January 31, 2016. SAILING THE SOUTHERN DISNEY WONDER STYLE!!

[richjive]

Awesome, finally some activity for the FE. Thanks Ruttie2 for keeping it organized. Cant wait for the cruise. Here is an excerpt from our last FE cruise rules

FE Exchange Information
The FE (Fish Extender) Exchange is a way of spreading a little magic to fellow cruisers and receiving some magic in return. There are no hard and fast rules for FEs, so your experience on one cruise may be very different from another. I like to keep things easy and casual - hey, it's a vacation not a school or work project! So here we go:

Cabin vs. Individual Gifts - This is entirely up to the individual participant. Some people like to give one gift to be shared by everyone in the cabin, others like to give something for each person in the cabin.

Once vs. Multiple Times - This is also entirely up to the individual. Some people will give small items a couple of times over the length of the cruise, others give just once.

When to Distribute Gifts - Whenever you want. I'm not going to create a schedule and assign dates to distribute. Some people like to give their gifts early in the cruise, while others prefer to wait. In the past, we've not had a problem with everyone distributing everything in one or two days, so I don't anticipate a problem on this cruise either.

What to Give (aka, "Will my gift be adequate?") - The original intent of the FE was to give simple gifts that people would find useful during the cruise, or that represented something about the giver - a hobby, where they're from, etc. Recently, gifts have become more elaborate, leading some to feel intimidated and uncomfortable about participating. So here's the deal - simple gifts are fine. If you want to go more elaborate, that's great, too, but if your budget and luggage restrictions don't allow for that, it's not a problem. "Store-bought" gifts and homemade items are both acceptable and appreciated. (On a related note, there have been some comments on FE pages on FB regarding FE gifts that were not up to the receiver's expectations, leading to hurt feelings and a desire by some to not participate in case their gifts might not be "good enough." I'm sure no one here would behave that way. Let's all remember that this is meant to be fun, not a barter for goods of similar value. This is not meant to offend anyone, just to remind us that the joy of this activity should be in the giving, not in the expectation of receiving valuable merchandise.)

I am sure ruttie2 can add to it. By no means am I implying these are the rules for this group, just putting something up for reference for first timers.

Have a HAPPY NEW YEARS everyone

 

[LocustPoint]

FE group:
gty Kencad Mom, husband, DD 13, DS 9
*cabin 6076 Mary & Tom
*cabin 6150 Kristy & Ray, daughter Kayla 8 yo
*cabin 6603 Alison and Dave, DD 8, DD 4
*cabin 6650 Kari & Rob
*cabin 7020 Walter & Karen
*cabins 7080 &7082 Ed & April, DS 18, DD 16, DS 7
cabin 7123 Patricia & Kristy
*cabin 7125 Rich & Erin, Aria (DD) 2 yr
*cabin 7562 Sarah (adult) and parents Steve & MaryJane
cabin 8321 Annette & Tim
Cathy and Bryan - need a cabin number
Carlie B - need people and cabin number
* confirmed

Annette & Tim's correct room number is 6321 per their post for anyone beginning to organize their gifts. The 8321 was throwing me off so I went back through the thread.

Have a great day everyone!

 

[ruttie2]

Thanks for catching the goof up! Here is the corrected list

FE group:
gty Kencad Mom, husband, DD 13, DS 9
*cabin 6076 Mary & Tom
*cabin 6150 Kristy & Ray, daughter Kayla 8 yo
cabin 6321 Annette & Tim
*cabin 6603 Alison and Dave, DD 8, DD 4
*cabin 6650 Kari & Rob
*cabin 7020 Walter & Karen
*cabins 7080 &7082 Ed & April, DS 18, DD 16, DS 7
cabin 7123 Patricia & Kristy
*cabin 7125 Rich & Erin, Aria (DD) 2 yr
*cabin 7562 Sarah (adult) and parents Steve & MaryJane
Cathy and Bryan - need a cabin number
Carlie B - need people and cabin number
* confirmed

 

[Muro]

We are very much looking forward to our first Disney cruise! We would like to join in on the FE. Please include us in the group. Cabins #6114 and 6112, Tura and Carlos, DS 7, DS 4, DD 1 yrs, and parents.

 

[ruttie2]

FE group:
gty Kencad Mom, husband, DD 13, DS 9
*cabin 6076 Mary & Tom
*cabin 6112 Tura & Carlos, DS7, DS4, DD 1
*cabin 6114 Tura & Carlos' parents
*cabin 6150 Kristy & Ray, daughter Kayla 8 yo
cabin 6321 Annette & Tim
*cabin 6603 Alison and Dave, DD 8, DD 4
*cabin 6650 Kari & Rob
*cabin 7020 Walter & Karen
*cabins 7080 &7082 Ed & April, DS 18, DD 16, DS 7
cabin 7123 Patricia & Kristy
*cabin 7125 Rich & Erin, Aria (DD) 2 yr
*cabin 7562 Sarah (adult) and parents Steve & MaryJane
Cathy and Bryan - need a cabin number
Carlie B - need people and cabin number
* confirmed

 

[Kristy vutrano]

Hi everyone! Hope you all enjoyed your holidays. I sort of recall how this works but didn't actually participate last cruise. We buy gifts for the listed rooms and people. My question is how do we leave them for everyone? I am so excited for this upcoming cruise!!!

 

[Kristy vutrano]

Okay! Researched everything and am good to go I can't wait!!!

 

[Have a magical day!]

Thanks for confirming Ed & April
What do you all think about closing this list January 1st? That would give us 4 weeks to get stuff ready. Anyone after that can go in a 2nd group and if anyone in this group wants to participate with the 2nd group they can. Let me know your thoughts . . .

FE group:
gty Kencad Mom, husband, DD13, DS 9
*cabin 6076 Mary & Tom
* Kristy & Ray, daughter Kayla 8 yo
*cabin 6650 Kari & Rob
*cabin 7020 Walter & Karen
*cabins 7080 &7082 Ed & April, DS 18, DD 16, DS 7
cabin 7123 Patricia & Kristy
*cabin 7125 Rich & Erin, Aria (DD) 2 yr
*cabin 7562 Sarah (adult) and parents Steve & MaryJane
cabin 8321 Annette & Tim
Cathy and Bryan - need a cabin number
Carlie B - need people and cabin number
* confirmed

 

[Have a magical day!]

I think we will all go happily with whatever date you think is good, ruttie2!!! We just appreciate you organizing this!! Happy New Year everyone! We got our Disney paperwork in the mail today! YAY!!! Makes it feel real now!!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy New Year all! Is anyone at WDW? Tonight we're going to Studios to see the fireworks!

Bobbi

 

[ruttie2]

I plan on closing the FE group tonight. The following people have not confirmed that they still want to be included in the FE, so they will be removed from the list tonight unless I hear from them before that time. If they are still wanting to participate after that, or if others are wanting to join an FE, a second group will be created at that time.

gty Kencad Mom, husband, DD 13, DS 9
cabin 6321 Annette & Tim
cabin 7123 Patricia & Kristy
Cathy and Bryan - need a cabin number
Carlie B - need people and cabin number

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy New Year all!

Just mentioning again that if anyone wants to join a small Candy Exchange of local candy or snacks, this is the time to sign up! We use the fish extenders to pass out our goods. Just mention here, and send a conversation to me regarding any allergies.

Enjoy your day!!

Bobbi

 

[anniepoppins]

I would be willing to host the Fish Exchange for this cruise. My name is Cathy, and it will be me and my husband Bryan on cruise. Please reply if you want to be added to group.

HI Cathy. I had responded over 6 months ago to join the fish extender for this cruise but haven't heard anything since. Is it still on? Where can I find details?

 

[anniepoppins]

I plan on closing the FE group tonight. The following people have not confirmed that they still want to be included in the FE, so they will be removed from the list tonight unless I hear from them before that time. If they are still wanting to participate after that, or if others are wanting to join an FE, a second group will be created at that time.

gty Kencad Mom, husband, DD 13, DS 9
cabin 6321 Annette & Tim
cabin 7123 Patricia & Kristy
Cathy and Bryan - need a cabin number
Carlie B - need people and cabin number

Tim and Annette are in please! I have not seen anything about the fish extender posted

 

[ruttie2]

Here is the final FE group:

cabin 6076 Mary & Tom
cabin 6112 Tura & Carlos, DS7, DS4, DD 1
cabin 6114 Tura & Carlos' parents
cabin 6150 Kristy & Ray, daughter Kayla 8 yo
cabin 6321 Annette & Tim
cabin 6603 Alison and Dave, DD 8, DD 4
cabin 6650 Kari & Rob
cabin 7020 Walter & Karen
cabins 7080 &7082 Ed & April, DS 18, DD 16, DS 7
cabin 7125 Rich & Erin, Aria (DD) 2 yr
cabin 7562 Sarah (adult) and parents Steve & Maryjane

As I posted above, if there is anyone that is wanting to join a group after this I will start another list.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Happy New Year all!

Just mentioning again that if anyone wants to join a small Candy Exchange of local candy or snacks, this is the time to sign up! We use the fish extenders to pass out our goods. Just mention here, and send a conversation to me regarding any allergies.

Enjoy your day!!

Bobbi

Candy Exchange interest?

 

[Vicki K]

Is it too late to join the FE group?
Kurt and Vicki, with daughters age 9 and 11 in room 5512

 

[ruttie2]

For FE, I will have a dry erase board outside of cabin 7020. This is so if anyone who has a cabin change, they can post the change there.

For the 2nd FE group:
cabin 5512 Kurt and Vicki, daughters age 9 and 11

 

[bobbiwoz]

Is there any interest in pin trading? Usually, I arrange a meet time around lunch in the buffet dining room. We would meet and if more time is needed, we can go to an empty area.

Candy exchange interest?

Bobbi

 

[CarlieB]

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