Ahoy there, Markie! Thanks for sailing my way here at planDisney with your question!
Ah, the age old...er...age young...the dilemma about what to do with a 13-year-old on
Disney Castaway Cay day while you take the opportunity to achieve some "serenity" with a couple's massage!
It's so tough being a 13-year-old sometimes, but with any luck, the days leading up to your day on Disney Castaway Cay will have been spent having a great time at
Edge and making friends that they'll want to hang out with every chance they get!
I have good news, too: while the younger castaways have Scuttles Cove, and the older teens have Teen Hideout, the counselors from Edge usually set up shop at "In Da Shade" to keep the fun going for 11-to-14-year-olds! Just like on the ship, they'll be able to head over to that pavilion - which is conveniently located right near the family beach, and enjoy programmed activities! These activities may vary, but I know that in the past some options have included:
- Sand Soccer
- Hangin' "In Da Shade"
- Lunch at Cookie's BBQ
- Pelican Plunge
- Invade Teen Hideout
- and More!
So, no matter what time your massages are booked, that should give you the peace of mind that your son will have a watchful eye on him and his newest friends! While the tweens don't have a dedicated hangout like the teens or little ones, the youth activities counselors will make sure there's plenty to fill the time. Heck, you may even get a few words out of him about what they did when you meet back up!
I hope that lets you breathe a sigh of relief as you get ready to put the finishing touches on your planning! In just over a month, you'll be more relaxed than you've been in years, I'm sure! Thank you so much for your question, Markie, and if you dig any others up while between now and the time you set sail, you know where to find me at planDisney! Until then, here's to smooth sailing for you and your crew!
Fair winds and following seas!
Andrew