Hi Stephanie,
Welcome aboard planDisney! How exciting that you have a
Disney Cruise Line vacation aboard the
Disney Fantasy to look forward to ward off the summertime blues!
I have good news for you, Stephanie. Currently, you do not need to sign up for the
Disney Castaway Cay 5k before the event. When you debark the ship at
Disney Castaway Cay, you will be free to begin the run at your leisure. The 5k begins near the bike rental information booth. The course is well-marked, so just follow the signage. At the end of the course, which is right back where you started, you can request your exclusive Disney Castaway Cay 5K finisher’s medal from the Cast Member at the bike rental information booth.
You are going to love your time on Disney Castaway Cay! There are so
many ways to spend your day, and knowing the Disney Fantasy is just steps away when you are ready to return to the ship makes boarding a breeze! Speaking of, I have found that heading back to the ship after you run the Castaway Cay 5K for a quick shower and change of clothes before heading back out makes the rest of your day that much more relaxing. Also, to make your run most enjoyable, I recommend you run earlier in the day since it is usually warm and sunny on Castaway Cay. Don’t forget to wear sunscreen and carry some water since there isn’t much shade on the course.
I have one more pro tip for you! On the course, you will pass the Observation Tower and I encourage you to make a quick detour up the steps so you can get a bird’s eye view of the island!
I hope you have a fantastic vacation, Stephanie. Please cruise back by planDisney if you have any other questions!
May many magical memories sail your way,
Shannon