Disney Dream April 8, 2016 3D Bahamian

[Joytwins2008]

How does the fish extender work? How do you know how many people are participating ? First Disney cruise ever.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I would like to be added to the 4/8/16 group please. Also, is this where I sign up for the Fish Extender group as well?

I would like to be added to the group. This will be my 3rd cruise and my friends 1st we are going to celebrate our 40th Bdays with No kids. I would like to do the FE can some one tell me how to sign up

Another one interested in FE for this cruise.

How do you know who is signed up for the FE for this cruise so we know how many treats to make and where to put them? Sorry, I've never done FE before and don't understand how it works. Thanks!

We too are first time cruisers! Looking forward to learning more tips and what are the fish extenders?

We would like to be added and would love to participate with the fish extenders!

How does the fish extender work? How do you know how many people are participating ? First Disney cruise ever.

Quick course in Fish Extenders:

Outside your room onboard is a message holder, in most cases it's shaped like a fish:


Once a cruise meet thread is up an running, someone in the group will (should?) step up and say "I'll maintain the Fish Extender exchange list". That person is the center point for all those who want to participate in the exchange. The list can be as simple as DISnames/room number/number of guests or as involved as full names/room number/ages of guests/like & dislikes/allergies/favorite characters/whatever is deemed necessary to know to put together the gifts.

Then each room on the FE list (note this will not be everyone on the Cruise Meet thread for your specific cruise), makes a Fish Extender holder. This is basically an organizer-type hanging bag with separate pockets for each person in the room:


They also make up gifts (either individual gifts or room gifts - whatever is decided by your group) to be delivered during the cruise.

One note about the gifts, some groups set up specific delivery dates, and specify "each person gets a gift" or "only one gift per room" or (even) maximum/minimum price ranges for gifts. Other groups just say "whatever", so people can choose what/how many gifts to give. Some give individual gifts, others only one gift per room, while others might do one for the adults and separate gifts for kids. Or only gift the kids.

Now that you have a Cruise Meet thread started, and some people who have expressed an interest in participating in a Fish Extender exchange, it's up to one of you to be the contact point.

 

[Joytwins2008]

Is anyone interested in running the fish extender ?

 

[Joytwins2008]

Also, anyone from NY going? We are from Long Island

 

[cupcakecruisin]

I would like to be added to the group please.

 

[PhilP]

We are sailing in room 12008 - Carol & Sydney (11). Please add us to the meet group, but not doing FE. This will be our 5th cruise!

You are going to love that room (especially the huge balcony).

 

[Disneymom480]

I would like to be added to fish extender group

 

[macheryld]

I would like to be added to this group. We will be travelling with my sister's family so it will be like a family reunion. We want to join a FE group. How do we go about it?

 

[Disneycruiser2016]

I would like to be added to the group as well . This is our first Disney cruise with my 7 year old twins. So excited. Does anyone know anything about a Fe group? Heard that's the new thing. Lol

We are going on our first cruise too with our 7 year old twin boys and 2 year old son. So excited.

 

[Disneycruiser2016]

Also, anyone from NY going? We are from Long Island

We are from central NY in the Ithaca area and have twin boys that are 7.

 

[Disneycruiser2016]

I would like to be added to this group as well and interested in the fish extenders.

 

[Joytwins2008]

We are going on our first cruise too with our 7 year old twin boys and 2 year old son. So excited.

Would love to meet up on the cruise

 

[quiltdiva]

We are doing this one and the one on the 11th. {edited by a moderator} This will be our 9th and 10th cruises.

 

[AquaDame]

Is anyone interested in running the fish extender ?

Great question..!

I would like to be added to fish extender group

I would like to be added to this group. We will be travelling with my sister's family so it will be like a family reunion. We want to join a FE group. How do we go about it?

I would like to be added to this group as well and interested in the fish extenders.

So much interest I know you guys are going to have a great group and time if someone can start the list for you..? It is easy - there's really no "rules" as to how a FE program runs. Basically someone maintains the list of those who wish to participate. The group can decide on what information is necessary to produce FE gifts. A basic list may only have DISname/room number/number of people in the room. A more involved list could be first & last names/ages/room number/favorite character/favorite color/allergies/whatever is deemed necessary to know. Also a decision can be made as to size of FE. Some groups break out the list(s) at 10-15 rooms max, so that there are multiple lists (and some people will participate in more than one list). Other groups just make one big list (upwards of 20-30 rooms).

At some point the list will "close". Typically this happens 30-45 days out from the cruise, so that everyone participating has time to organize/prepare their gifts. Shortly before this time (about 2-3 weeks prior) the organizer will either post the list (usually via a conversation is best, as that's more private) to confirm everyone on it is still participating. And making a statement about "anyone not confirming by XX date will be dropped".

Once the list closes, the organizer will post the final list. Also, a decision must be made as to whether to allow late additions. Sometimes there is a "pixie dust" list. That is, basically, a latecomers list that gets posted about a week out from the cruise that others may or may not add to their "final" list. Be sure the "pixie dust" list participants realize they may or may not get gifts from others.

The other "biggie" is no other social media sites are allowed to be linked or search directions posted as to how find that other site here on DISboards.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We are doing this one and the one on the 11th. Never done back-to-back cruised before. {edited by a moderator} This will be our 9th and 10th cruises.

Be aware it's against DISboard policy to direct others here to other social media sites (either by links or search directions)
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

 

[quiltdiva]

Also, anyone from NY going? We are from Long Island

We are doing a transatlantic in Sept and are landing in New York. Never been there and am excited to stay for a couple of days. Any hints would be appreciated!!! (From Texas)

 

[ccb3sc]

So I am understanding that one individual person would make a list for everyone in this group who is wanting to participate in the FE. Basically a list with a room number and how many people are participating in that particular room. I would not mind being in charge of the list. Just not sure how to attach the list as a thread post on this forum.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

So I am understanding that one individual person would make a list for everyone in this group who is wanting to participate in the FE. Basically a list with a room number and how many people are participating in that particular room. I would not mind being in charge of the list. Just not sure how to attach the list as a thread post on this forum.

You can't attach things until you have 10 posts. Also, when you've gotten the 10 posts, you'll have the "conversation" option. That's what Private Messaging is here. You can copy and paste the list in a conversation. Conversations can have up to 20 participants, so you wouldn't be doing this repeatedly, if you go that route. Of course, all those participating must also have 10 posts.

 

[Joytwins2008]

That would be awesome!! Let me know if your up for being in charge. We can all start with our info...

 

[Disneycruiser2016]

This is great news!