DVC Member Cruise Castaway Cay Cabana and Day at Sea!

Today is Castaway Cay, amazing exclusive entertainment, and my first time in a private cabana! And then it's a hair appointment on the ship, Palo brunch, and Kermit and Miss Piggy? DVC Member cruises are truly unique and I'm sharing WHY in today's FINAL episode of this amazing Disney Vacation Club chartered member cruise. So many of you asked, but I did NOT use points for this sailing. Both Sara and I paid cash. The only requirement is the person booking the cabin (up to 4 I believe? check with them on that) MUST be a DVC member with blue card status (so you either purchased directly from Disney or you are grandfathered in because you purchased before they put the restrictions in place). Enjoy!
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[@meaganwilliams6826]

I always enjoy your vlogs, but something about this one just had next level energy and music to it! We love to see it🥰

[@jo1956]

Been a DVC member for over 20 years and have never done a DVC cruise. Actually have only done one Disney cruise / only one cruise ever! May have to try a DVC cruise next. Thanks for taking us along.

[@roxannae3]

This was so much fun to watch! I don't think I will ever be able to rent a cabana or travel concierge, either, but I truly enjoyed seeing you and your friends have a great time. As I have said before, I am grateful to be able to experience so many great adventures through your eyes. Thanks for sharing!

[@JenLefforge]

My pleasure, Roxanna!

[@TheMKgal]

Love this! Also love that you ladies got some pampering at the salon!😍 You see Jen, that's why I say I'm 2nd class citizen DVC member because resale members aren't eligible for DVC cruises!😭Definitely a bummer but won't complain about it because we knew that before buying resale. I'll just continue to live vicariously through your vlogs!

[@daltonquick5458]

You ate for this comment: "For the record I swam in a lagoon with The Little Mermaid"! I can feel the excitement!

[@tulinfirenze1990]

I'm laughing at the idea of Jen walking into unopened doors with her fabulous hair.

[@JenLefforge]

I'm telling you, absolutely could have happened . . .

[@richardamoss5904]

Awesome cruise..so jealous! Hopefully one day we can DVC cruise!

[@JenLefforge]

I hope so too! I really enjoy my time there

[@victoriahorrocks]

The dancing montage was EVERYTHING 😂😂

[@JenLefforge]

The best part was Sara just completely ignoring me because she's so used to it. I was dying!

[@bronniepaterson4694]

Loved this series….I could never afford a Disney cruise so this is the next best thing for me.. In a while we’re off to the med on a cruise…..👍🇬🇧

[@jenniferlauri5512]

"Brave...stupid?"---yes Jen, I would probably fall down that staircase trying to film AND walk at the same time! Loved your hair appointment at that lovely salon--what a treat.

[@JenLefforge]

Especially after a day of swimming in the sea. Such a treat!

[@shannonjackson3316]

So exciting you got toe swim in the lagoon at the same time with "Ariel". Such a wonderful and magical trip. Thank you and Sarah for bringing us along.

[@liliherndz5792]

LOVE LOVE Mr Disney CREATIVE 🏰 and ARTISTIC 🎨 Products It brings out the CHILD SELF HEART 🎉 Almost IMPOSSIBLE NOT to ENJOY a CRUISE Ms Jen That Caribbean Dancing was AMAZING 💃🏼 Hello to your friend Sarah ..her hair turned out lovely ..yours as well 💐

[@dorothyboyce4244]

Jen it was so nice to meet you by Goofy. I was so thrilled that I am in your video. It was a great member cruise. I am such a big fan. Dorothy

[@JenLefforge]

I was hoping you’d see that, Dorothy!!

[@LC-le9ew]

I loved your beauty shop hair! It looked really cool meeting so many new people!

[@alwaysabob8962]

Enjoyed your vlogs! New to your channel!

[@LyndaCOLBY]

Such fine entertainment....great video taping..must try the Member Cruise...

[@packyourpixiedust]

Love these recaps! And man, I definitely need a cabana again one day! Lovely!

[@JenLefforge]

Yes it was such a gorgeous day all around! Castaway Cay even had the good sense to have low humidity for once 😂😎

[@arlenemadden8707]

Love your video. In 2014 my family got to do Concierge and we grab a Cabana (we had #6) It looked like we were in the same area. I loved being by Cookies too! I think back then it was only $459-$499. Someday we will do it again.! Thanks for sharing your experience.😎👍🏻🚢💫✨🌴

[@Cullenore]

I just found you Jen! And you’re so uplifting. Thanks for the positivity and joy in my day. I love living vicariously through your adventures. 💜🩷💙💜🩷

[@JenLefforge]

You are so welcome!

[@carriemartellWDW]

The captions in this video are everything! Great job …. Well done! ❤

[@JenLefforge]

THanks, Carrie!

[@arlenemadden8707]

Now I want to do a members cruise. I am taking my 9th cruise in 7 weeks out of NYC to SanJuan. It looked like so much fun and on the Wish. I cruised the wish last year. It is so beautiful! Thank for your enthusiastic perspective! I really enjoy it😎👍🏻💫✨🌴🚢

[@pamcradow2956]

Thanks Jen, I'll never be DVC or get to concierge but it was such fun to see! A cabana, Palo brunch and so many special events, my nerdy Dis heart is happy .

[@fabavb]

What an amazing video! Enjoyed every second. It looked like a great experience, although with so much going on it seemed almost overwhelming, but I admire how gracefully you work your way through. And love your joy and enthusiasm. Makes me want to go on a member cruise so bad

[@JenLefforge]

Honestly, it was a bit overwhelming and I definitely needed at least one more sea day!

[@willcooper6980]

I'll never get the chance to be in a cabana, so it was great to see you have a fun day with your friends. That's the good life. Enjoyed this unique vlog series.

[@rinawalter5402]

I cried. This was beautiful xoxo💖💖💖💖

[@annaburch3200]

Oooh!! You got to see Leslie! She was going to be a guest at our event, this summer, but had a personal emergency to take care of and had to postpone, so hopefully she'll be joining us next year. I'm glad you enjoyed her presentation. I enjoyed seeing all the guest speakers you had on the cruise! All such great friends of our event, too. (Still need to have Jodi Benson join us!! I'd fan girl a bit too much, though . . .) My friend Jon has a crush on Stacia. 😆 She's a doll! Your cruise friends were all so fun. 😊❤️ I LOVED the ship horn concert. 😊 It makes me so happy.

[@JenLefforge]

Yeah she was great. And I got the opportunity to chat with Stacia years ago and she’s truly a kind hearted soul!!

[@annaburch3200]

@@JenLefforge All the people I've met that work for Disney (beyond CM's because we all know they are just the BEST!) have been so genuine and kind. Voices, animators, imagineers, historians and that big ol' teddy bear of a producer . . . Such talented and amazing people that go above and beyond to share their gifts with all us uber Disney geeks. ❤️

[@sarahcooley104]

This was so fun to watch! Thanks for taking me back to Castaway! This cruise looks like SUCH a magical experience!

[@ChristopherOrtiz]

An absolute joy spending time with you and Sarah on this incredible DVC cruise adventure. #row4

[@JenLefforge]

Chris, you and Katherine were honestly such a fun part of the trip and I'm SO honored we got to meet you! Yes, Row 4, next time!!!!!

[@SilverDraco]

Loved this video and loved your marine link necklace. Where did you get it, please? ❤

[@JenLefforge]

It’s from Kendra Scott!

[@KimberTravels99]

Looks like it was So fun! I kept watching to see if I could find my parents, especially in the Bingo room. :) But watching original Ahsoka do B11 was perfection.

[@JenLefforge]

We chatted multiple times on the ship and she’s very kind and fun!

[@KimberTravels99]

I love that!!! @@JenLefforge

[@csharrison2011]

How often do they do the member cruise? We’re DVC but only did our first DCL cruise in August so it’s never been on my radar. Looks like a blast - as always, thanks for taking us along, Jen! Love your attitude and content!

[@JenLefforge]

Usually once a year. You can search for info on the next one on the DVC member website!

[@debraswiderski3755]

Thanks you two, this was amazing.

[@kimt8162]

It's a Monday....I'm not the biggest fan of Mondays. But this was bad; so I am needing to see what Jenn is up to. I need some fun. Loving it CABANA DAY!!! Bring on the sunshine. We have sunshine here in the Midwest too, but after throwing out the trash, five bags of bagged cut grass, helping my daughter apply for 2 jobs, and YES, having a lady going the WRONG way in my lane on one of the busiest two lane roads around here (with a median in the middle). How this happened, don't know but quickly moved my car to the far right lane before I even had a chance to say "WHAT">>>>>????? The Jenn phrase of the week, "I can make a sand castle, :)" So with anything of this week, someday "I can make a sand castle".

[@JenLefforge]

So happy my videos are able to help you on your bad days! Don’t worry, things never stay bad for too long. Hope your week got better!

[@majorhollingshead5906]

Loved all the videos. ❤️😘

[@JenLefforge]

Thank you, Major!

[@LorettaCorona]

hi jen love your cabana and was cool that Jodi benson were there and the other disney legends 🦀

[@JenLefforge]

It really made it so special!

[@JennAndAmy]

Working right now but this video is on my to-do list! Cheers! 😊

[@JenLefforge]

Have fun finishing up your work!

[@saramerrill8592]

Well, wasn’t that so much fun! Now I want to do it all over again.

[@JenLefforge]

I’m saying…..

[@BriannaHoward-qk8bg]

What concealer are you applying in this video when you were getting ready for your hair appointment? Looks easy to work with! Please share! Thank you!!!!

[@JenLefforge]

Jones Road!

[@sherrimclaughlin-ryan2501]

Your hair is fabulous ❤ bring him home with you!😂🎉

[@JenLefforge]

I’m saying

[@HappyTravelVlogs]

I love beach Jen!!!! 😂❤️❤️

[@JenLefforge]

She’s fun right?

[@ark1978]

So that is what the cast members do when B11 gets called. On my sailing B11 was called, the music started and 2 seconds later the cruise director ans then the captain came on. So 10 minutes later after they finished talking and everyone in Luna had stopped giggling we could carry on. But they didn't do their dance as the music had finished.

[@JenLefforge]

Did I say why? It’s because B11 is Beyoncé in Spanish!

[@ark1978]

@@JenLefforge no I don't think you did as Ashley Eckstein was up on stage. Kinda hope she is the Treasure's fairy godmother. Ahsoka likes an adventure!

[@clarehagley2165]

Can you be a non-member and go on this cruise? I have been looking at the Disney cruise in Australia, but a lot of the 2-3 nights are just sailing around the ocean and then back to port.

[@JenLefforge]

Unfortunately, not unless they're a guest of a member.

[@randytroxell4974]

Love the video, but I have a dumb question. Why does that curtain in the cabana look like it only covers the corner of the room? The curtain rod curves to cover only the corner, like there would be a shower head there or something, but didn’t see anything up there

[@JenLefforge]

Not a dumb question! It’s just a little changing corner so just for privacy

[@randytroxell4974]

@@JenLefforge now I feel like an idiot for asking😩, thanks for being there for us Jen!

[@lisasproul8027]

Great series!

[@randytroxell4974]

@@lisasproul8027 I agree, Lisa! Looks like you guys had a good cruise

[@JenLefforge]

@@randytroxell4974 don’t you dare! It did look weird!

[@lizciampa]

What was the movie they played on the pool deck?

[@JenLefforge]

Moana! One of my favorites

[@lizciampa]

@@JenLefforge ❤️❤️❤️

[@swalls8144]

Jen don't make a joke about that my aunt was just on a Norwegian cruise she fell broke her hip shattered it messed up her back.

[@JenLefforge]

Hope she's doing OK!

[@jeanreppy3426]

❤

[@alyssaa3533]

🤍

[@kristin.o.cooper]

I just love your content. It helps to fill the void til next time I can get back on the ship. ❤️ my countdown is 282 til out Alaska sailing. 🥲 however we are only 14 DAYS away from leaving for our 12 day Japan trip, which your videos also helped me so much in my planning over these many months! You’re videos are not only fun, but real and informative!

[@JenLefforge]

Oh my gosh I am so glad you’re going to Japan!!!! It is so amazing!!