What DCL merchandise have you purchased? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

thebigguy

08-09-2002, 12:19 AM

We bought quite a bit of DCL only stuff.....DS (6) bought slippers that look like the ship. We bought the Capt. Mickey plush and had the Captain sign it too (with a sharpie on the white hat). For our niece who loves Minnie we brought her back a Castaway Minnie beanie, Each of us got a T-shirt from Castaway and one from the ship including one for DS that said "My first Disney Cruise" We bought an ESPN T-shirt that has the DCL on it too for a friend at work, we bought a ton of postcards, a scrapbook for the DW, pens, the toothpick holder (shot glass!) , water bottle which has a moving ship on it, the lanyards for your KTTW card.

Our favorite "ship only purchase" was the map of where the ship went. We had purchased one from another cruise and have fond memories every time we see it. The Disney one we had the Captain sign as well. It was $16.00 and many people who have come over ask us about it.

I'm sure there is more because we must have spent a little time each day in the stores. Say hi to Serena from Canada for us!

BeanoC

08-09-2002, 12:50 AM

This doesn't directly address your question so maybe you've already considered the cost - but the pictures from Shutters get pretty costly after a while! We purchased maybe 1 out of every 4 they took, and it was still a significant chunk 'o dough!

Also, if any in your party are pin traders, pin costs add up fast.

Other than that, we bought the same stuff as the previous posters: Ship replicas, maps, tshirts, post cards... Our tab at the end of the cruise was a mere $989.00 :p

Ginny

08-09-2002, 04:45 AM

We bought the following items over 3 years on 3 cruises:
- DCL cover for my cell phone. ($12.00)
- We got DD the cruise ship slippers ($14.00 ??)
- Pins (most run from $ 6-10)
- Key chains and DCL Pens for teachers / Daycare providers
- T-shirts from both ships and Castaway Cay $12-18
- Christopher Radko Cruise ship ornament $32.00
- Waterproof DCL KTTW card holders (One of my favorite mementos
and we use them all the time. I got the double and single
size but like the double better)
- For DH: several of the polo shirts and long sleeve chambray shirts
in Treasure Ketch with the understated logo's. ($40-48)

I agree with BeanoC - Shutter's can really sneak up on you with those pictures.

imgoingtodisney

08-09-2002, 05:47 AM

And just when Ive started collecting DVC logo merchandise. In Nov I'll have to begin buying my DCL logo merchandise.
lol - guess I know where Im doing my Christmas shopping!

ChiTownZee

08-09-2002, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by Ginny
...... - DCL cover for my cell phone. ($12.00).....

Is this a faceplate or like a leather cover? What kind of phones does it fit?

SC Minnie

08-09-2002, 07:51 AM

DH bought a DCL golf shirt and I bought a silver necklace with the ship 'floating' on it. This was my favorite thing we purchased. We alsi bought a 2 picture frames for the Shutter pictures- 1 8x10 and on 6x8. DD bought a DCL tshirt that we had signed by the characters- that was her favorite souvenier.

prymsu

08-09-2002, 08:18 AM

I bought picture frames. The frames were very unique to Disney and the cruise...I believe the frames ran $16.00.

KAR3600

08-09-2002, 10:26 AM

I bought the greatest zipper bag (it holds alot!!) for 16.00, it was great to use for the "extra" stuff your taking back, and what makes it really special it folds up (really quite small)and snaps closed, so you can pack it for the next trip. It is black with the Ship logo on the snap closure.

Ginny

08-09-2002, 10:39 AM

ChiTownZee -

The cell phone cover/holder I bought is pretty solid and the cell phone pops inside it. You cannot talk on the phone while it is the holder but is easy to open due to a simple velcro closure. The holder is contructed with open space on the sides at the bottom to plug your recharger in. It is constructed of a hard plastic (I'm guessing) covered by bright red material with the DCL Logo on it. A great purchase and I always can easily find my cell phone. I found it in Treasure Ketch next to the luggage and toiletries section on your right as you walk in the door. There is also a little strap at the top so you can carry it or loop it through a belt (although that would look a little weird due to the strap's length). It is also a great conversation starter when folks see it.

Gina

08-09-2002, 11:25 AM

I have the $25 ship replica, and also got it signed by the captain. It is my very favorite thing I brought back! It's made from some sort of poly-resin type material, and I *love* how detailed it is. It sits on a side table right next to my computer at home, and every time I look at it, it takes me right back there. I stare at the teensy little porthole where "our" stateroom is, knowing I'll be back in there in February, and it always makes me smile. :)

-gina-

Laura24

08-09-2002, 07:48 PM

Originally posted by OkieDisney
Trying to get a budget together for our upcoming DCL cruise in May. Want to buy some DCL only stuff.

What have you bought and what was the cost?
Karen

Funny you should ask. I thought I had gotten the deal of the century during our cruise 2001. I purchased a large $20.00 poster of The Magic,(the one with the *pixie dust *extending over the water to The Castle), had Capt. John sign it and safely made it home. That $20.00 poster cost me close to 300 $$$$$ to matt and frame! What a deal I got.:rolleyes: But, I absolutely love it.:)

MO64RN

08-09-2002, 07:58 PM

OOne of my favorite items was the DCL Photo Album. Don't remember exactly but think it was around $20.

saturday97

08-09-2002, 10:04 PM

Somewhat related to the topic...

I just took a look at the Gifts Ahoy selection, and I have to say I'm disappointed, having seen the previous offerings. I hope I can still get the "old stuff" on the ship. :(

Kajunswty

12-22-2002, 08:02 AM

anymore ideas ~ all of this stuff sounds great!!!

My~Rumbly~Tumbly

12-22-2002, 09:18 AM

I purchased the waterproof lanyard for our KTTW cards, a tank top for my step-daughter (clearanced at $10) and a Castaway Cay t-shirt for my little son ($18 or so), a really neat print of the american flag with Mickey saluting in front of it. The colors are cool and it was a bargain at $15.00 (it has a mat and I believe matted it's probably 10x13 or so in size!). I also purchased a learn to draw Mickey book (for my step-son). Also some VERY yummy truffle chocolates for ME ME ME! A cool key chain with a revolving Mickey head that is filled in with a cool looking american flag- but that broke already :(. I think it was around $5 and I would love another. I honestly think the most money was spent on the dang buckets and water toys at Castaway Cay. A complete waste of money. Next time I will sacrafice the space in my bags and pack a few water toys.

I thought the clothing was expensive- not so much your basic tshirt, but there were some sweatshirts I was eyeing that were up near $70! They had some neat jewelry in Treasure Ketch- some expensive and some that was very affordable (sterling).

I agree with the pictures. We personally did not have many photo opportunities, but I was looking at all the pictures in Shutters and I can easily see how people spend a lot here. They take FABULOUS photos- excellent quality, and it is just not right to leave them there ;).

tstobb

12-22-2002, 09:41 AM

Ship models (we've got both the Magic & Wonder now!)
Sailor Chip, Dale & Goofy plush
"Fab 5" beanies in a plush model of the ship
Memories photo album
DCL snowglobe
DieCast models of the ship & DCL bus (like Matchbox)
LOTS of t-shirts
Various DCL hats
My favorite is a "Cast only" watch that I got on eBay after we got back from our 1st cruise - I collect Disney watches and what they have now onboard isn't impressive.:rolleyes:

mmouse37

12-22-2002, 09:56 AM

We have bought tons of DCL stuff over our 6 cruises but my favorites are the ship replica, the photo albums and the Christmas ornaments.

Here is a link to some of the items we have purchased on board.

http://community.webshots.com/photo/50699182/58187194wQeLOa

Just scroll through the arrows to see the pics. There are also some DCL beach towels that we have purchased as well.

If you look closely at the photo albums you can see the ornaments....I just took them off the tree to show for the picture. These are of the Wonder.

MJ

tstobb

12-22-2002, 10:04 AM

I just had to show DW the picture of the shoes - she didn't think (and neither did I!) that anyone could match her! On our last trip, we had a seperate "Shoetcase"!

mmouse37

12-22-2002, 11:06 AM

That was from my two teen DD's and their two teen friends. They shared a cabin this past August on the Magic and we were amazed at how many shoes the girls had....the room steward actually thought they were holding shoes for other members of our party....he could not believe 4 girls could have so many......what you can't see in the pic is all the shoes lined up across the top of the sofa and they also had some in the closet!!!

MJ

My~Rumbly~Tumbly

12-22-2002, 11:59 AM

The shoes are HYSTERICAL! I tried to be very conservative with shoes- I wore a pair of 'pure comfort' Keds, packed one pair of strappy sandals (worn with casual clothing- but could be worn with dressier things) and packed a pair of velvet mary janes to wear with my semi-formal apparel. I never felt the need for more. I did wish I had brought along another pair of shoes for my daughter though.

I also wanted to purchase that super-sized double beach towel, but couldn't swallow the price. I think I will definitively purchase it next time. I just couldn't bring myself to spending that on a towel, but the thing is the size of a blanket! I know we'd use it plenty and it seemed of good quality.

tksbaskets

12-22-2002, 12:25 PM

Thanks for posting the pictures of your goodies. Are the Disney Scrapbooks only 8 1/2 x 11 or did they have 12 x 12 inch albums too????

My visa is starting to vibrate in anticipation of our trip!

Kajunswty

12-22-2002, 12:41 PM

I especially love the 2002 one ~ how soon into the new year do they get the '03 stuff? We are not giving them much time...lol We sail on the 4th of Jan!

Minybear

12-22-2002, 02:07 PM

I haven't been on the ship yet but I had someone get me some items while they were on the ship last January. That nice person purchased for me:

DCL beach towel
Cptn Mickey
little snowglobe with the ship in it.
magnet

I cannot wait to get more items when I get on board in January.

mmouse37

12-22-2002, 02:14 PM

The albums in the photo measure 8x10 and I believe that they also had smaller ones of the same design. They also carried larger scrapbook type albums but they had a different design. They had both designs shown in the pic on the ship in August.

I also would like to know if they have an '03 design as we are also sailing 1/4/03!!!!

MJ

prymsu

12-22-2002, 02:15 PM

T-shirts
Souvenier mugs and drink glasses
Playing Cards
Lots of T-Shirts
Set of silver chain braclets
lots of picture frames
character crayons
a ton of other stuff too!

SuAnne

12-22-2002, 02:39 PM

Just back and here's what we bought on our 12/14 cruise....
-Magic Christmas ornament.... on sale for $9.99..they were all gone by the end of the cruise.
- 2002 DCL Scrapbook for 1/2 price.
- 2003 DCl T shirt for DD... 1/2 price $5.99
- Mickey Beach wrap ( really cute!)
- Magic ship replica signed by the Captain

rae519

12-22-2002, 03:34 PM

I try to limit our purchases to one item per family member but that never seems to work out! But I do try to get something unique to each cruise and DH ALWAYS buys a new watch - he must be starting his own collection!

Rae

westjones

12-22-2002, 04:12 PM

We also got the Photo Album. I love it. They have them with the year on them. I plan to buy one for each of our trips.

I also bought the Christmas Tree Ornament, a magnet with a picture of the ship, and my husband has a small ship that sits on his desk.

DJ

Kajunswty

12-22-2002, 04:13 PM

did I read that right? you bought a '03 shirt on the December sailing? that would be good news for me ~ I was worried that they wouldn't have '03 merchandise on our 1/4/03 sailing.

I am surprised that no one has mentioned DCL antenna balls ~ from the price on ebay (14.50) they must be pretty popular!!

edit ~ OMG!! there is someone selling DCL bedspread's for $10 ~ how in the world does someone get a bedspread in their suitcase....lol

SuAnne

12-22-2002, 06:13 PM

Sorry... I meant 2002! I also bought a 2002 zip up sweatshirt for $18.99 which was great for the mornings and in the A/C.

rae519

12-23-2002, 02:50 AM

On the 12/15-29 Disney Wonder they were putting out the 2003 merchandise - shirts, photo albums, etc.

Rae

Goin2CtheMouse

12-23-2002, 03:27 AM

I love it when you link pics to the merchandise so everyone can visually see what is being talked about... thanx.. you are great for doing that...

And the shoe pic was perfect... I can relate to that one...

Thanx again...

Beth

alexandrew

12-23-2002, 09:40 AM

silver and gold ship charms for DW
Judith Jack marcasite Mickey ears ring for DW
decorative ship tea server
poster of ship comparing heights of other landmarks
DCL themed pins
snowglobes
scrapbooks and photo albums

thebecka

12-23-2002, 10:07 AM

Isn't Serena the greatest!! She and my DD became very special friends on our trip. I would put Serena up there with the princesses! I hope she's on the Magic when we go back. I want to give her picture of her and DD from last cruise. Serena made my DD an honorary merchandiser and they exchanged cards and gifts - I'll have to bring something special for her on htis trip - she is the sweetest!!!

walter

12-23-2002, 10:08 AM

On the Dec. 7 - 7day'er, I was able to buy a Disney Cruise Line sweatshirt for $21.00.

SC Minnie

12-23-2002, 12:02 PM

It October we purchased the map with the itinerary marked out on it. They had all the ports of call marked. We purchased the frame also. Both were about $38 total. The map was matted and looks really nice in our front hallway.

We also bought Christmas ornaments from the Magic and Wonder that have 2002 on them. They had the same style for both ships. We also were at VWL this year and have an ornament from there in the same style. I didn't realize all our 2002 Disney ornaments were the same style until I was putting them out a few weeks ago.

We bought matching Castaway Cay T-shirts for the family. Lime green of course;) .

CSX2

12-23-2002, 01:40 PM

Originally posted by Gina
I have the $25 ship replica, and also got it signed by the captain. It is my very favorite thing I brought back! It's made from some sort of poly-resin type material, and I *love* how detailed it is. It sits on a side table right next to my computer at home, and every time I look at it, it takes me right back there.

-gina-

I have that same ship replica sitting by my computer at work! It is the Wonder but I will have the Magic to go with it next May!

Also bought DCL tank top that I wear a lot during the summer. Never saw the itenarary maps -- will have to get one.

Samsma

12-23-2002, 03:40 PM

Does anyone know if they have license plate brackets (DCL)? Also, how much were the snowglobes?

mmouse37

12-23-2002, 04:10 PM

Beth....thanks so much....can you tell I love my digital camera!!!

MJ

alexandrew

12-24-2002, 07:52 AM

I believe the snowglobes were about $55.00 on up depending on size, and if they play music

Stayhomemom

12-24-2002, 11:32 AM

I bought a few t shirts from Castaway Cay.
I got my 2 DD's the cutest shirts from the ship(they glow at night:0) )

I also bought a nice bag to carry our things in for excursions.
We got some cute journal notebooks for the girls to write in.

I can't wait to go back and buy more DCL stuff!!! I've been saving:0P

Donna