Hi there, Erin!
Welcome to the Disney Parks Moms Panel! Your question about Castaway Cay means one thing – you must be going on a Disney Cruise Line vacation!! What fun you will have with Captain Mickey as you enjoy fun in the sun!
Castaway Cay is one of my most favorite places to stop when on a Disney Cruise Line vacation; I mean, where else will you find sandy beaches, crystal-blue water AND Mickey?!?! Plus, from the Castaway Family Beach you have a pretty spectacular view of your beautiful Disney Cruise Line ship! I always look forward to my day at Castaway Cay and always start my day with the Castaway Cay 5K and then head straight to the beach to start my day of relaxation. Sand toys, including inflatable beach balls are allowed at Castaway Cay; just wait to inflate once on the island! Remember that you can also rent innertubes or rafts at Castaway Cay. And the best part is that you can switch them out throughout the day if you opt to change from a raft to a tube OR if you want to turn it in while you enjoy your lunch at Cookies BBQ. You can reserve them ahead of time through Port Adventures or I have never had a problem getting one on the day we are there!
And, if you are traveling with children, make sure they visit the island’s Youth Club, Scuttles Cove for fun activities with their favorite counselors and the new friends they will have made in the onboard Youth Clubs. And, also be sure to stop one of the
ship’s photographers who will be roaming the beaches snapping photos of all the fun being had!
Wishing you a magical and memorable adventure at sea!
Happy Sailing!
Stephanie