Thank you, Whazzapp(Tracey) for sending me this list! Thanks to all the Disers who contributed to this great tips list!
Disney: Castaway Cay - Bahama Mamas are 2 for 1 |
Disney: Castaway Cay - Buy CC cards at Mickey's Mates, fill them out in advance so you only have to mail them at the post office |
Disney: Castaway Cay - Find the seating farthest away at Cookie's BBQ - it's usually the least crowded |
Disney: Castaway Cay - Go to the far side of the Family Beach |
Disney: Castaway Cay - Go to the food line at the far right at Cookie's BBQ - it's usually empty or short. |
Disney: Castaway Cay - Send a postcard to yourself from there |
Disney: Castaway Cay - Snorkel early before it gets crowded and cloudy |
Disney: Castaway Cay - Wait till mid-day and you may be able to get a free float by unclaimed owners. |
Disney: Embarkation - Check-in opens at 10:30 a.m.; boarding begins at Noon. |
Disney: Embarkation - Do your Palo/Spa reservations, then swim, then eat. It's the slowest the pool will be all cruise (except while at port). |
Disney: Embarkation - Don't miss the sail-away celebration! |
Disney: Embarkation - Go to Animal Kingdom on departure day and take the transfer to the port from there |
Disney: Embarkation - Stay at the Radisson at the port |
Disney: Entertainment - Call 888-325-2500, choose reservations, and find out what movies are showing during your cruise |
Disney: Entertainment - Check the info board by guest services for the character schedule or call the hotline. Be early for the Princesses. |
Disney: Entertainment - For "Who Wants to be a Mouseketeer?", sit near empty rows or seats to have more chances of being picked. |
Disney: Entertainment - See all the shows and don't leave early. |
Disney: Future Booking - Be sure they charge your credit card for the deposit before you leave the ship or it may create problems upon return. |
Disney: Future Booking - Be sure to book onboard for a future cruise. You can always transfer it to your agent and you get great credits only available on board. |
Disney: Future Booking - Book an inside room in secret deck 7 aft verandah ie 7627 and 7629 |
Disney: Future Booking - Decide before you leave on a date and check the quotes for other sites and they may be lower or match. |
Disney: Future Booking - If you book onboard for future cruise, do so early. It backs up toward the end of the cruise. |
Disney: Kids - Allow kids to participate in kids program at the end of the cruise - they usually get free t-shirts. |
Disney: Kids - Book Flounders Reef on your own rather than relying on concierge or someone else |
Disney: Kids - Do-si-do with Snow White is at 6:45 p.m. in kids club; ask your server to bring dinner first so you get there in time |
Disney: Kids - Take a t-shirt or pillowcases with sharpies in a ziploc bag to guest services with the kids' names, ages, and stateroom; you'll get it all signed at end |
Disney: Laundry - Do laundry on port days or very early on sea days. |
Disney: Laundry - Dryers will require two cycles. Plan quarters accordingly. |
Disney: Laundry - The laundry on Deck 7 provides more time than on 6 |
Disney: Meals - Be early at Palo for better seating location |
Disney: Meals - Bring your own water on board - as long as you can contain it in a closed the cooler or luggage |
Disney: Meals - DCL is a Coke provider; bring your own if you're Pepsi drinker or other brands |
Disney: Meals - Eat at least one lunch in Triton's/Lumiere's. |
Disney: Meals - Fruit and cookies are available at Scoops throughout the day |
Disney: Meals - Order the "All Hands on Deck" cheese platter at least once |
Disney: Meals - Order the lemon meringue pie at the Palo brunch |
Disney: Meals - Order the room service cake of the day |
Disney: Meals - Order the water service ($29 for 24 bottles); you get all the water delivered on the first day |
Disney: Meals - Room service has Mickey ice cream bars, though it isn't listed on the menu. |
Disney: Meals - Rosa Regale wine goes well with the Palo souffle |
Disney: Meals - Take a large mug on board and make one soda fill-up trip then keep it in your refrigerator throughout the day. |
Disney: Meals - There is a window on Deck 4 where you can see from the outside into the AP galley |
Disney: Meals - When bringing food back to the stateroom, use a kids tray rather than the full size - it's much lighter than all the plates |
Disney: Meals - You can get nachos at Pluto's even though it's not on the menu |
Disney: Misc. - Deck 4 chairs are comfortable and quiet |
Disney: Misc. - Disney Dollars can be used at Guest Services toward your account but nowhere else on ship. |
Disney: Misc. - Red anchors point toward the back/aft (red/aft have three letters); blue points toward the front. |
Disney: Photo - Stack the daily photos you are considering together so you don't have to search for them. |
Disney: Photo - You can wait till end of the cruise to buy the photo package. Special photos are not included in these packages. |
Disney: Photo: The lifestyle portrait backgrounds are white, so plan clothing accordingly |
Disney: Precruise - Buy a Passporter's guide for DCL |
Disney: Precruise - Buy pirate supplies at Party City or other party supply stores |
Disney: Precruise - Post on the Disboards Cruise Meets page for your trip and meet up with the others |
Disney: Precruise - Visit www.castawayclub.com for useful info and other links |
Disney: Precruise: Order a gift basket made by Shirley at The Perfect Gift (www.theperfectgift.cc) |
Disney: Spa - Be sure to book your Castaway Cay cabana massage ASAP online or once on board. |
Disney: Spa - Go for a Rainforest session - it's economical and well worth it |
Disney: Stateroom - Be sure to get a wake-up call every day. |
Disney: Stateroom - The blue hardbound book on your desk is the directory of services and has the room service menu |
Disney: Stateroom - The portholes are 4' in diameter. Hang Christmas lights around the inside of the window. |
Disney: Stateroom: Ask your cabin steward for mattress liners for the little ones |
