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The Very Best Day on Castaway Cay + Pirate Night | Disney Cruise Day 3 | May 29, 2019

Blair Lamb
Blair Lamb
Casual
👁️ 36K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 26:35

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a full day of activities on Disney's private island, Castaway Cay, followed by evening festivities on the cruise ship. The day begins at Serenity Bay, an adults-only section of the island, where the creator describes the peaceful atmosphere and clear water. After relaxing in the shade, the creator visits a barbecue lunch buffet featuring various grilled proteins, salads, and fresh fruit. The excursion continues with a walk through the island's various shops to view exclusive merchandise and an exploration of the family-oriented beach areas. Upon returning to the ship, the creator details the transition to Pirate Night. This evening includes watching the live-action Aladdin movie, enjoying a themed dinner at the Enchanted Garden, and watching pirate night fireworks. The creator concludes the day by reflecting on the exhaustion and mild sunburn caused by the sun, while expressing overall satisfaction with the island experience and the cruise itinerary.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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Bacon Bliss
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A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

this is our third day on board and our whole day will be spent here

we both agreed that our favorite day was our cast away key day in May of 2018

it is so well maintained I mean it is right it's absolutely pristine it's so clean

we both just absolutely love it so until next time

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use dollar store plastic clips to hold towels on chairs in breezy conditions
Visit the adults-only section of Castaway Cay for a quieter experience
Try the barbecue lunch at the adults-only section for a less crowded meal

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

managing sun exposure and comfortLounge in the shade if you have fair skin and use towels with clips to stay comfortable

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the best way to spend a day at Castaway Cay?
QWhat is the atmosphere like on pirate night?
QWhat are some tips for managing sun exposure and comfort on the island?

Topics Covered

Port Destination4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconKids Family3½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy BaconDining Main3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Castaway Cay4½ Happy Bacon
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