BEST FE gifts for ADULTS ? - The DIS Discussion Forums

phyzz · 01-25-2013, 07:28 AM

this is my first time doing a FE and it is driving me crazy !! Especially since I read the thread about how people will never do them again because its all cheap junk . I am really trying to get things that others will not toss in the trash as they exit the boat.

Kids are easy -- but what about adults ???

MND · 01-25-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by phyzz

this is my first time doing a FE and it is driving me crazy !! Especially since I read the thread about how people will never do them again because its all cheap junk . I am really trying to get things that others will not toss in the trash as they exit the boat.

Kids are easy -- but what about adults ???

Little bottles of booze!

4redheads · 01-25-2013, 07:36 AM

I am still enjoying our gifts from the summer. Of course the candy is long gone.

Besides magnets, we are still using our Mickey shaped chalkboard and the tile coasters.

If you want a simple but you never have enough of item, order customized ink pens. You will smile in remembrance every time you need one.

cherokeemamma · 01-25-2013, 07:48 AM

A few of my favorites from our cruise:

CDs (just make sure the CD actually burned...we rec'd a blank one

)

a small cookbook compiled with recipes from the area in which you live

My favorite was a check book cover. Designed with a picture of our ship and some Mickey/Minnie clip art too...very cute and original.

BrennaM · 01-25-2013, 08:25 AM

I got several different things in mine like a little bottle of booze, a nice little frame with a Disney ribbon and bow stuck on it, an emergency travel kit that consisted of bandaids, wet wipes, kleenex and little mini post its with a pencil and I also got a tote bag.

fluffsmom · 01-25-2013, 08:43 AM

We received a vinyl tote bags from the Disney Store. Great for taking your purchased liquor boxes off the ship.

tinkerbell 766 · 01-25-2013, 08:53 AM

The cheque book cover idea is lovely, but remember that you may have international participants in your FE. Whilst we would always be grateful for anything we receive, cheque book covers would not fit our cheque books here in the UK, as they are a different size and shape. Indeed, cheques are used less and less these days here.

ksucats · 01-25-2013, 09:10 AM

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Little bottles of booze!

This was my favorite to receive also, but I have read on here that one cruise some people had theirs stolen & the biggest concern was high school aged kids taking them. I could definitely see that happening.

nzdisneymom · 01-25-2013, 09:11 AM

We enjoy bookmarks, magnets, consumable items like bandaids /hand wipes/ shout stain wipes. Pens, pencils, notepads - things that aren't bulky and can be easily packed for the return trip home - and will bring a smile to our face when we use them at home.

Someone made an anchor magnet and lettered 2011 ALASKA on it - I have it on my filing cabinet at work and it reminds me of why I work - so we can travel.

Someone made a fabric bag about 8*10 with a drawstring from material that reflected where they were from (Hawaii). We each got one, and we've used them for a variety of things.

Things we don't like: wrist bands, eye patches, plastic rings.

wiigirl · 01-25-2013, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by MND

Little bottles of booze!

The best gift! :P

annichan · 01-25-2013, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MND

Little bottles of booze!

I second (or third?) that!

neg58 · 01-25-2013, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tinkerbell 766

The cheque book cover idea is lovely, but remember that you may have international participants in your FE. Whilst we would always be grateful for anything we receive, cheque book covers would not fit our cheque books here in the UK, as they are a different size and shape. Indeed, cheques are used less and less these days here.

Nothing is going to work for everyone. Some people don't drink, don't eat candy, don't drink cold drinks or don't use coasters. FE's are hit and miss.

Nancy

Eeyore'sthebest · 01-25-2013, 09:56 AM

For the adults we have given little packs of tissues, pens, highlighters, notepads, band-aids and hand sanitizers and then put in a box of candy for every adult in the stateroom. We had one FE group where there were 4 adult friends cruising the in stateroom. I put in 4 boxes of candy.

Usually we went with M&Ms, plain and with peanuts, whoopers, Reese's, that kind of stuff. It was the movie size box that you can pick up at Wal-mart. I know our Wal-Mart has a big bin of them by the movie section.

I try to do a little extra for the adults because I figure there are some people that short them or give them the stuff that the kids get.

SnipsNSnails · 01-25-2013, 09:58 AM

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Little bottles of booze!

Not everyone drinks. Those would be in our trash. I don't think you can please everyone. I think you just have to do your best. I tried to think practically for things that might actually be used either during the vacation and/or afterwards, as well as a treat.

tinkerbell 766 · 01-25-2013, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by neg58

Nothing is going to work for everyone. Some people don't drink, don't eat candy, don't drink cold drinks or don't use coasters. FE's are hit and miss.

Nancy

Believe me, I wasn't complaining. I am truly grateful for the time and effort put in to these gifts.
I only mentioned it because, I ordered a custom Disney cheque book cover from Etsy once, and disappointingly, it was not the right size for my cheque book

01-25-2013, 07:28 AM	#1
phyzz Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 93	BEST FE gifts for ADULTS ? this is my first time doing a FE and it is driving me crazy !! Especially since I read the thread about how people will never do them again because its all cheap junk . I am really trying to get things that others will not toss in the trash as they exit the boat. Kids are easy -- but what about adults ??? __________________ : 2009 - Carnival Sensation 2010 - Carnival Legend 2011 - Carnival Glory 2012 - NCL Sky 2013 - Disney Wonder 2014 - Disney Fantasy

01-25-2013, 07:48 AM	#4
cherokeemamma DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: GA just a bit too far from the Mouse Posts: 1,104	A few of my favorites from our cruise: CDs (just make sure the CD actually burned...we rec'd a blank one ) a small cookbook compiled with recipes from the area in which you live My favorite was a check book cover. Designed with a picture of our ship and some Mickey/Minnie clip art too...very cute and original. __________________ Cherokeemamma DD13 DS17 Check out my first trip report: The Hill Family's Surprise Vacation(w/ a ton of pics): http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1234215

01-25-2013, 08:25 AM	#5
BrennaM Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 212	I got several different things in mine like a little bottle of booze, a nice little frame with a Disney ribbon and bow stuck on it, an emergency travel kit that consisted of bandaids, wet wipes, kleenex and little mini post its with a pencil and I also got a tote bag. __________________ All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. ~Walt Disney 2004 - Port Orleans - French Quarter, 2005 - Beach Club Resort, 2008 - Grand Gathering @ Animal Kingdom Villas 2010 - Disney Cruise - 7 Night Western Caribbean Cruise, 2012 - Disney Land & Sea - Animal Kingdom Villas & 5 day Bahama Cruise, 2012 - Disney Cruise - 7 Night Alaskan Cruise, 2013 - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

01-25-2013, 08:53 AM	#7
tinkerbell 766 If I can't fly, let me sing. Or, in other words if I can't be in Disney, let me talk about it ! DLRP is quite simply my spiritual home Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: English Lake District Posts: 5,260	The cheque book cover idea is lovely, but remember that you may have international participants in your FE. Whilst we would always be grateful for anything we receive, cheque book covers would not fit our cheque books here in the UK, as they are a different size and shape. Indeed, cheques are used less and less these days here. __________________ Our VR PJ/TR Swan/Mizners Lounge/Citricos/Top of the World Lounge 4th May 2011 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2513856

01-25-2013, 09:11 AM	#9
nzdisneymom DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Florida Posts: 5,525	We enjoy bookmarks, magnets, consumable items like bandaids /hand wipes/ shout stain wipes. Pens, pencils, notepads - things that aren't bulky and can be easily packed for the return trip home - and will bring a smile to our face when we use them at home. Someone made an anchor magnet and lettered 2011 ALASKA on it - I have it on my filing cabinet at work and it reminds me of why I work - so we can travel. Someone made a fabric bag about 8*10 with a drawstring from material that reflected where they were from (Hawaii). We each got one, and we've used them for a variety of things. Things we don't like: wrist bands, eye patches, plastic rings. __________________ Cindy D. June 15th Cruisers ~ Blogging our B2B Mediterranean Cruises 2013

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01-25-2013, 07:36 AM	#3
4redheads Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 40	I am still enjoying our gifts from the summer. Of course the candy is long gone. Besides magnets, we are still using our Mickey shaped chalkboard and the tile coasters. If you want a simple but you never have enough of item, order customized ink pens. You will smile in remembrance every time you need one.

01-25-2013, 08:43 AM	#6
fluffsmom Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 44	We received a vinyl tote bags from the Disney Store. Great for taking your purchased liquor boxes off the ship.

01-25-2013, 09:56 AM	#13
Eeyore'sthebest DIS Veteran Not So Tagless in NJ They don't call them crackberries for nothing! talk about chafing! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jersey Girl! Posts: 6,741	For the adults we have given little packs of tissues, pens, highlighters, notepads, band-aids and hand sanitizers and then put in a box of candy for every adult in the stateroom. We had one FE group where there were 4 adult friends cruising the in stateroom. I put in 4 boxes of candy. Usually we went with M&Ms, plain and with peanuts, whoopers, Reese's, that kind of stuff. It was the movie size box that you can pick up at Wal-mart. I know our Wal-Mart has a big bin of them by the movie section. I try to do a little extra for the adults because I figure there are some people that short them or give them the stuff that the kids get. __________________ Allison DH Me DD13

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