Once you've booked your DIsney Cruise you need to look for your cruises' Facebook group.  Every sailing has a cruise page/group that you can join.  It's a great way to meet some of the people you will be sailing with.  Some groups will organize meet and greets and other such events, but you can look for sign-ups for FE groups.  People will try and sign-up as early as they can to get a spot in one of these groups, with a deadline of 6-8 weeks before the cruise.  This gives everyone time to finalize a list of who will be included in your FE group.

Groups are usually comprised of 10 cabins/staterooms.  People will be buying gifts for the other cabins in their FE group.  Most people spend between $10-$15 a cabin.  The idea is to have fun and surprise people with little gifts throughout your trip.  You could give a gift for the whole cabin or gifts for the individuals in the room.  The only rule is to have fun.

It really is up to you to decide what you want to give, the only rule is have fun!  Also don't forget to include everyone on the FE, either through group gifts or individuals.  No one wants to feel left out.  There are family FE groups, ornament groups, adult only groups, and others beyond those.  You just have to see what is available on your sailing.  Just keep in mind you'll have to pack your gifts to bring with you.

You'll also need to buy your fish extender.  Amazon has plenty of options to use.  Many people like to personalize and decorate their FEs.  Here are a couple of ones to look for, but you can do your own search for "hanging pocket storage".  Like these:

With some arts and crafts skills you can make some pretty awesome Fish Extenders like the ones we made.  Or you can shop around on Etsy, there are plenty of people selling and personalizing FIsh Extenders.  Just make sure to order yours with enough time before your voyage.  These were a few that we made.

Your FE group will usually ask you for some details to help inspire people for their gifts.  They'll usually ask for the age and gender of each cruiser, as well as things like who your favorite character is.  It can be loads of fun going around and dropping off presents for others.  It makes the whole cruise feel like Christmas, every time we went back to our room the kids would scramble to see if anyone had dropped off anything for us.

Fish Extenders are just another way to add magic to an already magical vacation.  You're aren't required to participate, but if you choose to, it can be a lot of fun.

Feel free to ask us for any travel advice or tips for your next vacation.  We'll help get you setup for a great trip!  When it's time to plan for DIsney:  It's Mouse O'Clock!

The waiters will ask you which tea you would like to be served, giving the children the option for tea or apple juice.  Trays will be brought with fancy little tea sandwiches and tea cakes.  Don't come with an appetite because there will not be a lot of food.  This is High Tea!  You can't be seen stuffing your face.

The children will receive their welcome gifts.  The girls will receive one of the larger Disney princess dolls, a jewelry box, and a charm necklace or bracelet with charms from each of the three princesses.  The boys receive a foam  shield and a set of 3 Disney prince pins.  Both will also get an autograph book with a pen.

This is just one of those magical things you only get to experience on a Disney Cruise.

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