WONDER May 20, 2015 San Diego to Vancouver!

[SabRey]

Yes there is, the post about the FE is in my signature below. Just PM me you cabin number, number of Adults and children (ages and gender can help to make sure appropriate gifts are given), names if you would like to, as I know some people like to give customized gifts and please list any allergies and if items should be avoided for the entire cabin or just for certain individuals in the cabin.

Aloha! My husband and I will be on our first Disney Cruise and our Honeymoon!! We are very unfamiliar with the FE but would love to participate with a little guidance. Our cabin number is 2645. It's just 2 adults. I hope we can get the details on how to participate. It sounds FUN!!

 

[MelAllen]

I am new to the FE thing as well, so I am not sure I am the best person to give advice, but I have done a bit of research on FE and I am looking forward to it! Here is a link with some good info on FE: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/meets.htm

And I stole this off of this website: http://www.suchthespot.com/2011/01/disney-cruise-how-to-fish-extender/

What exactly is a fish extender?
Named for the decor from which they hang, fish extenders are usually handmade pocket organizers (similar to a shoe caddy or mail organizer) customized with names, favorite Disney characters, etc. These pocket organizers are hung from a decorative fish, starfish or seahorse ornament that is attached to the wall outside of the cabins on each of Disney’s four ships. My family’s fish extender looks like this.



Fish extenders are widely available on Etsy. You can custom order one that suits your family perfectly. Simply enter the search term “fish extender” and prepare to be overwhelmed with options! Alternatively, you can make your own–and it doesn’t have to be fancy. Even a cute tote bag will work in a pinch!

Where do I sign up?
It’s simple. You just visit the Disney Cruise Meets thread on the DISboards and select your cruise date. You’ll need to sign up with the names (and sometimes ages) of participating family members as well as your stateroom number.

What happens next?
Once numbers are finalized, each member of the group prepares a gift for the other participating cabins. You can opt to provide a single family gift for the participating cabins, or give individual gifts to each person in the cabin. There are no rules regarding gifts (no minimum or maximum dollar value). Often times, the gifts are handmade, but not always. Once the cruise has commenced, participants deliver their gifts to the other participating staterooms, leaving them as a surprise in the fish extender pockets. One of the most fun aspects of taking part in a fish extender group is checking in throughout the day to see what little goodies are waiting.

Is that a sufficient overview? I hope so, because I’d really like to move on to the fun part now. That is, sharing our most recent fish extender gift. It was a doozie.

 

[CowboyKell]

That is a very good overview.

Our DD thinks that the reason you go on a cruise is for the FE. She does not walk down a passageway without little somethings to drop in all the FEs, even the ones that are not a part of our FE group. Mostly she hands out little pieces of sea glass we find on the beach, or perhaps little pictures (she calls them postcards) that she draws.

 

[COASTIEandMATE]

That is a very good overview.

Our DD thinks that the reason you go on a cruise is for the FE. She does not walk down a passageway without little somethings to drop in all the FEs, even the ones that are not a part of our FE group. Mostly she hands out little pieces of sea glass we find on the beach, or perhaps little pictures (she calls them postcards) that she draws.

That is so sweet!! We always like to bring a little aloha to each door!!

 

[SabRey]

I am new to the FE thing as well, so I am not sure I am the best person to give advice, but I have done a bit of research on FE and I am looking forward to it! Here is a link with some good info on FE: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/meets.htm

And I stole this off of this website: http://www.suchthespot.com/2011/01/disney-cruise-how-to-fish-extender/

What exactly is a fish extender?
Named for the decor from which they hang, fish extenders are usually handmade pocket organizers (similar to a shoe caddy or mail organizer) customized with names, favorite Disney characters, etc. These pocket organizers are hung from a decorative fish, starfish or seahorse ornament that is attached to the wall outside of the cabins on each of Disney’s four ships. My family’s fish extender looks like this.



Fish extenders are widely available on Etsy. You can custom order one that suits your family perfectly. Simply enter the search term “fish extender” and prepare to be overwhelmed with options! Alternatively, you can make your own–and it doesn’t have to be fancy. Even a cute tote bag will work in a pinch!

Where do I sign up?
It’s simple. You just visit the Disney Cruise Meets thread on the DISboards and select your cruise date. You’ll need to sign up with the names (and sometimes ages) of participating family members as well as your stateroom number.

What happens next?
Once numbers are finalized, each member of the group prepares a gift for the other participating cabins. You can opt to provide a single family gift for the participating cabins, or give individual gifts to each person in the cabin. There are no rules regarding gifts (no minimum or maximum dollar value). Often times, the gifts are handmade, but not always. Once the cruise has commenced, participants deliver their gifts to the other participating staterooms, leaving them as a surprise in the fish extender pockets. One of the most fun aspects of taking part in a fish extender group is checking in throughout the day to see what little goodies are waiting.

Is that a sufficient overview? I hope so, because I’d really like to move on to the fun part now. That is, sharing our most recent fish extender gift. It was a doozie.

 

[SabRey]

I am new to the FE thing as well, so I am not sure I am the best person to give advice, but I have done a bit of research on FE and I am looking forward to it! Here is a link with some good info on FE: http://www.wdwinfo.com/disney-cruise-line/meets.htm

And I stole this off of this website: http://www.suchthespot.com/2011/01/disney-cruise-how-to-fish-extender/

What exactly is a fish extender?
Named for the decor from which they hang, fish extenders are usually handmade pocket organizers (similar to a shoe caddy or mail organizer) customized with names, favorite Disney characters, etc. These pocket organizers are hung from a decorative fish, starfish or seahorse ornament that is attached to the wall outside of the cabins on each of Disney’s four ships. My family’s fish extender looks like this.



Fish extenders are widely available on Etsy. You can custom order one that suits your family perfectly. Simply enter the search term “fish extender” and prepare to be overwhelmed with options! Alternatively, you can make your own–and it doesn’t have to be fancy. Even a cute tote bag will work in a pinch!

Where do I sign up?
It’s simple. You just visit the Disney Cruise Meets thread on the DISboards and select your cruise date. You’ll need to sign up with the names (and sometimes ages) of participating family members as well as your stateroom number.

What happens next?
Once numbers are finalized, each member of the group prepares a gift for the other participating cabins. You can opt to provide a single family gift for the participating cabins, or give individual gifts to each person in the cabin. There are no rules regarding gifts (no minimum or maximum dollar value). Often times, the gifts are handmade, but not always. Once the cruise has commenced, participants deliver their gifts to the other participating staterooms, leaving them as a surprise in the fish extender pockets. One of the most fun aspects of taking part in a fish extender group is checking in throughout the day to see what little goodies are waiting.

Is that a sufficient overview? I hope so, because I’d really like to move on to the fun part now. That is, sharing our most recent fish extender gift. It was a doozie.

Thank you for the response! Not sure what to do from here. I guess I'll wait to see if we get contacted with further instructions and details?

 

[MelAllen]

Thank you for the response! Not sure what to do from here. I guess I'll wait to see if we get contacted with further instructions and details?

If you go to page three on this forum you will see the instructions and who to contact to be put on the list.

 

[SabRey]

If you would like to participate in the Fish Extender, please PM me the following information:
Cabin Number:
Number of Adults
Number of Children:
Ages of Children:
Gender of each adult and child, if you wish to avoid a "boy" gift being given to a girl or vice versa.
List Names, if so desired:

In order to keep this safe and fun for all, please list all Allergies or items you can't have for religious or other reasons (don't care what the reason is, just the items, such as alcohol, pork, coffee, etc.):
Please specify if these items should not be given to your cabin at all or if it applies to specific people in your cabin. If it applies to specific people, please mention which ones, either by name or age and gender depending on the information you shared.

If there is any information you would prefer not to sharr, please skip it. But we do need to know a minimum of cabin number and the number of people (preferably number of children and adults) in your cabin.

Again if someone else would prefer to organize, I won't be offended and will pass any information that I have already received along. I do not want to step on any toes.

NOTE: If you don't have enough posts to send a PM, you can either post directly or make one word/letter posts to bring your post counts up on the Technical Support/Test board at: http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/

I will be keeping this post updated with the latest information and list of those participating so far:

• cmwade77, Cabin 2086, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Chris - Eva, Allergies & Other Information: Please nothing that contains Coffee - Tea (Except Herbal) - Alcohol
• MelAllen, Cabin 2574, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Ken - Melissa (Mel), Children Name - Gender - Age: Nick - Boy - 3
• my3luckycharms, Cabin 6605, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Children Name - Gender - Age:
  Boy - Kade - 11 - Girl - Kaia - 7
• ActingVP, Cabin 8572, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Victoria - Steven, Children Name - Gender - Age: Jack - Boy - 4, Allergies & Other Information: Stevens Celiac’s Disease (Gluten Free)
• mug318ca, Cabin 7002, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Judson - Anne
  
• COASTIEandMATE, Cabin 2004, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Ron - Karren
• Team Forester, Cabin 6616, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Adult Names: Mat - KymChildren Name - Gender - Age: Devan - Girl - 7 (Birthday on 5/21) - James - 4
• Princes Alexandra, Cabin 2511, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Darren - Tami, Children Name - Gender - Age: Alexandra - 7, Allergies & Other Information: Alexandra LOVES Elsa - Tami loves Minnie - Darren loves Goofy

If you would like to add additional information or sign up for the FE, please PM me or post on here.

NOTE: I will make sure that everyone that is participating in the FW has my cell number before we cruise, so that you can text me or call me with any last minute cabin changes before we leave.

You can also text or call my cabin number on the wave phones, unless I let everyone know that we had a last minute cabin change.

I will have printed lists and will update them by hand with any of these changes and distribute them the first day of the cruise.

CUSTOMS NOTES:
Remember the fines can range anywhere from $100-$50,000 and possible jail time per offense.

• Please check the following site for details on what is not allowed:
  • http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/prohib-eng.html
• One thing that they don't make clear, but I have seen on many websites, you must declare all food items when entering into Canada and it is strongly suggested that they have food labels in English.

When in doubt, declare it.

If you don't declare it and you should have, you risk fines and/or jail time, so I cannot stress enough how important it is to declare everything that you should.

I am not trying to scare anyone, I just want to emphasize how important it is to be aware of the regulations and not take anything in you shouldn't and make sure you declare everything you should.

 

[SabRey]

Cabin:2645
(2) Adults; Sabrina & Rey

First time cruisers and on our honeymoon! Looking forward to an awesome experience! Aloha from Hawaii

 

[SabRey]

If you go to page three on this forum you will see the instructions and who to contact to be put on the list.

 

[SabRey]

Thank you MelAllen for answering my posts! I look forward to meeting you and your family soon

 

[SabRey]

If you would like to participate in the Fish Extender, please PM me the following information:
Cabin Number:
Number of Adults:
Number of Children:
Ages of Children:
Gender of each adult and child, if you wish to avoid a "boy" gift being given to a girl or vice versa.
List Names, if so desired:

In order to keep this safe and fun for all, please list all Allergies or items you can't have for religious or other reasons (don't care what the reason is, just the items, such as alcohol, pork, coffee, etc.):
Please specify if these items should not be given to your cabin at all or if it applies to specific people in your cabin. If it applies to specific people, please mention which ones, either by name or age and gender depending on the information you shared.

If there is any information you would prefer not to sharr, please skip it. But we do need to know a minimum of cabin number and the number of people (preferably number of children and adults) in your cabin.

Again if someone else would prefer to organize, I won't be offended and will pass any information that I have already received along. I do not want to step on any toes.

NOTE: If you don't have enough posts to send a PM, you can either post directly or make one word/letter posts to bring your post counts up on the Technical Support/Test board at: http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/

I will be keeping this post updated with the latest information and list of those participating so far:

• cmwade77, Cabin 2086, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Chris - Eva, Allergies & Other Information: Please nothing that contains Coffee - Tea (Except Herbal) - Alcohol
• MelAllen, Cabin 2574, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Ken - Melissa (Mel), Children Name - Gender - Age: Nick - Boy - 3
• my3luckycharms, Cabin 6605, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Children Name - Gender - Age:
  Boy - Kade - 11 - Girl - Kaia - 7
• ActingVP, Cabin 8572, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Victoria - Steven, Children Name - Gender - Age: Jack - Boy - 4, Allergies & Other Information: Stevens Celiac’s Disease (Gluten Free)
• mug318ca, Cabin 7002, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Judson - Anne
  
• COASTIEandMATE, Cabin 2004, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Ron - Karren
• Team Forester, Cabin 6616, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Adult Names: Mat - KymChildren Name - Gender - Age: Devan - Girl - 7 (Birthday on 5/21) - James - 4
• Princes Alexandra, Cabin 2511, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Darren - Tami, Children Name - Gender - Age: Alexandra - 7, Allergies & Other Information: Alexandra LOVES Elsa - Tami loves Minnie - Darren loves Goofy

If you would like to add additional information or sign up for the FE, please PM me or post on here.

NOTE: I will make sure that everyone that is participating in the FW has my cell number before we cruise, so that you can text me or call me with any last minute cabin changes before we leave.

You can also text or call my cabin number on the wave phones, unless I let everyone know that we had a last minute cabin change.

I will have printed lists and will update them by hand with any of these changes and distribute them the first day of the cruise.

CUSTOMS NOTES:
Remember the fines can range anywhere from $100-$50,000 and possible jail time per offense.

• Please check the following site for details on what is not allowed:
  • http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/prohib-eng.html
• One thing that they don't make clear, but I have seen on many websites, you must declare all food items when entering into Canada and it is strongly suggested that they have food labels in English.

When in doubt, declare it.

If you don't declare it and you should have, you risk fines and/or jail time, so I cannot stress enough how important it is to declare everything that you should.

I am not trying to scare anyone, I just want to emphasize how important it is to be aware of the regulations and not take anything in you shouldn't and make sure you declare everything you should.

 

[SabRey]

Not only new to cruising but also to posting on this site. We hope you get our info. We are Sabrina and Rey, (2) adults in cabin 2645. We are looking forward to our first cruise and honeymoon! Can't wait to meet new ️Disney families!!

 

[SabRey]

If you would like to participate in the Fish Extender, please PM me the following information:
Cabin Number:
Number of Adults:
Number of Children:
Ages of Children:
Gender of each adult and child, if you wish to avoid a "boy" gift being given to a girl or vice versa.
List Names, if so desired:

In order to keep this safe and fun for all, please list all Allergies or items you can't have for religious or other reasons (don't care what the reason is, just the items, such as alcohol, pork, coffee, etc.):
Please specify if these items should not be given to your cabin at all or if it applies to specific people in your cabin. If it applies to specific people, please mention which ones, either by name or age and gender depending on the information you shared.

If there is any information you would prefer not to sharr, please skip it. But we do need to know a minimum of cabin number and the number of people (preferably number of children and adults) in your cabin.

Again if someone else would prefer to organize, I won't be offended and will pass any information that I have already received along. I do not want to step on any toes.

NOTE: If you don't have enough posts to send a PM, you can either post directly or make one word/letter posts to bring your post counts up on the Technical Support/Test board at: http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/

I will be keeping this post updated with the latest information and list of those participating so far:

• cmwade77, Cabin 2086, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Chris - Eva, Allergies & Other Information: Please nothing that contains Coffee - Tea (Except Herbal) - Alcohol
• MelAllen, Cabin 2574, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Ken - Melissa (Mel), Children Name - Gender - Age: Nick - Boy - 3
• my3luckycharms, Cabin 6605, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Children Name - Gender - Age:
  Boy - Kade - 11 - Girl - Kaia - 7
• ActingVP, Cabin 8572, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Victoria - Steven, Children Name - Gender - Age: Jack - Boy - 4, Allergies & Other Information: Stevens Celiac’s Disease (Gluten Free)
• mug318ca, Cabin 7002, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Judson - Anne
  
• COASTIEandMATE, Cabin 2004, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Ron - Karren
• Team Forester, Cabin 6616, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Adult Names: Mat - KymChildren Name - Gender - Age: Devan - Girl - 7 (Birthday on 5/21) - James - 4
• Princes Alexandra, Cabin 2511, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Darren - Tami, Children Name - Gender - Age: Alexandra - 7, Allergies & Other Information: Alexandra LOVES Elsa - Tami loves Minnie - Darren loves Goofy

If you would like to add additional information or sign up for the FE, please PM me or post on here.

NOTE: I will make sure that everyone that is participating in the FW has my cell number before we cruise, so that you can text me or call me with any last minute cabin changes before we leave.

You can also text or call my cabin number on the wave phones, unless I let everyone know that we had a last minute cabin change.

I will have printed lists and will update them by hand with any of these changes and distribute them the first day of the cruise.

CUSTOMS NOTES:
Remember the fines can range anywhere from $100-$50,000 and possible jail time per offense.

• Please check the following site for details on what is not allowed:
  • http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/prohib-eng.html
• One thing that they don't make clear, but I have seen on many websites, you must declare all food items when entering into Canada and it is strongly suggested that they have food labels in English.

When in doubt, declare it.

If you don't declare it and you should have, you risk fines and/or jail time, so I cannot stress enough how important it is to declare everything that you should.

I am not trying to scare anyone, I just want to emphasize how important it is to be aware of the regulations and not take anything in you shouldn't and make sure you declare everything you should.

 

[SabRey]

I can not send you a PM, because I have not posted enough. So here is my information.

Thank you for doing the FE! This is our first cruise and I am looking forward to it!

Cabin Number: 2645
Number of Adults: 2 Rey and Sabrina

 

[cmwade77]

Sorry I have been out for a bit, I will try to get everyone added this weekend.

Does anyone have suggestions for when she should make the cut off date for signing up?

 

[MelAllen]

I have never done it before, but Maybe 3- 4 weeks before the trip. I am going to order some things and it takes time???? I am open though.

 

[Team Forester]

Hi! Have you decided how we will be delivering FEs yet? We're getting excited and I want to start preparing my goodies for everyone. Will it be on a certain day and with one delivery per family? Thanks so much for coordinating!!!

 

[GoofyZepedas]

If you would like to participate in the Fish Extender, please PM me the following information:
Cabin Number:
Number of Adults:
Number of Children:
Ages of Children:
Gender of each adult and child, if you wish to avoid a "boy" gift being given to a girl or vice versa.
List Names, if so desired:

In order to keep this safe and fun for all, please list all Allergies or items you can't have for religious or other reasons (don't care what the reason is, just the items, such as alcohol, pork, coffee, etc.):
Please specify if these items should not be given to your cabin at all or if it applies to specific people in your cabin. If it applies to specific people, please mention which ones, either by name or age and gender depending on the information you shared.

If there is any information you would prefer not to sharr, please skip it. But we do need to know a minimum of cabin number and the number of people (preferably number of children and adults) in your cabin.

Again if someone else would prefer to organize, I won't be offended and will pass any information that I have already received along. I do not want to step on any toes.

NOTE: If you don't have enough posts to send a PM, you can either post directly or make one word/letter posts to bring your post counts up on the Technical Support/Test board at: http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/

I will be keeping this post updated with the latest information and list of those participating so far:

• cmwade77, Cabin 2086, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Chris - Eva, Allergies & Other Information: Please nothing that contains Coffee - Tea (Except Herbal) - Alcohol
• MelAllen, Cabin 2574, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Ken - Melissa (Mel), Children Name - Gender - Age: Nick - Boy - 3
• my3luckycharms, Cabin 6605, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Children Name - Gender - Age:
  Boy - Kade - 11 - Girl - Kaia - 7
• ActingVP, Cabin 8572, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Victoria - Steven, Children Name - Gender - Age: Jack - Boy - 4, Allergies & Other Information: Stevens Celiac’s Disease (Gluten Free)
• mug318ca, Cabin 7002, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Judson - Anne
  
• COASTIEandMATE, Cabin 2004, 2 Adults, Adult Names: Ron - Karren
• Team Forester, Cabin 6616, 2 Adults - 2 Children, Adult Names: Mat - KymChildren Name - Gender - Age: Devan - Girl - 7 (Birthday on 5/21) - James - 4
• Princes Alexandra, Cabin 2511, 2 Adults - 1 Child, Adult Names: Darren - Tami, Children Name - Gender - Age: Alexandra - 7, Allergies & Other Information: Alexandra LOVES Elsa - Tami loves Minnie - Darren loves Goofy

If you would like to add additional information or sign up for the FE, please PM me or post on here.

NOTE: I will make sure that everyone that is participating in the FW has my cell number before we cruise, so that you can text me or call me with any last minute cabin changes before we leave.

You can also text or call my cabin number on the wave phones, unless I let everyone know that we had a last minute cabin change.

I will have printed lists and will update them by hand with any of these changes and distribute them the first day of the cruise.

CUSTOMS NOTES:
Remember the fines can range anywhere from $100-$50,000 and possible jail time per offense.

• Please check the following site for details on what is not allowed:
  • http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-securite/prohib-eng.html
• One thing that they don't make clear, but I have seen on many websites, you must declare all food items when entering into Canada and it is strongly suggested that they have food labels in English.

When in doubt, declare it.

If you don't declare it and you should have, you risk fines and/or jail time, so I cannot stress enough how important it is to declare everything that you should.

I am not trying to scare anyone, I just want to emphasize how important it is to be aware of the regulations and not take anything in you shouldn't and make sure you declare everything you should.

Hello

It is my first DCL and I am even more excited because t's the first big family trip with my kids. I want to get the most out of it and want to join on the FE fun. Our information is
Cabin Number:6518
Number of Adults:2
Number of Children:2 boys
Ages of Children: 2 and 4
The favorite characters are Olaf and Donald duck.

Please keep me posted.
Thanks.

 

[McGeez]

Hi there. First Disney Cruise and excited! Would like to participate in FE but still haven't made final decision. How many cabins are participating thus far? It looks like some FE groups divide participants into smaller groups to keep the number of folks for whom you're making gifts more manageable. Is this group planning to keep it open to all or divide into smaller groups if it gets too large? Thanks for taking the initiative to get it going!