Disney Creating More Magic at Castaway Cay

Pixie dusting Disney's private island to provide more family fun, interactive
play areas,  upscale luxury and even greater convenience for guests

CELEBRATION, Fla., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Castaway Cay, Disney's private
island paradise in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, is getting an extra
dose of pixie dust.  Enhancements will provide guests with more water-based
family-fun, additional conveniences and a slice of beachside luxury all
designed to complement the idyllic island setting.  The additional island
amenities are scheduled to be complete by summer 2010, in time for special
five-night cruises aboard the Disney Wonder with two stops at Castaway Cay,
and the Disney Dream cruise ship which starts sailing in early 2011.

Castaway Cay is consistently rated by Disney Cruise Line guests as their
favorite port of call - the ultimate private island escape for adventure,
relaxation and quality time with the family.

"The numerous enhancements and additions planned for Castaway Cay will take
the already extraordinary guest experiences on our private island to the next
level," said Disney Cruise Line President Karl Holz.  "Whether our guests are
seeking recreation or leisure - or a combination of both - they will find it
at Castaway Cay, all complemented by unparalleled Disney service."

Walt Disney Imagineers designed Castaway Cay with one-of-a-kind areas and
activities for every member of the family, while celebrating the natural
beauty of the 1,000-acre island.  Among the crystal-clear turquoise waters,
powdery white sand beaches, swaying palm trees and lush landscapes, guests
soon will find the following transformations.

Expanded Family Beach

The Castaway Family Beach will be extended by more than 700 feet for families
to enjoy the pristine white sand, build sand castles, relax in the shade under
an umbrella and take a dip in the warm azure waters of the lagoon.

As an added convenience for guests, enhancements to this area of the island
will include:

    --  New Cookies Too family lunch buffet location serving mouth-watering,
        all-you-care-to-eat barbeque, island spiced rotisserie chicken,
burgers,
        grilled fish, fresh salads, flatbreads, ice cream, complimentary soda
        and more, in a covered pavilion just steps away from the expanded
family
        beach.


    --  New Sand Bar beach bar mixing up drinks like Castaway Cay's
        signature Konk Kooler, other tropical concoctions, cold beer and
        non-alcoholic beverages.


    --  New Flippers & Floats beach rentals providing inner tubes, snorkels,
        masks and fins.


    --  New Buy the Sea Shore merchandise location selling a variety of
Castaway
        Cay-exclusive items along with towels, sunscreen and other beach
        essentials - a complement to the island's other merchandise
        location, She Sells Sea Shells & everything else.


New Water Feature and Water Play Areas

Guests can slide and splash at a new water feature called Pelican Plunge.  The
2,400-square-foot floating platform, located within swimming distance from
shore, celebrates the island's native pelicans.  Various flotsam and jetsam -
such as nautical rope, cargo nets, buoys, signaling flags and starfish-like
ornamentation - adorn the platform.  Two exciting water slides - an enclosed
corkscrew slide and a 140-foot-long open slide - take guests on a twisting
ride, ending with a splash into the lagoon.  A giant "bucket dump" delivers
hundreds of gallons of water, soaking eagerly awaiting guests.  Four water
cannons provide sharp-shooting fun with floating nautical targets
approximately 20 feet away.

On the island, a brand-new, 2,400-square-foot water play area called
Spring-a-Leak helps guests cool off while immersing them in what appears to be
the remnants of a washed-away beach dwelling leaning in the direction of the
prevailing winds.  The watery fun begins as guests enter the storm-ravaged
structure, greeted by dripping pipes, broken plumbing and hissing misters,
exposed and twisted by the tropical tempest that wiped out the original
structure.

A "splash pad" is the focal point and gives the impression of water pooled on
the ground.  Water jets squirt, spray and saturate guests.  Shade is provided
by leftover pieces of the corrugated steel roof, aged and distressed fabric
and the occasional palm tree growing up through the floor foundation.  Parents
can relax and have a seat - or, better yet, join in the fun - as kids frolic
in the wet and whimsical setting.

The "hub" of youth activities on the island, Scuttle's Cove, will feature a
new water play area for the youngest Disney Cruise Line guests to splash and
enjoy as part of supervised youth activities on Castaway Cay.  A
1,200-square-foot soft wet deck area provides fresh-water fun with an array of
pop jets, geysers and bubblers.  Overhead, shade sails circle the area like a
compass and marine props - a captain's wheel, boat oars, life preservers and
nautical rope - complete the castaway theme.

New Beach Cabanas

Guests can have a little piece of paradise all to themselves at one of 20 new
private cabanas.  The premium rental cabanas provide the privacy and luxury of
a deluxe beach retreat with an option to add the personalized service of a
cabana host.

The majority of the exclusive 325-square-foot beach cabanas will dot the far
side of Castaway Family Beach, giving guests more privacy along with a
spectacular view of their Disney cruise ship from the cabana's large front
patio deck.  A handful of private cabanas will be located on Serenity Bay
Beach, exclusively for adults, providing the ultimate in upscale seclusion.

Each well-appointed cabana is furnished with comfortable cushioned chairs,
luxurious chaise lounge chairs, stylish side tables and a dining table.  Other
convenient features include a refrigerator, lockable storage unit, outside
fresh water shower and sail cloth for shade on the deck.

Amenities included with a beach cabana rental include non-alcoholic beverages,
suntan lotion and fluffy towels.  A variety of a la carte services and
packages will be offered, including special food and beverage options.

Other Enhancements and Additions

    --  The popular Castaway Ray's Stingray Adventure will be moved to a
        different location in the lagoon, adjacent to the existing Gil's
        Fins & Boats beach rental.  Once complete, guests will be able to
        swim and interact with stingrays in an even larger area within the
        private lagoon.


    --  Teens will enjoy Hide Out, an all-new secluded area on the island just
        for them.  Off the beaten path, but near everything, this teen retreat
        is a great place to hang out and soak up the sun, just steps away from
        the beach, activities, food, ice cream and refreshments. 
Multi-colored
        deck chairs and sail cloth shades create the ideal getaway to gather,
        kick back, listen to music and watch the action at the nearby beach
        volleyball and soccer areas.


    --  In Da Shade Game Pavilion provides guests wanting to take a break out
of
        the sun a place to play games such as table tennis, foosball,
billiards
        and basketball.  The new shaded structure is centrally located, near
        Castaway Family Beach.


    --  To provide additional adult pampering, three new massage cabanas will
be
        added to the adults-only Serenity Bay Beach.  For unparalleled
        relaxation, adults will be able to enjoy a therapeutic massage, or
        couples massage, at one of eight private cabanas overlooking the
ocean.


    --  Guest transportation is provided to and from various points on the
        island via tram.  For greater convenience, additional tram paths will
be
        created and a new Pelican Point Tram Stop will be located farther down
        Castaway Family Beach, near most of the new additions to the island.


    --  Marge's Barges & Sea Charters Dock will be expanded to
        accommodate additional excursion boats for parasailing, fishing tours
        and more.


    --  The cruise ship dock at Castaway Cay eliminates the need to tender,
        making the ship easily accessible throughout the day.  To accommodate
        Disney Cruise Line's new ships, additional mooring dolphins will be
        installed to lengthen the dock.


Disney Cruise Line sails to Castaway Cay on all itineraries originating from
Port Canaveral, Fla.  Disney Cruise Line offers three-, four- and seven-night
itineraries to the Bahamas and the Caribbean with special voyages to the
Mediterranean and Northern Europe in 2010.  Land/sea vacation packages that
include a stay at Walt Disney World Resort provide the ultimate Disney
vacation experience.

A leader in the family cruise segment, Disney Cruise Line delivers a vacation
experience that every member of the family feels was created especially for
them.

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