Thanks Tony, Yes, I did fill out the FE page. As I said before, Karen & I headed up our last FE in 2008. Back then we didn't have FB and the nice page to have everyone fill out. It was alot of work.
But in the end, I really had fun watching and hearing how the kids enjoyed the "little things" we did for them. I made name tags that looked just like the ones I wore as a cast member from Disneyland. They were laminated paper with pins glued to the back so that everyone could wear them everywhere they went. Also, it helped so that we could remember their names. 
I'll post a picture of one on FB. Of course I could've got in trouble with Disney for copyrights, since I scaned my nametag and just whited out my name and then typed in everyone elses. FUN TIMES!!!
WELCOME Tammy & to your daughter
!!! Well FE's are like lil' surprises each day that we all get when cruisin'. It's a "small" gift-giving that you can particapate in. These gifts can represent where your from or just a small trinket that you want to give someone. There are threads that are here you can read through. Also, if you have Facebook, Tony can sign you up on our FB page for our cruise, and then I'll show you pictures of our FE bag and ideas that we got on our last cruise in 2008. Glad to have ya aboard. Vern
Welcome Aboard Meajuly5 !!!
Flying into Seattle and then driving or taking train up to Vancouver. So much to think about. After Christmas we need to tackle all the details but so glad the flights are out of the way. I think they were good prices from the east coast with it being $448 Round trip each (but most of us had free flights from our Southwest cards!)
Can I also be added to the FB group?
DH and I will be on the cruise to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We're from VT so it's bit of a haul to get us there (and airfare is NOT cheap!), but I can not wait for the trip. We've always wanted to go to Alaska, and I've always wanted to do a DCL cruise so we're kind of getting two birds with one stone
Right now we're looking to arrive in SEA on the 21st and then make our way to Vancouver either that night or early am on the 22nd. I really don't know how close is too close as far as arriving in Vancouver. We have a semi-strict budget (which is also making excursion planning difficult) and really need to spend as little as possible on getting there and getting home.
We are not big air travelers - we have been to WDW several times but always fly non-stop from VT. I have a lot to figure out before we can book flights, etc. and am happy to receive any and all tried and true suggestions for when to arrive in SEA, how to get to Vancouver, etc. I've read through most of the other Alaska threads and am currently quite overwhelmed with the possibilities. Sometimes I wonder if it's "worth" the extra $$ to just fly right to Vancouver...but then I think of the excursions we could do with that money if we saved it instead. Ugh!
At this point I'm not sure about the FE (why IS it called that, anyway?) as it will be just DH and I. Depending on the size of the group, we may participate.
Sorry for rambling - I'm so excited for this trip - we just booked a few days ago and already I can't sleep because I'm planning in my head.
I look forward to meeting some of you!
PS There is a Fish Extender Disney Cruise Line Facebook page you can join also. That way you can get ideas and see what FE's are all about.
vrntnns said:WELCOME!!! KelseyLaPerle to our lil' Disney family! Glad to have ya'll onboard with us. It's very understandable of your concerns on "the budget" issues. We (wife & I) were that way on our first cruise too. "FE" stands for fish extender. There are fish ornaments that are on the wall next to stateroom. So with that said, people make & decorate a FE to put outside their stateroom for a "gift exchange" from Disboard/Facebook friends. If you send me a PM with your FB I'll add you to our group.
Can I also be added to the FB group?
DH and I will be on the cruise to celebrate our 10th anniversary. We're from VT so it's bit of a haul to get us there (and airfare is NOT cheap!), but I can not wait for the trip. We've always wanted to go to Alaska, and I've always wanted to do a DCL cruise so we're kind of getting two birds with one stone
Right now we're looking to arrive in SEA on the 21st and then make our way to Vancouver either that night or early am on the 22nd. I really don't know how close is too close as far as arriving in Vancouver. We have a semi-strict budget (which is also making excursion planning difficult) and really need to spend as little as possible on getting there and getting home.
We are not big air travelers - we have been to WDW several times but always fly non-stop from VT. I have a lot to figure out before we can book flights, etc. and am happy to receive any and all tried and true suggestions for when to arrive in SEA, how to get to Vancouver, etc. I've read through most of the other Alaska threads and am currently quite overwhelmed with the possibilities. Sometimes I wonder if it's "worth" the extra $$ to just fly right to Vancouver...but then I think of the excursions we could do with that money if we saved it instead. Ugh!
At this point I'm not sure about the FE (why IS it called that, anyway?) as it will be just DH and I. Depending on the size of the group, we may participate.
Sorry for rambling - I'm so excited for this trip - we just booked a few days ago and already I can't sleep because I'm planning in my head.
I look forward to meeting some of you!
. When all is said and done, the tours will cost almost as much as the cruise.
