Making Magic: Fish Extenders & Pixie Dusting
Your Guide to Disney Cruise Line Gift Traditions
If you’re getting ready to set sail on a Disney Cruise, you’ve probably heard the terms "Fish Extender" and "Pixie Dust" floating around. At Riley’s Treehouse, we specialize in creating the tiny treasures that make these traditions so special.
Not sure which is which? Here is everything you need to know to be the best gift-giver on the high seas!
🐟 What is a Fish Extender (FE)?
Outside every stateroom door, you’ll find a silver "Fish" (or sea creature) hook used for ship notices. A Fish Extender is a hanging organizer with pockets that you hang from that hook.
- How it works: Before your cruise, you join a "FE Group" (usually on Facebook) for your specific sailing. You’ll be matched with a small group of other cabins.
- The Exchange: You are responsible for delivering a gift to each cabin on your list. In return, your pockets will be filled with surprises from them!
- The Best Riley’s Treehouse Gifts: Since these are planned, people love personalized items. Our Custom Laser-Engraved Tags or a Build-Your-Own 12-Pack of articulated friends are huge hits for FE groups.
✨ What is "Pixie Dusting"?
While Fish Extenders are a planned commitment, Pixie Dusting is all about spontaneous "Random Acts of Kindness."
- How it works: There’s no sign-up or obligation! You simply carry a bag of small treats and drop them into the Fish Extender pockets of your fellow cruisers as you explore the ship.
- The Joy: It’s a way to spread magic to strangers. Finding a little surprise in your pocket when you return to your room is one of the best parts of a Disney Cruise.
- The Best Riley’s Treehouse Gifts: Our 25-Piece Mystery Packs were practically made for this! Imagine someone finding a tiny Nami the Whale or Buzz the Bee waiting for them. Our 3D-printed creatures are lightweight, durable, and unlike anything they’ll find in the gift shop.
🚢 Why Choose 3D Printed Pixies?
We know packing space is precious! That’s why our articulated creatures are the ultimate cruise gift:
- Lightweight: They won’t add weight to your checked bags.
- Unique: Every creature is custom-crafted in our Treehouse.
- Conversation Starters: People love the "fidget" factor of our articulated designs.