Disney Cruise Line is celebrating 25 years at sea this summer!

For the occasion, you’ll find limited-time entertainment, shimmering decorations, and characters decked out in their best sparkly outfits. As part of the countdown to this anniversary, Disney has shared details of a NEW tier of Castaway Club — a loyalty program for Disney Cruise Line guests.

In order to thank their most loyal cruisers, Disney is launching a “Pearl” tier on May 1st, inspired by the time it takes a pearl to be formed in nature. Guests who have sailed on 25 or more Disney Cruise Line vacations will soon be a part of this top-tier membership and have access to more rewards and perks than previously offered.

Unlimited Digital Downloads

Disney cruises have professional photographers all around the ship, ready to capture the memories of your vacation.

Starting May 1st, Pearl Castaway Club members will have access to unlimited complimentary digital downloads, so you’ll be able to remember your cruise in style for years to come.

Early Access to Cruise Reservations

Disney has so many cruise ships to offer, with tons of different itineraries. With this new tier, members will have access to booking their vacation before the general public.

Pearl Castaway Club members will have a new booking window that opens four days earlier than regular guests.

Early Access to Cruise Customizations

Access to cruise bookings ahead of time isn’t the only early-access perk Pearl members will get. Disney cruises have all kinds of customizations — character dining experiences, adult-only beverage tasting seminars, Port Aventures, and Senses Spa & Salon appointments are all activities that you’ll be able to schedule early.

As a Pearl member, the booking window for scheduling activities opens 123 days before the date of their next cruise beginning late this summer.

Stateroom Surprises

All Castaway Club members will have access to welcome gifts awaiting them in their staterooms this summer — but Pearl members will be getting an extra special surprise.

This summer, they will receive a pair of pearlescent tumblers that feature the Disney Cruise Line logo on one side, and “Castaway Club” on the other.

Complimentary Dinner at Palo

Pearl members will also be getting a new dining perk starting this summer.

Those in this new tier will be able to book a complimentary dining experience at Palo, an Italian-inspired, adult-only restaurant loved by many Castaway Club members.

If you’re interested in these perks, good news! While these are specifically for guests who have been on 25 cruises, anyone who has been on a Disney Cruise is part of the Castaway Club — so you can get started earning benefits today. We’re always on the lookout for the latest Disney news, so stay tuned to DFB for more!

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