Disney Dream Cruise, September 23, 2016

[cupp]

This post is for the Disney Dream Cruise on September 23, 2016. There will also be a Facebook page setup and an FE log for those interested in participating! Can't wait!! Welcome everyone!!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

This post is for the Disney Dream Cruise on September 23, 2016. There will also be a Facebook page setup and an FE log for those interested in participating! Can't wait!! Welcome everyone!!

Just a head's up - please read this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

 

[Tigger2ntinkerbell]

This will be our first Disney Cruise, So excited and not sure what to do first after we board

 

[tim1978]

Just a head's up - please read this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

I would love to join the fish exchange I did it a few years ago when I went to Alaska can you help me join again for Sept 23 2016

 

[tim1978]

This post is for the Disney Dream Cruise on September 23, 2016. There will also be a Facebook page setup and an FE log for those interested in participating! Can't wait!! Welcome everyone!!

 

[tim1978]

This post is for the Disney Dream Cruise on September 23, 2016. There will also be a Facebook page setup and an FE log for those interested in participating! Can't wait!! Welcome everyone!!

are you the one who offers the fish exchange if so would love to join if not could you please tell me how to add us to the list

 

[tim1978]

Just a head's up - please read this thread:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

would love to join in the fish exchange could you please explain how to be added to the list

 

[tim1978]

Me and my family be be on that cruise would like to join the group again we did it 2 years ago when we went to Alaska and enjoyed it can't wait to do it again

 

[GretaCarl9]

Would love to join in the fish extender exchange for the September 23rd cruise aboard the Disney Dream

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

This will be our first Disney cruise and we can't wait to join a fish extender!!!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I would love to join the fish exchange

are you the one who offers the fish exchange if so would love to join

Would love to join in the fish extender exchange

This will be our first Disney cruise and we can't wait to join a fish extender!!!

There appears to be no Fish Extender group set up here on DISboards. If someone is interested in getting one started, this might help:
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. 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?

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

Hey everyone I can start a Fish Extender Group if no one has yet!

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

Everyone wanting to join our cruises fist FE group go over to http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/
And make a post to get up to 10 replies so you can join our group!!!

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

Would love to join in the fish extender exchange for the September 23rd cruise aboard the Disney Dream

I am starting a a FE group!! to join you need 10 replies... head over to http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/ to create a test post to hit your number! Can't wait for you to join!!

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

This post is for the Disney Dream Cruise on September 23, 2016. There will also be a Facebook page setup and an FE log for those interested in participating! Can't wait!! Welcome everyone!!

I am starting a a FE group!! to join you need 10 replies... head over to http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/ to create a test post to hit your number! Can't wait for you to join!!

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

Would love to join in the fish extender exchange for the September 23rd cruise aboard the Disney Dream

I am starting a a FE group!! to join you need 10 replies... head over to http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/ to create a test post to hit your number! Can't wait for you to join!!

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

This will be our first Disney Cruise, So excited and not sure what to do first after we board

I am starting a a FE group!! to join you need 10 replies... head over to http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/ to create a test post to hit your number! Can't wait for you to join!!

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

Me and my family be be on that cruise would like to join the group again we did it 2 years ago when we went to Alaska and enjoyed it can't wait to do it again

I am starting a a FE group!! to join you need 10 replies... head over to http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/ to create a test post to hit your number! Can't wait for you to join!!

 

[DisneyMomOfGirls]

There appears to be no Fish Extender group set up here on DISboards. If someone is interested in getting one started, this might help:
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. 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?

I started the first FE group. I added two people who have met the 10 post requirement. Still waiting on the others! Yay!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Hi Everyone! My wife and I will be coming on this cruise. It is the start of a b2b with the 4 night 26th Sep also on The Dream. It is our 10 year wedding anniversary this year so we thought we would treat ourselves to 7 magical days at sea!