Tag Archives: Castaway Cay
Here’s a First Look at the New Castaway Cay Challenge Medal Design Inspired by Captain Minnie
From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: Melanie Curtsinger
Today, Disney Cruise Line and runDisney revealed a brand-new medal design for the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge in January. To get a first look at the design, which celebrates Captain Minnie Mouse at the helm, take a look at this video…
The Castaway Cay Challenge takes place on our private island during a four-night cruise on the Disney Dream follow Continue Reading
Run Through Paradise in the Castaway Cay Challenge
From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: Melanie Curtsinger
Looking for the perfect opportunity to extend your runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend AND have some fun in the sun? Look no further than your next Disney cruise!
On January 15, 2020, runDisney is returning to Disney’s private island paradise during a four-night cruise on the Disney Dream for the Disney Castaway Cay Challenge! This sailing, w Continue Reading
8 Things to Know Before You Visit Castaway Cay
From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: Jonathan Frontado
Do you have Instagram Envy every time you see your friends brag about their day at Castaway Cay? Lucky for you, most of our cruises to the Bahamas and Caribbean stop there, which means you, too, can flaunt your pics of our gorgeous private island. No filter required!
Once you choose your tropical getaway to Castaway Cay, read up on these eight things to Continue Reading
Cruise Critic Names Castaway Cay the Best Cruise Line Private Island for the Third Year in a Row
From the Disney Parks Blog and written by: Jonathan Frontado
The votes have been tallied! We’re thrilled to share that Cruise Critic members have recognized Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay, as the “Best Cruise Line Private Island” for its 2018 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, making this the third year in a row!
But that’s not all! Castaway Cay was also voted the Top Rated Ove Continue Reading
Disney Cruise Line Fun Facts
Disney Cruises are among the best in the industry. Here are some fun facts provided by Disney Cruise Line that you may find interesting.
• The Disney ships are painted in Mickey Mouse-inspired colors –black hull, white superstructure, yellow trim and two giant red funnels, each with the Disney Cruise Line Mickey Mouse logo.
• Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line to have yellow lifeboats, instead of t Continue Reading
Bike Riding on Castaway Cay! #DisneyCruise
Re-post in case you missed it!
As most of you know, last weekend we took our very first Disney Cruise aboard the Disney Dream. It’s only been a week and we are already ready to go back. Disney Cruise Line does an amazing job, both on the ship and off. Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay, offers guests activities, in addition to just having some fun in the sun on the beach. One such activity is bik Continue Reading
TMSM’s Adventures in Florida Living ~ #DisneyCruise
Happy Wednesday Main Streeters! As you know, this past weekend we were hosted on the Disney Dream, and if you followed our social media, then you know it was a fabulous time. If you missed it or want to know details, then you’re in luck, I’m ready to chat about it! Lets go!
On Friday morning, we got up early and headed to the coast to board the Disney Dream. We had never been on a Disney Cruise, so whe Continue Reading
Castaway Cay
Details on Castaway Cay below!
One experience of every Disney cruise around the Caribbean includes a stop at Castaway Cay (pronounced key). This private island is an exclusive port for the Disney Cruise line and was purchased on a 99-year land lease from the Bahamian government.
The island is located near Gorda Cay, which was once used as a stop for drug runners. Construction to redevelop the island took approxim Continue Reading
Welcome To Castaway Cay
On this date in 1998, the passengers for the Disney Magic’s maiden voyage, became the first Disney guests to step foot on Disney’s private island Castaway Cay. Located just 225 nautical miles from Disney’s home port of Port Canaveral, Florida, the island stretches 3.1 miles long and is 2.2 miles wide. Originally called Gorda Cay, the island was used for filming the Touchstone feature film Spla Continue Reading
