Disney Dream October 17th 2016

[RobynPrincess]

Do you all have a Facebook group for the Disney Dream Oct 17- 21st cruise?

There is but as per the dis rules there are no links to other pages publicly or via pm (I just double checked) sorry

 

[DgkJlk]

Good morning:

My son and I may be cruising this Oct with you all and we would like to join an FE Group. Is there one we can join?

Thanks,

 

[DgkJlk]

Hi. Is there an few group that we can join? We are definitely 2 in one stateroom and possibly 3 more in another.

Thanks,

ATTENTION EVERYONE SAILING OCT 17, 2016!!!!

I am looking to set up a FE (fish extender) list! I am very new at this so please bare with me as I learn! But I don't mind taking responsibility of this list if it means that we can all participate and enjoy it!!! I think this sounds way to much fun to miss out on!!!! We can start seeing who wants to join at first. Than once I can private message, I will invite you all to one big conversation so we can discuss the details of what we want to do. Does that sound okay?? So anyone who is interested in the fish extender please reply to my post. I'll take your Disname down and we will go from there!!

 

[DgkJlk]

I would like to join the FE, please!

We're you able to join anow few? We would also like to join.
Thanks

 

[DgkJlk]

Can anyone give the name of the face book page so I can at least search for it to join?

 

[DgkJlk]

Yes! It is open till end of July! I will invite you to the convo. You have to make 10 posts before I can add you to the conversation. Let me know when you have!

Are we also able to join? We are 2 in 1 stateroom and possibly 3 in the other

 

[n2mm]

We are on this cruise. Along with my daughter and family. Traveling with 2 granddaughters, 11 and 9. This is our 10th cruise, so platinum next time. We belong to a FB group too.

 

[haffner1098]

Has anyone stayed at the Polynesian, just curious how it is?

We love it, the rooms are big and the property is so nice being close to the other monorail resorts!

 

[haffner1098]

I am interested! Count me in, it will be my fiance and I, but we don't need two of every gift.



I've had a bit of back and forth with Valerie and she's been very helpful. We've slowly been working on the packet--it's so much fun!



If you're not going to use the Disney Bus transportation, your best bet is probably then going to be just renting a car or van one-way. There are several car rental options at the terminal and they all drop off at the airport so you could just do that.

I would love to participate! Please include me! I'll be traveling with husband and two kids.

 

[haffner1098]

Any dining recommendations for Magic Kingdom?

We love Crystal Palace... Reservations are helpful.. It's a character lunch with pooh and pals. Nice central location!

 

[haffner1098]

Also, would anyone have suggestions for what would be best to do at the ports with a 5 and 3 year old? Is it better to stay on board and enjoy the quiet ship, do excursions, or just wonder around?

Good question! I would like to know this as well!

 

[haffner1098]

Becky, you have to have at least 10 posts for me to send you an invite to our convo, I think you are at 6 now! So reply or post to 4 more Thank you

I am trying to get mine up to 10 also so I can be added!

 

[haffner1098]

What city? I grew up in Rochester but live in Noblesville now

We are coming from Indiana too!

 

[haffner1098]

We are about to book this as our first cruise as guests Me and my GF actually met as crew memebers on the Dream in 2013! We are planning to surprise her mum with a cruise as she never came and visited. We are very excited to finally get to be guests - and not spending all day inside the Oceaneer Club or Lab hahaha

How fun for you! I bet it will be really cool to go back and be guests!

 

[haffner1098]

Quick course in Fish Extenders:

Outside your room onboard is a message holder, in most cases it's shaped like a fish:
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Once a cruise meet thread is up and running, someone in the group will (should?) step up and say "I'll maintain the Fish Extender exchange list". That person is the center point for all those who want to participate in the exchange. The list can be as simple as DISnames/room number/number of guests or as involved as full names/room number/ages of guests/like & dislikes/allergies/favorite characters/whatever is deemed necessary to know to put together the gifts.

Then each room on the FE list (note this will not be everyone on the Cruise Meet thread for your specific cruise), makes a Fish Extender holder. This is basically an organizer-type hanging bag with separate pockets for each person in the room:
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They also make up gifts (either individual gifts or room gifts - whatever is decided by your group) to be delivered during the cruise.

One note about the gifts, some groups set up specific delivery dates, and specify "each person gets a gift" or "only one gift per room" or (even) maximum/minimum price ranges for gifts. Other groups just say "whatever", so people can choose what/how many gifts to give. Some give individual gifts, others only one gift per room, while others might do one for the adults and separate gifts for kids. Or only gift the kids.

Now that you have a Cruise Meet thread started, and some people who have expressed an interest in participating in a Fish Extender exchange, it's up to one of you to be the contact point.


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. A little harsh, yes, but often there are people who will post on the cruise meet thread as soon as the 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.

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.




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?

Pinterest has som great ideas! Thanks for this info!

 

[haffner1098]

Are we also able to join? We are 2 in 1 stateroom and possibly 3 in the other

I would like to join and I am not sure how many posts I have made in order to get a pm.. I'm new at this boards :0/

 

[haffner1098]

hi! looking for a hail-mary type favor. I am getting married on this sailing, and my friend and her photographer husband just let us know that they won't be able to cruise with us! So not only are we losing attendees--we are losing our photography for our wedding!!

I'm hoping that there is a professional photographer already sailing on this cruise that might be able to photograph our wedding on the Nassau day?? We would pay you, of course. Crossing my fingers for some pixie dust...

I wish I was a photographer! I hope you find someone!

 

[JennKaes]

I wish I was a photographer! I hope you find someone!

Thank you! I found someone --also with the help of my dad who is going to pay for the photographer as his wedding gift! yay!

 

[DgkJlk]

Thank you! I found someone --also with the help of my dad who is going to pay for the photographer as his wedding gift! yay!

If it falls through I am happy to help out. I'm sure I can find some time. Lol

 

[Precious8505]

I would love to participate! Please include me! I'll be traveling with husband and two kids.

Hello , I will add you to our convo! I need all your info (names, ages, and stateroom number) by Aug 1st because that's the deadline. Thank you!