Homemade FE Gifts Photo Thread

[MickeyMaz]

Here are the FE gifts I gave on our cruise. We were on the Dream for a 5 night Double Dip June21-26.

Some of them are different colors on the outside and the inside first page - I ran out of white cardtock the night before we were leaving and had no other choice!!

We got ours, Thanks!!!!

 

[morgansmom2000]

Found this thread yesterday morning... Guess what I did over the last 36 hours?! We are taking our first cruise in March, and I'm excited to participate in a FE exchange. My two DD's will enjoy it a lot, I think!

Quick question, there were several references to lanyards and KTTW holders on here. Does DCL give each guest a lanyard with ID holder? Or should we plan on making/bringing our own?

I think DCL gives out lanyards to people on their second cruise (I've only taken one!). A person on our cruise thread ordered lanyards from Lanyardlab.com to go with our theme. HTH.

 

[marciemouse]

I think DCL gives out lanyards to people on their second cruise (I've only taken one!). A person on our cruise thread ordered lanyards from Lanyardlab.com to go with our theme. HTH.

Thanks! And thanks to you all for the great FE gift ideas. I was so inspired that I brought the idea up on our meet thread to see if anyone is interested!

 

[ladybug23]

I think DCL gives out lanyards to people on their second cruise (I've only taken one!). A person on our cruise thread ordered lanyards from Lanyardlab.com to go with our theme. HTH.

Yes, you get a lanyard when you check in, whether it is your first cruise or 100th. They are different colors based on your number of prior cruises, and honestly I think they are great and very comfortable. so, unless you really want to I wouldn't waste any money buying new ones. Many times you have to order a minimum of 100 lanyards, so not really worth it.

 

[marciemouse]

Yes, you get a lanyard when you check in, whether it is your first cruise or 100th. They are different colors based on your number of prior cruises, and honestly I think they are great and very comfortable. so, unless you really want to I wouldn't waste any money buying new ones. Many times you have to order a minimum of 100 lanyards, so not really worth it.

Thanks! Does the lanyard come with a little ID pocket pouch? If so, how does the pouch close? Real zipper, ziplock, etc?

 

[Octoberbride03]

Yes, you get a lanyard when you check in, whether it is your first cruise or 100th. They are different colors based on your number of prior cruises, and honestly I think they are great and very comfortable. so, unless you really want to I wouldn't waste any money buying new ones. Many times you have to order a minimum of 100 lanyards, so not really worth it.

We didn't get a lanyard with our first cruise. I had to buy mine. When we check in on Sat. we will get them because his is our 2nd cruise.

 

[jpabst17216]

I bought diaper bags from the dollar store and used my cricut to personalize each one. It made a cute bag.

 

[DizDragonfly]

Yes, you get a lanyard when you check in, whether it is your first cruise or 100th.

No, you don't get a lanyard when you check in for your first cruise (unless things have changed in the last couple of weeks). However, if you are a DVC member, they will usually leave you lanyards (with the clear pocket) in your stateroom on the first night of your cruise. If you aren't a member, you may be able to get lanyards from the DVC desk, if you ask nicely. No guarantees though.

 

[thesaurinis]

Yes, you get a lanyard when you check in, whether it is your first cruise or 100th. They are different colors based on your number of prior cruises, and honestly I think they are great and very comfortable. so, unless you really want to I wouldn't waste any money buying new ones. Many times you have to order a minimum of 100 lanyards, so not really worth it.

we just cruised last week for the first time with DCL (cruised with others before) and we did not get a lanyard. The only people I saw with Lanyards were people who were Club members and they had Silver, or gold ones. I personally wouldn't of used it anyway. i hate anything hanging from my neck and it was just easier to keep my KTTW in my pocket or my shorts or my beach cover up pocket.

 

[KarlaG4Kids]

Ditto here...no lanyards on our first cruise in May.

 

[TIGGERmetoo]

I bought diaper bags from the dollar store and used my cricut to personalize each one. It made a cute bag.

Really nice!

 

[stitchnbead3]

Here's what I made for our cruise: Magnets with names, magnets with a picture of the ship and the dates of the cruise, and a picture frame. When I started making the picture frames, I had no idea how much time they were actually going to take. But I was pleased with the finished product! (And I hope the recipients were too) The picture in the frame is a copy of the post card that is in the desk drawer in the staterooms...I just printed a bunch of copies at Walgreens.

Hey, we got these too! Loved them all. Can't figure put how to post or I would post mine too.

 

[AmandEm]

I have been thinking about our FE gift for months!! I am usually a pretty crafty person but I have to keep the weight of the gift in mind as we are flying in from PA. After many failed attempts to make a cute gift that isn't going to make my suitcase weigh a ton, I came up with the follow...... **Nov.27th cruisers NO PEEKING**













A cookbook with recipes from Pittsburgh. I also included some pages with facts about the city and another where guest can learn "Pittsburghese". You know, since us folk from Pittsburgh kind of have our own language going on over here

and of course I will be wrapping them in a bag with a pretty bow

 

[tinkmom2]

I have been thinking about our FE gift for months!! I am usually a pretty crafty person but I have to keep the weight of the gift in mind as we are flying in from PA. After many failed attempts to make a cute gift that isn't going to make my suitcase weigh a ton, I came up with the follow...... **Nov.27th cruisers NO PEEKING**

I love your idea!

 

[morgansmom2000]

We did not get a lanyard for our first cruise. I think once you become Castaway Club members (after your first), you get a lanyard in your stateroom.

 

[jpabst17216]

That's so cute! My favorite gifts to give are those specific to my home town. I may have to copy that one!
You can also ship packages to the port terminal in florida so you won't have to worry about making weight at the airport.

 

[ladybug23]

Thanks! Does the lanyard come with a little ID pocket pouch? If so, how does the pouch close? Real zipper, ziplock, etc?

Yes, the pouch is a very nice zip lock type - however I stand corrected on you receiving one for your first cruise. Although they do sell them in the gift shop if you don't receive one.

We didn't get a lanyard with our first cruise. I had to buy mine. When we check in on Sat. we will get them because his is our 2nd cruise.

I guess I was fortunate on my first cruise back in 2008? Maybe it is because I have a personal financial relationship with Disney? LOL. I can almost hear the CM saying "Um, why yes Mrs. X, we have your room ready and because you spend most of your income directly with Disney here are your free lanyards! We don't normally give them to our first time cruisers but because you have your paycheck directly deposited to us we will make an exception for you." LOL.

 

[wachnicki]

I love the Pittsburg stuff! Cute idea and very informative

 

[BryBry3]

can someone explain how this works......i know you hang that thingy on the fish outside of room....what im confused about is ..1)how to sign up for it...dont get I.M. someone to get on the list....2)and then what to get to bring? how much of the item? 3) when do you put it in everyones pouch..is there a rotation.. ..please help.. i leave in 2 weeks on the oct. 23rd cruise for the wonder and i really want to do this ..sounds fun and exciting..i have a 7yr old daughter who will thinks this is the best thing ever

thanks for any info

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

can someone explain how this works......i know you hang that thingy on the fish outside of room....what im confused about is ..1)how to sign up for it...dont get I.M. someone to get on the list....2)and then what to get to bring? how much of the item? 3) when do you put it in everyones pouch..is there a rotation.. ..please help.. i leave in 2 weeks on the oct. 23rd cruise for the wonder and i really want to do this ..sounds fun and exciting..i have a 7yr old daughter who will thinks this is the best thing ever

thanks for any info

Go to your meet and greet thread if you tell me what ship and date I will post the link and you can ask them if they are doing a FE and if so you want to particiapte! Ok I guess I should have read on, they may have already closed your FE but here is the link

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2529891