Magical EBTA 2016

[Nicole Bondurant]

For anyone who has cruised the ETA cruise in the past, is there a huge change in weather conditions somewhere in the middle of the cruise? In other words, do you pack for summer and winter or more like summer and fall?

It get's pretty chilly North of Canada. We took jackets, hat's and mittens last year. We aren't going as far North this year but I would take a few warm things and a rain coat.

 

[Nicole Bondurant]

Were you able to sign up for FE group? I didn't realize it would close this early either> I'm bummed that we may have missed out for this cruise.

is there a recipe exchange for this cruise? I would like to start one if there isn't one already.

 

[Nicole Bondurant]

I'm wanting to know if anyone has a recipe exchange on the 2016 EBTA. I would like to join one or start one if anyone is interested.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Are there any recipe exchanges on this cruise?

is there a recipe exchange for this cruise? I would like to start one if there isn't one already.

I'm wanting to know if anyone has a recipe exchange on the 2016 EBTA. I would like to join one or start one if anyone is interested.

You need to give people a chance to respond. Not everyone is on the forum all the time. It may take a couple of days to get a response. I don't recall seeing anyone with a recipe exchange, so maybe you could go ahead a start it (if you need to get it going soon), and if there is another, just join the two.

 

[thetink]

is there a recipe exchange for this cruise? I would like to start one if there isn't one already.

I haven't come across a recipe exchange. If you start one, I would participate.

 

[thetink]

We have signed up to do the Harry Potter/Warner Brothers Studio tour through International Friends tours. It picks us up in Dover and then goes to WB Studios, then to London. I just saw on their website that there is a Dover transfer to London with optional castle tour.

Great! That's the same one (tour company) I've been looking at, but the castle tour rather than Harry Potter. Sounds like fun! Thanks for the reply.

 

[WDWEPCOT]

I would be interested in a Recipe Exchange - Sounds like Fun!
Lynn

 

[MirandaInFlorida]

There is a Fish Extender group here on DISboards (sorry, can't confirm whether it's actually somewhere else and just advertised here). Anyway, it closed Feb 15. If there are new people who wish to do a FE group, they certainly can start up their own group. This might help:
SETTING UP A FE GROUP
It appears there are a number of you who are interested in a Fish Extender group. 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 who would be interested in doing this, who’s going to step up and volunteer to maintain the list?

If there is enough interest from other people, I would be willing to set up a second FE group with a signup deadline of April 10.

 

[thetink]

If there is enough interest from other people, I would be willing to set up a second FE group with a signup deadline of April 10.

If you set up a second FE group, please count my family in.

 

[SparklingBlonde]

If there is enough interest from other people, I would be willing to set up a second FE group with a signup deadline of April 10.

We just booked this cruise today and would like to sign up also!

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Are we going to do a DIS Recipe Exchange for this Cruise? Please post in this thread if you are interested in joining.
Thanks
Lynn

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Are we going to do a DIS Recipe Exchange for this Cruise? Please post in this thread if you are interested in joining.
Thanks
Lynn

@Nicole Bondurant was the one who was asking about setting it up.

 

[thetink]

Are we going to do a DIS Recipe Exchange for this Cruise? Please post in this thread if you are interested in joining.
Thanks
Lynn

Please include me in your recipe exchange. Thanks

 

[WDWEPCOT]

Nicole
Are you still interested in doing a Recipe Exchange? Please post in this thread - You need 10 post in order to send or receive a private message and I don't believe you have 10 post yet.
Thanks!
Lynn

 

[ndloewen]

If there is enough interest from other people, I would be willing to set up a second FE group with a signup deadline of April 10.

We are already in the first FE group, but we would be happy to exchange with another group if you decide to set one up!

 

[akikitsune]

MirandainFlorida---I had signed up for the first group before the deadline but have not heard any word. We were having trouble filing out the spreadsheet. If we are not on the first one then we would like to be a part of yours. Thanks

 

[MirandaInFlorida]

So far I have 4 people, 5 including me, who want/need to sign up for a FE group. We really need 10 to make a group. But, if you want to just do a small one, we could.

 

[Jeff_Raker]

So far I have 4 people, 5 including me, who want/need to sign up for a FE group. We really need 10 to make a group. But, if you want to just do a small one, we could.

Please place me in an FE group for this cruise. I am an WDW-AP taking my first Disney Cruise.

 

[MirandaInFlorida]

Please place me in an FE group for this cruise. I am an WDW-AP taking my first Disney Cruise.

MirandainFlorida---I had signed up for the first group before the deadline but have not heard any word. We were having trouble filing out the spreadsheet. If we are not on the first one then we would like to be a part of yours. Thanks

We are already in the first FE group, but we would be happy to exchange with another group if you decide to set one up!

We just booked this cruise today and would like to sign up also!

If you set up a second FE group, please count my family in.

I just sent y'all an email. If anyone else wants to join in, please let me know. I am starting a second FE group for us folks who were late to the party.

 

[ReadySET10]

wow!! Curious, when did you book? We booked just a few weeks ago and I can't imagine getting our assignment now, but you never know!

Also, what category GTY?

Ours still says:
Stateroom GTY
Standard Inside StateroomCategory: 11B

I booked last October, so a while back. I booked 11C GTY and received a 10B. Excited for the upgrade to a larger stateroom with the split bathroom!