water shoes ?? on Fantasy Eastern -- needing luggage space

[heather4Disney]

Trying to cut down the kids luggage and just wondering if we need water shoes on an Eastern caribbean Fantasy cruise.

 

[Neptune's Fork]

We did the eastern and actually the place I think you need them most is standing in line for the Aquaduck. That deck gets HOT.

 

[5Texans]

My DD 5,3,1 wear KEENS anytime we go to the beach, water park, theme park etc. They protect their feet and toes, have great traction, and are waterproof. Plus they make each kid about and inch taller for rides/water slides. They are pricey, but Ive seen knock offs for less at Carters. Crocs give my girls blisters for some reason, but I'd view those as a reasonable alternative to true water shoes. We also use Natives which are croc material, but shaped more like a converse so they stay on better and seem better developmentally for young walkers

 

[WDWJonasGirl]

Wouldn't hurt to bring Water Shoes. My family and I do this. Just an FYI, they will NOT be allowed to wear them on Pelican's Plunge (water slide area) at Castaway Cay.

 

[KristinDBQ]

I second the comment about the hot deck, but I thought it was worse surrounding the pools (some of the Aqua Duck line is in the shade). We didn't have water shoes for the Fantasy Eastern Caribbean in July and they're at the top of the packing list for our cruise next year.

 

[cedricandsophie]

I don't like walking on sand so we always take our water shoes. And I have worn them on pelicans plunge at castaway cay.

 

[heather4Disney]

Ok great to know I will keep them packed !

 

[bumbershoot]

I don't like walking on sand so we always take our water shoes.

And Castaway isn't always nice soft sand. Our first time, in early 2013, there was a few months after a big storm, and the "sand" was downright painful. We had to buy expensive Disney water shoes for hubby and son (who had refused to go in on the Budget Board deal on water shoes through Land's End) on the island!

 

[bcwife76]

Thanks for asking this question! We'll be on the Eastern Carib itinerary in January so looks like we'll be packing our water shoes, too!

 

[awilliams4]

Water shoes are nice at CC.