Hi, Laura!
Ahoy and thanks for sailing over to planDisney! You are in for an amazing time on your
Disney Cruise and a stop at
Disney Castaway Cay makes your vacation even more magical. This island is truly my "happy place" with beautiful sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the breeze, and of course a delicious buffet lunch at Cookies BBQ!
The Castaway Cay 5k is a fun way to get your workout in for the day as well as
explore the island. You will find the start/finish line near the bike rentals. Feel free to walk or run at your own pace. While I am not a runner, I have walked the course many times. It can get toasty warm, so try to complete the 5k early in the morning when temperatures will be cooler. Much of the route will not have shade, so have plenty of water to stay hydrated and don't forget your sunscreen.
You are welcome to take your little one along for the 5k trek. I am sure the crew will be happy to present her with a Castaway Cay 5k medal for her awesome participation! The 5k is not a timed race and there is no registration. Just show up and off you go! Just like everything on
Castaway Cay, you are on "island time" with the 5k so have fun with it!
After you have completed the 5k, let the fun in the sun begin! Find a place with some shade and settle in for a day at the beach. Build sandcastles, splash in the water, or just relax in a hammock. Towels will be provided as you exit the ship, so make sure to grab enough for your entire family. If you need beach toys, sunscreen, or any other beach items, you will find plenty of shops stocked with all the necessities, plus of course plenty of Castaway Cay souvenirs and even Castaway Cay 5k merchandise!
Because the ship will be docked, feel free to head back to the ship whenever you wish. You may walk or take the beach tram. If you walk, there are a lot of great photo opportunities so have your camera ready to go.
If you have any other questions as you plan for your April cruise, feel free to stop back to your friends here at planDisney. We look forward to hearing from you again real soon.
Cathy