One of the most common questions for first time Disney cruisers participating in a Fish Extender Exchange is when to deliver the gifts. Some people prefer the first day, others wait a few days. There is no official rule, but there are a few helpful patterns that most groups follow.
Many participants like to deliver individual gifts on the first sea day. Late afternoon is a popular window because guests are usually returning to their cabins to get ready for dinner or the evening show. This timing helps reduce the chance of gifts sitting outside for long periods. While unusual, thefts do happen occasionally, so it is wise to avoid morning delivery times when most people are out.
Some families who give both an individual gift and a cabin gift choose to split them up. They might deliver individual gifts on day 1 and save the cabin gift for later in the cruise. This approach spreads out the fun, but it is not required. A single gift is perfectly fine.
If your gift is something meant to be used on board, make sure you deliver it early enough for people to enjoy it. Also avoid delivering on the final evening since many guests are already packing and may miss it.
Most importantly, remember that Fish Extender Exchanges are meant to be fun. Do whatever timing works best for you and keeps the experience enjoyable.
