May 28, 2009 Wonder Cruise - Anyone Else?

[basketrn]

Only 122 more days!!

Has anyone heard of or done a fish extender before. I was reading all about them on another thread here...sounds fun!!!

 

[sshivers]

I have read a lot about Fish Extenders and would love to do this.

SSHIVERS

 

[vikingteacher]

Hey everyone! We are excited first time cruisers! It will be me, DH, DD (10), DD (7), and DD (3). We have never been on any kind of a cruise before and would LOVE to meet some of you. I am nervous about the kid's clubs so it would also be great if the girls knew someone ahead of time.

 

[goofydad99]

I have two boys that are about the same ages as your oldest dd. I have an 11 ds and a 9yo ds. Our youngest is 6. Hmmm....

 

[triplefigs]

My trio will be turning 9 just after the cruise. We have 2 boys and a girl. My kids are very excited about the kids club. I think the Fish Extenders sound fun too!

 

[Jenn522]

My kids did the club last time and enjoyed it while DH and I had dinner but that was on four-night cruise so there was more downtime. They might want to spend a bit of time there (I'm sure my DS, 9 will be going through video game withdrawal and will need a fix) but I think we'll be so busy they won't get much of a chance. We're planning on spending the day at Atlantis, then of course Castaway Cay. The club is definitely good if you want a break or if you're kids want to meet other kids but personally, I wanted my kids outside enjoying the fresh Caribbean air!

So it looks like we do have a lot of kids similar in age so I'm all for a meet on the first day if we can coordinate it. Any volunteers? I'll help!

Jenn, DH, DD (11) and DS (9)

p.s. Anyone else sick of this winter weather? We're getting yet another snowstorm here in Jersey. Blech!!

 

[vikingteacher]

I would love to schedule a mini-meet, but I am not sure how to go about this since I have never cruised before. We are staying in Cocoa Beach the night before the cruise so we can get to the dock super early and make the most of our first cruise!

 

[triplefigs]

I would love to schedule a mini-meet, but I am not sure how to go about this since I have never cruised before. We are staying in Cocoa Beach the night before the cruise so we can get to the dock super early and make the most of our first cruise!

We are doing the same thing. Plan on going to the ship by 9:45am so we can be one of the first on the ship. And we are skipping Nassau and spending the day on the ship (may go to the Pirate museum that morning).

 

[Mickeefan]

We'll be sailing on this cruise. Our "cast" is: myself, 45, been on 4 Royal Caribbean cruises and Disney freak. Nancy, never cruised and turning 50 on June 1st, she's bringing her son, Brent, who is 11 and has Down's Syndrome. We're very excited about the cruise.

Nancy and Brent are driving down to Florida earlier in the week and meeting me at the airport on 5/27. We'll be spending the night at Pop Century (can't be that close and not go to Disney property) and then at the end of the cruise, Nancy and Brent will be staying an additional 2 nights for Nancy's birthday. She's planning to use the "What Will You Celebrate" free day at the Magic Kingdom on June 1st.

Now, if we could just get rid of all this snow! Yuck!

 

[astempel]

Is anyone else getting as excited as me? I can hardly work, because all I do is look forward to our first Disney cruise...Oh the agnoy of waiting!!

 

[basketrn]

If anyone wants to do a Fish Extender Gift Exchange, please let me know..I am willing to coordinate it..It will be my first, so bare with me

I just ordered this off ebay..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=320331686032

 

[triplefigs]

We're in for the Fish Extender Exchange!

 

[sshivers]

We are definitely in for the fish extenders.
It is Me, DH, DS (11) and DS (1). I am so excited and cannot wait for our first cruise.

Will you be getting a list of names of everyone that participates?

 

[astempel]

We are in!! Someone will have to give me directions though...this is our first cruise ever!

 

[basketrn]

We are definitely in for the fish extenders.
It is Me, DH, DS (11) and DS (1). I am so excited and cannot wait for our first cruise.

Will you be getting a list of names of everyone that participates?

Yes, I will start getting a master list together to distribute before we leave for our cruise. I won't send out the final list to probably a couple weeks before the cruise for those that have a GTY room (waiting until they get their room assignments). I was thinking since it is a short cruise we just do one FE exchange. You can pick your day to distribute your goodies. I have read some other FE exchanges that are pretty elaborate. I want to make it as easy as possible!! I am open for suggestions!!

astempel...search for fish extender on the boards and you will find TONS of information on it! If you are having troubles, I will try to post some links later!!

 

[triplefigs]

Thanks for coordinating! It is me, DH, and our BBG triplets who are 8. We will be on Deck 8 in a Cat 4 (all 3 kids were FREE!)

 

[astempel]

Thanks! I think that I have found the fish extender that I will be using. It will be me, DH, DD(10), DD(7), and DD(3). We are also in a cat. 4 (with all 3 kids free!!)

 

[Mickeefan]

If anyone wants to do a Fish Extender Gift Exchange, please let me know..I am willing to coordinate it..It will be my first, so bare with me

I just ordered this off ebay..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&item=320331686032

What in the heck is a fish extender and a fish extender gift exchange? Please pardon my ignorance!

Only 106 days!

 

[astempel]

I am a cruise newbie so hopefully someone will clarify and add to this post! A fish extender is a set of pockets that hangs from the fish outside your stateroom door. Do a search on the boards for fish extender and you will find everything that you need to know. A gift exchange is where those participating put small gifts in your fish extender for you.

My question is: what kind of gifts?

 

[basketrn]

I am a cruise newbie so hopefully someone will clarify and add to this post! A fish extender is a set of pockets that hangs from the fish outside your stateroom door. Do a search on the boards for fish extender and you will find everything that you need to know. A gift exchange is where those participating put small gifts in your fish extender for you.

My question is: what kind of gifts?

Here is are a few links...

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1774643

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639