Disney Cruise Line shared a first look at the new Silver Anniversary at Sea lanyards and gifts that will be available to Castaway Club members. With the anniversary celebration, Disney Cruise Line is introducing a fourth Castaway Club tier, Pearl, for guests who have been on more than 25 sailings.
Castaway Club Lanyards & Gifts
PlanDisney panelist Tracie M. shared a look at these new lanyards and gifts via an Instagram video.
The first two tiers of Castaway Club are Silver (1 sailing) and Gold (5 sailings).
All the tiers have new lanyard designs featuring Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie.
The lanyards also include Captain Mickey cardholders in their respective colors.
Platinum members (10 sailings) get the silver and blue lanyard. The Pearl lanyard is white with a light pink design.
Castaway Club members get their lanyards and gifts in their staterooms at the start of their sailing.
The new gifts include this “It’s time to cruise” tote featuring Captain Mickey and Minnie for Silver members.
Gold members get a wet/dry bag patterned with Disney Cruise Line characters and symbols.
Platinum members get this blue and white beach towel.
And Pearl members get these pink and white tumblers. Higher level Castaway Club members get all the gifts of the lower tiers, too. Plus, everyone gets a white dust bag to take their gifts home in.
Silver Anniversary at Sea
Disney Cruise Line is celebrating 25 years of sailing with the Silver Anniversary at Sea celebration on select sailings from May through September 2023. The first Disney Cruise Line ship, Disney Magic, launched in 1998.
Mickey and Minnie just revealed their new shimmering teal and white costumes for the anniversary celebration. The rest of their friends will also have new costumes.
Guests will be invited to join the ship’s captain and cruise director on one evening of each cruise for a special anniversary toast. They will be joined by Captain Mickey and Captain Minnie in their new Silver Anniversary at Sea outfits and the toast will feature the anniversary’s new theme song.
Disney Cruise Line was the first cruise line ever to have a fireworks show at sea. A new 25th-anniversary fireworks display will premiere on Silver Anniversary at Sea itineraries. The limited-time show will feature iconic Disney music and a new signature song. The show will be on most Bahamian, Caribbean, and Mediterranean sailings this summer.
The anniversary of Disney Cruise Line also heralds the unveiling of a brand-new membership tier for Castaway Club, which recognizes returning Disney Cruise Line guests with exclusive rewards and perks. Honoring 25 years of Disney magic at sea, members will now earn the distinction of Pearl status after 25 Disney Cruise Line vacations. As the line’s biggest fans, Pearl members will unlock new at-home and onboard benefits, which will be announced in early 2023.
Castaway Club members who sail during the “Silver Anniversary at Sea” will receive a limited edition 11×14 framed Captain Mickey art print in their stateroom. The artwork is by Disney artist Joe Kaminski.
The Shimmering Seas Collection of merchandise includes a Loungefly mini backpack, Spirit Jersey, and more. Check out a first look at the anniversary merch.
There will also be plenty of Silver Anniversary-inspired food and beverage items.
Bookings for summer 2023 cruises featuring the “Silver Anniversary at Sea” celebration are available now on disneycruise.com, and there are plenty of itineraries to choose from:
- Departing from Miami May 24 to Sept. 4, the Disney Magic will visit destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean, including Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
- The Disney Wonder will depart on Alaskan voyages from Vancouver, Canada May 15 to Sept. 11 with stops in Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan and more.
- From May 7 to Sept. 17, the Disney Dream will sail transatlantic and European itineraries, including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Greek Isles.
- The Disney Fantasy will set sail from Port Canaveral, Florida May 6 to Sept. 2 to the Eastern and Western Caribbean, each with a day at Castaway Cay.
- Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, will depart on sailings to Nassau, Bahamas and Castaway Cay May 1 to Sept. 8 from Port Canaveral.
MagicBand+ will also debut on Disney Cruise Line this summer.
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