may 12, 2012 7 Night Western on the Fantasy

[chrisrunty]

 

[gigi1313]

LOVVVVVE the door magnet photos... i sooo have to get my dd into this!

I spoke to dh about FE and he thinks it's a great idea... so, count us IN!!!
we are a family of five... dh/me/dd17/ds15/ds4... our only restriction is we have a life-threatening peanut/tree nut allergy, so would appreciate FE gifts w/out nuts! (I hope it's okay to specify something like that.)

Now, since we are in on the FE, can anyone give me an idea of the $ amount per gift? we already came up with a few good ideas, but would love a little guidance! also, if there are multiple kids, do you leave multiple gifts if it's an "individual" type thing? also, if i run out of time and/or creativitiy, would it be okay to bring a disney Christmas stocking for our FE gifts or would that be "odd?"

I am getting soooo excited for this cruise... and i am sure i am not alone!!!

 

[ilovetexas]

LOVVVVVE the door magnet photos... i sooo have to get my dd into this!

I spoke to dh about FE and he thinks it's a great idea... so, count us IN!!!
we are a family of five... dh/me/dd17/ds15/ds4... our only restriction is we have a life-threatening peanut/tree nut allergy, so would appreciate FE gifts w/out nuts! (I hope it's okay to specify something like that.)

Now, since we are in on the FE, can anyone give me an idea of the $ amount per gift? we already came up with a few good ideas, but would love a little guidance! also, if there are multiple kids, do you leave multiple gifts if it's an "individual" type thing? also, if i run out of time and/or creativitiy, would it be okay to bring a disney Christmas stocking for our FE gifts or would that be "odd?"

I am getting soooo excited for this cruise... and i am sure i am not alone!!!

This is my first FE so I'm certainly no expert but there isn't a $ amount. Just whatever you want. Homemade, store bought, inexpensive, more, less, etc. I've been stalking these boards long enough to realize that everyone just loves coming to their room every day and seeing what appeared in their FEs while they were gone. No rules regarding how many gifts, either. You can do a family gift, or individual, or one for adults, one for kids....you get the idea.

I've been keeping my eyes open for sales. I started out all gung-ho about making things but (as usual) that idea died. I've already got some great stuff for the kids and am working on an idea for adults. This FE is pretty big so just make sure that you check your kids' stuff for peanuts. I'm sure no one would intentionally give them something with peanuts, but, again, there are a BUNCH of cabins.

This is going to be FUN!!!

 

[gigi1313]

Oh, don't worry, I am fanatical about reading labels! If homemade treat, we just let DH eat it! LOL!

 

[gigi1313]

Alright, let's revive this thread!! My name is Michelle . I sent a PM to the original organizer that I'm willing to be the new roll call leader and FE organizer. But haven't heard back yet. So let's start from scratch. If you are sailing on this cruise please post the following:
1. Board name
2. Names of people in your cabin (and ages if you choose)
3. Cabin number (if you don't know, put Deck number. If you don't know that, put TBD and follow up once you know)
4. Yes/No/TBD if you want to participate in Fish Extender (FE) gift exchange.

I see an earlier post asked for ideas. On our last cruise (also our first!) people sometimes gave out postcards they had gotten in port. I thought that was a great idea as they were not expensive and very practical. We also received pins from the ports which was fun. 90% of the people listed who the gift was from (name/cabin). We were in the 10% since we didn't know people did that.

If you don't have a FE itself, check Etsy.com, or if you're creative you can make your own.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

List as of 3/12/2012
Number currently participating in FE: 24
Deck 2
- Cabin 2006, luvdis31, Amber (36), Rob (39 disname Rob_b), Sydney (DD 3), yes to FE
- Cabin 2010, annrae, Barb and Ken, yes to FE

Deck 5
- Cabin 5150, chrisrunty, Christine, Khan, Carson (DS 3), yes to FE
- Cabin 5168, rusafee1183,?,?, no to FE

Deck 6
- Cabin 6536, sasmmb, Michelle (mid-40's) and Brad (ditto), yes to FE
- Cabin 6684, Mel0215, Melody, Jon, and Jack (6 months), yes to FE

Deck 7
- Cabin 7052, Boomerang4, DH Greg, DW Meg, DS Cooper (6), DS Spencer (4), yes to FE
- Cabin 7064, ashbobash26, Ashley (28), mom and sister(25), yes to FE
- Cabin 7172, AppleGuy, Gary, Donna, yes to FE
- Cabin 7174, AppleGuy, Alyssa, Ashley, Andrew, yes to FE
- Cabin 7584, SaintLouie, Amanda (32) and Carrie (33), yes to FE
- Cabin 7602, CBEW4, Luann and Susan, yes to FE

Deck 8
- Cabin 8012, mom of a lil pirate, Amy, DS (3), yes to FE
- Cabin 8020, sarahfla75, Sarah (Me), Frank (DH), DD (9), DD (6), yes to FE
- Cabin 8024, Mickeytown, Wanda, George & Noah(4), yes to FE
- Cabin 8186, Rai's Mommy, Erin (34), Raianne (12), yes to FE
- Cabin 8500, rocknspots, John (61), Jackie, no to FE
- Cabin 8520, mmcreynolds, Nathan, Meggan, Jaycee (age 4), Jett (age 2), yes to FE

Deck 9
- Cabin 9502, Canadian Fan, Carol Ann (me), Dave (DH), Danielle (DD12), Aidan (DS10), No to FE

Deck 10
- Cabin 10656, Linda67, Linda and DH, yes to FE
- Cabin 10545, AllTexan, Alex and DW (Amy), no to FE

Unknown Deck
- sasmmb (cabin 2), Jim (grandpa), Tara(mom) Evan (11), Morgan (7), yes to FE
- berlys, mom, dad, DD (6), yes to FE
- rusafee1183, Heather and Bob, no to FE
- DreaMer2625, Jeannette, Teresa, and Carol (their mom), no for FE
- mmcreynolds, Nathan, Meggan, Jaycee (age 4), Jett (age 2), yes to FE
- mmcreynolds (2nd cabin)- Sheila(50), Ariel(20), TBD on FE
- CourtneyO - Courtney, husband Mike, DD(4) Reese and DS(2) Jack. Yes to FE.
- nessbeth, Vanessa (33), Kevin (34), Faith (16), Angelina (6), TBD for FE
- ilovetexas, Pam and Seth (mid-40's), yes to FE
- CoreyB, DH27 DW26 DD6 DS2, unknown on FE
-icemoca, DH (39), Me (37), DD (3), unknown on FE
- mwherrell, Melissa (myself), Nevin (DH), Logan (DS-4 yrs), YES to FE
- gigi1313, two cabins... Mom, dad, dd17, ds15, ds4, no to FE
- CoreyB, Corey (27) DW Laurett (26) DD Nevaeh (6) DS Noah (2), unknown on FE
- Disney922, Missy (38) DH(39) DD(7.5) DS(3.5) Mom (65) MIL (72) and last but not least Grandfather-in-law who is 97, no to FE
- Jerseygirlinny, Tiffany, Billy, Conner(ds8), Zachary (ds5), No to FE
- steelek_29, Karen, DD Genevieve (13) and DD Adriana (8), Yes to FE

We are still unknown stateroom, but want to switch to YES to FE

 

[Disney922]

Thank you SOOOO much! That was very helpful. Can't believe we are under the 60 day mark....

 

[rusafee1183]

Alright, let's revive this thread!! My name is Michelle . I sent a PM to the original organizer that I'm willing to be the new roll call leader and FE organizer. But haven't heard back yet. So let's start from scratch. If you are sailing on this cruise please post the following:
1. Board name
2. Names of people in your cabin (and ages if you choose)
3. Cabin number (if you don't know, put Deck number. If you don't know that, put TBD and follow up once you know)
4. Yes/No/TBD if you want to participate in Fish Extender (FE) gift exchange.

I see an earlier post asked for ideas. On our last cruise (also our first!) people sometimes gave out postcards they had gotten in port. I thought that was a great idea as they were not expensive and very practical. We also received pins from the ports which was fun. 90% of the people listed who the gift was from (name/cabin). We were in the 10% since we didn't know people did that.

If you don't have a FE itself, check Etsy.com, or if you're creative you can make your own.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!

List as of 3/12/2012
Number currently participating in FE: 24
Deck 2
- Cabin 2006, luvdis31, Amber (36), Rob (39 disname Rob_b), Sydney (DD 3), yes to FE
- Cabin 2010, annrae, Barb and Ken, yes to FE

Deck 5
- Cabin 5150, chrisrunty, Christine, Khan, Carson (DS 3), yes to FE
- Cabin 5168, rusafee1183,?,?, no to FE

Deck 6
- Cabin 6536, sasmmb, Michelle (mid-40's) and Brad (ditto), yes to FE
- Cabin 6684, Mel0215, Melody, Jon, and Jack (6 months), yes to FE

Deck 7
- Cabin 7052, Boomerang4, DH Greg, DW Meg, DS Cooper (6), DS Spencer (4), yes to FE
- Cabin 7064, ashbobash26, Ashley (28), mom and sister(25), yes to FE
- Cabin 7172, AppleGuy, Gary, Donna, yes to FE
- Cabin 7174, AppleGuy, Alyssa, Ashley, Andrew, yes to FE
- Cabin 7584, SaintLouie, Amanda (32) and Carrie (33), yes to FE
- Cabin 7602, CBEW4, Luann and Susan, yes to FE

Deck 8
- Cabin 8012, mom of a lil pirate, Amy, DS (3), yes to FE
- Cabin 8020, sarahfla75, Sarah (Me), Frank (DH), DD (9), DD (6), yes to FE
- Cabin 8024, Mickeytown, Wanda, George & Noah(4), yes to FE
- Cabin 8186, Rai's Mommy, Erin (34), Raianne (12), yes to FE
- Cabin 8500, rocknspots, John (61), Jackie, no to FE
- Cabin 8520, mmcreynolds, Nathan, Meggan, Jaycee (age 4), Jett (age 2), yes to FE

Deck 9
- Cabin 9502, Canadian Fan, Carol Ann (me), Dave (DH), Danielle (DD12), Aidan (DS10), No to FE

Deck 10
- Cabin 10656, Linda67, Linda and DH, yes to FE
- Cabin 10545, AllTexan, Alex and DW (Amy), no to FE

Unknown Deck
- sasmmb (cabin 2), Jim (grandpa), Tara(mom) Evan (11), Morgan (7), yes to FE
- berlys, mom, dad, DD (6), yes to FE
- rusafee1183, Heather and Bob, no to FE
- DreaMer2625, Jeannette, Teresa, and Carol (their mom), no for FE
- mmcreynolds, Nathan, Meggan, Jaycee (age 4), Jett (age 2), yes to FE
- mmcreynolds (2nd cabin)- Sheila(50), Ariel(20), TBD on FE
- CourtneyO - Courtney, husband Mike, DD(4) Reese and DS(2) Jack. Yes to FE.
- nessbeth, Vanessa (33), Kevin (34), Faith (16), Angelina (6), TBD for FE
- ilovetexas, Pam and Seth (mid-40's), yes to FE
- CoreyB, DH27 DW26 DD6 DS2, unknown on FE
-icemoca, DH (39), Me (37), DD (3), unknown on FE
- mwherrell, Melissa (myself), Nevin (DH), Logan (DS-4 yrs), YES to FE
- gigi1313, two cabins... Mom, dad, dd17, ds15, ds4, no to FE
- CoreyB, Corey (27) DW Laurett (26) DD Nevaeh (6) DS Noah (2), unknown on FE
- Disney922, Missy (38) DH(39) DD(7.5) DS(3.5) Mom (65) MIL (72) and last but not least Grandfather-in-law who is 97, no to FE
- Jerseygirlinny, Tiffany, Billy, Conner(ds8), Zachary (ds5), No to FE
- steelek_29, Karen, DD Genevieve (13) and DD Adriana (8), Yes to FE

I saw that we were on here twice so I thought I would clarify again. We are in 5168, and our names are Heather and Bob!

We are not doing FE, but will be decorating our door though! Here are the pictures of our door last year, and us with it!

Not sure if we are making new ones or not yet.

 

[SDfam4]

Hello - New to the FE program and this is our 2nd Disney Cruise.

Question - can guests staying on deck 11 or 12 in the suites participate???

Sounds like fun.

 

[Disney922]

I saw that we were on here twice so I thought I would clarify again. We are in 5168, and our names are Heather and Bob!

We are not doing FE, but will be decorating our door though! Here are the pictures of our door last year, and us with it!

Not sure if we are making new ones or not yet.

Love the Mickey Fantasmic hat for the porthole! I have a Minnie one that I made out of ribbon and construciton paper. I have the Mickey heads but have not seen the big ones like you have, where did you find that?

TIA
Missy

 

[Disney922]

SO what is everyone planning?

Here is what I am thinking. All of us our meeting at my house Sunday to have dinner and organize our cruise stuff.....

Grand Caymen - Island Tour for older adults and the Pirate Encounter for me and my family

Costa Maya - Dophina excursion for my kids (I read it was right at the end of pier can anyone confirm this) It is the one this is 74 for kids 89 for adults no swimming just interaction

Cozmel - Just shop in port area and stay on ship rest of the day to enjoy

Castaway Cay - 5k in the morning, the getaway package that includes float/bike and stingray.

How about you......

 

[steelek_29]

Love the Mickey Fantasmic hat for the porthole! I have a Minnie one that I made out of ribbon and construciton paper. I have the Mickey heads but have not seen the big ones like you have, where did you find that?

TIA
Missy

Here is the link

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2172891

 

[AppleGuy]

This is my first FE so I'm certainly no expert but there isn't a $ amount. Just whatever you want. Homemade, store bought, inexpensive, more, less, etc. I've been stalking these boards long enough to realize that everyone just loves coming to their room every day and seeing what appeared in their FEs while they were gone. No rules regarding how many gifts, either. You can do a family gift, or individual, or one for adults, one for kids....you get the idea.

I've been keeping my eyes open for sales. I started out all gung-ho about making things but (as usual) that idea died. I've already got some great stuff for the kids and am working on an idea for adults. This FE is pretty big so just make sure that you check your kids' stuff for peanuts. I'm sure no one would intentionally give them something with peanuts, but, again, there are a BUNCH of cabins.

This is going to be FUN!!!

On some of the cruises we have been on, some of the FE gifts were representative of the city or state of the person giving the gift. Could be a certain type of candy, cookies, or something else that comes from their hometown. It was interesting receiving some of these gifts as they would also come with a story about the gift--just something to consider.

 

[gigi1313]

SO what is everyone planning?

Here is what I am thinking. All of us our meeting at my house Sunday to have dinner and organize our cruise stuff.....

Grand Caymen - Island Tour for older adults and the Pirate Encounter for me and my family

Costa Maya - Dophina excursion for my kids (I read it was right at the end of pier can anyone confirm this) It is the one this is 74 for kids 89 for adults no swimming just interaction

Cozmel - Just shop in port area and stay on ship rest of the day to enjoy

Castaway Cay - 5k in the morning, the getaway package that includes float/bike and stingray.

How about you......

We have not yet finalized ourvexcursions but we are thinking about Botswains Beach and turtle farm on Grand Cayman, staying inboard for Costa Maya, and doing something with dolphins (different adventures for difft family members) in Cozumel... Castaway Cay my kids are anxious to try Pelicn Plunge and maybe we will reserve/rent snorkel equipment or a float... Can these be rented on site?

Also, the firt page of this thread gives shore times that are verrrrry different from what DCL is showing on their website hen I log in to my cruise... This is what I am seeing...


1 Port Canaveral, Florida - 3:45 p.m.
2 At Sea - -
3 Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands 11:30 a.m. 4:45 p.m.
4 Costa Maya, Mexico 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
5 Cozumel, Mexico 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m.
6 At Sea - -
7 Castaway Cay 9:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
8 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:30 a.m. -

 

[mom of a lil pirate]

SO what is everyone planning?

Here is what I am thinking. All of us our meeting at my house Sunday to have dinner and organize our cruise stuff.....

Grand Caymen - Island Tour for older adults and the Pirate Encounter for me and my family

Costa Maya - Dophina excursion for my kids (I read it was right at the end of pier can anyone confirm this) It is the one this is 74 for kids 89 for adults no swimming just interaction

Cozmel - Just shop in port area and stay on ship rest of the day to enjoy

Castaway Cay - 5k in the morning, the getaway package that includes float/bike and stingray.

How about you......

I am also doing the pirate encounter with my son, what time are you going, we are doing the first on at 10 or 10:30 (I forget the exact time). We might be doing the dolphin encounter in Costa Maya too, but I am not for sure. I have it reserved but am going back and forth on it. I might try the 5K at CC, but it will depend if the kids area is open yet sine it is just me and my little guy SOOOO we might be seeing a lot of each other LOL.

 

[gigi1313]

I am also doing the pirate encounter with my son, what time are you going, we are doing the first on at 10 or 10:30 (I forget the exact time). We might be doing the dolphin encounter in Costa Maya too, but I am not for sure. I have it reserved but am going back and forth on it. I might try the 5K at CC, but it will depend if the kids area is open yet sine it is just me and my little guy SOOOO we might be seeing a lot of each other LOL.

Okay, color me confused... How can you do 10am Pirate Encounter in Grand Caymen when I keep reading on the DCL site that we are only in port from 11:30 to 4:45????? Am I missing something? Reading it wrong??? HELP!

 

[mom of a lil pirate]

Hmmmm...It must be 11:30 then. I know there was one in the morning and one in the afternoon. I will pull up my ressie to check!

 

[Disney922]

Here is the link

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2172891

Thank you

 

[Disney922]

I am also doing the pirate encounter with my son, what time are you going, we are doing the first on at 10 or 10:30 (I forget the exact time). We might be doing the dolphin encounter in Costa Maya too, but I am not for sure. I have it reserved but am going back and forth on it. I might try the 5K at CC, but it will depend if the kids area is open yet sine it is just me and my little guy SOOOO we might be seeing a lot of each other LOL.

Awesome!!!! I have not booked will do this weekend, but I will definately do the first one.

I thought I saw different ports times as well. I am not sure if it was b/t DCL site and this site or what since we booked 2 weeks ago I have been reading about 4 different website all about this cruise.

If anyone calls DCL directly and finds out please let us know. I may try and call tmrw, but I have been on the phone with the everyday this week....

 

[mom of a lil pirate]

Awesome!!!! I have not booked will do this weekend, but I will definately do the first one.

I thought I saw different ports times as well. I am not sure if it was b/t DCL site and this site or what since we booked 2 weeks ago I have been reading about 4 different website all about this cruise.

If anyone calls DCL directly and finds out please let us know. I may try and call tmrw, but I have been on the phone with the everyday this week....

Yep, I booked the first one and it is listed as 10:45, the next one is 1:45 and I would be afraid to do that one because my little one (and myself) are very fair and I think we would burn to a crisp, even with sunscreen, during the middle of the day. I will try and call tomorrow if I get time to find out!!

 

[ilovetexas]

Yep, I booked the first one and it is listed as 10:45, the next one is 1:45 and I would be afraid to do that one because my little one (and myself) are very fair and I think we would burn to a crisp, even with sunscreen, during the middle of the day. I will try and call tomorrow if I get time to find out!!

If memory serves, you've cruised before but your little one hasn't. If I'm telling you something you already know...please ignore me. The Caribbean sun will burn fair skinned people even at 10:45 a.m. so please lather on the sunscreen and if possible, put your son in a rash guard. Last June in the Bahamas, my youngest (who was 11 at the time) snorkeled all day and the back of his legs was bright red the rest of the cruise. Luckily his back was spared because of the shirt.

I was doing an itinerary similar to this one last May and my friend and I both wore board shorts and rash guards, found shade as often as possible, and used a ton of sunscreen. Unfortunately, a few too many beers coupled with cool water at a swim up bar in Cozumel made me forget to re-apply to my face. My nose was NOT happy that night and I looked faintly raccoonish.

Perhaps this info will help any who have not cruised before or who have not been to these locations before. The sun is brutal down there, even when it feels lovely.