Disney Dream August 1, 2016

[Cari Aldous]

Nothing has come through yet...

 

[TeachR1993]

Nothing has come through yet...

I sent you a message through Facebook messenger.

 

[Dtmom3]

Did you find a group? I just found out about this and want to do this but 2 groups are already closed.

Did you guys find a group? Just found out about FE today. Yikes!

 

[Dtmom3]

Did you find a group? I just found out about this and want to do this but 2 groups are already closed.

Did you guys find a group? I think I have to reply to 10 of these to send a message.

 

[Dtmom3]

I joined the FB group yesterday, I'm not sure how to find you with out a name, but you have my name if you want to contact me through there.

Trying to find out which facebook page you all are looking on?

 

[Dtmom3]

I just found out about the FE today. I would love to join a group. This is our familys first cruise ever and we are surprising the kids 15, 12 & 5. Please send an invite if there is a group open.

Hi there! I am trying to find a group last minute, as I didn't know about this. Any luck finding one?

 

[Dtmom3]

Sorry, we're full. Start a new group, meidchic is looking for a group.

Did you have any luck finding a group?

 

[Dtmom3]

I just found out about the fish extenders and want to join a group. We are surprising our 7 and 10 year old with the cruise. This is our first cruise and I am totally out of the loop. I'm a crafty girl and want to participate badly but am not sure what to do.

Hey there. Any luck?

 

[Dtmom3]

Are there any open groups available to join? I just found out about this tonight and would love to be a part!!!

Did you have any luck?

 

[Dtmom3]

I joined the FB group yesterday, I'm not sure how to find you with out a name, but you have my name if you want to contact me through there.

What FB group did yall find? Im not having any luck.

 

[Dtmom3]

I think you posted on the Facebook for the cruise. I replied to you there too. I also just found out about this and would love to exchange with your family! Go to the Facebook page and I am there!

Any luck finding a group?

 

[Dtmom3]

I think you posted on the Facebook for the cruise. I replied to you there too. I also just found out about this and would love to exchange with your family! Go to the Facebook page and I am there!

OK I think this makes 10 posts.

 

[Dtmom3]

Hello! I'm TeachR1993 and I one that was looking for a group too. Unfortunately, there are 2 and they are both closed. I found another family that was also looking for a group and we are doing the extenders with our families. I would love to be able to switch with your family if you would like. There is a link on Facebook for the cruise week. Go there and you should be able to find me. Im not sure if I'm allowed to put my name on this link.

OK, I posted 10 messages like a crazy person thinking I could then message people privately. Now I can't figure out how to do that.

 

[Laura U]

SETTING UP A FE GROUP
It appears there are a number of you who are interested in a Fish Extender group. There isn’t one currently set up here on DISBoards. There may be other sites that have FE groups, but they are not DISboards connected. 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).

The easiest, most private way to handle the information necessary to prepare the list (many people prefer not to put sensitive information on a public forum), is to use the “Conversation” feature here. There needs to be at least two people to start a conversation. Only the starter of the conversation (usually the organizer) can add additional people into the conversation (as long as they do NOT select “Allow anyone in the conversation to invite others” at the bottom of the reply window). Then when new people express a desire to join, usually by just saying “we want to join the FE”, the organizer can add them by clicking on the “Invite more” button in the “Conversation Participants” window (lower right of conversation page). Only those people participating in the conversation can see what’s posted there, and respond there. 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.

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 statement 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/

As it seems there are a few here on your cruise meet thread who would be interested in doing this, who’s going to step up and volunteer to maintain the list?

Can we get in on this FE still ?? It's our first cruise and I didn't know you had to sign up ?? We have two rooms with 4 adults and 6 kids !! Please !!!

 

[Dtmom3]

Can we get in on this FE still ?? It's our first cruise and I didn't know you had to sign up ?? We have two rooms with 4 adults and 6 kids !! Please !!!

Laura,
Have you found the fb page? I am happy to exchange with y'all. If you post 10 times on this board, you can then send me a message if you're interested!

 

[Laura U]

Who is all going on the Disney Dream on August 1, 2016 for a 4 night bahama cruise? Let's get this thread started!!!

We are going on our first cruise and would love to be a part of a FE !!!

 

[Laura U]

Laura,
Have you found the fb page? I am happy to exchange with y'all. If you post 10 times on this board, you can then send me a message if you're interested!

 

[Laura U]

What do you mean by post 10 times ? What is the name of the FB page ?? We would love to exchange just tryi to to grasp this all !! I have been to Disney a million times but never the cruise !!

 

[Dtmom3]

I think if you search Fish Extender Disney Cruise on FB you can find the group and request to be added.
You have to have posted to this page 10 times before it'll allow you to send a private message to anyone in this group. Not sure why!

 

[Laura U]

How many of the exchange gifts do we bring then ? How
Will we know who's room to put them in ?