Disney Dream June 13, 2016

[CoolDad06]

We are super excited about our cruise on the 13th of June next summer. This will be our third time sailing on the Dream. Who else will be joining us?

 

[IrishCowboy]

I have added your thread to the cruise meet list
Have a great cruise

 

[NavyFamily]

We are going! This will be our first Disney cruise. We have 2 daughters who will be 5 and 3 at that time.

 

[CoolDad06]

We are going! This will be our first Disney cruise. We have 2 daughters who will be 5 and 3 at that time.

Oh Great! We have three boys ages 11, 5, and 1. I know you all will love the Dream.

 

[Toy1908]

We're going!
Party of 6 (3 adults, 3 kids).

 

[DisneyClown]

Happily planning our first cruise ever! Excited to experience it. Will just be me and my two kids, ages 4 and 7 at time of trip.

 

[CoolDad06]

Happily planning our first cruise ever! Excited to experience it. Will just be me and my two kids, ages 4 and 7 at time of trip.

Woot Woot!! Only 290 days to go

 

[lovessummers]

We will be on this cruise! So excited!!! Not our first cruise, but this is our first Disney cruise! It's my 50th birthday celebration (which is actually in May). I really wanted to participate in a FE for my first time. Anyone know how/where I could do sign up to do this? I have 3 sons but they're older-16, 13 and 10.

 

[mom2boyswen]

Hi there! This will be our first Disney cruise and my boys (will be 5 and 6) first cruise! There will be 5 adults and 2 kids. I am beyond excited!!

 

[drchauvin]

We are a Family of 5 (2 Adults, 3 kids: 10-boy, 7-boy, and 2-girl) This will be our 3rd Disney cruise and can't wait. We are interested in doing a Fish Extender exchange for this cruise. We have never done it before. Wish it was summer now.

Tim

 

[Katherine Green]

I just found out yesterday that we are going as well!! 4 adults and one (will be) 14yo. Everyone but the 14yo has been on a Disney cruise before, but that was AGES ago. I'm really interested in doing the Fish Extenders exchange this go around. I don't remember that being popular the last time we went.

 

[CoolDad06]

It's almost 2016!!! That means our cruise is right around the corner. Who's ready to have some fun in a couple of months?

 

[lovessummers]

I see others are interested in participating in a FE, also. Seeing as how this is our first Disney Cruise I don't feel qualified to organize it. Has anyone that's interested participated in a FE group before? Anyone interested in starting up one for us?

 

[gometros]

Somehow I forgot to look for this thread. We're taking my whole family on this cruise, which includes my DW, two adult daughters, my son and his DW. As of today, we are paid in full.

We're also doing the DVC members cruise out of NYC on the fall. Good year for us and DCL.

 

[The Green's]

126 Days to go. Who wants to participate in FE?

 

[MissyMcMom]

Our family will be taking our second cruise and bringing along three more families!

 

[KCarter4]

Our WHOLE family is going & we are all very excited! There will be 16 of us total with kids ages ranging from 13 yrs to 9 months. We would like to participate in a Fish Extender group as well.

 

[KCarter4]

126 Days to go. Who wants to participate in FE?

We do!

 

[KCarter4]

I found this info on fish extenders on another discussion forum that is sailing on the Dream. Anyone interested in volunteering to take charge of this for our trip?



It appears there are a number of you who are interested in a Fish Extender group. There isn't one currently set up here on DISboards. Here's a little write up on how FE groups are set up:
Setting up FE group

There's really no "rules" as to how a FE program runs. Basically someone maintains the list of those who wish to participate. The group can decide on what information is necessary to produce FE gifts. A basic list may only have DISname/room number/number of people in the room. A more involved list could be first & last names/ages/room number/favorite character/favorite color/allergies/whatever is deemed necessary to know. Also a decision can be made as to size of FE. Some groups break out the list(s) at 10-15 rooms max, so that there are multiple lists (and some people will participate in more than one list). Other groups just make one big list (upwards of 20-30 rooms).

At some point the list will "close". Typically this happens 30-45 days out from the cruise, so that everyone participating has time to organize/prepare their gifts. Shortly before this time (about 2-3 weeks prior) the organizer will either post the list (usually via a conversation is best, as that's more private), or directly on the Cruise Meet thread, to confirm everyone on it is still participating. It’s important to make a statement about "anyone not confirming by XX date will be dropped" at this time. A little harsh, yes, but often there are people who will post on the cruise meet thread as soon as the reserve the cruise and say “I want to participate”, and are never heard from again.

Once the list closes, the organizer will post the final list. Also, a decision must be made as to whether to allow late additions. Sometimes there is a "pixie dust" list. That is, basically, a latecomers list that gets posted about a week out from the cruise that others may or may not add to their "final" list. Be sure the "pixie dust" list participants realize they may or may not get gifts from others, but are expected to provide gifts for the other FE participants anyway.

The other "biggie" is no other social media sites are allowed to be linked or search directions posted as to how find that other site here on DISboards. Please read this:
http://www.disboards.com/threads/im...uise-meet-and-fish-extender-programs.3353477/


As it seems there are a few here on your cruise meet thread who would be interested in doing this, who’s going to step up and volunteer to maintain the list?

I will also note, to participate in conversations, everyone needs to have at least 10 posts. For those who wish to use this option for private conversations and don't have 10 posts yet, head over to the Test board to post and up your post count. http://www.disboards.com/forums/test-board.88/

Up to 20 people can participate in any given conversation.

 

[KBD5]

First cruise for us ... 3 girls 12,9,8