May 18, 2013 MAGIC EBTA - Who is with us?

[hmhaase]

I am somewhat new to these boards and have some questions. My husband and I have discussed doing the FE but we both had some questions. These might have been covered already so I am sorry if they are repeats. Also they might be covered somewhere else so please let me know if they are.


1. Is there a price min or max to the gifts?
2. Do you give a gift to each stateroom each day of the cruise?
3. Is there a set time and day to deliver gifts?
4. Do you give just one gift per stateroom or to each person in the stateroom?
5. Where can you find a FE? Either to buy or make?( btw I am not crafty)

Thank you so much for any help you can give me. My husband is not sure about doing this, but I know our daughter would love it. It sounds like so much from everything I read!

[DisneyMouseHouse]

Originally Posted by hmhaase

I am somewhat new to these boards and have some questions. My husband and I have discussed doing the FE but we both had some questions. These might have been covered already so I am sorry if they are repeats. Also they might be covered somewhere else so please let me know if they are.


1. Is there a price min or max to the gifts?
2. Do you give a gift to each stateroom each day of the cruise?
3. Is there a set time and day to deliver gifts?
4. Do you give just one gift per stateroom or to each person in the stateroom?
5. Where can you find a FE? Either to buy or make?( btw I am not crafty)

Thank you so much for any help you can give me. My husband is not sure about doing this, but I know our daughter would love it. It sounds like so much from everything I read!

Not in charge of this FE, but to find out how to make one, here's a post to help you get started: (not all are sewn, some are done from Duct Tape and are EXTREMELY cute!).
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Here's another post about FE gifts:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639

Also, there is a FB group called DISNEY CRUISE LINE FISH EXTENDERS (It's a closed group so you'll have to ask to join to help hold down on spammers)...they discuss both FE's and FE gifts....

Also, as a BROAD statement about FE's:
1. I don't know of any FE group that has imposed a min/max
2. Generally one gift - either one per stateroom, or one per person, or whatever you feel comfortable with - I personally do one stateroom gift (geared more to the adults) and then one gift for each child (something a bit more "fun" - but not expensive).....depends for me on who is in the room!
However, I also know some who have done something where you do get one gift each day (but they were smaller?? BUT no less useful or appreciated!
3. Depends on the group whether they decide to tell you when to deliver
4. See answer #2

Hope that helps.......

[kaseyC]

Originally Posted by WVURunner

Since there is some interest, I am looking into Tour B for a "kid-friendlier" Tour with Dolphins. I am also looking into just Dolphins. Please check the info below to see if all info is correct before I contact the tour group. The hope is that we can all meet for the same dolphin boat.
Tour D, Dolphin Tour Optional:
Van 1 FULL:
WVURunner-Emily, Michael, Sally, Jamie (4)
Tink1987-2
Nancy-Nancy, Vicki (2)
Van 2: 4 open spots:
LuvsTheSun-Leah (2)
Lynne (2)
Tour B, Dolphin Tour Optional:
2 Full Vans
Heatherb819-Heather (3)
Hmnaase-Hope (3)
Aunt Gram (3)
Disney Mouse House-Beverly (4)
KaseyC (3)
Just Dolphins:
Sarah
ladyshopper (1)

Thanks for adding us to the list!

[hmhaase]

Originally Posted by DisneyMouseHouse

Not in charge of this FE, but to find out how to make one, here's a post to help you get started: (not all are sewn, some are done from Duct Tape and are EXTREMELY cute!).
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1219607

Here's another post about FE gifts:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1980639

Also, there is a FB group called DISNEY CRUISE LINE FISH EXTENDERS (It's a closed group so you'll have to ask to join to help hold down on spammers)...they discuss both FE's and FE gifts....

Also, as a BROAD statement about FE's:
1. I don't know of any FE group that has imposed a min/max
2. Generally one gift - either one per stateroom, or one per person, or whatever you feel comfortable with - I personally do one stateroom gift (geared more to the adults) and then one gift for each child (something a bit more "fun" - but not expensive).....depends for me on who is in the room!
However, I also know some who have done something where you do get one gift each day (but they were smaller?? BUT no less useful or appreciated!
3. Depends on the group whether they decide to tell you when to deliver
4. See answer #2

Hope that helps.......

Thanks so much for helping! I understand it a little more now and the thread you referred me to was great, thanks again!

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by WVURunner

Are you sure you don't want to take a walk on the wild side?

Yep...I'd like to live long enough to get to Barcelona!

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by Kirbo

All the messages were from groups I belong to or pages I've liked and also from people that aren't on my friends list....

That's what I figured - thanks!

[twopeasonepod]

Hi guys! I'm in between clients so didn't read everything thoroughly, but I see that private tours are being considered/booked. What are the reasons to do these versus DCL's? And honestly, I am so slammed I haven't even looked at anything onshore! I feel like such a slacker!

[WVURunner]

Originally Posted by twopeasonepod

Hi guys! I'm in between clients so didn't read everything thoroughly, but I see that private tours are being considered/booked. What are the reasons to do these versus DCL's? And honestly, I am so slammed I haven't even looked at anything onshore! I feel like such a slacker!

I started to look at other tour options since we were going to be in port for a long time and I wanted to do so much and Disney tours didn't offer all of it. Now I can see the Dolphin pods and see the Rock and the tunnels and st. Michaels Cave!

[DisneyMouseHouse]

Originally Posted by hmhaase

Thanks so much for helping! I understand it a little more now and the thread you referred me to was great, thanks again!

And - someone posted the link to the "no sew fish extender" - try this post:
http://www.disboards.com/showpost.ph...24&postcount=5

They actually posted it on the FB group I mentioned, so I didn't have to look for it at all..

[DisneyMouseHouse]

Originally Posted by twopeasonepod

Hi guys! I'm in between clients so didn't read everything thoroughly, but I see that private tours are being considered/booked. What are the reasons to do these versus DCL's? And honestly, I am so slammed I haven't even looked at anything onshore! I feel like such a slacker!

Private tours tend to be a better ratio of ppl to "guides" and they generally cost less and can allow for a bit more flexibility.....not always, but sometimes....

Don't feel like a slacker, some aren't even into their ability to book online with DCL yet, we've got LOTS of time!

[MandyGirl]

Just popping in to say "hi"!. Yay for getting coordination on group shore excursions!! I might go back and read more thoroughly when I am not so dang tired --- mother-in-law needs to do some excursions as she has not been to these ports before.

I hope everyone has a Fabulous Friday!! Today was "my Friday" as I don't work usually on Fri/Sat. But what a whoopin' of a week. Glad it's over!

[gonecrusin]

Where is the Pub Crawl graphic that Mickey is a 'lime'? Am I hallucinating? I thought it was on the web but that one he is just black.

[gonecrusin]

Originally Posted by valbob89

I've created a public Flicker set called EBTA5-13. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rmvandy...7630135067532/

As I find or create graphics I'll place them there. If you have graphics to share, let me know and I'll edit them in photoshop and put them in Flicker. Here are the two Pub Crawl graphics. I've changed the date to 2013 and placed them in a 12x12 file with 300 resolution, the size Vista recommends for printing tees.

Here it is! The second one is what I was looking for. Is it somewhere that I can copy and use on a shirt?

[mboekhoff]

Originally Posted by NancyIL

Thanks...whew! I only now looked at Facebook and saw your post about the tour. Based on how quickly you found 4 more people for this tour, plus 4 other interested people - I'm sure you'll have no problem filling a second van.

Any chance you're also looking at private tours in Madeira, too?

If you are doing a private tour on Maderia go with Daniels Tours. We used them last time and they were awesome!

[NancyIL]

Originally Posted by mboekhoff

If you are doing a private tour on Maderia go with Daniels Tours. We used them last time and they were awesome!

Thanks. I have read many recommendations for his tours, but I haven't decided if I want to tour the island or stay in Funchal.