Disney Dream November 28, 2016 4 Night Bahamian Cruise

[prueser.family]

Welcome to all,

This is for fish extenders for the cruise departing November 28th from Port Canaveral, FL.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Welcome to all,

This is for fish extenders for the cruise departing November 28th from Port Canaveral, FL.

You don't need a separate thread for FE groups. FE groups are typically handled on your Cruise Meet thread.

 

[prueser.family]

There wasn't that I could find

 

[PrincessShmoo]

There wasn't that I could find

Yes, I know. Generally a Cruise Meet thread is started, and then someone on it will start a FE exchange group.

Cruise Meet threads are set up so others on the same cruise can communicate, and, possibly, set up extra activities for their group. These activities may include Fish Extenders; Mixology/Tasting classes; room crawls; private excursions; whatever.

Occasionally, there may be a separate thread for a FE group, if the general Cruise Meet thread is just getting to large to handle all the things that the group wants to do.

 

[Scrufsmom]

We will be traveling on this cruise/date and hope that a FE group starts up. This will be our second cruise on the Dream and looking forward to some fun times!!!

 

[prueser.family]

Yes, I know. Generally a Cruise Meet thread is started, and then someone on it will start a FE exchange group.

Cruise Meet threads are set up so others on the same cruise can communicate, and, possibly, set up extra activities for their group. These activities may include Fish Extenders; Mixology/Tasting classes; room crawls; private excursions; whatever.

Occasionally, there may be a separate thread for a FE group, if the general Cruise Meet thread is just getting to large to handle all the things that the group wants to do.

where do you find the cruise meet thread? who sets it up?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

where do you find the cruise meet thread? who sets it up?

Someone needs to start it. You can.

Just go to the main Cruise Meet board (where the "Find your 2016.....LINK here" threads are):
http://www.disboards.com/forums/disney-cruise-meets.85/

and start a thread. It's best to title it with the date of cruise and the ship name. You just need to say something like "I'm starting our Cruise Meet thread". Or whatever you'd like to start it.

Then, you copy the URL at the top of the page (for your thread, not the main Cruise Meet board).

Go to the appropriate "Find your 2016.....LINK here" thread and post a request to have your link added to the list in the first post there. Be sure to paste the copied URL into your request post.

Then, once your link is in the first post, more people will be able to find your specific cruise meet thread and you all can start chatting up what you'd like to do, if anything, during your cruise.

 

[Scrufsmom]

Looks like this is the only cruise date that no one wants to claim. Who is traveling on this cruise and let's see how many want to get in on the fun! I know it is right after Thanksgiving and the holiday shuffle is in force. This makes for some great fun and even FE ideas can even blossom.

I'll start the chatter. This is our second cruise on DCL and the Dream. We are just two Disney addicts with no children but can definitely make up fun as we go. Since this is our 2nd cruise; we have invited some friends who are also Disney fanatics too, to join in the sun and fun. Our usually playground is WDW Theme Parks, but have decided to spread our wings this year. Time to soak up some much needed RR and enjoy a hammock on Castaway Cay's Serenity Beach.

Whether you are a family or a couple; come on and join the party on this thread. Tell us about yourself and let's get an idea who is joining us.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I have a facebok page i was going to run it from
here is the link
https://www.********.com/groups/****************/

Be aware, posting links to other social media sites is not allowed on DISboards:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

 

[Michellevlahovic]

I don't understand how your boards work to find or create fish extender groups

 

[Michellevlahovic]

HOw does anyone find a fish extender group or create one on your boards. I can never find them or instructions for creating them

 

[PrincessShmoo]

HOw does anyone find a fish extender group or create one on your boards. I can never find them or instructions for creating them

Fish Extender groups are handled directly on your Cruise Meet thread. You don't need a separate Fish Extender thread. I will also note that some cruises don't have a large participation level, meaning that there may not be a Fish Extender exchange. This is especially true for the short Dream cruises.

Here's some information I've put together:
Setting up FE group

There's really 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. Also a decision can be made as to size of FE. 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).

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 either post the list (usually via a conversation is best, as that's more private), or directly on the Cruise Meet thread, to confirm everyone on it is still participating. It’s important to make a statement about "anyone not confirming by XX date will be dropped" at this time.

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.

The other "biggie" is no other social media sites are allowed to be linked or search directions posted as to how find that other site here on DISboards.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I don't understand how your boards work to find or create fish extender groups

I responded on your other thread.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I have created a google doc to begin collecting information for fish extenders. Please message me and I will send you the link to the doc so you can participate. I will try to arrange groups so that you don't have to run all over the place to send off your gifts.

Unfortunately, that site is also one of the sites not allowed to be linked, or search directions posted for (either directly or via PM). Please read:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

for a full understanding of the policy.

 

[Michellevlahovic]

Can you please give me direction then because I have read all your links and policies and still have no idea how to possibly use this forum to put together a fish extender group - I have even gone to other groups and they have google docs linked, so I do not understand what I am doing wrong here.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Can you please give me direction then because I have read all your links and policies and still have no idea how to possibly use this forum to put together a fish extender group - I have even gone to other groups and they have google docs linked, so I do not understand what I am doing wrong here.

OK, I posted on one of the other threads you started with the information as to how a Fish Extender group is handled:
Setting up FE group

There's really 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. Also a decision can be made as to size of FE. 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).

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 either post the list (usually via a conversation is best, as that's more private), or directly on the Cruise Meet thread, to confirm everyone on it is still participating. It’s important to make a statement about "anyone not confirming by XX date will be dropped" at this time.

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.

The other "biggie" is no other social media sites are allowed to be linked or search directions posted as to how find that other site here on DISboards.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/di...-night-bahamian-cruise.3474102/#post-55033072

Also, as to the Private Messaging (called Conversations here) - you (and anyone else you want to converse with) have to have at least 10 posts on DISboards before that option is available to you.

 

[Michellevlahovic]

nevermind

 

[Michellevlahovic]

ANyone interested in being a part of the FE group please post answers to these questions: I have posted an example
1- Name and number of participants (and ages for those under 18)

2- Cabin #

3- Any celebrations you are having on board (birthdays, anniversaries, etc...) if any or you want to share

4- Allergies or items prohibited ie... alcohol/candy/nuts etc...

5- Favorite Character/movie for each member in your cabin:

 

[PrincessShmoo]

This post does not give any guidance about how to create a list. All the other boards I looked at have google docs to make FE groups. If I cannot make an google doc, then how would it be organized using this board? Do you expect everyone to post their personal information to this board and then someone just compiles all of it on their own?

The only "organization" you do here is to collect the information for those who want to participate. You set up your own list however you want. A basic list may only include room numbers and number people in that room. A more involved list may include full names; room number; ages of everyone; allergies; favorite characters/colors; dinner seating; whatever is deemed necessary to know by the people participating in order for them to create/select gifts.

There's no set standard for how a list is set up.

Once you've got the list (if you're the one maintaining it), you add people as they say they want to participate. It's up to your specific group as to how many may participate, cut off date for adding people, any other "rules" you want to set up for it.

As I said, the "rules" can be pretty basic: Deliver your gifts to participating rooms.

Or as involved as:
1. Separate gifts for all participants
2. Assigning delivery dates to everyone
3. Telling everyone to include a tag to identify the giver.
4. Maximum/minimum cost for gifts.
5. Anything else you (the group) feels necessary to have

 

[AquaDame]

Hi all! Just wanted to let you know we discovered there were three different threads all for your sailing, so we merged them into one to make it easy for people to find.

If you would like, I could edit the first post for you to draw attention your FE, I just didn't want to step on anyones toes. You can also do it on your own with the edit button, it is entirely up to you either way! Let me know if I can help!

I hope you have a lovely sailing and wonderful group!