Hiya Gayle,
Welcome to planDisney! I love your style of vacationing! Nothing says treat yourself like time by the pool and a cabana is the icing on top of that!
Speaking of cabanas, I took a look at the website and checked in with a Cast Member, and it looks like you are welcome to book a
cabana at Beach Club Resort in advance via the phone (you can find the number on the Cabana webpage). However, for the
Beachcomber Shacks, Guests from the UK cannot currently book them until they are in the United States via the US version of the website. While some Enchanting Extras experiences, such as these, can be booked through the “Chat with Us” feature in the
My Disney Experience mobile app or via the phone, Beachcomber Shacks are not explicitly stated as being one of them. I always say that it is worth a shot to try just in case Beachcomber Shacks can be booked over the app, but if it is not able to be done, you will have to wait until you arrive in August to book (they can also be reserved in person). Generally, each of these reservations will open 60 days prior to your check-in date. So, since yours is August 12th, you are only a few short days away from your window opening (be sure to set your alarm).
I hope this was helpful, Gayle. Before I let you go, if for some reason you aren’t able to get your reservations on the first day of your trip, don’t forget that you can make reservations for the entire length of your stay (up to 10 days), generally. So your chances of getting a cabana will be higher if you can be more flexible with your itinerary. I am wishing you so much pixie dust and more! If you need anything else, please come back and see us.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.