Fantasy, Feb. 27, 2016

[Coxy68]

Hi Shookfamily, we were also too late for the first FE group. We are interested in a new group as well. This is also our first cruise so we don't know the particulars of what to do? Can someone explain the particulars? Are there any others that want to join?

 

[DCL fan]

Hi Shookfamily, we were also too late for the first FE group. We are interested in a new group as well. This is also our first cruise so we don't know the particulars of what to do? Can someone explain the particulars? Are there any others that want to join?

HI All you have to do is post that you are starting a FE and see who signs up. they have to give you their room #, names of everyone in it and ages. Then you have to keep those in your group up to date about the group, then pick a close date so there is time for people to buy gifts. I posted what examples of gifts are. Let me know if you need anymore info.

 

[Teachey]

WHAT IS THE FE ???

What’s a fish extender?
On the Disney Cruise Line, each of the staterooms has a small silver fish or seahorse to the right or left of the door. Usually, it’s used to hold invitations, receipts, and correspondence during your cruise, but those participating in a Disney cruise fish extender exchange hang a bag or special holder to the “fish” to serve as a mailbox. If you want to participate, you sign up, provide your information and stateroom number, and make little goodies for each person or each cabin.

What to give for fish extender gifts.

This is the fun part – the sky is the limit here are some of our favorite fish extender gift ideas:

• Minnie/Mickey hair accessories
• Little “nip” bottles of alcohol for mom and dad are NOT allowed anymore due to new liquor rules
• Magnets to decorate our stateroom door
• Bubbles
• Glow sticks for Pirate Night
• Calendars
• Pirate eye patches
• Games
• Nail accessories
• Beach items
• Flashlight
• Water bottles
• something from the country you are from

PLEASE INCLUDE ALL FAMILY MEMBERS IN YOUR GIFTS, YOU CAN GO TO MANY WEBSITES FOR IDEAS. YOU CAN DELIVER ONE GIFT PER FAMILY FOR THE WHOLE TRIP OR YOU CAN DELIVER SMALL THINGS EACH DAY- UP TO YOU ! BE CREATIVE AS YOU LIKE - ITS FUN TO COME BACK TO YOUR ROOM AND HAVE A GIFT. DONT FORGET TO GET A DRY ERASE BOARD FOR YOUR DOOR SO PEOPLE CAN LEAVE YOU NOTES !!! PLEASE ENSURE THE NAMES AND AGES ARE RIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILIES TO MAKE IT EASY FOR PEOPLE TO DELIVER TO YOU

Hi DCL fan,

I was wondering if you can fill me in on the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab details. How are the Clubs designed? Are there separate rooms with one drop off? Are the kiddos separated by age? Is there more to the registration process than simply selecting their ages and agreeing to the terms? Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Teachey

 

[DCL fan]

Hi DCL fan,

I was wondering if you can fill me in on the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab details. How are the Clubs designed? Are there separate rooms with one drop off? Are the kiddos separated by age? Is there more to the registration process than simply selecting their ages and agreeing to the terms? Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Teachey

HI the clubs are awesome ! there is oceaneer club and lab, each are right beside each other but separate entrances. The lab does things like science stuff and other things while the club has computers, all kinds of games and things for the kids to do. you do register them when you get on the boat or online before you go. They also have an open house the first day so the kids can go see what it is all about, then they put a bracelet on each kid. when they go in, they scan them in and when you pick them up they scan them out, you can pick self check in and out or parent check in and out. when you show up they tell you exactly where is each room your kid is as they can track them. you can take them there any time for as long as they want to be there. it allows you some time to yourself. we go for supper then our daughter can't wait to go to club and we enjoy the adult only hot tubs. did you know, the day you get on the boat ONLY you can register for a free amount of internet, instructions will be sent in small print to your door. make sure you read it ! there are tons of different clubs on the boat, each catering to different age groups.

 

[Teachey]

HI the clubs are awesome ! there is oceaneer club and lab, each are right beside each other but separate entrances. The lab does things like science stuff and other things while the club has computers, all kinds of games and things for the kids to do. you do register them when you get on the boat or online before you go. They also have an open house the first day so the kids can go see what it is all about, then they put a bracelet on each kid. when they go in, they scan them in and when you pick them up they scan them out, you can pick self check in and out or parent check in and out. when you show up they tell you exactly where is each room your kid is as they can track them. you can take them there any time for as long as they want to be there. it allows you some time to yourself. we go for supper then our daughter can't wait to go to club and we enjoy the adult only hot tubs. did you know, the day you get on the boat ONLY you can register for a free amount of internet, instructions will be sent in small print to your door. make sure you read it ! there are tons of different clubs on the boat, each catering to different age groups.

Wow!! This sounds fabulous. You have been more than helpful on this dis board.

Many thanks

 

[Shookfamily]

Hi Shookfamily, we were also too late for the first FE group. We are interested in a new group as well. This is also our first cruise so we don't know the particulars of what to do? Can someone explain the particulars? Are there any others that want to join?

OK coxy68, I think we can do this and with any luck we'll get some more families to sign up. I'm not good with logging on often (that's how I missed the first fe) but will try to get on at least every other day. Do you have a preference of when we should close the sign up?

 

[DCL fan]

SOME OTHER THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CRUISE:


- there are movie theatres
- there are family shows every evening
- there are other performers at various times
- there are family games shows to watch/ participate in
- there is BINGO
- you can eat at the buffet/ any of the quick snack restaurants/ and sit down dinners every evening
- you will likely be paired up with a family that you can eat with every night ( if you wish)- we have met awesome people that way
- don't forget pirate night ( go all out with a costume or don't)
- you can order cookies and milk to your room at night free
- you can get late night snacks including pizza
- you can pick self drop off/ check out at the clubs for kids
- you can buy a one day pass before you go on the DCL website to the rainforest or a week's pass. they also have daily specials for the spa
- you can get limited free wifi the day you set sail
- you can bring 6 beers PP or two bottles of wine PP onboard and you can restock at port
- there is a free 5 k run on Castaway Cay
- there is talent night for the kids but you must sign up
- there is karaoke night for the kids
- the aqua duck is great but there are height restrictions
- they usually have free drinks at formal night during reception (not sure if that changed)
- please watch your kids in the pool, there is a life guard but it is usually packed so please be careful
- adults can pay and go for a private dinner
- its great to tip your room guy- even a little each day
- there is laundry but it is all pay as you go and there is an iron
- they have great shampoo/ soaps and hairdryers
- you can pamper yourself and get ready in the spa bathroom tip the staff they are awesome
-there are fireworks on pirate night as well as chocolate fondue-
- don't forget to have a free turkey leg on pirate night
- we like to head to the buffet for lunch when we get on so it isn't so busy - while they deliver your bags
- make sure your kids check out the clubs, they are awesome - and you will get some time to yourself
- there are incredible adult only hot tubs by the pool
- its our 25th wedding anniversary so if you aren't brining wine on... let me know, i'd love to use your wine limit lol



- staff are great, appreciate them !! they will do anything for you
- we also have two birthdays in our group ( incase you missed it)


getting excited !! i'll post more as I think of them

 

[Coxy68]

OK coxy68, I think we can do this and with any luck we'll get some more families to sign up. I'm not good with logging on often (that's how I missed the first fe) but will try to get on at least every other day. Do you have a preference of when we should close the sign up?

I say we leave it open till maybe around the 12 of Feb and hope we get more to join? If we get more that join sooner we can close it earlier? That said is there any others that want to join? If so let me know room # and names and ages of your group. I will try to log on each day to check.

 

[MommaSiska]

Ok everyone ... here is our fish extender group. More details to follow!

*******PLEASE CLICK ON "LIKE" SO I CAN SEE THAT YOU HAVE SEEN THIS ********!!!!

Cabin 8578 confirmed 1/8/16 - Asmagic
Abby 41
Jeremy 41 boy
Ella 7 girl
Landon 4 boy

cabin 8604- confirmed 1/7/16 - asapp
Natalie (daughter -7 yrs old)
Leigh (daughter -5 yrs old)
Allison (mom)
Jeff(dad)



cabin 7626- confirmed teachy
Mr. & Mrs. Teachey,
Nikki (12) girl
Kiyah (9) girl
Henry (6) boy

cabin 6610 - confirmed collins
Mr. & Mrs. Collins
David 10 boy
Daiymir 9 boy ** celebrating his 9th birthday on the cruise
Daylen 4 boy

cabin 5020 ( this is us)- confirmed 1/7/16 ** Celebrating our 25TH anniversary** DCL FAN
Rick
Linda
Mckenna 10-girl

Cabin 9110- confirmed 1/9 MIKELNTHORNHILL
Michael - 34
Emily - 35 (She might say 29)
Matthew - 6
Charlotte - 3

cabin 5050- confirmed MOMASIKA
Grandpa Michael (62)
Grandma LouLou (58)
Emma (girl- 8)

cabin 5048- confirmed MOMASIKA
(Dad) Brian (40 - bday on Cruise! )
(Mom) Melissa (34)
Zack (7-boy)
Cole (5-boy)


cabin #8670 confirmed 1/13 ASMAGIC'S FRIEND
Molly 37
Brad 45
Jenna 7- girl
Kyle 3 boy
Skylar 3 boy

Cabin 9108 confirmed 1/21 BENGALMOM
Karen - Mom
Swapnesh - Dad
Ethan - 6
Nolan - 3

Hi all! I know this may be a lot to ask but I am working on some handmade personalized fe gifts. If possible can we have everyone confirm the correct spelling of their names & I would LOVE to know everyone's favorite Disney character, if possible, for an added personalized touch to this particular gift. Thanks so much! If u don't respond ill hope ur name is spelled correctly and u will get Mickey or Minnie as ur default.
Thank you all!

 

[MommaSiska]

Ok everyone ... here is our fish extender group. More details to follow!

*******PLEASE CLICK ON "LIKE" SO I CAN SEE THAT YOU HAVE SEEN THIS ********!!!!

Cabin 8578 confirmed 1/8/16 - Asmagic
Abby 41
Jeremy 41 boy
Ella 7 girl
Landon 4 boy

cabin 8604- confirmed 1/7/16 - asapp
Natalie (daughter -7 yrs old)
Leigh (daughter -5 yrs old)
Allison (mom)
Jeff(dad)



cabin 7626- confirmed teachy
Mr. & Mrs. Teachey,
Nikki (12) girl
Kiyah (9) girl
Henry (6) boy

cabin 6610 - confirmed collins
Mr. & Mrs. Collins
David 10 boy
Daiymir 9 boy ** celebrating his 9th birthday on the cruise
Daylen 4 boy

cabin 5020 ( this is us)- confirmed 1/7/16 ** Celebrating our 25TH anniversary** DCL FAN
Rick
Linda
Mckenna 10-girl

Cabin 9110- confirmed 1/9 MIKELNTHORNHILL
Michael - 34
Emily - 35 (She might say 29)
Matthew - 6
Charlotte - 3

cabin 5050- confirmed MOMASIKA
Grandpa Michael (62)
Grandma LouLou (58)
Emma (girl- 8)

cabin 5048- confirmed MOMASIKA
(Dad) Brian (40 - bday on Cruise! )
(Mom) Melissa (34)
Zack (7-boy)
Cole (5-boy)


cabin #8670 confirmed 1/13 ASMAGIC'S FRIEND
Molly 37
Brad 45
Jenna 7- girl
Kyle 3 boy
Skylar 3 boy

Cabin 9108 confirmed 1/21 BENGALMOM
Karen - Mom
Swapnesh - Dad
Ethan - 6
Nolan - 3

Collins- what day on the cruise is Daiymir's birthday? Hoping to drop him an extra lull bday gift on that day.
Thanks!

 

[DCL fan]

Hi all! I know this may be a lot to ask but I am working on some handmade personalized fe gifts. If possible can we have everyone confirm the correct spelling of their names & I would LOVE to know everyone's favorite Disney character, if possible, for an added personalized touch to this particular gift. Thanks so much! If u don't respond ill hope ur name is spelled correctly and u will get Mickey or Minnie as ur default.
Thank you all!

5020- Rick (pluto), Linda (tinker bell) and Mckenna (olaf) ( all the names on the list should be right as everyone did confirm the information is correct)

 

[Mdmom55]

Just booked our cruise, Wahoo! We'd love to participate in the FE. Did a new one get started? Second Disney cruise, 1st time on the Fantasy.

 

[Coxy68]

Yes a second FE group has started. Reply with your room number, names and ages in your group and I'll add you to the list

 

[Collins_Family]

Collins- what day on the cruise is Daiymir's birthday? Hoping to drop him an extra lull bday gift on that day.
Thanks!

Hello, Daiymir's birthday is March 4th, and that would be really cool. Thanks!!!

 

[d3boyz]

- its our 25th wedding anniversary so if you aren't brining wine on... let me know, i'd love to use your wine limit lol

It will be our "6th Quadraversary" on this cruise! Happy Silver Anniversary to you!

 

[bradisgoofy]

FYI...there have been several questions about "formal night", other than Palo or Remy, where suit and tie or dress are required, I have never worn anything more than a polo shirt and slacks to dinner. So if you don't want to pack the "formal" clothes, don't. Of course the "Captain's table" is whole different matter.

 

[MommaSiska]

Hi DCL fan,
Thanks for all the info!
A question- to get ready in the spa locker room & showers, do u have to have a day or week pass? Have u ever purchased a pass? What does a pass include access too?
Thanks in advance!
Melissa / MommaSiska

SOME OTHER THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO KNOW ABOUT THE CRUISE:


- there are movie theatres
- there are family shows every evening
- there are other performers at various times
- there are family games shows to watch/ participate in
- there is BINGO
- you can eat at the buffet/ any of the quick snack restaurants/ and sit down dinners every evening
- you will likely be paired up with a family that you can eat with every night ( if you wish)- we have met awesome people that way
- don't forget pirate night ( go all out with a costume or don't)
- you can order cookies and milk to your room at night free
- you can get late night snacks including pizza
- you can pick self drop off/ check out at the clubs for kids
- you can buy a one day pass before you go on the DCL website to the rainforest or a week's pass. they also have daily specials for the spa
- you can get limited free wifi the day you set sail
- you can bring 6 beers PP or two bottles of wine PP onboard and you can restock at port
- there is a free 5 k run on Castaway Cay
- there is talent night for the kids but you must sign up
- there is karaoke night for the kids
- the aqua duck is great but there are height restrictions
- they usually have free drinks at formal night during reception (not sure if that changed)
- please watch your kids in the pool, there is a life guard but it is usually packed so please be careful
- adults can pay and go for a private dinner
- its great to tip your room guy- even a little each day
- there is laundry but it is all pay as you go and there is an iron
- they have great shampoo/ soaps and hairdryers
- you can pamper yourself and get ready in the spa bathroom tip the staff they are awesome
-there are fireworks on pirate night as well as chocolate fondue-
- don't forget to have a free turkey leg on pirate night
- we like to head to the buffet for lunch when we get on so it isn't so busy - while they deliver your bags
- make sure your kids check out the clubs, they are awesome - and you will get some time to yourself
- there are incredible adult only hot tubs by the pool
- its our 25th wedding anniversary so if you aren't brining wine on... let me know, i'd love to use your wine limit lol



- staff are great, appreciate them !! they will do anything for you
- we also have two birthdays in our group ( incase you missed it)


getting excited !! i'll post more as I think of them

 

[MommaSiska]

Hello, Daiymir's birthday is March 4th, and that would be really cool.

Awesome thanks!.I'm working on some more personalized gifts. Can u tell me everyone's fav Disney character in ur party plz?

 

[MommaSiska]

5020- Rick (pluto), Linda (tinker bell) and Mckenna (olaf) ( all the names on the list should be right as everyone did confirm the information is correct)

I think u guys r pretty close to us! 5020 can't be too far from us at 5048 & 5050 And ur McKenna isnt much older than our Emma (she will be 9 shortly after the cruise).

 

[Teachey]

Wow!! This sounds fabulous. You have been more than helpful on this dis board.

Many thanks

DCL Fan,

Thank you very much for all the advise and incite. You have been a tremendous help.