We have discussed Disney Cruise Line’s Key to the World Card. After reading that post, you may wonder how you are going to carry your card around?
First Time Disney Cruiser
If you are a first time cruiser, you are going to have to provide your own lanyard. Disney only provides lanyards to return cruisers. Here is a great choice that is available on board the ship:
What I like the most about this choice is that not only will it hold your Key to the World card, but it has a small zipper pocket as well for cash. The Key to the World card will also slide out of the pocket for it easily vs the standard lanyard, which has to be taken out of the plastic pouch (which sticks to the card).
Specialty Cruises
If you are going on a Star Wars cruise, there are LOTS of specialized lanyards available on Amazon
There are many more Star Wars Lanyards available on Amazon!
There are some great ones available for Marvel as well!
Returning Disney Cruiser
If you are a member of the Castaway Club, which is Disney’s frequent cruisers club, Disney will give you a lanyard when you arrive at the port for boarding. To be a member of the Castaway Club, you only have to complete one cruise. When you arrive for your second cruise, you will have a lanyard waiting for you.
For your second through fifth cruises, you will get a Silver Lanyard. We haven’t been Silver for a while, so I don’t personally have one of the new Silver Lanyards. Luckily, our friends sent us a picture of the one they just received. Here are the different Silver Castaway Club Lanyards we have received over the years:
For your sixth through tenth cruises, you will get a Gold Lanyard. You are a Gold Castaway Club member after you have completed your fifth cruise. Here are the different Gold Castaway Club Lanyards we have received over the years:
For your eleventh and subsequent cruises, you will get a Platinum Lanyard. You are a Platinum Castaway Club member after you have completed your tenth cruise. We have only been Platinum for one cruise. Here is the lanyard we received:
Putting on your lanyard is one of the best feelings because it means your awesome Disney Cruise is about to begin!
If you have enjoyed this article, please be sure to check out our Disney Cruise Line information page, which has useful hints in addition to our cruise trip reports!
Where do I order a lanyard from?
The Disney shop has one you can purchase. Amazon has lots of choices available (I provided links in the article). If you are a returning cruiser, DCL will provide one to you.