November 26, 2011 Western Carribean

[madry2009]

The FE is the fish extenders - and this is something you hang outside your door on the fish hook. People make them or buy them. If you google it you can get a ton of ideas. People even sell them on ebay. But basically you hang this up outside your room and you will get a list of the people participating before the cruise. You can choose to do everyday or a couple nights and you place gifts in the pockets for others. Just a fun thing to do that the kids get excited about.

 

[TJGorman]

What is FE? How to join? And where can I buy magnets?

If you are interested in the FE, I am coordinating it for our group. If you would like to be added to our list, just let me know! When we get about two months out, I will send a preliminary list to those participating and then at about a month out I will send out the final list.

A month out gives everyone enough time to plan their surprises. Just let me know if you are interested and I will add your family!

BTW, Welcome!

 

[Dmtaylor3]

Count us in for the FE. This will be my 4th Disney cruise and first FE.

Me, Dawn
DH, Chuck
DS, Jeret 7

Wonder 1999, 2000
Dream Apr 2011

 

[Ksbrn65]

If you are interested in the FE, I am coordinating it for our group. If you would like to be added to our list, just let me know! When we get about two months out, I will send a preliminary list to those participating and then at about a month out I will send out the final list.

A month out gives everyone enough time to plan their surprises. Just let me know if you are interested and I will add your family!

BTW, Welcome!

Yes please add me to the FE list. I do not know my room #, now. They tell me maybe one mt away thev might no then.

 

[DesertGal]

We booked this cruise a couple of weeks ago. We will be spending the week before we set sail at WDW with my sister and her family. We will also enjoy Thanksgiving at Chef Mickey's.

My husbands birthday will be during this cruise so we are hoping to dine at Palo the night of his birthday.

This is a much needed vacation (our 3rd Disney Cruise). This year, my DH had a pulmonary embolism, I had major surgery and my Dad recently passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's, so we are ready for some Disney Magic.

We are:

Lisa (me) homemaker
Carl (DH) firefighter/medic
Alec (DS) 4 years old but will be (5 when we cruise)
Olivia (DD) 2 (hopefully she will be potty trained so she can enjoy the big kids club this trip)

This is our first solo cruise without family so we are hoping to meet some people ahead of time and are hoping we get table mates who have kids of a similar age)

 

[TJGorman]

Count us in for the FE. This will be my 4th Disney cruise and first FE.

Me, Dawn
DH, Chuck
DS, Jeret 7

Wonder 1999, 2000
Dream Apr 2011

You are added to the list! Welcome!

 

[TJGorman]

Yes please add me to the FE list. I do not know my room #, now. They tell me maybe one mt away thev might no then.

You are added to the list! I will need the names in your party when you get a chance.

 

[TJGorman]

We booked this cruise a couple of weeks ago. We will be spending the week before we set sail at WDW with my sister and her family. We will also enjoy Thanksgiving at Chef Mickey's.

My husbands birthday will be during this cruise so we are hoping to dine at Palo the night of his birthday.

This is a much needed vacation (our 3rd Disney Cruise). This year, my DH had a pulmonary embolism, I had major surgery and my Dad recently passed away after a battle with Alzheimer's, so we are ready for some Disney Magic.

We are:

Lisa (me) homemaker
Carl (DH) firefighter/medic
Alec (DS) 4 years old but will be (5 when we cruise)
Olivia (DD) 2 (hopefully she will be potty trained so she can enjoy the big kids club this trip)

This is our first solo cruise without family so we are hoping to meet some people ahead of time and are hoping we get table mates who have kids of a similar age)

Welcome! I think you might like to meet some of the adults in my large group. We are volunteer firefighters from WNY, as well as two medics and a career firefighter. It's always good to meet people with common interests!

Unfortunately, most of our kids are pre-teens/teenagers, so can't help on that front.

If you are interested in joining the FE, let me know. It's a lot of fun!

Tammy

 

[BethC1952]

Welcome DesertGal and family! It sounds like this cruise will be EXACTLY what you need!

Beth

 

[disneyfan551]

Hi! My dd & I will be leaving Dad at home (as usual... ) & are travelling with our friends. We have done many FE's over the years, and are looking forward to another! So, if you would sign us up, here is our info:

(Please count us as TWO rooms...we will be in the same room, but will each have our own fish hanger! We will also distribute FE gifts from each of us (family 1 AND family 2...). I know it sounds odd, but the kids are waaaay too competitive to even THINK about sharing something! Trust me...we've tried that!!! ) I'm in the process of changing rooms, so I will update you as I find out.

FE 1: Tiffany & Kendall-dd-10
FE 2: Teresa & Carson-ds-10

Glad to see everyone on here!

 

[TJGorman]

Hi! My dd & I will be leaving Dad at home (as usual... ) & are travelling with our friends. We have done many FE's over the years, and are looking forward to another! So, if you would sign us up, here is our info:

(Please count us as TWO rooms...we will be in the same room, but will each have our own fish hanger! We will also distribute FE gifts from each of us (family 1 AND family 2...). I know it sounds odd, but the kids are waaaay too competitive to even THINK about sharing something! Trust me...we've tried that!!! ) I'm in the process of changing rooms, so I will update you as I find out.

FE 1: Tiffany & Kendall-dd-10
FE 2: Teresa & Carson-ds-10

Glad to see everyone on here!

Got it! No problem! You are on the list. When you have your room number change, just let me know!

Tammy

 

[Ksbrn65]

Hey, again. I have become addicted ton this thread. I love reading all about the great fun we are vin store for!
Here is who ie in our stateroom for FE
Me. Age'45. DH 43. DS age 10. DS age 8. We also have another family that is going with us, I will ask them if they would like to do the FE.

Thanks

 

[Ksbrn65]

You are added to the list! I will need the names in your party when you get a chance.

Sorry here are our names
Me. Karen
DH William
DS Tyler. 10
DS Jacob. 8

How does this work do we buy gifts for everyone on the list, or don we just exchange with one family?

 

[BearFan]

Hello everybody!
I recently booked and we are all set to join you all. This will be our 11th Disney Cruise, our last was the WB Transatlantic last year. I'm glad to see that there's already a FE started. You can count us in for that. We're in cabin 5634. It's just DH Paul (47) and me Lisa Marie (soon to be 46). I'd encourage participating in the FE to everyone. It's soooo much fun. Don't be afraid of the whole process. People can participate as little or as much as you want. We had people doing one gift per cabin or sometimes one gift per person. Whatever you're comfortable with. The TA people got crazy with activities! Room tours, scrapbooking events, and wine & beer tastings were some of the things they planned. And you should've seen pirate night!!! I've put together a scavenger hunt and ornament exchange on previous Christmas-time cruises and I'd be glad to coordinate them again if there's any interest. Just let me know. In the meantime, I'm just very happy to get to know all of you!!!

Lisa Marie
BearFan

 

[DesertGal]

Welcome! I think you might like to meet some of the adults in my large group. We are volunteer firefighters from WNY, as well as two medics and a career firefighter. It's always good to meet people with common interests!

Unfortunately, most of our kids are pre-teens/teenagers, so can't help on that front.

If you are interested in joining the FE, let me know. It's a lot of fun!

Tammy

We would love to meet your group. Maybe we can meet for cocktails or try to meet somewhere on board the first day. We always get to port super early so we always take our time eating lunch. I think we will pass on the FE this time.

Lisa

 

[DesertGal]

I'm so excited. We have our room assignment and the reviews I've read are great. I surprised my hubby with an upgrade so we are in Room 6564 I can't wait!!!

 

[DesertGal]

Welcome DesertGal and family! It sounds like this cruise will be EXACTLY what you need!

Beth

Thanks Beth. There is nothing like a Disney Cruise to put a smile back into your heart!

 

[DesertGal]

Yay! So what are you all doing before/ after? Are you flying or driving, what are you doing for Thanksgiving? We just got back from a week in the World, Thurday (Thanksgiving) to Thursday (yesterday) flying on Thanksgiving is pretty cheap in comaprison to the few days before and after the holiday, so we may fly down on Thanksgiving next year too. Maybe do the Very Merry Xmas Party at the MK on Friday and then take the cruise the next day.

We will be there for Thanksgiving too! We fly in on the 18th and check into our hotel on the 19th. We are joining my DS and her family there and then will celebrate DH birthday on the cruise. I think we may do the Very Merry Xmas party too.

 

[TJGorman]

Sorry here are our names
Me. Karen
DH William
DS Tyler. 10
DS Jacob. 8

How does this work do we buy gifts for everyone on the list, or don we just exchange with one family?

I am sure as we get closer to the cruise, you may be visiting the site hourly, instead of daily!

Usually, the exchange is done either by getting something for the cabin or something for each person in the exchange. It is totally up to what you would like to do.

 

[TJGorman]

H I'm glad to see that there's already a FE started. You can count us in for that. I've put together a scavenger hunt and ornament exchange on previous Christmas-time cruises and I'd be glad to coordinate them again if there's any interest. Just let me know. In the meantime, I'm just very happy to get to know all of you!!!

Lisa Marie
BearFan

Welcome Lisa! I have added you to the FE list! I have never done a scavenge hunt on any of our cruises, that may be fun!

Tammy