Magic 11/16/2016 Bahamas

So... I started a thread so everyone who wishes to can sign up for the FE. Now I've never done this before but I'm trying lol.
http://www.disboards.com/threads/disney-magic-nov-16-20-fish-extenders.3478549/
You don't need to start a separate thread. Fish Extenders are handled on your Cruise Meet thread.

As people express an interest, you put them down on the list (you're going to maintain the list?) A few decisions need to be made by the group, and discussions as to these decisions can be handled privately, by using the Conversation option. But, everyone participating in the FE group needs to have at least 10 posts before they can participate in a conversation. Or you can just discuss them directly on the cruise meet thread.

Decisions to be made:
1. Are we going to specify how many gifts (individual gifts vs. one gift per room vs. whatever anyone wants to give).
2. What do we want for a cut off date? This is generally 30-45 days out from the cruise to allow everyone time to purchase/create their gifts.
3. Do we want to limit the number of rooms/participants? Some groups close once they have 10 rooms or a specific cut off date, whatever works for them. Other groups split out separate groups (10-20 rooms on each list), while others just maintain a list as large as it gets by the cut off date.


It's a good idea to post the list a couple of weeks before the cutoff date, with the disclaimer - "Everyone needs to confirm their participation. Anyone not confirming will be dropped". Sounds harsh, but there are often people who, when they first reserve the cruise who pop up and say "We want to participate in the FE group" and then you never hear from them again.
 
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Thank you! I really want to do things the proper way, alot of this I never knew.
I'll be glad to maintain the list, unless someone else wants to take charge.
1.I usually just do one bundled gift per room, but I know some people like to make individual gifts. I think everyone should whatever they want when it comes to that.
2. Same with homemade vs bought gifts, I try to do a mix of both
3. I think 45 days cut off sounds good

With that being said we have...
2 rooms
Stateroom # unknown yet GTY
4 adults
Christina (me)
Big Jon (DH)
Catherine(sis)
Linda(MIL)-first ever cruise
 
It's up to everyone if they would like a big group or have them split into 2 groups if get that big
 
I have gotten over the number of 10 for posts but still can not convo.. Anyhow .. @wdw_monster I am ok if you want to host especially since my post count isn't high. I would like to be added to the fe list. I am ok with one package per room or individual.. Either way is fine with me.. Let me know if I can help you in anyway. As soon as I can convo I will send you my email address.
Stateroom #7592
2 adults 1 child
Tina (me)
Sam (dh)
Sophia daughter age 4
 


I have gotten over the number of 10 for posts but still can not convo.. Anyhow .. @wdw_monster I am ok if you want to host especially since my post count isn't high. I would like to be added to the fe list. I am ok with one package per room or individual.. Either way is fine with me.. Let me know if I can help you in anyway. As soon as I can convo I will send you my email address.
Stateroom #7592
2 adults 1 child
Tina (me)
Sam (dh)
Sophia daughter age 4
How recently did you make 10 posts? It generally takes 30-60 minutes for the system to recognize that you've reached that level. Once it does, you can converse by clicking on the avatar of the person you want to converse with. There's a link there "Start a conversation". Also, the person you wish to converse with must have 10 posts.
 
How recently did you make 10 posts? It generally takes 30-60 minutes for the system to recognize that you've reached that level. Once it does, you can converse by clicking on the avatar of the person you want to converse with. There's a link there "Start a conversation". Also, the person you wish to converse with must have 10 posts.
That must have been it.. I guess I didn't realize there was a wait time. I now see it... Thanks so much for your help you have been great!
 


@wdw_monster can you tell me a little about how you do your room gift.. that sounds interesting.. Do you just find Disney themed gifts/or make based on things you think people will like?
Curious....
 
Just wanted to get in on this thread. We are also coming with family, 3 generations as well =). The kids will be 9, 12, 16, and 17 (turning 18 the day we go to Nassau). We went on the Magic this past October and fell head over heels in love. Now we are coming back with grandparents ando aunts and uncles lol. We didn't do a fish extender last time, not sure if our kids are too old for that or not.

I can't wait, November can't come fast enough!
 
@wdw_monster can you tell me a little about how you do your room gift.. that sounds interesting.. Do you just find Disney themed gifts/or make based on things you think people will like?
Curious....
Most of my gifts are store bought, I'm not very crafty. We did make jars of pixie dust. We had m&ms with little pictures of cruise ships on them. If it's a room full of boys I won't put any princess stuff in them, but I put pirate toys and lots of candy, I try to buy things that represent texas and San Antonio. I love when have gifts from their hometown. We even gave little liquor bottles, but can't do that this time. I don't think you can really go wrong with any gift
 
Just wanted to get in on this thread. We are also coming with family, 3 generations as well =). The kids will be 9, 12, 16, and 17 (turning 18 the day we go to Nassau). We went on the Magic this past October and fell head over heels in love. Now we are coming back with grandparents ando aunts and uncles lol. We didn't do a fish extender last time, not sure if our kids are too old for that or not.

I can't wait, November can't come fast enough!
Your never too old!
 
I agree Never too old. I think if we have favorite characters and such that would be helpful especially for the older kids and adults. I make key chains and will likely make some soda can holders (aka Koozies) That will be Disney themed.. I will also purchase some things as well that will have to do with our hometown and Florida if I can find things I like or think others would like..

I am excited. I hope we have enough people to make it fun!! I think as it gets a little closer more people will show up..
 
We would like to be added to the fish extenders list. I agree on the cut off for 45 days.
Danielle (me)
Vince(DH)
Chase(DS 7)
Tyler(DS 7)
Lucas(DS 12)
We are in room 8534.

I am so excited, I have already started putting a pirate box together for the boys.
 
We would like to be added to the fish extenders list. I agree on the cut off for 45 days.
Danielle (me)
Vince(DH)
Chase(DS 7)
Tyler(DS 7)
Lucas(DS 12)
We are in room 8534.

I am so excited, I have already started putting a pirate box together for the boys.
I added you! Yay our little FE family is growing! :)
 
So is it ok to have other people that aren't on Disboards in this FE group? There are some people on Facebook that would like to be a part of this. If this is not allowed I will just tell them hey have to star their own
 
So is it ok to have other people that aren't on Disboards in this FE group? There are some people on Facebook that would like to be a part of this. If this is not allowed I will just tell them hey have to star their own
Not really sure how that would work, as most FE lists use the DISname on their lists. But, I guess, it's up to your particular group/organizer to allow or disallow.

Just have them come on over and start participating in the discussion here. Then they would be "official".
 

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