new cc gift

[DL1957]

Has any one heard if the Gold/Platinum "extra" gifts changed??? Headed out on the Magic in two weeks and just curious! TIA!

I am interested as well. But as other have said anything is great!

 

[gichicdoc]

Just back from our Disney Dream 4-nt and had to share the news...

There are NEW gifts for returning cruisers (Castaway Club).

This included a nice backpack with 2 large compartments, side compartments, an outlet for your MP3 device cord as well as snacks (package of pretzels and package of goldfish shaped like mickey heads) and a keychain with DCL logo which spins.

I think this is a nice upgrade -- especially the snacks - I always thought the flipflop marshmallow treats tasted stale.

 

[andytaro]

Wow that looks nice

So only returning customers are eligible for such a gift?

 

[gichicdoc]

Yes, first time DCL cruisers don't get a gift. From your second cruise forward though, each stateroom with a returning customer gets one of these.

Apparently, if you are gold (5+ cruises with DCL) or platinum (10+ cruises) there are additional items or gifts but this was our fifth cruise so were still Silver when we got this.

Also, I visited another family to checkout their inside cabin (thank you to Judy) and saw that not all of the cabins got the same gift - their kids' room had the old style gift. I suspect that our cruise was the transition point and they were phasing out the old and going to the new ones.

 

[irishdadx4]

So only returning customers are eligible for such a gift?

Yes,

After one cruise you are in the Castaway Club. There are three levels

silver (1-4 cruises)
gold (5-9 cruises)
platinum (10 or more)

You get special perks including an instateroom gift.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/castawayclub.htm

 

[mmouse37]

I am going to merge this thread with the other one started from last week.

MJ

 

[andytaro]

Oh I guess I'll need to wait until next cruise

 

[andytaro]

Well just entered my room on wonder and what a surprise! The same gift pack was on my bed! This is my first cruise so I am not sure why I received the gift I booked my cruise with my Disney visa so that could have helped.

 

[poohfriend9]

...I actually like the Rice Krispie flip flops

Me too! !

 

[Stinkerbe11]

We were on the Magic last week and got both the red/black drawstring bag and the blue/black backpack. Maybe they are giving both away until the tote bags are gone

 

[Candy Apple]

How big is the new backpack? Is it kiddie sized or adult sized? How much would it hold for an excursion--a few towels and water bottles? Thanks!

 

[Stinkerbe11]

How big is the new backpack? Is it kiddie sized or adult sized? How much would it hold for an excursion--a few towels and water bottles? Thanks!

It is adult sized and you could fit at least 2 towels, plus several water bottles, snacks, sunscreen etc... There is an open pocket in the front, a middle zipper compartment with an opening for headphones and a main large compartment.

 

[Renysmom]

Yes,

After one cruise you are in the Castaway Club. There are three levels

silver (1-4 cruises)
gold (5-9 cruises)
platinum (10 or more)

You get special perks including an in stateroom gift.

I went onto the DCL site to double check these as I though gold started after the 5th cruise and they have it listed this way:

Silver Begins after your 1st completed cruise, Gold Begins after your 5th completed cruise and Platinum Begins after your 10th completed cruise.

Just didn't want someone to think they were a level that they aren't.

 

[ACDSNY]

Three kids, one bag. I can smell trouble Guess I'll just have to take it myself - it's doing them a service really

We are in the middle of planning our second ever cruise. I had no idea the CC gift was so substantial so kudos to Disney!!

Sophia

You'll just have to plan a few more cruises.

Well just entered my room on wonder and what a surprise! The same gift pack was on my bed! This is my first cruise so I am not sure why I received the gift I booked my cruise with my Disney visa so that could have helped.

So the new backpacks are now on the Wonder?

 

[gichicdoc]

Well just entered my room on wonder and what a surprise! The same gift pack was on my bed! This is my first cruise so I am not sure why I received the gift I booked my cruise with my Disney visa so that could have helped.

Yea for you!! Was anyone else in your cabin a return cruiser? If so, that is why there was a gift. As long as there is at least one return cruiser, you get the gift.
If not, count your blessings and have a terrific cruise! Wish I was getting on DCL cruise tonight....

 

[kcashner]

Yes,

After one cruise you are in the Castaway Club. There are three levels

silver (1-4 cruises)
gold (5-9 cruises)
platinum (10 or more)

You get special perks including an instateroom gift.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/cruise-new/castawayclub.htm

Not quite. You become gold after your 5th completed cruise...so you do not get gold perks until you board the ship for cruise number 6. Ditto for platinum--10 completed cruises.

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Any Golds or Platinums reporting back any changes in the Gold/Platinum additional gift/perks?

Anxious to hear! I'm excited for the backpack for sure.

 

[Candy Apple]

It is adult sized and you could fit at least 2 towels, plus several water bottles, snacks, sunscreen etc... There is an open pocket in the front, a middle zipper compartment with an opening for headphones and a main large compartment.

Sounds great! Can't wait to see one in person on our June Fantasy cruise!

 

[super mike b]

I am so glad that they made a change. I hope that they do it every year or so.

 

[DMMarla07860]

I am still in Disney World till later today, but I got off the Dream Sunday and I will say I got the new gift and loved it. Took me a few days to find the snacks in it though lol since I didn't look in the one compartment, but I found them and I love the bag