Disney Magic - Feb. 3, 2017 - 5 Night from Miami

Shellbear

Earning My Ears
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Dec 30, 2015
Hi all!

This will be my first cruise, so of course I picked a Disney cruise. DH has been on one (not Disney) in the past and first time for DD (age 5 at time of cruise) as well. We are actually cruising with a few of our friends...3 other families to be exact! Can't wait...2017 seems so far away! LOL
 
Hi there!! This will be my 2nd Disney Cruise!! So excited. Will be going with 3 other families as well!! Our room includes myself, DD, and 2 DS, ages 11 and 9.
 
HI! We are also taking our first Disney cruise. We are also traveling with a few other families. Our room has DH and myself, as well as DD (8) and DS (12). They are t finding out they are going until Christmas. Hard to keep all the excitement I have a secret!
 
Hi there!! This will be my 2nd Disney Cruise!! So excited. Will be going with 3 other families as well!! Our room includes myself, DD, and 2 DS, ages 11 and 9.
Hey, you are one of my families I am traveling with!
 


Hi!! This will be our second Disney Cruise (and second on the Magic) - we can't wait! We actually just finished up our first cruise a few weeks ago (Jan 15th - 20th). It's myself, DH and DD (who will be 3). We are also traveling with a group - 4 other families.

Anyone interested in FE? (I know it's early....)
 
Hi!! This will be our second Disney Cruise (and second on the Magic) - we can't wait! We actually just finished up our first cruise a few weeks ago (Jan 15th - 20th). It's myself, DH and DD (who will be 3). We are also traveling with a group - 4 other families.

Anyone interested in FE? (I know it's early....)
Its our second on the Magic as well. We are interested in FE. Have never done it:)
 
How exciting! It looks like me may fill up the Magic just with our parties! LOL

As long as we don't get too crazy with it, I would love to participate in a FE as well.

Kathy, We are not telling our daughter until a week out...I kow how you feel! I've almost spilled the beans numerous times...not sure how I'm going to keep this a secret for a year!!
 


It is so hard not telling. I have almost slipped like 5 times :/
 
I would love to do fish extenders! I have been reading all about it and already have plans!
 
What does that person have to do?

If nobody minds, I don't mind keeping up with the FE. I'm a sucker for Microsoft excel and lists ;)
SETTING UP A FE GROUP

Here’s a little write up on how FE groups are set up:

There really are 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 in order to create the gifts. Also a decision can be made as to size of FE group. 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 post the list, either directly on the Cruise Meet thread, OR via private conversation, or, possibility, via e-mails. This is to confirm everyone on the list is still participating. It’s important to make a state about “anyone not confirming by XX date will be dropped” at this time. A little harsh, yes, but often there are people who will post on the cruise meet thread as soon as they reserve the cruise and say “I want to participate”, and are never heard from again.

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, but are expected to provide gifts for the other FE participants anyway.

The other “biggie” is no other social media sites are allowed to be linked or search directions posted as to how to find that other site here on DISboards. Please read this: http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

I will also note, to participate in conversations, everyone needs to have at least 10 posts. For those who wish to use this option for private conversations that don’t have 10 posts yet, head over to the Test Board to post and up your post count. http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/

Up to 20 people can participate in any given conversation.

Hope that helps.
 
If nobody minds, I don't mind keeping up with the FE. I'm a sucker for Microsoft excel and lists ;)
That would be great!!! Since I am afire the timer, I think keeping up with it would be too much stress for me this time
 
If everyone is okay with it, I suppose we can keep it as one big list for the time being. If it gets over 10 participants, then maybe we can look at breaking down into smaller lists, that way it will be easier on everyone in planning/distributing gifts.

Also, what is everyone's consensus about posting necessary info here rather then in email?
Basic info we would need is:

Names (first only), gender and age of cruisers
Stateroom
Allergies

It would be wonderful if everyone include favorite Disney character/Favorite color/Any special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc) if they feel for anyone wanting to be a little more specific in their FE planning.

If you do not feel comfortable posting info here, please feel free to send me any information you would like included in the list to:

cruisingwithmickey@yahoo.com


Can't wait to start planning!!
 
Hi there! This will be our first cruise & first Disney cruise. I couldn't be more excited! I'm also learning the ropes on these discussion boards... I've been doing a bunch of research & think we'd love to join in the FE fun too! Also wondering if the pockets on the FE are for kids only or include the entire family?
 
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I have seen some that are just kids and some that include the whole family.
 
Hi everyone! We were booked on a different cruise but due to work obligations just transferred our booking to this cruise! Looking forward to getting to know you all!
 
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If everyone is okay with it, I suppose we can keep it as one big list for the time being. If it gets over 10 participants, then maybe we can look at breaking down into smaller lists, that way it will be easier on everyone in planning/distributing gifts.

Also, what is everyone's consensus about posting necessary info here rather then in email?
Basic info we would need is:

Names (first only), gender and age of cruisers
Stateroom
Allergies

It would be wonderful if everyone include favorite Disney character/Favorite color/Any special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc) if they feel for anyone wanting to be a little more specific in their FE planning.

If you do not feel comfortable posting info here, please feel free to send me any information you would like included in the list to:

cruisingwithmickey@yahoo.com


Can't wait to start planning!!

Would definitely prefer to keep it in groups of 10 families if we grow larger than that!

Here's our info

Stateroom 7043
Nicole - 35, The Little Mermaid, Mary Poppins, Star Wars, Gravity Falls
Josh - 33, Phineas and Ferb, Goofy, Star Wars, Avengers
Jack - 8, Sorcerer Mickey, Mary Poppins, Star Wars, Avengers
Wendy - 1, The fab 5
No allergies or restrictions!

Thanks for taking the lead on this!
 

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