May 26,2011 3night cruise..join in!!

[Redheadmom]

This is our first disney cruise. We are celebrating our daughters 8th grade graduation. I don't really understand the fish extender thing. Could someone explain this to me.

This will be my daughters first cruise, and our first Disney cruise. Can't wait!!

Thanks
Julie

 

[Conservative Hippie]

Fish extender - you put a little hanging pocket organizer outside your door and your fellow dis'ers will give you presents...you then in turn put presents in their fish extenders.

This is our first cruise too, and I actually haven't decided if we are in on FE or not. I think it will depend on how big the group is. I'd love to participate in the fun, but we are tight on funds. There are 8 of us in two rooms on Deck 9:

Josh (M, 30)
Meghan (F, 28)
Katherine (F, 3)
Judah (M, 10 months)

Naomi (F, 50)
Michael (M, 22)
Paddy (M, 26)
Lissa (F, 26)

If it matters, Meghan (me) and Josh are married and the kids are our's. Paddy and Lissa are married. Paddy, Michael, and I are sibs and Naomi is our mom.

So for now count us in. I'll let you know if we feel we can't handle it.

 

[NenaCruise]

Hello Mickeysgirl,

I haven't been on in so long......I have to catch up on reading.....

We are in for the Fish Extenders!

NenaCruise aka Arlene (F-36)
Joshua (B-13)
Cabin number: 5050
Favorite character--> I love Tinkerbell and Joshua loves Mickey!

 

[zmom]

Count us in on the cruise and FE exchange!

Me (Debbie)
DH
DS(9)
Room 8584

It will the second cruise for DS and I, DH's first.

 

[mickeysgirl77]

I am soooo excited to be starting our FE list. I will put your names on the list. If you have a prefered day just let me know and I will work it out to where there will be a little something in our FE everyday.

Thanks

 

[mickeysgirl77]

Fish extender - you put a little hanging pocket organizer outside your door and your fellow dis'ers will give you presents...you then in turn put presents in their fish extenders.

This is our first cruise too, and I actually haven't decided if we are in on FE or not. I think it will depend on how big the group is. I'd love to participate in the fun, but we are tight on funds. There are 8 of us in two rooms on Deck 9:

Josh (M, 30)
Meghan (F, 28)
Katherine (F, 3)
Judah (M, 10 months)

Naomi (F, 50)
Michael (M, 22)
Paddy (M, 26)
Lissa (F, 26)

If it matters, Meghan (me) and Josh are married and the kids are our's. Paddy and Lissa are married. Paddy, Michael, and I are sibs and Naomi is our mom.

So for now count us in. I'll let you know if we feel we can't handle it.

If you are still unsure of the FE you could go intogether and just do 1 FE gift from the two cabins. We are the same way with 8 people and two cabins and have not decided yet as to doing 1 or 2 FE's but on our last cruise we did 1 and it turned out great.

 

[mickeysgirl77]

The Fish Extender exchange can (and should) be something different to each person. Some families will bring little treats or token gifts, others make handmade gifts, still others exchange something more elaborate ... but they have "help". At this point, there can be two categories of participation:
1. I have a fun idea and will take care of everything myself ... then you can just pick a day to distribute
2. I have a fun idea, but need help (financially) with my gift and/or I want to participate but don't have a specific idea ... then make up groups (by e-mail or PM if you want to keep it a surprise) to sort out the details. It might be that each person brings "part" of the gift, or that you contribute $$ to the person designing/purchasing the gift. Once onboard, you can meet up to assemble gifts (if needed) and then distribute to the FEs.
It's all just meant to be fun. We all just love receiving surprises in the "mail".

I can start a database for our group for anyone that wants to participate inthe "fun stuff". We can list names, cabin numbers, ages (optional ), interests, excursions, etc. You can just PM any info (maybe even a photo of your family/group).

 

[mom2LLN]

Brandi (F, 35)
Rusty (M, 36)
Lauren (F, 8)
Leslie (F, 6)
Nicholas (m, 4)
Room 6674

tinbkerbellluv: Mendy(F), Shannon (M), Cam (M, 10), Emmie (F, 8)
Room 6676

dluckie: Trey (M), Dana (F), Reid (M, 8), Mia (F, 5)
Room 6170

 

[mickeysgirl77]

This is our first disney cruise. We are celebrating our daughters 8th grade graduation. I don't really understand the fish extender thing. Could someone explain this to me.

This will be my daughters first cruise, and our first Disney cruise. Can't wait!!

Thanks
Julie

If you have a cabin # let me know. I would love to give your daughter a graduation card. My DS is also graduating from 8th grade and will actually miss out on his as well as the after-grad party that I am in charge of.....Go figure...

 

[mickeysgirl77]

Count us in on the cruise and FE exchange!

Me (Debbie)
DH
DS(9)
Room 8584

It will the second cruise for DS and I, DH's first.

Could I please get the names of your DH and DS so that I can update the FE list...Thank You

 

[mickeysgirl77]

Brandi (F, 35)
Rusty (M, 36)
Lauren (F, 8)
Leslie (F, 6)
Nicholas (m, 4)
Room 6674

tinbkerbellluv: Mendy(F), Shannon (M), Cam (M, 10), Emmie (F, 8)
Room 6676

dluckie: Trey (M), Dana (F), Reid (M, 8), Mia (F, 5)
Room 6170

Added....So happy to have all of you....

 

[zmom]

Sorry! Here's the info for the FE

Me (Debbie)
DH (John)
DS (Zane), 9 yo

Room 8584

Thanks for organizing this for us!

 

[annabell08]

We're having a cruise meeting next weekend while our group of eight are together in Louisana for the college graduation for one of the eight. I have to explain FE and get everyone agreed to participate. The whole FE idea creates fun and anticipation. I love going back to my cabin and finding a surprise. I think our 5 Disney newbies will be onboard.

 

[mickeysgirl77]

We're having a cruise meeting next weekend while our group of eight are together in Louisana for the college graduation for one of the eight. I have to explain FE and get everyone agreed to participate. The whole FE idea creates fun and anticipation. I love going back to my cabin and finding a surprise. I think our 5 Disney newbies will be onboard.

That's wonderful. I like you, love going back to our cabin and finding everything. And how creative everyone is.....My kids love it as well and were always checking the FE to see what was inside. I can't wait to get started on mine.....

 

[mickeysgirl77]

Sorry! Here's the info for the FE

Me (Debbie)
DH (John)
DS (Zane), 9 yo

Room 8584

Thanks for organizing this for us!

Thank you for the info....I will update the list this week and get it posted so everyone knows the count all along...

 

[mickeysgirl77]

Please let me know if I have missed anyone or if any changes need to be made. Also if you would like more information put on the list (example: Favorite character, ect.) Thank you...

List of FE Participants

CONFIRMED

Mickeysgirl77
Sherrye, F, Donald Duck
Tiffanye, F, 33, Mickey
Dominic, M, 15, Pluto *Missing 8th Grade Graduation
Lexye, F, 12, Minnie
Cabin 7098
*Doing B2B on 5/29 same cabin

Shirley, F, Goofy
Stephanye, F, 36, Tinkerbell
Dravin, M, 13, Mickey
Devin, M, 13, Mickey
Cabin 7100
*Doing B2B on 5/29 same cabin

mom2lln
Brandi, F, 35
Rusty, M, 36
Lauren, F, 8
Leslie, F, 6
Nicholas, M, 4
Cabin 6674


Annabell08
Jill, F, 68 Ariel
Bronwyn, F, 61 Mickey Mouse
Cabin 8089

April, F, 44 Minnie Mouse
Katie, F, 21 Cinderella
Kristin, F, 13 Cinderella
Cabin 8583

Lindy, F, 29 Tinkerbell
Allison, F, 21 Belle
Valerie, F, 16 Meg from Hercules
Cabin 8083

TinkRN
Tricia, F, 40
Gary, M, 40
Kathryn, F, 12 Minnie Mouse
Andrew, M, 10 Goofy
Cabin 7190

LadyRob
Shamiki, F, 36
Kierra, F, 15
Destiny, F, 6
Cabin 9536cabin change

Cathicool
Cathi, F
Jeff, M
Alassia, F, 11 *just turning 11 right before the cruise
Zachary, M, 9
Victoria, F, 6 1/2
Cabins 9055 & 9057
*Doing B2B on 5/29 cabin 6668


gotdbltrbl
Bert 44
Amy 42
Dominic, M, 14
Donovin, M, 12
Cabin 9050

Skybooshay
Steph 38
Paul 47
Peyton M, 16, swimmer/freshman
Brooklynn F, 13, Tinkerbell and Thumper
Shaunessy F, 9, tomboy likes Pluto and Rajah
Cabin 6172

clmyers86
Jeff
Cindy
Casey, f, 5
Jeff & Cindy will be celebrating 19 years of marriage
Cabin 6001

cvrapclark
DM
Chris M, 46
Vicki F, 45
Alyssa F, 13
Peyton F, 6
Cabin 2008

NenaCruise
Arlene, F, 36, Tinkerbell
Joshua, M, 13, Mickey
Cabin 5050

dluckie
Trey, M
Dana, F
Reid, M, 8
Mia, F, 5
Cabin 6170

Tinkerbellluv
Mendy, F
Shannon, M
Cam, M, 10
Emmie, F, 8
Cabin 6676


Total Cabins 16

Adult F 22
Adult M 9

Young Adult F (12-17) 7
Young Adult M (12-17) 7

Youth F (0-11) 10
Youth M (0-11) 5

Total Count 60

UNCONFIRMED


lawflyfish
Shawn
Cora
Connor M, 13
Cody M, 11
Cabin 8568

bella-noel
Danielle, F, 42 Mickey
Gloria, F, Buzz Lightyear
Cameron, M, 12 Mickey
9524



Total Cabins 2

AF 3
AM 1

Young Adult F 0
Young Adult M 2

Youth F 0
Youth M 1

Total Count 7

 

[annabell08]

Here's our additions to the FE. All females

cabin 8083
Jill (68) Ariel
Bronwyn (61) MM

cabin 8583
April (44) Minnie Mouse
Katie (21) Cinderella
Kristin (13) Cinderella

cabin 8089
Lindy (29) Tinkerbell
Allison (21) Belle
Valerie (16) Meg from Hercules

 

[mickeysgirl77]

Happy Turkey day to all my fellow Diser's

 

[JanDave]

We will be cruising on the amazing Dream with you!!!! Cruising are: me (Jan); DH (Dave); DD (Kim); DSIL (Pat). We plan to stay a day or two pre-cruise at DVC Vero Beach.

Dave and I just returned from 2 3-day B2B Wonder cruises. What an amazing time we had. I also cruised on the Magic a month ago with Kim's m-i-l. I have been on 15 DCL cruises; Dave has been on 12 DCL cruises. Yep, we are platinum! Love the perks, especially the $$$ ones. I have never cruised any other cruise line and don't plan to!

While on the Wonder last week, we booked the Dream for my 60th birthday. It was either going to a Jimmy Buffett concert or DCL cruise. I can always listen to Buffett music on the Dream.

For those who have never cruised DCL before, you will be amazed with the ship and the staff. Bear with me, but I want to give you a mini trip report from the last cruise to show you how over the top the crew members are.

Weather was great; seas were calm. On our first leg of the B2B, we had a DIS meet in the Roy suite. (Most DIS meets I have been to are in the Promenade Lounge.)

On day 2 of our 1st cruise, I received a voice mail from my daughter, Lisa, who was en route, via ambulance, to an emergency room with her son, Sean, who is 6 years old. Lisa took him to First Aid at Magic Kingdom, where his blood sugar was checked (his dad is a JD) and his level was 800!!! So, here I am in Nassau, cannot yet reach Lisa as her calls went straight to voice mail, and feeling helpless in not being able to be with Sean and Lisa. Lisa and I began communicating by e-mail and at one point, she thought about canceling the cruise and head back to Michigan. The docs and nurses strongly suggested that they go forward with the cruise; that it would be best for all of us. Sean was discharged from the hospital the night before the cruise. This granny fell apart. I wandered aimlessly around the ship that afternoon, started tearing up in Shutters, when Cinderella came up to me to console me. I lost it. The compassion she had was so genuine. Cinderella is my favorite princess!!! Guest services contacted me and told me to use their phone to talk to my daughter and DCL removed the ship-to-shore charges from my bill. During the 11/21/10 cruise, Sean received several autographed pics of the characters, including Cinderella, a certificate from Mickey Mates with lanyard pins, and the baker baked a sugar-free cake for him. The afternoon of hearing about Sean's diagnosis, Dave and I ran into an old friend of ours on the Wonder, Alen from Croatia. Alen started as a server, promoted to head server and Palo manager, and has now moved up to director of the restaurants. His wife was once our head server. He saw us from afar and couldn't believe we were on the Wonder as it had been a few years since we have seen him. Well, this granny fell apart in telling Alen about Sean. Within minutes, he had notified our servers who were called into action to work with Lisa regarding Sean's diet.

On Sean's first Wonder cruise in 2008, he peeked in the windows at Palo. He can't wait until I take him to Palo when he is 18. The Palo chef prepared a take out meal for Sean following our dinner! The look on Sean's face was priceless when he was picked up from the kids club, taken to the stateroom, and finding out he had "noodles" and soup from Palo. Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!

So, my friends, DCL rocks! The crew went over and above to make sure Sean's cruise was wonderful.

We went through a lot of tears but DCL made us smile throughout the cruise.

Now, I have to research JD, become a poster granny for JD research, learn how to test Sean's blood and give him insulin. I have a busy schedule ahead of me!

Sorry to have rambled, but I am a DCL addict and proud of my addiction!

Jan

 

[annabell08]

Has anyone started thinking about FE gifts?