Disney Magic Apr 03, 2016 7-Night Eastern Caribbean

[Mmeekrn]

Hi everyone it will me myself, mother and two kids a girl 5 years old & boy 6 years old. This is our very first cruise ever and we are soooo excited!! We will be in stateroom 7518.

 

[SoCal Jones]

I am also looking for a Fish Extender Group. This is our 1st Disney Cruise and we have 3 kids who would LOVE to join in the fun. Does anyone have information on how to join or could send me the link to sign up for the Fish Extender group for the Disney Magic 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise departing April 3, 2016? Thank you so much!

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Not sure if there is already an FE group?

I am also looking for a Fish Extender Group.

It appears that no Fish Extender group has been set up here on your DISboards cruise meet thread. There may be FE groups on other sites, but they are not DISboards connected, and cannot be linked.

If anyone is interested in how to set one up:
SETTING UP A FE GROUP
It appears there are a number 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 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 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/

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?

 

[15ai3f]

I am also looking for a Fish Extender Group. This is our 1st Disney Cruise and we have 3 kids who would LOVE to join in the fun. Does anyone have information on how to join or could send me the link to sign up for the Fish Extender group for the Disney Magic 7 day Eastern Caribbean cruise departing April 3, 2016? Thank you so much!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/946487228699272/

 

[Figment_Fan]

We are getting close. My DD(15) had me follow her into her room last night where I found she had most of her outfits set out for the cruise. She still has not picked out a dress for formal night. She likes getting dressed up for dinner. I like formal night as we get good family pictures out of it. Unfortunately this will be our first cruise without my DS (21) who is stuck in college. Darn, he will be enjoying the wonderful winter world of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and under 32 degree (F) temperatures. Maybe I can photo shop him in later.

Now I have to remember to find our eye patches for pirate night.

 

[Happy100]

We are getting close. My DD(15) had me follow her into her room last night where I found she had most of her outfits set out for the cruise. She still has not picked out a dress for formal night. She likes getting dressed up for dinner. I like formal night as we get good family pictures out of it. Unfortunately this will be our first cruise without my DS (21) who is stuck in college. Darn, he will be enjoying the wonderful winter world of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and under 32 degree (F) temperatures. Maybe I can photo shop him in later.

Now I have to remember to find our eye patches for pirate night.

Are you in the cruise group on a separate social media site that can not be mentioned here? It is very active. I believe someone copied the link to it above.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

https://www.********/

You are aware that such links are not allowed on DISboards, right?
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/

 

[Figment_Fan]

Nope. Not on the cruise group as I'm not on that media. I'm not much on any social media. Thanks for asking.

 

[WIFamily]

Have a safe trip, great weather, and smooth sailing! Look forward to some trip reports as we will be on this itinerary for the next voyage.