NEW Castaway Club Gift

[ChicosWife]

you get it on your second cruise in your stateroom.

Awww, I was hoping that after our first cruise, it would get mailed or something...

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Awww, I was hoping that after our first cruise, it would get mailed or something...

Well, there's a chance. About a year ago, DCL announced this:
A New Way to Show Our Thanks
We value our Castaway Club members. And beginning in February 2014—to show our thanks—you'll receive a small token* of our appreciation when you return home after each cruise.

We commissioned 5 artists to create a series of Castaway Club-exclusive art cards. Collect one after each cruise.* There are 5 cards that you can collect. Each card was designed by a different artist using our Disney ships as inspiration—and showcasing the artist's unique medium and creative vision.

And if you're celebrating a Disney Cruise Line milestone—like your first Disney cruise or your Castaway Club status turning to Gold or Platinum—you'll receive a special car magnet* (in lieu of the art card) to celebrate your milestone and show off your new Castaway Club status.

The designs are a secret for now, so you can look forward to a fun surprise in the mail after your cruise.

*Limited to one gift per stateroom.

HOWEVER, whether you actually get anything (art card or magnet) is sort of hit or miss.

 

[Trera]

Well, there's a chance. About a year ago, DCL announced this:
A New Way to Show Our Thanks
We value our Castaway Club members. And beginning in February 2014—to show our thanks—you'll receive a small token* of our appreciation when you return home after each cruise.

We commissioned 5 artists to create a series of Castaway Club-exclusive art cards. Collect one after each cruise.* There are 5 cards that you can collect. Each card was designed by a different artist using our Disney ships as inspiration—and showcasing the artist's unique medium and creative vision.

And if you're celebrating a Disney Cruise Line milestone—like your first Disney cruise or your Castaway Club status turning to Gold or Platinum—you'll receive a special car magnet* (in lieu of the art card) to celebrate your milestone and show off your new Castaway Club status.

The designs are a secret for now, so you can look forward to a fun surprise in the mail after your cruise.

*Limited to one gift per stateroom.

HOWEVER, whether you actually get anything (art card or magnet) is sort of hit or miss.

we just finished our 8 and 9th cruise and I think we have gotten the art card maybe 3 times.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

we just finished our 8 and 9th cruise and I think we have gotten the art card maybe 3 times.

We were already Gold when the program started (by about 3 years) and received 2 Gold magnets. Then our last series of cruises (1 Dream, and the Fantasy B2B) we got 2 art cards (the same one).

 

[over50visits]

Okay thanks, I apologize for the repetition then - I checked the first few pages

Did someone say something to make you apologize? All posts are fun to read, even if repeated. Thanks for taking time to post that, and great picture! We can't wait to get ours in a few months.

 

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

Awesome, thank you for that link!! The bag is cute and I am excited to get one! <3

 

[Tnkrbll13]

Our bag from last year has held up great, serves as our swim school bag. This one though looks really nice though!

 

[natesmama]

This bag is crazy sturdy! I like that it is the same bag at all levels, too. It doesn't look cheap and it holds a TON.

 

[Crystal O_o]

We got this bag on our Sept 12th sailing, it isn't lined and it has a stinky smell :/ It's big though.

 

[Anonny]

We got this bag on our Sept 12th sailing, it isn't lined and it has a stinky smell :/ It's big though.

Is it the kind of stinky smell that will dissipate as it airs out?

 

[Crystal O_o]

Is it the kind of stinky smell that will dissipate as it airs out?

Probably, I only used it the last day and a day at the resort after and it wasn't as stinky after use.

 

[n2mm]

Probably, I only used it the last day and a day at the resort after and it wasn't as stinky after use.

We also were on the sept 12th cruise. We did not like this bag at all. It does stink. All levels got the exact same bag. We got a photo album in ours. Guessing others did too? We will be gifting our bag to a family member. We liked last years bags with the soft rope/grommet style better. Of course the backpack was nice too a few years ago. We think the burlap is cheap looking.

 

[Crystal O_o]

We also were on the sept 12th cruise. We did not like this bag at all. It does stink. All levels got the exact same bag. We got a photo album in ours. Guessing others did too? We will be gifting our bag to a family member. We liked last years bags with the soft rope/grommet style better. Of course the backpack was nice too a few years ago. We think the burlap is cheap looking.

I was silver, it had nothing in the bag.

 

[n2mm]

Wow, didn't know that.

 

[Allabouthemouse]

gold and platinum get a photo album with the bag

 

[natesmama]

The smell is just what all burlap smells like IMO. It does go away with a little fresh air. Maybe its just me living in hippie land, but a good burlap/canvas bag is certainly something to covet

 

[TimeAndTide]

We received one of these bags in each of our staterooms. One of them broke (in two places) before we even got home. And it wasn't overloaded - our six year old was carrying it and was really upset that he "broke" it (totally not his fault.) I sent a note to see if we can get a replacement. Hopefully we can. It's a nice looking bag and our son is still upset about it breaking.

 

[CesD]

We got a tote bag only.. Love it.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We got a tote bag only.. Love it.

Which one? The canvas one(different colors for different CC levels) or the burlap one?

 

[closetmickey]

We just received the colored one and a photo album on the Wonder.