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Melissa S · 05-03-2012, 12:45 PM

I know PPs have said that the backpack is large. Is it large enough to bring as the only bag for excursions and to Castaway Cay (for a family of three)? I was going to bring a tote bag, but will leave it at home if the backpack is large enough to use. Assuming there isn't a new gift next month.

MagicMe · 05-03-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Melissa S

I know PPs have said that the backpack is large. Is it large enough to bring as the only bag for excursions and to Castaway Cay (for a family of three)? I was going to bring a tote bag, but will leave it at home if the backpack is large enough to use. Assuming there isn't a new gift next month.

Not sure how big it is but they just recently changed gifts so I don't see them changing to a new CC gift for at least another year or two. I believe the last beach bag type gift was introduced in 2010 or possibly 2008. I know I received that one several times. My first CC cruise was in 2006 and I received a tote bag that I still use every day!

mom2aidanNpiper · 05-03-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Melissa S

I know PPs have said that the backpack is large. Is it large enough to bring as the only bag for excursions and to Castaway Cay (for a family of three)? I was going to bring a tote bag, but will leave it at home if the backpack is large enough to use. Assuming there isn't a new gift next month.

It depends on what you are bringing. Last month for 4 of us we fit in 1 backpack 2 kids sunhats, sunscreen, sunglasses, copies of travel paperwork and our ID's, etc, 4 DCL pool towels and a couple water bottles (the towels were bulky!).

That is all we could fit though! Our other travel partner had to take her own towel and an extra pair of shoes for one of my kiddos, as well as anything she specifically needed.

Hope that helps!

jetskigrl · 05-03-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Melissa S

I know PPs have said that the backpack is large. Is it large enough to bring as the only bag for excursions and to Castaway Cay (for a family of three)? I was going to bring a tote bag, but will leave it at home if the backpack is large enough to use. Assuming there isn't a new gift next month.

I was just putting mine away last night, LOL. I would say it is about the size that an elementary school student would use. So in school terms, the main pocket could probably only hold a binder and two text books. In non-school terms, you could probably fit a couple pairs of water socks, some bottles of water, sunscreen, hats and one or maybe two DCL towels (no more than one if it was a large beach towel).

It doesn't expand out very much(unlike many backpacks that people would use for touring). I believe there is also a zippered outside pocket and a second unzippered (open) outside pocket. There are also mesh bottle holders on the sides.

It is a nice size for one person, but may be a bit of a stretch for three, depending on what yoiu are bringing. In all honesty, I'm not sure of the quality yet either. We did use it for one excursion and it was fine. But I don't think I would depend on it as my only bag. I would be scared it might not hold up that well.

disneyfan19712006 · 01-12-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by joeyandangiesmom

After 23 cruises, all I really care about is the #1 boarding pass LOL!!!!

Platinum boarding rocks!

Luv2Diz · 01-12-2013, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Melissa S

I know PPs have said that the backpack is large. Is it large enough to bring as the only bag for excursions and to Castaway Cay (for a family of three)? I was going to bring a tote bag, but will leave it at home if the backpack is large enough to use. Assuming there isn't a new gift next month.

Mine is sitting right here so I measured it . It's 18" tall, 14" wide and 6" deep. A number of people used theirs on excursions into the ports, but for 3 at CC it is probably a bit small.

MrsKP · 01-12-2013, 10:10 AM

How often do CC gifts change?

EeyoreIsMyName · 01-12-2013, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MrsKP

How often do CC gifts change?

We went on the Wonder in July 2011 and the Fantasy in August 2012 and received different CC gifts each time. Don't know for sure if they switch them every year though.

3princessMommy · 01-12-2013, 05:55 PM

Goodness! I just realized we are going to get FOUR of these things in March! And I've already got two! (2 cabins on a B2B)

What am I going to do with 6 backpacks!

Wish they would change them every year. It certainly wouldn't be the reason I would cruise, but it sure would be a nice bonus to see the new surprise waiting for me!

(We've been through three CC gifts in total.) I really prefer the red & black tote bags that we got on our first CC cruise. I still use those!

aan1701 · 01-12-2013, 06:27 PM

Well I love the Current Backpack. I only have one and hope they are still around in May when I cruise again.

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Disney Dreams · 01-12-2013, 06:31 PM

We still don't have the "current" backpack. They can't change it yet! Hehe

- Dreams

neg58 · 01-12-2013, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 3princessMommy

Goodness! I just realized we are going to get FOUR of these things in March! And I've already got two! (2 cabins on a B2B)

What am I going to do with 6 backpacks!

Wish they would change them every year. It certainly wouldn't be the reason I would cruise, but it sure would be a nice bonus to see the new surprise waiting for me!

(We've been through three CC gifts in total.) I really prefer the red & black tote bags that we got on our first CC cruise. I still use those!

The backpacks would be the perfect size for a young child for a school backpack (like k-3rd grade). You could donate them to a back to school drive.

Nancy

Mrstrim2002 · 02-23-2013, 12:26 PM

Since this is our first cruise as silver, I say bring on the backpack! Because everyone knows the mom carries everything!

MoukyMouse · 02-24-2013, 05:32 PM

This is probably a dumb question for Disney cruise regulars, but...

How does Disney know if you're a repeat cruiser?

My 1st Disney cruise was 13 yrs ago on my honeymoon. Because it was the day after the wedding, my last name was still officially my maiden name. So, basically, it's been 13yrs, 2 different addresses & a last name change for me since the 1st cruise.

Is Disney going to realize that we are the same people from 13yrs ago & should be now be a Silver Castaway Club member? Or has too much time lapsed since the 1st cruise?

dee slack · 02-24-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MoukyMouse

This is probably a dumb question for Disney cruise regulars, but...

How does Disney know if you're a repeat cruiser?

My 1st Disney cruise was 13 yrs ago on my honeymoon. Because it was the day after the wedding, my last name was still officially my maiden name. So, basically, it's been 13yrs, 2 different addresses & a last name change for me since the 1st cruise.

Is Disney going to realize that we are the same people from 13yrs ago & should be now be a Silver Castaway Club member? Or has too much time lapsed since the 1st cruise?

time shouldn't be an issue as they 'found' us after 14 years, we first sailed DCL in Oct 1998 and our 2nd cruise will be May 18th 2013 and we are Silver CC members. I would guess you would just need to contact CC staff and give them your details to locate your previous cruise details.

01-12-2013, 10:10 AM	#202
MrsKP Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lexington SC Posts: 274	How often do CC gifts change? __________________ Kerry DH-Kevin Kerry DS-Jared (13) DD-Ellison (3) Disney Wonder 2006

01-12-2013, 05:55 PM	#204
3princessMommy DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,584	Goodness! I just realized we are going to get FOUR of these things in March! And I've already got two! (2 cabins on a B2B) What am I going to do with 6 backpacks! Wish they would change them every year. It certainly wouldn't be the reason I would cruise, but it sure would be a nice bonus to see the new surprise waiting for me! (We've been through three CC gifts in total.) I really prefer the red & black tote bags that we got on our first CC cruise. I still use those! __________________ DHMe DD11 DD9 DD6 Nala Sasha Patches 1976:WDW OS; 1986:WDW OS; 1993:WDW CR; 2007:DLP NBC; 2008:WDW SOG; DCL Wonder DD; 2009:WDW SOG; DCL Magic Tortola; 2010:DCL Magic Baltic; DCL Magic Xmas; 2011:DCL Wonder Alaska; WDW AK; 2012: WDW BLT & DCL Fantasy Western Planned: 2013: WDW BCV & B2B DCL Dream; 2014: Magic Barcelona to Venice Repo

01-12-2013, 06:27 PM	#205
aan1701 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,625	Well I love the Current Backpack. I only have one and hope they are still around in May when I cruise again. Sent from my iPhone 5 using DISBoards __________________ DCL 14 Night Westbound Panama To my House. 5/14/05-5/28/05, DCL 11 Night Southern 9/17/06-9/28/06, 7 Night DCL Western 10/20/07, DCL 15 Night Westbound Panama to my house. 5/10/08-5/25/08, 7 Night to St. Croix for my Birthday 2/28/09, 7 night to the Western 10/17/09, Back to back on the Wonder 10/14/10 and 10/17/10, 15 night Panama Canal to Bring the Wonder to my home and her new Home 1/6/2011. 10/8/2011 Eastern on the Magic. 4/29/12 15 nights to Hawaii and back from my home in Los Angeles, 5/6/13 14 nights from Miami back to my home in Los Angeles via the Panama Canal, Premier Pass holder, DVC Member since 2008.

01-12-2013, 06:31 PM	#206
Disney Dreams Proudly afflicted with TDMA! Major pin collector in denial Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Somewhere this side of the rainbow Posts: 15,177	We still don't have the "current" backpack. They can't change it yet! Hehe - Dreams __________________ Uh-oh! What did we do?!?! OMG, we did it!

02-23-2013, 12:26 PM	#208
Mrstrim2002 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 29	Bring on the backpack! Since this is our first cruise as silver, I say bring on the backpack! Because everyone knows the mom carries everything! __________________ Army wife - toughest job in the Army!

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Melissa S Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York Posts: 425	I know PPs have said that the backpack is large. Is it large enough to bring as the only bag for excursions and to Castaway Cay (for a family of three)? I was going to bring a tote bag, but will leave it at home if the backpack is large enough to use. Assuming there isn't a new gift next month.

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02-24-2013, 05:32 PM	#209
MoukyMouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: York, PA Posts: 112	Probably a dumb question...but... This is probably a dumb question for Disney cruise regulars, but... How does Disney know if you're a repeat cruiser? My 1st Disney cruise was 13 yrs ago on my honeymoon. Because it was the day after the wedding, my last name was still officially my maiden name. So, basically, it's been 13yrs, 2 different addresses & a last name change for me since the 1st cruise. Is Disney going to realize that we are the same people from 13yrs ago & should be now be a Silver Castaway Club member? Or has too much time lapsed since the 1st cruise? __________________ MoukyMouse

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