Ahoy, Maria!
Welcome aboard planDisney! I put on my best Basil of Baker Street detective cap and followed the clues. While I could not narrow it down to just one ship, it does look like you are sailing on either
the Wish or the Dream, which definitely helps us get to the bottom of the great beach tote bag mystery.
When it comes to receiving a complimentary tote bag, it really depends on your Castaway Club status and the current onboard offerings. These gifts are always subject to change, and sometimes ships debut special items. For example, the Disney Destiny is in its inaugural season, so her gifts may look a little different from the rest of the fleet. Disney does like to keep us on our toes.
Focusing
on the Dream and the Wish, here is how
Castaway Club tiers typically work and the welcome back aboard gifts that may be available. Keep in mind that Disney can switch things up at any time, and each tier generally receives the gifts from the previous tiers as well:
• Silver – After completing 1 sailing – Tote Bag
• Gold – After completing 5 sailings – Wet/Dry Bag
• Platinum – After completing 10 sailings – Beach Towel
• Pearl – After completing 25 sailings – Wine Tumblers
So yes, if you are Silver Castaway Club status or higher, a tote bag has typically been part of the welcome gift lineup. It is one of those practical little extras that ends up being surprisingly useful onboard for pool days, trips to Castaway Cay, or carrying all those souvenirs that somehow follow you back to your stateroom.
In addition to the gift, each Castaway Club Member in the stateroom generally receives a lanyard that matches their tier level. If you are not sure of your status, log into your Disney Cruise Line account and check the
Castaway Club section. If a previous sailing is missing, a quick
call to Disney Cruise Line can usually get everything squared away.
I hope this helps as you get ready to set sail. Whether you are adding a new tote to your collection or earning your very first one, there is something special about those welcome back aboard surprises waiting in your stateroom.
Sea ya real soon with a little extra warmth, wonder, and Disney magic,
Dustin