Our First Visit to Disney's Private Island! Castaway Cay - Disney Cruise Vlog
Today the Disney Dream docks at Castaway Cay! We tour Disney's private island for the first time and then head back onboard for fireworks at sea!
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What is a GUSS? GUSS is our name for a Towel Animal! It is a childhood memory for Brian that has lived on for years. You can see the home video moment where GUSS was born in Adventure of the Seas Day 6 (We Made the News) and Allure of the Seas Day 3 (Sea Day).
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Will Brian ever propose? He says he will, but 🤷🏻♀️
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You guys crack me up. I love the dark jokes that you make. It’s like so random but probably true 😂 (ie the active hostage situation on a nearby cargo vessel during fireworks and Disney making a mockery of it) 40:04
Really enjoy Brian's facts and education pieces. Keep that up
So I looked it up for you, her name is CookieAnn, Cookie for short, and she is a creative yellow dog that appears at Hong Kong Disneyland, and she loves to cook.
@cathybayne4429
Жыл бұрын
I was just about to post that. Darn, you got there first. 😁
@InterruptingYuki
Жыл бұрын
It's probably not her. She's a fairly new character who specifically likes to bake. It's most likely Cookie, the cook from Disney's Atlantis. He seems like he would do bar b q!
@edvaira6891
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She’s actually one of Duffy’s friends and she is more associated with the Tokyo parks than Hong Kong…
@jspohl
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New to your vlogs, I enjoy the facts about the island, etc. - it's kind of like watching a walking wikipedia with awesome imagery to accompany.
You can bring your own cups onboard. We brought big insulated cups so we never run out of soda haha
I am so exited to watch!! I have been waiting!!
Hurray!!! Fun Facts! Thanks Brian. I love these. Keep 'em coming. 👍
Loved the firework song/cheer!
I liked the different perspective you showed, from the 7am music and standing away from the crowd to watch the fireworks.
My excited 😁🥹🥰 when I saw this video dropped! Yay! We ended up booking the Dream to Castaway. Saving Alaska RC for 2024.
Love your videos. Always learn something from you Brian.
This island looked so nice!
Almost finished all of your videos and I found you last week - I also have never taken a cruise but love travelling virtually with you both! Thanks for getting me through my work days 🎉
Yay you guys made it to Castaway Cay!!! We've been eagerly awaiting this vlog! It was cool to see the music come on at 7am when the ship "wakes up," we'll have to check that out on our next cruise. Glad you enjoyed your first Disney Cruise together, sometimes those last minute trips are the best ones!
You are doing an excellent thorough job at showing the Wish. Well done!
I've watched all your cruise videos and loved them! I've only cruised on Carnival, going on Mardi Gras for the first time 11/12/22. Your videos on Royal Caribbean have me thinking about going on them. Thank you for all the videos! Your fun to watch!
Omg. We called Pete too n kept calling to hear the props we loved the “para español, oprima número X “ we thought that one was hilarious
We were on Independence OTS and watched your fireworks show while following you and watching the most amazing sunset ever!
The Dream is so beautiful! We went on our first Disney Cruise in February on the Magic and it was...magical :) We are going to be embarking on the Wonder in about 3 weeks! Slowly, but surely, we will work our way to each vessel! Thanks for such an entertaining channel!
Love the video as usual, you guys have great chemistry together. More videos please......
Another great vlog!! I look forward to seeing your new uploads each time you post 😊
Thanks for answering my question! Love your videos
Ah, just stumbled upon this video - have been looking for videos of Castaway Cay for quite a while - thanks for sharing this one!
Loved the phantom reference. 🤩. Another great video
Karey 😂😂😂 she is my kind of people, "I liked this tank top because of the racer back, but it says running, uh, no" 😂😂
Great video thank you MSC has a great Island also
Literally came across your channel yesterday and iv watched atleast 4 of your videos, I cant wait for the weekend to start binging on the rest :) I must say Brian you are HILARIOUS haha yall are so cute! Keep it up al the way from New Zealand :)
There is a cookie character!!!! He is the chef in Atlantis 😎 I’m a huge Atlantis fan 😆
I LOVE watching your vlogs! Not only for the cruise info BUT for your "fun facts" as well! Keep cruising so I can keep watching you two :)
The post office on Castaway is usually open during certain hours so you can purchase stamps there :)
Brian dropping facts per usual. Dress your kid like a pirate and they're gonna become criminals 😆
The fireworks are so much better along with the pirate show!
See you both very sonnn yayyyy
Can’t wait we are going the Wish July 2024 for my birthday and our anniversary. Yay
Believe is a weird show, but did I cry? Absolutely. Loving the DCL blogs!
@brittanyedwards6043
Жыл бұрын
Also, we did the Muppet case and I’m pretty positive that we had a different suspect, so I guess it does change.
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
wow that’s cool that it changes!
I want to do a Disney cruise so bad! Currently binge watching them 😅
@tommykay7427
Жыл бұрын
It might be nice. But I would rather do a Disney park. And then a Royal cruise. Better value for the money, and you get the best of both worlds.
I just found your channel while my fiance and I are planning our honeymoon and it's great to get all the information on the cruises also had to laugh at the Bob Iger sign, maybe disney knew all along lol
Go to Plant City/Seffner during strawberry season, starts next month, get a strawberry shake at the berry shack, if you like strawberries. Fresh strawberries from their fields blended into a shake.
Just got back from getting our grandson checked into his dorm at Columbia Hall next to the Capstone at USC. I thought Kerry would like that. Great video. Look forward to them.
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
Wow that is so cool and brought a huge smile to my face! Go gamecocks 🐔 🤙🏼 hope he has a great year
Cookie is a character in the Disney movie “Atlantis the lost empire” he is the cook
Castaway does have great photo spots. I have a pic of the ship blown up and put in a frame and is hanging right next to your Royal Caribbean poster ☺️ The cliffhanger of your next big adventure 😬 Can’t wait to find out. I’m going on Harmony of the seas in a few days! I also feel like I’m meant to be cruising just something so magical every time.
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
Hope you have a great cruise! 😃🚢
Totally not related to the vlog, but saw on your stories that today is your birthday, Kerry! MINE TOO! Wishing you the happiest of birthdays! 🎉🥳 Mine was spent at the beach, my happy place. 🏝 Can’t wait to enjoy watching your vlog as I wind down from the birthday excitement. 😊
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
Wow, that’s amazing! Mine was actually a few days ago and we celebrated today, but we’re both Leos ♌️. So glad you had a wonderful birthday at the beach - what a great way to celebrate! HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎊🎁🎂 hope it was a great one!!!
Ahhh! My favorite show is back! With my two favorite hosts Minnie and Goofy! There is something magical about being at sea isn't there? I will soon be in your neck of the woods. I promise to wave to you from the tour bus going to Kennedy Space Center. Oasis of the seas in 3 weeks! Woohoo!
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
haha Hope you have a great cruise! Oasis looks amazing, and the Kennedy Space Center is very cool! Definitely a good place to check out!
Nice, Like the video length It takes a long time to go over all that happened during the day. I know how long editing takes well done. Yes Disney is in love with villains no wonder when I was little long ago (Not enough "O's " in long to describe this ) watching Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color on TV it was scary at times. Anyways back to your video thanks for making it a informative and entertaining.
Once I got to Castaway Cay and my sand dune adventure was canceled because that day it was under water and another time my glass bottom boat adventure was cancelled. But once I did get to ride jet ski’s that was my first trip to Castaway Cay it was so fun. Little fact about Castaway Cay it was used as a fuel stop for drug smuggling in the 1980’s! P.S. I love the ribs on Castaway Cay.
So what are your day jobs when your feet are on dry land?
Great video. So I don't think that the RC ship was there by coincidence. When we were on the dream a couple years ago there were about 4 ships off the side when the fireworks went off. In my head I hear the captains of those other ships announce "We don't have the characters, double bathrooms, or rotational dining, but if you kind of squint off the port side you can suck up some of the Disney ambiance for free." If you were on Carnival they add "after that you can head down the MDR for another disappointing dinner." That was mean, but my backspace key is not working right now. Happy sailings and looking forward to your next video.
I always wake up early and watch the sunrise
I love your videos, and I hope we are able to meet you guys one day...
Can you tell me what mics you use? I love how we can always hear both of you! Thanks for the videos!
Being a private island, they likely don't have escort tugs and the bow and stern thrusters aren't powerful enough to keep them in the channel in winds/currents or against the dock while the line handlers tie up. (I work for river pilots.)
My two cents. Cookie is a general navy nickname for cooks including pirate ship cooks.
Cookie is the nickname of a cook in the movie Atlantis : The lost Empire
Royal also position their ships for the aqua show so has to have the less motion possible for the performers ;)
Just found your channel, going on the dream next week. I thought Cookie was the chef from Atlantis? My first time on a cruise so thanks for bringing us along on your trip.
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
This sounds like the most likely answer!
Cookie was a character in Atlantis the lost empire
Yep I got stung at CoCoCay before it was perfect day though!
Please don’t stop doing videos of your cruises!!
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I’ve did that snorkeling with stingray
Great video. We went on the Dream Dec 2016. My only cruise. We go to Disney World every year. From Ohio and Florida is a state we love. Wish I knew all the info you shared before we went.... you got so much in with only 3 days. I'm looking forward to watching all your videos. Which ship was better. Dream or Wish.
I just found your channel and have been binge watching your videos. Dinner time question: You love being on a cruise ship, if you worked on one what job would you like to do?
You guys have a great channel. (we like the girl)😂
I came across this channel a little while ago and I’ve been watching all your videos in preparation for my first cruise in October! Lol Keep the content coming! Y’all are awesome 😬
@Lifewithalyssenandwilson
Жыл бұрын
What ship?
@nathaniellafontaine8078
Жыл бұрын
@@Lifewithalyssenandwilson Harmony of the seas
@Lifewithalyssenandwilson
Жыл бұрын
@@nathaniellafontaine8078 nice! We have a vlog on Harmony it's from I think 2018 or 2019! That was one of our favorite ships! I really enjoyed that they had Central Park!
@nathaniellafontaine8078
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@@Lifewithalyssenandwilson I’ll check it out! Im very excited to finally be on it
@Lifewithalyssenandwilson
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@@nathaniellafontaine8078 yes I can't wait to be back on a bigger ship! This last one was liberty of the seas and were doing adventure in December and they so far are a bit small for my liking
Loved your first Disney Cruise Vlog series! Dinner question..have you met other cruise Vloggers like Cruise with Ben and David or Travel Spree? Do cruise vloggers purposely take cruises at the same time?
Cookie's is based off the character on Emperors New Grove. She was the chef
Cookie is the cook on Atlantis.
About comparing private islands. Most private islands have free food.....except NCL's Great Stirrup Cay. All food are extra cost.
Yeah another vlog!! Forgot it dropped so it was a great surprise for me!! Favorite from vlog today was trying 2 places to eat on islan.my kind of eaters!! Also eating at dinner and then 2nd dessert. We do that too!! Question: WHAT are the black thingy you two wear around your neck?
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
A lot of passengers choose to wear lanyards for their sea pass cards, but we use them to carry camera stuff.
Ok 41:56 was hilarious 😆
You don't need to compare but you could outline who would enjoy each more. Same with ships in the future.
@sethschroeder
Жыл бұрын
Oh no now I am going to be going through anything it could be. I am thinking Mediterranean or Panama Canal on Royal or Galapagos on Celebrity? Med is my guess though.
For science 😂 yes testing all the desserts and flavors in the name of science
I wan to see a video of you guys getting a big suite on any royal oasis class ship. Im your biggest fan in Mexico!
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
We’re going to try a suite on Freedom class next year!
They should have Mike Eisner's Ice Cream.
Cookie's maybe an Atlantis reference. Esp since Atlantis hotel is not to far away. Jebidiah Allardyce "Cookie" Farnsworth is the chuck wagon cook known for cooking, his four basic food groups (beans, bacon, whiskey, lard). Though would work better to have a chuck wagon theme if it's named after him.
You know why it's probably during the day? Flares at night MIGHT be misconstrued as distress!
I remember it being mentioned in one of the videos, but what is the sunscreen ya'll like. I remember in my mind thinking of it as the "voss water" of sunscreens lol. Fancy and expensive. But I can't remember the name. I've been using Avon SSS Bug Guard.
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
I love this sunscreen! It’s non-sticky and doesn’t leave white marks all over you. Definitely the “voss water” of sun tan lotions haha. Hampton Sun Spf 50 Continuous Mist Sunscreen, 5 oz a.co/d/7vaNoWj
Go to carnival cruise line please!!
Haha the irony with the CEO situation
When are you releasing the towel animal cruise magnets you sent Ordinary Adventures or did I already miss the launch? They are the absolute cutest❤️🚢
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
Glad you saw the magnets and liked them! They should be on our shop September 5th. We wanted to test them out ourselves on a cruise ship door first
@Ambalamb
Жыл бұрын
@@Views-And-Queues Yay!! Thank you so much! Love you both❤️❤️❤️❤️
I thought maybe Cookie, the cook from the Atlantis movie, voiced by Jim Varney?
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
It seems like that’s mostly likely it
What do you 2 do for work to pay for the cruises? I have worked all my life and never could afford a cruise
question. If you make a voice call over wifi will it cost anything. I think i asked this before so forgive the repeat.
It’s funny how that Royal ship got close during the fireworks. They got fireworks for free
Hey guys.. what do the black necklace type thing around your necks signify?
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
A lot of passengers choose to wear lanyards for their sea pass cards, but we use them to carry camera stuff.
Hey curious what camera do you guys use to film this ? It’s super small . My fiancé and I would like to start recording our trips for memories. I love the size
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
DJI Pocket 2
Cookie, I believe, is a nautical term where the cook was generationally called Cookie? IDK--heard it on another KZread video. But I'm sure you can Google to verify.
What’s the next RC cruise for you guys?
At the beginning its like a liminal space a parallel universe of quiet. Seemed quite weird.
Kerry is not even being Subtle anymore about needling Brian for not popping the question yet!
How is this ship empty at 7:00 am?
Wow, that island is so small
@nah408
Жыл бұрын
its the biggest one you momo
How is it on your cruises there’s always seem like there practically no people. Haha I just went on Allure and the ship was always filled of people. From 7am- 12am that I was out and about on the ship haha
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
I think we just try to avoid the crowds. And we also don’t like taking the camera out when there’s a ton of people around
@adamklein7321
Жыл бұрын
Good reasons. Actually booking next cruise on Celebrity Apex. Almost hooked on cruises now after all your clips. Very informative .
Did they not have the steak as Serenity Bay BBQ? It's the best food on the island.
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
I think they probably did, but I think because we were the first ones there it wasn’t ready yet
@FormatException
Жыл бұрын
@@Views-And-Queues ah, okay. That makes sense. When you head back I would recommend trying it if you haven't.
Hey guys, this is so random but are you on the anthem of the seas right now by any chance?? I swore I spotted you guys on the top deck today!
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
WOW what a small world! Yes, we are on Anthem today! We are SO excited for Norway 🇳🇴 if you see us again feel free to say hi 👋🏻
@sophieconnor938
Жыл бұрын
@@Views-And-Queues I know! Yes we will! Enjoy your cruise 🥳
Hi, I want to know what camera you use ?
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
DJI Pocket 2
When they shoot off the fireworks the leftover stuff falls into the ocean, 🙁 and pollutes the oceon
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
they said the firework shells are made out of fish food so it’s probably okay
@WanonaS
Жыл бұрын
@@Views-And-Queues good that the fireworks shells are made of fish food
39:37 I am totally onboard with the whole not understanding why they would have Walt Disney World Merch on a cruise ship. I had that same thought when my fiancé and I went to Disneyland last year and saw WDW Merch and thought, why would I want that here? Keep the specific Merch with the right location. It kinda takes me away from the magic of that particular place, in my opinion.
“When we get married, we’ll get married right here and have that in our back ok?” “Yes dear” “O.K.”
My wife was picking up on continuity errors in this video at the end: Kerry in sweats, dress, sweats lol. She’s good like that.
@Views-And-Queues
Жыл бұрын
Wow! Great eye! We got our Guss a little earlier in the night (when I was in my dress), but wanted to end the video with the big reveal. Sweats came at the true end of the night.