Magic - Feb 1, 2015 Western Caribbean (Key West)

[allears]

Booked our flights yesterday, decent prices to on Southwest!!! One step closer!!!

 

[jennylmoore25]

This is our first cruise and we are all very excited! We joined the FE and the kids are having fun coming up with ideas. Can't wait until February!!

 

[moxmo]

How do i sign up for the third FE group? i found the spreadsheet but don't see where i can modify it.

 

[Mackysmycat]

So excited for this first cruise - I can hardly stand it.

 

[allears]

All checked in!!! Reservations made!! Wooooohoooooo!!!!

 

[Mackysmycat]

Checked in where? Reservations for what?!

 

[allears]

Ah, on line check in for the cruise and reservations for Palo and shore excursions.

 

[Mackysmycat]

Ack - we can do those things already??

 

[allears]

Only if you're platinum or concierge.

 

[Mackysmycat]

Ohh, ok phew. No. First cruise so not yet. Haha. So on this topic - when CAN I check in - and book excursions - and make reservations? (assuming you'll know !)

 

[allears]

I'm pretty sure it's 75 days for first timers. Check your reservation on line, the system will tell you exactly when.

 

[DisFanHeather]

Just booked onto this cruise. First dc. Would love to do a fish extender if there is still time? I'm hoping this will be an amazing time!

 

[allears]

Fun day, just booked our before and after resort stays and all ground transportation! A few more things off the list!

 

[Mackysmycat]

Fun! Where are you staying before and after?

 

[allears]

Fun! Where are you staying before and after?

All Star Movies the night before and two nights after.

 

[3Groves]

My family and I (DH, 4-year old son, and myself) will be on the Feb 1st Disney Magic and finally got on the DISboards. We are interested in doing the FE if there is still room/chance to do that. My son will have so much fun getting little gifts together and delivering! We always read the blogs and are excited to actually join this. Can't wait for February!

PS. Just found the FE sign up.

 

[3Groves]

Signed up for FE; can anyone tell me the significance of the groups? Do we only get gifts for a specific group or does it have to do with the delivering of the gifts? First time FE participant right here!

 

[Mackysmycat]

Did you sign up for group C? Then you're just giving to Group C. However, they may need to do something if there aren't enough people in that group - not sure where it is at right now and not sure what would be done. How's that for helpful?!

 

[3Groves]

That's great, and helps a lot! We were assigned to group B but either way, I can't wait to start shopping and creating! Do we deliver on certain days of the cruise or whenever?

 

[n5749w]

Hey there!!!! I am Jennifer. I am the one that is organizing the FE. You are actually in Group C as of right now. We decided that 15 staterooms would be a good size for each group. As of right now, counting your family, group C has 5 staterooms. The "deadline" to sign up for the FE is December 1st. I feel that more will sign up the closer it gets to cruise time and getting closer to 15 staterooms won't be a problem. Hope that all makes sense!!

So, basically how it all works is that you make/buy gifts for the people in your group. It is up to you if you want to do just one "family" gift or gifts for each person in the family. It is also your choice to give one thing one day or multiple days. The point is just to have fun and spread a little magic around.

You might hear the term pixie dusting. An example of that would be if you are in group C and you give a gift to someone in group B, or someone that has a fish extender hanging but is not involved in the FE at all. You just pixie dusted them some of that good ol' Disney Magic!!!

Have fun with it. It is always the thought that counts.

Oh, ok. As far as the cut off date to sign up, that was started to have time with the Holidays to get everything together for the cruise. If for some reason group C isn't close to 15 staterooms I may push the deadline another couple weeks. (Another option was to split group C and divide it up between the other two groups.. This may stress out my pre-planner buddies as they are done with all their shopping and gifts!) I welcome any suggestions.

Welcome to the group! We should all have a great time!