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jmarsh · 01-12-2013, 09:37 PM

My FE group only has 2 cabins, besides my own, as of today. Our cruise is May 2... My question is: when do people usually start signing up for the FE exchange... This is my first cruise and I have so many ideas and hope more people join

3princessMommy · 01-12-2013, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by violetmonarch

Has anyone joined the FE only to have a second one open later, and then switch from the first to the second? Just curious

I've had multiple groups on a cruise, but I just joined both. Didn't want to leave anyone out. We didn't have anyone switch from the 1st group to the second I don't think.

violetmonarch · 01-12-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 3princessMommy

I've had multiple groups on a cruise, but I just joined both. Didn't want to leave anyone out. We didn't have anyone switch from the 1st group to the second I don't think.

I want to do that, too...I am just not sure if anyone will get peeved at me for doing it. I am not able to give big fancy gifts, but I have plenty to share with everyone. Shall I go for it?

3princessMommy · 01-12-2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jmarsh

My FE group only has 2 cabins, besides my own, as of today. Our cruise is May 2... My question is: when do people usually start signing up for the FE exchange... This is my first cruise and I have so many ideas and hope more people join

You tend to get a big influx after the paid in full date. And then for some reason A DAY AFTER THE CUTOFF! It NEVER fails! You set a cutoff date and then you get a slew of folks wanting to join right after. (So I always make a few extra to accomodate stragglers.)

I also find that the shorter cruises during the school year tend to have much smaller FE groups (unless they are special cruises like the DVC or DiS cruises). The biggest FE I've had are the special cruises, like the 10 night Christmas cruise.

Don't worry, I'm sure that more folks will pop up.

3princessMommy · 01-12-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by violetmonarch

I want to do that, too...I am just not sure if anyone will get peeved at me for doing it. I am not able to give big fancy gifts, but I have plenty to share with everyone. Shall I go for it?

That's totally fine with me! The more the merrier IMHO. But maybe just post and ask if you can join both. I don't think anyone would have a problem with it. I mean it's you that's got to lug all the stuff and keep the two lists straight right?

violetmonarch · 01-12-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by 3princessMommy

That's totally fine with me! The more the merrier IMHO. But maybe just post and ask if you can join both. I don't think anyone would have a problem with it. I mean it's you that's got to lug all the stuff and keep the two lists straight right?

True! Well I will ask and see what happens...I hate to rock the boat (pun intended)

scrap disney · 01-12-2013, 11:33 PM

Hi everyone,

I am cruising in March. I picked up some packages of Lifesavers to use as part of my fish extender gift. My plan was to make Disney wrappers to cover the rolls of lifesavers. A few years ago, I made wrappers to cover chocolate bars and there was someone on the DIS who designed the wrappers. Well, I have searched and searched and it appears that no one makes Lifesaver wrappers anymore. I should have checked this before I bought all these rolls of Lifesavers!! Anyways, so now I want to attach a cute little note to each roll of Lifesavers but I can't quite think of anything. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. (My DH just rolled his eyes when I asked for some suggestions from him!!)

Jody

love280mickey · 01-13-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by scrap disney

Hi everyone,

I am cruising in March. I picked up some packages of Lifesavers to use as part of my fish extender gift. My plan was to make Disney wrappers to cover the rolls of lifesavers. A few years ago, I made wrappers to cover chocolate bars and there was someone on the DIS who designed the wrappers. Well, I have searched and searched and it appears that no one makes Lifesaver wrappers anymore. I should have checked this before I bought all these rolls of Lifesavers!! Anyways, so now I want to attach a cute little note to each roll of Lifesavers but I can't quite think of anything. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. (My DH just rolled his eyes when I asked for some suggestions from him!!)

Jody

You could post a special request to one of the Dis-igners to make something for a lifesaver roll, I think it's a very cute idea! Post back here if you do find something, please.

scrap disney · 01-13-2013, 05:52 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I will put a request in. I just hesitated because the amazing people who create all the signs and stuff just seem to get so many requests - I didn't want to bother anyone. I thought I could maybe think of a cute little note that related to cruising on my own but I am not too creative!

KaryCam · 01-13-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by scrap disney

Thanks for the suggestion. I will put a request in. I just hesitated because the amazing people who create all the signs and stuff just seem to get so many requests - I didn't want to bother anyone. I thought I could maybe think of a cute little note that related to cruising on my own but I am not too creative!

sent you a PM.

I❤MICKEY · 01-13-2013, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HermanTriplets+1

Guess what?! I was in our Ikea today and they have a FE!! It's three pockets, absolutely the right size and dimensions, and the pockets would be easy to embellish to Disney-ize them!!! It's called PYSSLINGAR.

Isn't that great

?!
It was also pretty reasonable - about $10.
Just had to share

!

Thank you so much for posting. I am not crafty and had no idea what I would do for our fish extender. I went to our local Ikea today and picked this up for $4.99. I'm going to cut off the tassels and cover the existing trim with some Disney ribbon. In the end it will cost less than $10. Thank you again.

jodi90 · 01-17-2013, 12:38 AM

So many great ideas!! I'm a bit overwhelmed about what to make. Hopefully I come up with something soon. We cruise in just a little over a month

cruisinwithmaandpa · 01-17-2013, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by scrap disney

Hi everyone,

I am cruising in March. I picked up some packages of Lifesavers to use as part of my fish extender gift. My plan was to make Disney wrappers to cover the rolls of lifesavers. A few years ago, I made wrappers to cover chocolate bars and there was someone on the DIS who designed the wrappers. Well, I have searched and searched and it appears that no one makes Lifesaver wrappers anymore. I should have checked this before I bought all these rolls of Lifesavers!! Anyways, so now I want to attach a cute little note to each roll of Lifesavers but I can't quite think of anything. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. (My DH just rolled his eyes when I asked for some suggestions from him!!)

Jody

I made lifesaver wrappers for our FE, send me a pm and I will send the file to you.

dgmommie · 01-19-2013, 08:12 AM

Deleted post because I found what I was looking for. :-)

gerberdaisy1234 · 01-20-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tinkerone

okay, love LOVE the key chain idea. we have several of them and I just yesterday put most of them out to good will, but that would be the best idea so we can always remember but not have to use a lanyard. any chance you would share with me how you did it? I tried looking close at your photo but I can't get in close enough.
dh would think this is the best.......
your brilliant!

Sorry for the delay. I was looking back through thread and saw this.

I cut the lanyards into strips. Cut complimentary color 7/8" ribbon for back. Ironed 7/8" heat-n-bond on back of ribbon. Then ironed ribbon on the back of the lanyard strip. Used either glue square or E6000 to hold two end together to make a loop. Clamped the hardware over the end.

I got the hardware from eBay Search key fob hardware.

The biggest expense is buying the lanyards if you don't have them. I wish I could find the Good Will you donated to.

if anyone has a abundance of lanyards they want to donate (or sell cheap)- I would love them

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01-12-2013, 09:37 PM	#841
jmarsh Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 373	My FE group only has 2 cabins, besides my own, as of today. Our cruise is May 2... My question is: when do people usually start signing up for the FE exchange... This is my first cruise and I have so many ideas and hope more people join __________________

01-12-2013, 11:33 PM	#847
scrap disney Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 65	Note to attach to lifesavers? Any suggestions?? Hi everyone, I am cruising in March. I picked up some packages of Lifesavers to use as part of my fish extender gift. My plan was to make Disney wrappers to cover the rolls of lifesavers. A few years ago, I made wrappers to cover chocolate bars and there was someone on the DIS who designed the wrappers. Well, I have searched and searched and it appears that no one makes Lifesaver wrappers anymore. I should have checked this before I bought all these rolls of Lifesavers!! Anyways, so now I want to attach a cute little note to each roll of Lifesavers but I can't quite think of anything. Any suggestions would be very much appreciated. (My DH just rolled his eyes when I asked for some suggestions from him!!) Jody

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dgmommie Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 217	Deleted post because I found what I was looking for. :-) __________________ Feb. 1992 - WDW Caribbean Beach, Big Red Boat (Disney cruise) Nov. 2000 - WDW Caribbean Beach Feb. 2002 - WDW All Star Sports, Polynesian Sep. 2003 - WDW Polynesian Dec. 2004 - WDW Pop Century, Animal Kingdom Lodge Oct. 2005 - WDW Pop Century May 2006 - Disneyland Mar. 2007 - WDW Pop Century, WDW Coronado Springs, DCL Wonder Nov. 2007 - DCL Wonder Dec. 2008 - Disneyland Dec. 2009 - DCL Wonder Mar. 2011 - WDW Pop Century, DCL Dream July 2012 - DCL Fantasy - GOLD CASTAWAY CLUB MEMBERS NOW!!! Dec. 2012 - Disneyland Feb. 2013 - DCL Magic, WDW (cruise stop) Next Up: Mar. 2014 - DCL Fantasy Last edited by dgmommie; 01-19-2013 at 11:57 AM.

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01-13-2013, 05:52 PM	#849
scrap disney Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 65	Thanks for the suggestion. I will put a request in. I just hesitated because the amazing people who create all the signs and stuff just seem to get so many requests - I didn't want to bother anyone. I thought I could maybe think of a cute little note that related to cruising on my own but I am not too creative!

01-17-2013, 12:38 AM	#852
jodi90 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 278	So many great ideas!! I'm a bit overwhelmed about what to make. Hopefully I come up with something soon. We cruise in just a little over a month