Disney Magic 08-13-16 Mediterranean cruise

[Jberrn]

Has anyone booked this cruise yet? Just booked and so super excited!!!! Hoping to chat with fellow cruisers and get a fish extender group going for anyone interested

 

[Ware Bears]

Hi, we're on this cruise - that's me and my DH. Really looking forward to it. Exactly nine months today that we set sail!

 

[Jberrn]

Awesome!!! I am hoping to start a fish extender group, any interest? So excited

 

[Ware Bears]

Sorry, we won't be participating on this cruise but hope that you get lots of people join up who will

Have you sailed on the Magic before?

 

[Jberrn]

We have but not since they have remodeled! Have you? I love Disney cruises!!!

 

[Ware Bears]

We have been on the Wonder three times - once to the Bahamas and twice to Alaska but this is the first time for us on the Magic. Really looking forward to it.

 

[GoofyMom33]

Hi! Just booked this cruise while on the Magic for Thanksgiving cruise (yup, like to cruise!). We are very excited and may be interested in sharing a private tour at some of the ports. If anyone has any helpful hints, please let us know as this is our first European vacation with he kids!
ps->Magic is wonderful after the refurb! Aquadunk was a hit with my kids!

 

[Ware Bears]

Hi GoofyMom33, glad you found the Magic wonderful after her refurb. It will be our first time on her and we're really looking forward to it.

EIGHT months today until we set sail!

 

[anneliesemt3]

Just booked this sailing while onboard the Fantasy! Super excited because it'll be me and future hubby's honeymoon!!

 

[kitkatkatalac12]

Booked this cruise YESTERDAY. We were originally going on the same day but to the Caribbean, but changed our minds because of the disease thing going around. We were either doing this or Alaska, but you can't pass up an opportunity to see three countries in one week! We are going to Barcelona 2 days before the cruise mostly to make sure our luggage gets there and to see the country. Is there a facebook group for this group yet? Will we be doing a meet up? I haven't been on the magic since I was 13 and I'm turning 21 in JULY! So exciting! Can't wait to see the new things on the ship. We have been cruising Disney for YEARS and recently, most of our cruises have been on the Fantasy. There are three of us in my family. My mom Mary, my brother Andrew, and me! Katherine! My brother is 24 or 25 (can't remember lol). We are hardcore Disney addicts. I am a Youtuber who plans on Vlogging this entire trip. I am recording myself and all of our adventures and putting them online! If you want to see any of my old vacations, my youtube is www.youtube.com/orlandox33

Can't wait to have this trip happen! This is my first time EVER going over the pond and going to Spain, Italy, and France!

 

[Shelly Artello]

I am taking my son on this cruise as a high school graduation gift. It will be our first Disney Cruise and we are so excited!!!!

 

[Marvel13]

Hi, We are on this cruise for my daughters Make A Wish!!! So excited to make some amazing memories with her and our family. I would be really interested to join a FE group as I think it would add an amazing touch to her holiday xx

 

[PrincessShmoo]

I would be really interested to join a FE group

It appears that there is no Fish Extender group set up here on DISboards for this cruise. There may be FE groups on other sites, but they are not DISboards connected, and links or search directions for them are not allowed here.

If someone is interested in setting up a FE group here, I've got a little information on it:
SETTING UP A FE GROUP
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, 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/

Now, it depends if someone will step up and say "I'll maintain the FE list" whether your cruise will have one.

Good luck.

 

[Marvel13]

Has anyone booked this cruise yet? Just booked and so super excited!!!! Hoping to chat with fellow cruisers and get a fish extender group going for anyone interested

Have you gone on the FB page as we currently have a FE group of two and need more people!

 

[Shelly Artello]

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/

I will volunteer to manager the FE list. I will start adding folks to a conversation. Please make sure you have at least 10 messages.

 

[Jberrn]

Hey there! For some reason I wasn't getting a notice when new messages came through! I have very interested in joining a FE group

 

[Jberrn]

I do not have the required 10 messages as of yet (notice I am trying to post multiple times, lol). Would it be easier to just start a FB group, as I know others have done, for simplicity sake?

 

[Jberrn]

Wait...or is there already a FB group?? I am reading back and someone mentions one but I have no idea how to add to that.

 

[Jberrn]

Thank you, btw, to PrincesShmoo for agreeing to manage the FE group!

 

[Shelly Artello]

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/

Jbern - use the test board from PrincessShmoo's post to get to your ten