Cruising with "Ickey Mouse" (Part 2)

Our 3rd day was spent at Disney's private island, Castaway Cay.  It was everything you would imagine a Bahamian beach owned by Disney to be!  They had chairs and umbrellas set up.  Our ship had the island exclusively to ourselves.  Disney provided stands of fresh fruit, cold beverages, and a barbeque feast, all included in the cost of the cruise.  We rented floats (for $6 for the day!) to float in the clear waters, where we could see beautiful white fish swimming all around us.  The family beach was enclosed by a rock peninsula, so there was no fear of anyone getting swept out to sea.   The water was shallow, clear, and relaxing.  Strollers were easily accessible as well.  It was a truly magical day, and our favorite part of the whole cruise!

 We were greeted by some special friends as we arrived on the island!

 They had a dance party with Mickey and Friends, and Elizabeth loved every second of it.  The two older ones opted to sit in the shade, but Elizabeth danced the afternoon away!

 After the dance party was over, the big girls decided to join in the fun :)

 Enjoying the Bahamas Disney style!  This is more like it!

 I just thought this made a funny picture on the way back to the boat.

 We went back to get ready for Pirate Night.  The menus were pirate themed, and there was a show on the swimming deck after dinner with Mickey and the Gang.  Christa got 2 chocolate desserts with her meal to celebrate her birthday, which was a couple of days later!  She was thrilled!

 We ran into Chip and Dale while trying to get a couple of pictures of Flat Stanley - a doll Christa decorated for her first grade class.

 I pulled some strings and got us back into Andy's Room (in the kid's only area) for a quick picture with our friend.

Before we knew it, we were back in the States, and off the ship.  I have a feeling this might not be our last Disney Cruise!