Cruise Planning: Fish Extenders

As I’ve been reading blogs for my upcoming Disney Cruise, one of the search items that keeps coming up is the topic of Fish Extenders. Being a newbie, I need to find out what this was all about.

After a couple of searches, I found is that a Fish Extender is a gift swap within an organized group of cruisers. Below are the basics:

  • What’s a Fish Extender?
    • A fish extender is a door hanger that includes the same number of pockets per each member of your cabin crew.
  • How do I get one?
    • You can create your own or purchase some amazing ones via Esty.
  • How do I participate?
    • Before your cruise, there will be sign-ups available via Disney cruise forums and Facebook Groups. Each group may have their way of conducting/organizing their group.
  • Do I have to participate?
    • No, it’s optional.
  • What kind of gifts should I give to others?
    • Anything goes. Gifts can be homemade or purchased, small or large. I would think along the lines of party favors/stocking stuffers.

For our first cruise, we decided not to participate, since we’ll be flying into Miami the night before and we’re trying to avoid any additional luggage. But I would love to hear your experience, and with that, I hope you’re having a magical day!

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