Disneybell86
Earning My Ears
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- Dec 22, 2015
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Thanks Kristin, I requested to be in the FB group. 

I searched for this on Facebook and couldn't find it? Our family would love to be included in the Fish Extender group! Please tell me how to be added! THANKS!On facebook there is a page...search: Disney Wonder Miami March 25, 2016
I looked this up to join but can't find it? I am not on Facebook though, so maybe that's the problem. Can someone please add our family to the fish extender group for this cruise? My email is aubregary@yahoo.comF B group name changed to: Disney Wonder Miami March 25, 2016
I am not on Facebook, is there anyway I can still be added to this group? I would really appreciate it!I searched for this on Facebook and couldn't find it? Our family would love to be included in the Fish Extender group! Please tell me how to be added! THANKS!
Joined the FB group as well just search for: **********"
We booked this weekend but I can't find the FB group. Does it still exist?
On facebook there is a page...search: ************
Keep hearing friends talk about fish extenders..anyone have any insight on this?
Also just learned about Fish Extenders. Has anyone set that up yet for this cruise?
What is the deal with the fish extenders???
Can anyone tell me about fish extenders or how to sign up for them? TIA
can someone please tell me how to be included in the Fish Extender group?
Links and search directions to other social media sites are not allowed on DISboards. There may be FE groups on other sites, but they are not DISboards connected.
Please read about the policy here:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/
If nobody else wants to do it, I would be happy to start a group but have NO IDEA what to do! I read your instructions, about 3 times, but have no idea how to even begin getting a list together. How do I use the conversation feature?? I know it's a bit late maybe to get this group together, but I'm willing to get it going even if it's a small group! I just need help! THANK YOU!!!
There is no DISboards Fish Extender group. If anyone is interested in starting one:
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?
Links and search directions to other social media sites are not allowed on DISboards. There may be FE groups on other sites, but they are not DISboards connected.
Hello again Princess! Am I allowed to just post on our cruise board (for our particular date) that I will be the person to contact if your interested in being a part of a FE group for our cruise? Should I just post that as a general post in our date forum? Thanks a ton for your help!!
There is no DISboards Fish Extender group. If anyone is interested in starting one:
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?
If nobody else wants to do it, I would be happy to start a group but have NO IDEA what to do! I read your instructions, about 3 times, but have no idea how to even begin getting a list together. How do I use the conversation feature?? I know it's a bit late maybe to get this group together, but I'm willing to get it going even if it's a small group! I just need help! THANK YOU!!!
Hello Disney Wonder friends!! Since there seems to be a bunch of us wanting to join a Fish Extender group, I would be happy to start a list and get it out to all of you before our cruise. If you could please email me your name/room number/ gender and ages of people in your room/email address for final list. My email is aubregary@yahoo.com This is our first Disney Cruise and I don't want to miss out on this fun "extra", and figured you wouldn't want to either! The cut off date for getting me your info will be March 1st. This way we have plenty of time to get our gifts together! Excited to hear from you!! Sincerely, Aubre Rice
Hi! If you would like to join a Fish Extender group, I am starting a list! Please email me with your name/room number/gender and ages of those in the room/ and email. Cut off for this group is March 1st. I will send out a final list March 2nd. Would love to have you join us! My email is aubregary@yahoo.com. Sincerely, Aubre RiceTy here! Family of 3 and excited for our first Disney Cruise!