stateroom, lots of gifts in the Fish extender, which we emptied out before entering.

Once we were back in our stateroom we changed into something dry, then took turns taking hot and relaxing showers, before we went to sit out on the balcony for a while. But not too long as we were hungry and so we decided to head up to the restaurants. Our first stop was Goofy’s Galley to pick up some wraps.

We were hungry so we took

two Tuna salad wraps,

two Vegetable wraps and

two Shrimp salad wraps, but that was not enough, we also wanted to try the pizza, so we headed over to Pinocchio’s Pizzeria and picked up

two pieces of the Vegetarian Pizza and two pieces of the Pepperoni Pizza. We took all back to our stateroom, took some drinks out of the fridge and had a leisurely picknick out on our balcony.

Before it was time to leave the island we headed up to the open deck to see the ship pull out and see the island disappear in the distance.

Our next task was to head back to the stateroom, pick up our next round of Fish extender gifts and start our round all over the ship, handing out our goodies.
Since there was no show to catch that night we were in no hurry and explored the ship. When we got back to our stateroom, we found another fun towel creation,

this time it was a monkey, hanging from a clothes hanger!
We spent a little time in the room and then we got changed and it was time to walk down to the assigned restaurant for the night, Parrot Cay. They were not open when we arrived, but they opened soon after and we were the first at our table. We were handed our menus and while we were still reading it, Teresa and her husband Mick arrived to join us.
We had not seen the fourth couple yet and the other couple, who had been battling their sea sickness on the first night were no where to be seen either. We were soon served

the Pigeon Pea Relish and

a basket full of nice bread. Needless to say that after a day like the one we had just experienced, we needed a drink too. So I ordered

the Captain’s Treasure, Absolute Mandarin, Peach Schnapps and Orange Juice, while Tom tried

the Rusty Anchor, Midori, Captain Morgan Rum, Passion Fruit and Cranberry Juice, which were both very nice.

It was time for starters and since it was Pirate Night I chose

Blackbeard’s Jumbo Crab Cake with a fruit Salsa and Honey-Lime Tropical Coleslaw, which was really good. Tom ordered

the Pirates Golden "Pot Stickers", Oriental Pork "Dumplings" deep fried and served with a Tamarind-Ginger soy sauce and Pickled Vegetables. Again they did not disappoint and we really enjoyed the start of the evening, especially since we had such nice company.

 

[Teri1]

Karin we will have a cabin with a balcony on the Dream this time. It is fun reading about our trip and seeing your pictures. I remember the crabcake was delicious. I think I will take pics of our food next cruise. It will make it easier to remember.

 

[englishrose47]

I wonder if you will get sick of me talking about cruising with Disney!

As for shore excursions, try this link

http://disneycruise.disney.go.com/cruises-destinations/shore-excursions

On the right hand side (where Donald is ) you can pick the port you want to explore!

Thanks Karin I did find a link shortly after I posted and I am guessing we would do the glass bottom boat and the Bird one !!I doubt they will spring for a Dolphin swim !!!But if they did !!Judy would be furious !!

 

[englishrose47]

Oh your Food Porn is making my mouth water and this time I can't decide which starter I would pick as they both are right up my alley !!!

 

[dizneeat]

Karin we will have a cabin with a balcony on the Dream this time. It is fun reading about our trip and seeing your pictures. I remember the crabcake was delicious. I think I will take pics of our food next cruise. It will make it easier to remember.

You are going to love having a veranda! It is so relaxing to be sitting outside and watching the waves!
Well, ANY food would have been wonderful nice, we enjoyed our company so much!
Love the thought of you taking photos of your food!

Thanks Karin I did find a link shortly after I posted and I am guessing we would do the glass bottom boat and the Bird one !!I doubt they will spring for a Dolphin swim !!!But if they did !!Judy would be furious !!

I am glad you found a link. We have done different tours in Nassau and have never been 100% happy with them, so we just venture off on our own or enjoy time on the ship.
But a glass bottom boat sounds nice and I am keeping my fingers crossed for you, so you might get your Dolphin swim!

Oh your Food Porn is making my mouth water and this time I can't decide which starter I would pick as they both are right up my alley !!!

On the cruise you can order both, Rosie! And if you want two of both they won't mind either!

 

[dizneeat]

Day 18, August 31

The heaven that is called Castaway Cay and another attack of the Pirates IN the Caribbean - Part 5

Again they did not disappoint and we really enjoyed the start of the evening, especially since we had such nice company.

Teresa and I talked a lot and I think I might have talked them into watching the next day’s show, Disney Dreams.
All the time our servers took good care of us and refilled our soft drinks. Then it was time for the main course. Alex, the server, recommended

the Treasure-of-the-Seas Grilled Shrimp and Seared Scallops served on strings of pasta and fresh creamy tomato sauce. And he was right, the spaghetti with the well spiced tomato sauce were the perfect side dish for the scallops and shrimp! Tom really enjoyed it. I ordered

Jack Sparrow’s Barbecue Marinated Beef Short Ribs, Rubbed beef short ribs with tamarind-barbecue sauce served with onion red bliss mashed potatoes and plantain chip. The short ribs fell off the bone and the mash was tasty and creamy, but it turned out I did not care for the plantain at all. We laughed a lot, and talked a lot and were still working on our main course, when most of the other diners were already done and put in their dessert orders. There was no time for us to do so before the little show the servers put on, on Pirate Night. The Head Server led the parade, which included quite a few kids and even a few adult diners.

Once the show was over we were able to put in our dessert order. Tom and I decided on the same dessert,

The Calypso Ice Cream Sundae, Rum and Raisin Ice Cream, Caribbean Cake and a Rum Caramel Sauce, which was really wonderful.
When we had finally finished our desserts we had to hurry on deck to enjoy the Pirate Party. Teresa and Mick came with us and we all enjoyed the show and had a laugh when we saw another cruise ship close by. I am sure they just wanted to watch our fireworks, as they stayed at the exact same location throughout the show.

Then it was time for the fireworks which were amazing, considering we were out on the ocean, enjoying them.

On all our previous cruises we had never made it to the Pirate buffet, but all four of us were determined to make it there this time.

 

[dizneeat]

Day 18, August 31

The heaven that is called Castaway Cay and another attack of the Pirates IN the Caribbean - Part 6

On all our previous cruises we had never made it to the Pirate buffet, but all four of us were determined to make it there this time.

We headed down to the buffet, Tom went to take photos of the buffet, and then we picked up our plates and got in line.

There were so many different things, but unfortunately most of the decorated round cakes were not cut, so everyone just kept on destroying the creations and the individual pieces on your plate did not look all that appetizing.

But we all filled our plates, found a table and enjoyed some more sweets. Neither Tom, nor I were able to finish our plates, so we decided to take them back to our stateroom to nibble on them lateron that night.
We sat for a little longer until all of us said our goodbyes and went back to our staterooms. Around midnight we finally called it a night and went to bed.

 

[Stefy]

Ooh Parrot Cay food looked yummy Love the firework pics, can't wait to see them and also to see if they have a buffet on the Dream too

 

[dizneeat]

Ooh Parrot Cay food looked yummy Love the firework pics, can't wait to see them and also to see if they have a buffet on the Dream too

I am pretty sure there will be a buffet on the DREAM too! I might be wrong (but will let you know, once we find out) but I think I read somewhere that they have it at Cabanas.

 

[jenseib]

Two weeks from now, we will already BE at Disney and I will have had strawberries and cream for breakfast!

As for the phone, Jen, I will send you Tom's phone number in a PM (still haven't taken down his new number - I just use speed dial on my phone! ) but I will try to call you via my computer from OKW.

If 3.30 is okay for you, then we'll pick you up in the lobby of ASMo at that time. If not, just let me know!

3:30 sounds great! I can't wait!

 

[dizneeat]

3:30 sounds great! I can't wait!

 

[cbg1027]

I love the photo of pirate Mickey swinging through the air! It looks like he's flying.

The crab cake looks yummy!

 

[dizneeat]

I love the photo of pirate Mickey swinging through the air! It looks like he's flying.

The crab cake looks yummy!

It's amazing that they can have a character going from one funnel to the other on a zip line!

Cruise food is really yummy!

 

[dizneeat]

Day 19, September 1

Disney Dreams - Part 1

Our last full day on board the WONDERful Disney WONDER had broken and we slept in a little. When we finally got up we decided against having some breakfast and instead just enjoy the cooking demonstration Monica had told us about.
So about 15 minutes before it was supposed to begin we headed down, found a table and sat and waited. A little while later Monica joined us and made us change our table as we were at a slightly off angle.
We had not thought about that, but were happy she had pointed it out to us. It didn’t take long for all the tables to fill up and they even had to prep some more tables, so everyone who wanted to participate had a table to sit at.

Then the Chef arrived and started his demonstration.

The demonstration itself took about 20 minutes, then a sommelier explained the best wine to go with it to us. And then we were served a tasting portion of the Phyllo Wrapped Salmon Fillet. I

t was very nice and once we had done our tasting we all went up to the Chef and had our photo taken with him.

When we finally left we had to hurry back to our stateroom to change for our Brunch at Palo. We took the elevator and went to check in and it did not take very long until we were seated. Teresa and Mick had told us that they had a Brunch reservation at Palo too, so we were looking out for them, but they had not arrived yet.
Oliver was taking care of us again and he brought out our welcome drinks,

a Mimosa and some water with a slice of lemon in it. And then it was time for our tour of the buffet.