You can read about my first two days on the Disney Dream here (arrival day) and here (Nassau day)!
I was very excited for our Castaway Cay day – we would run the Castaway Cay 5k and enjoy a day on the beach. Unfortunately, something I ate the night before must not have agreed with me because I was awake all through the night with a cold sweat and a sick stomach. I probably only got around 4-5 hours of sleep. Regardless, I was up at 7:30 and at least feeling better by then so I could run!
We gathered on the ship for the 5k and they told us that it was the most people they’d ever seen for the event. Which isn’t surprising, considering that we had just gotten on board following Princess race weekend, so I think there were a lot of runners on board! Even early in the morning in February it was still very warm in the Bahamas. One awesome thing is that Jason ran with me – he’s not a runner but agreed to do this! So we took it relatively slow, but it still felt good to be working off some of that cruise food!
Once the race was done we headed to Serenity Bay, the adults only beach. It was so nice and quiet there. We basically just spent a lazy afternoon there. We ate lunch, had some drinks, swam a little, lounged around, and I took a nice nap. We noticed a lot of people complained about the wind later, and while it was very windy on the family beach Serenity Bay seemed to be protected from the wind so I was grateful for that.
When we got back on the ship we decided to try the Aquaduck, the slide on board. There was always quite a bit of a wait for this – I think we probably waited about 40 minutes or so. It was definitely fun, but not something I would wait that long for again. After that we hit up the Rainforest Room again before taking a shower and getting ready for dinner – as it was pirate night tonight!
Dinner for us was in Enchanted Garden, but with the pirate night menu. This was probably my favorite overall menu of the trip, as there were a lot of tropically inspired dishes – and of course everyone was dressed up as pirates! I had a really delicious pineapple and fruit appetizer, as well as a tasty pasta dish with shrimp and scallops.
After dinner we attended the show, which was the mainstage version of “Justino and Daniela,” the magician we had seen the other night and his wife. I have to admit I preferred his smaller show. This one was more spectacle – I felt like the big tricks all basically revolved around the same thing, which is that I assume she is a contortionist. She also is apparently a master hula hooper and spent a long time doing hula hoop tricks. It just seemed to me like it was mostly her skill/talent while he waved his hands around, haha. His smaller, more intimate tricks were a lot more interesting.
But following the show we pretty much went right up on deck to get a good spot for the pirate night fireworks! The show beforehand with Captain Jack Sparrow is a little bit silly, but I’m sure the kids all loved it. And the fireworks themselves were very cool. So neat to actually see fireworks while at sea on a cruise ship!
We didn’t stick around for the after party on deck, but instead went to the movie theater to see a late night showing of The Finest Hours. I enjoyed it, and I got some of the popcorn I’d been smelling all week! I think it’s a bit lame that you have to pay for popcorn when almost all the other food items on the ship are free, but you can’t beat that Disney popcorn.
that looks like you had a wonderful time. I always wanted to go on a cruise.
It was fantastic! I hope you get the chance to try a cruise one day 🙂
This looks like a fabulous time! I love the pirate themed dinner, it looks and sounds delicious:)
It was a ton of fun and I love that they do something different like that!
Wow, what a fun adventure! I bet you had the best time.
Thanks, it was an absolute blast!
Ahhh you’re making me want to go on another cruise! They are always so much fun!! Love the pirate attire too 🙂
Thank you! I hope you get to go on another cruise soon – you really can’t beat them for combining fun and relaxation!
What a fabulous cruise! I was sorry to hear that at one point you weren’t feeling well, but that you powered on through and participated in the run. I love the idea of an adults-only beach and a family beach. Vacation suits you well. It sounds like the two of you were having the time of your lives!
Thanks! The funny thing about getting a little sick on the ship was that while I normally didn’t notice the boat moving, I felt it a lot more when I was already a bit sick to my stomach. But the rest of it was great!
We just went on our first cruise and Im dying for another!
Aren’t they great?! You really do get hooked on them!
I have never been on a disney cruise but it looks like a lot of fun. I’ve been on other cruises of course and really enjoyed them. We went to the bahamas twice and it was so beautiful. I was not disappointed. That dish looks really yummy!!
Yes we’ve loved all the cruises we’ve tried so far! The food, the ships, the locations – it’s all great! We’re really hoping to do a cruise to Alaska at one point.
Gaaaaaah I want to go on a vaca!!!!! I’ve heard Disney cruises are AMAZING! I am definitely going on one with our little guy once he’s a little bit older. Two words : child care!!!
They really are amazing – and Disney offers the best child care! As they like to advertise, they will take your child longer and for more hours than any other cruise line 😉
So fun! We’re a huge Disney family and I can’t wait to go on a Disney cruise.
This was my first Disney cruise, and as a Disney lover it was truly an amazing experience!
This looks like so much fun!! You both look great dressed up 🙂 We’ve never been on a Disney cruise before but I keep hearing amazing things about them.
Aww thank you! There are so many fun things to do on a Disney cruise 🙂
Seems like such a fun day! I loved my time at Castaway Cay, and my friends all ran the 5k! I’m regretting missing it, so I’ll have to go back soon 🙂
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The 5k was fun, though hot! I can’t imagine during the summer what it must be like. But any excuse to get back to Castaway is a good one! 😉
Oh my goodness I had no idea they had a 5k run… how fun! I need to get more information on this for sure!
Yes! The 5k is free to sign up for, and you just have to go to guest services at some point before your Castaway Cay day to sign up for it. Very easy!
Eeeeekkk! This sounds so fun. Can’t wait to go on a Disney cruise when my kiddos are a few years older.. 🙂
I’m sure you will all love it!
This looks like so much fun!! It makes me even more excited for our cruise 🙂
I’m sure you will have an amazing time! Cruises are just the best 🙂
That looks soooo fun! I love Disney so dang much. A Disney cruise in on my bucket list 🙂 especially when we have kids. Great post
Danielle | AccordingtoD.com
Thanks! It’s definitely something you should try to experience if you ever get the chance!
Sounds like you guys had a great time, disney cruise is definitely on my list after reading your posts!
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It really was an amazing time, I highly recommend it!
Glad you were feeling well enough to run! Seriously your whole cruise sounds just amazing. Disney really does it right.
xxox
Laura @ http://www.cookwineandthinker.com
Thanks – and yes, Disney is so good at what they do!