Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Disney Cruise - Castaway Cay

Day three of our cruise was the much anticipated visit to Castaway Cay (don't be fooled - it's pronounced "key").  Before we got off the ship, we met our friends from Disney Junior.

Running around after breakfast with a couple of new toys [that we needed like a hole in the head...]
Getting Sofia's John Hancock
Hi Sofia!
Autographs from our favorite Neverland pirate
Hugs from Jake
Hannah tackled Doc McStuffins
Thanks, Doc!
Off the boat and ready for our day of Disney on the beach!
Hannah loves her some Pluto
Ready to snorkel in Castaway Bay
Gearing up
Ready to explore the lagoon
View of the ship from the beach
At some point, Megan grabbed the camera and started taking selfies
...and a couple of randoms of Hannah.  Silly gals.
Done with beach day and ready to get back on board
This is Castaway Cay's version of Mt Rushmore.  Cute.

After a great day on the beach, it was time to enjoy the Halloween on the High Seas party.  Each girl had a special treat bag full of candy waiting for them when we got back to our stateroom.

Anna and Elsa are ready to party!
Queen Elsa
Princess Anna
Enjoying some games (and candy prizes)

Hannah gets more time with her BFF, Pluto

Groovin' with Pluto
Chip eventually got a hold of her
Partying with chipmunks
He behaved like a real gentleman
Mickey, Minnie & Donald arrived later
Our towel animal of the day had a little extra flare

Monday, September 29, 2014

Disney Cruise - Nassau, Swimming with Dolphins & Pirate Night!

The second day of our cruise was a busy one!  We were up early for our excursion in Nassau - swimming with dolphins!

Sunrise in Nassau
Panama Jack is ready for action in the Bahamas
Arriving at the dolphin sanctuary, after a gorgeous ferry ride from Nassau
Waiting to meet our dolphin friend!

There he is!  Clifton (and his trainer)!
Hannah is wearing her "I think I'm excited but also terrified" face
Ready to begin!
Clifton greeted us all with a splash.
A big one...
A round of applause for our new friend!
Kisses from Clifton!  (Note Hannah's keeping one eye on the dolphin at all times)

Clifton enjoys a tummy rub
Our turn to pet him!
And rub his belly!
Hannah's getting braver...
Dolphin hugs!

Kisses from Clifton!
Megan's turn for a hug!

Her first kiss from a boy!  Even Daddy can't get too mad about this one.
Grandma's turn!


Pretty proud of herself  :)
Two thumbs up for swimming with dolphins!
Dancing with Clifton!
Megan's turn (she requested Mom's assistance)

Mom's turn!

Grandma fed him a fish.  He was pretty happy about it.
Lots of love for our new dolphin friend.
Tummy rub
Checking each other out
Checking out his pearly whites
My main man, Clifton
Clifton waves goodbye
We spent some time checking the rest of the place out after our swim.  Of course, cats were a major highlight...
Because we don't see those every day or anything...rrrright.
After we got over the fascinating cat display, we enjoyed watching the sea lions swim
...and lounge around
...and fight.  Naughty sea lions.
This house and boat are rumored to belong to Tiger Woods
All the ships lined up in port - ours is the second from the left
Megan was sure to let everyone know our agenda for the day
Hannah's message was more subtle

Once we got back on board, it was time to clean up and get ready for PIRATE NIGHT!  Quite a big to-do on all Bahamian Disney cruises.

Ready for a night of swashbucklin'  (disclaimer: no idea what that means)
Overlooking the pumpkin tree in the lobby - all decked out for Halloween

The littlest pirate waits to meet Peter Pan

All of our favorite Neverland friends were out and about for Pirate Night
Posing with Peter
Arrrrrrr!
We have the cutest pirates.  I mean, really?
Family photo opp with Captain Hook and Smee

Hey Tink!

Grandma & Grandpa got to meet Tinkerbell too
These gluten-free mateys enjoyed a wonderful pirate dinner
Fact:  gluten-free pizza is the official food of pirates
Me and my pirate buddy
We got a towel monkey in our room that night - the perfect pirate companion
Meeting Pirate Goofy
Waiting on the promenade for the fireworks to begin
Fireworks over the open sea?  How cool is that!