Disney Wonder Dec 16th Galveston TX

[The Binford Girls]

2nd cruise. Super excited. Who is going??? I know is 2 soon but I can't wait.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

2nd cruise. Super excited. Who is going??? I know is 2 soon but I can't wait.

Hello, again

You should copy the URL address at the top of this page, and then head over to the "Find you 2016 Wonder Cruise Meet LINK here" thread at the top of the main page here. Post a request to have your link added to the first (directory) post there. It makes it easier for others on your cruise to find your thread. Be sure to paste the copied URL into the request post.

 

[SkinsGirl]

This will be our fourth cruise and after this one, we have been on all the ships! Anyone looking to do fish extender exchanges on this sailing?

 

[The Binford Girls]

Would love 2! We are 2 adults and 2 girls ages 10&12

 

[txdisney2015]

Yes I want t do FE as well. I know there is a Dec 16 wonder fb group too, not sure if that can be mentioned on here too.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Yes I want t do FE as well. I know there is a Dec 16 wonder fb group too, not sure if that can be mentioned on here too.

Links and search directions to other social media sites are not allowed on DISboards. Here's the policy (from the stickies on the main Cruise Meet page):
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

There's no Fish Extender set up here on DISboards for this cruise. In case someone is interested in setting one up, I've put together a suggested procedure for handling it:
SETTING UP A FE GROUP
It appears there are a couple 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 will step up and say “I’ll maintain the list”. This means they maintain 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, possibly, 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 is some interest in a Fish Extender group, who’s going to step up and volunteer to maintain the list?

 

[SkinsGirl]

Links and search directions to other social media sites are not allowed on DISboards. Here's the policy (from the stickies on the main Cruise Meet page):
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

There's no Fish Extender set up here on DISboards for this cruise. In case someone is interested in setting one up, I've put together a suggested procedure for handling it:
SETTING UP A FE GROUP
It appears there are a couple 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 will step up and say “I’ll maintain the list”. This means they maintain 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, possibly, 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 is some interest in a Fish Extender group, who’s going to step up and volunteer to maintain the list?

 

[SkinsGirl]

I would be happy to be in charge. I made a Google Form for everyone to sign up? Is that allowed?

 

[SkinsGirl]

I would be happy to be in charge. I made a Google Form for everyone to sign up? Is that allowed?

I would just post the link to the google form in the conversation area if that is allowed. Then everyone can sign up and have access once they do. We can close it when we get enough members. PrincessShmoo do you know if that breaks any rules?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I would just post the link to the google form in the conversation area if that is allowed. Then everyone can sign up and have access once they do. We can close it when we get enough members. PrincessShmoo do you know if that breaks any rules?

Well, technically, actual links to Googledocs is specifically mentioned in the "do not link to" policy. However, you (the organizer) can maintain the list however you want, and then convert it to a picture or PDF and post it with no issue.

 

[txdisney2015]

I am interested.... However we get it figured out!

 

[Buffy Edelstein]

This will be our fourth cruise and after this one, we have been on all the ships! Anyone looking to do fish extender exchanges on this sailing?

I am! Can't wait!

 

[txdisney2015]

We are starting a fish extender group on the Facebook group page. I am including the group administrators email here. Please email her if you are interested in joining our FE group. She is compiling info in emails and putting it on a spreadsheet then emailing it out so its not shared via Facebook or disboards for all to see.
Please email Amy at amycockrum72@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Can't wait to start planning FE's

 

[txdisney2015]

I am! Can't wait!

e are starting a fish extender group on the Facebook group page. I am including the group administrators email here. Please email her if you are interested in joining our FE group. She is compiling info in emails and putting it on a spreadsheet then emailing it out so its not shared via Facebook or disboards for all to see.
Please email Amy atamycockrum72@gmail.com if you would like to join.
Can't wait to start planning FE's

 

[texasgirl29]

Just signed up today. We are JoAnn (me), my daughters Stephanie (19) and Rachel (16) from Waco; and my MIL Norene from San Jose, CA. I will sign up for the FE's with Amy.

 

[StormiSea]

Is there still room in the FE' group?

 

[krismanda]

Has this group moved somewhere else ?

 

[Dagny]

We will be sailing on this cruise as well Would love to participate in an FE group - will send an email to Amy

 

[CaptainandTennille]

Just booked this cruise last night! Very excited to be back on Disney!! Sailing with my husband and 3 children.

 

[RebeccaLovesDisney]

We just booked this cruise also! It's me, husband and two college-age children. Not interested in FE but wanted to say Hi!