5 Reasons Disney's Castaway Cay is ideal for babies & toddlers.
It is no secret that Disney is as family friendly as it gets - but what about their private island? Located in the Bahamas this private island paradise is PERFECT for even the youngest of kids. (they will need to be at least 6 months at the time of sailing) I am a mama of 3 kids in two years. I get the toddler/baby life and all the stuff they need hauled around on vacation, schedules, and considering if the stress is worth the trip! A Disney Cruise vacation is my #1 recommendation for families.
Top 5 reasons -
- 1. Getting out on the island is a breeze. No small boats taking you to shore, you just walk right off. No need to wait for a time or a group either. You will just wait for the captain to announce the gangway is open and you are on your way! Getting back on is just as simple except you will be handed a cool scented towel to freshen up on your way. Because getting on and off is so easy, no worries if you forget something in your stateroom! Just hop back onboard quick and grab it. This also makes for an easy nap time if your kiddos get to exhausted and need to cool off. First come first serve there are strollers, wagons and wheelchairs that you can use on the island and that even can go in the sand! No need to make yours dirty or fight a stroller with little wheels!
2. Scuttle's Cove is a kids club out on the island and is included! They have activities going all day and your kids will love to see their friends on the beach! I love this option so mom & dad have a minute to go over to serenity bay, the adults side of the island!
3. Kid friendly food! If your little one enjoys the fresh baby food at meals, you can request it out on the island as well! Just be sure to tell your server at dinner that you would like that to be picked up out on the island. The restaurant/sodas, juices/ice cream on Castaway Cay are all included and they have multiple kid friendly options!
4. You will find all the luxuries onboard the ship available ashore as well! The restrooms are spotless. There are showers outside of them as well as changing tables inside! PRO TIP: Buy the cute sand toys and wash them off on the island in the showers before you head back aboard. These are our favorite souvenir and we have used them on all of our beach trips!
5. The theming. This isn't just a beach day for your kids. They will see giant rocks painted like characters, sandmen instead of snowmen. A life size Olaf statue hanging out in "summer". Mickey mouse underwater you can snorkel to and of course the characters in their beach best!
There truly is something for everyone on Disney's Castaway Cay! I would love to help get your family there and make sure you have the most magical vacation possible!