Q: What is Mermaid Mania?
A: We want to take a week, come together, and celebrate mermaids!
We have thoughtfully planned out each activity as a way to share and connect with other mermaids. The prizes are incentives to hype up the fun!
Q: What is the Grand Prize and how to do win it?
A: You will win a Fin Fun Pool Party!
This includes:
1) You and five friends winning Fin Fun Mermaid tails (with monofins)
2) Getting escorted to a reserved local pool by a limousine
3) Meeting the Fin Fun Film Crew
4) Be featured in an upcoming Fin Fun video
In order to be entered to win this fantastic prize, you will be required to have completed all the activities from August 3-8, 2015 (Mertales Monday, Talent Tuesday, Water Wednesday, Surf-day Thursday, Foto Friday, Celebration Saturday)
Q: How do I participate?
A: After you have registered for Mermaid Mania, you will receive an e-mail, (which might take up to 30 minutes to receive, please make sure you have clicked the “subscribe” button.) which will give you an access code.
This access code will be the same for all the activities. The code will be available to enter in starting on Monday.
Each day will give you specific instructions to follow. Please make sure that you have read below and understand what you must do for each day.
Q: How do I upload my photos/videos/stories?
A: You can upload them 4 different ways
1) You may go to our website www.finfriends.com/mermaidmania and upload them on the proper day’s page
2) You may use Facebook, posting to OUR PAGE using the proper hashtag
3) You may use Twitter making a public post using the proper hashtag
4) You may use Instagram making a public post using the proper hashtag
We recommend posting directly on our website to avoid any computer glitches..
Q: Can I complete all the activities in one day?
A: No, each day the activity will be open from 12:00am-11:59pm MT only.
Q: What are the requirements for each day?
A: Monday:
Share your mermaid transformation story on our website under Monday’s activity
“Why are you a mermaid and describe how it felt the first time you became a mermaid”
Minimum 100 words
We encourage you to upload a photo of you in your mermaid tail.
*Chances of winning will not depend on whether you have included a photo or not.
Tuesday: #mmtalenttuesday
1) Submit an illustration of you as a mermaid. Any type of medium may be used.
Blank printable pages will be provided for those who would like to use them.
*Chances of winning will not depend upon the best picture.
2) Fill out the survey located on Tuesday’s page
Wednesday: #mmwaterwednesday
Help us reach our goal! We want to get 1,000 mermaids swimming today!
1) Please check the box regarding if you went swimming or not today
*Chances of winning will not depend on whether you went swimming or not.
2) While at the pool, create a 5-15 second video that is either of you or filmed by you. It can show you swimming, becoming a mermaid, or expressing why you love mermaids. Just make sure it is your best!
*Video must include a mermaid theme to be eligible.
Thursday: #mmtalentthursday
Participate in an act of service that will help your Finfriends, your family, the community, or the environment.
Write up a minimum of 75 words describing what you did and how it benefited someone you know, the community, or the environment. Feel free to include what you learned, and what you want to do to continue to serve.
Include a picture as well.
Friday: #mmfotofriday
For this activity, grab the scale make-up and clip-on sea-green extensions, transform into a real mermaid, and participate in a photoshoot.
Ps-We have some great mermaid hair ideas on our Pinterest page!
Upload your picture.
Saturday: #mmcelebrationsaturday
1) Complete the survey on our site telling us what you thought of Mermaid Mania
2) Print out our Mermaid Mania certificate, fill it out, take a picture of you holding it, and post it
*You may create your own sign
Q: How do I win a tail and what color?
A: Each day you will be required to participate in a specific activity in order to be eligible to be entered to win a tail. We are giving away a tail each day Monday-Friday and Saturday we will be awarding our grand prize (please read ”Grand Prize” above)
Winners will choose their desired tail color.
Q: What are you giving away?
A: Monday: 1 tail, 10 sunglasses, 10 Mermaid Mania T-shirts
Tuesday: 1 tail, 10 lanyards, 10 Mermaid Mania T-shirts
Wednesday: 1 tail, 10 water bottles, 10 Mermaid Mania T-shirts
Thursday: 1 tail, 10 sunglasses, 10 Mermaid Mania T-shirts
Friday: 1 tail, 10 water bottles, 10 Mermaid Mania T-shirts
Saturday: Grand Prize
Q: How will I know who won?
A: Winners will be posted on our Facebook page the next day and will be notified through e-mail
Q: How long will I have to claim my prize?
A: You will have until September 8th to claim your prize.
Q: When will my prize be awarded?
A: We will send out your prizes within two weeks after the contest has ended.
Q: Can I still register for Mermaid Mania after it has started?
A: Yes, but you will not be eligible for the grand prize.
Q: If I have more than one child, may I enter for them both?
A: Yes, you may enter for multiple children.
Q: What else don’t I know?
A: On Thursday, Fin Fun will be giving 5% of all website sales to Make A Wish Foundation to show that we give back too!
Q: Why are you hosting this event?
A: We believe everyone deserves to dream!
Q: Where do I register?
A: www.finfriends.com/mermaidmania
Aug 3, 2015 at 5:54 pm
I have registered twice and still haven’t received the code to verify
Aug 3, 2015 at 7:20 pm
Email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com for questions regarding this! =)
Aug 3, 2015 at 4:22 pm
Help! I can’t find my access code on the email you sent me! Please help me, and quick! <3
Aug 3, 2015 at 7:18 pm
Email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com for questions regarding this! =)
Aug 3, 2015 at 4:19 pm
I registered and have not received my secret code! Please help!
Aug 3, 2015 at 7:18 pm
Email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com for questions regarding this! =)
Aug 3, 2015 at 3:00 pm
I sent in my Monday entry, but looking in the gallery I still cannot find it and I am not sure if my writing piece was received. Is there a way I can find out wether or not my entry was recieved?
Aug 3, 2015 at 3:48 pm
I’m not sure… I’m having the same issue…
Aug 3, 2015 at 6:43 pm
Someone please help, it’s getting close to 11:00…
Aug 3, 2015 at 6:54 pm
If for example you were to win a tail on the normal days such as Tuesday, does that exclude you from the chance of winning the grand prize or decrease you chance or is it still a equal chance? Please someone answer my questions…
Aug 3, 2015 at 7:20 pm
Email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com for questions regarding this! =)
Aug 3, 2015 at 12:47 pm
Is it worldwide or just USA
How do you find where to post the story
Aug 3, 2015 at 12:12 pm
I am interested in modeling for the company is there any way I can sign up??
Aug 3, 2015 at 11:24 am
How come I can’t see or do today’s activitie
Aug 3, 2015 at 11:01 am
Hi-
is there any way to verify that our entry went through?
Thanks,
a Mermaid Mom 😉
Aug 3, 2015 at 9:14 am
where do I post my story, picture,(etc.)
Aug 3, 2015 at 12:19 pm
You can enter your photo and story by clicking on this link: . You should be able to select the Monday option and you will then be able to submit. If you have any other questions, feel free to email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com.
Aug 3, 2015 at 1:43 pm
I do not see the link in the message where you said to put Monday’s activity. Someone please help. I don’t have a mermaid tail and I would really love to participate and try to win…
Aug 3, 2015 at 2:18 pm
If you go to http://www.finfriends.com/mermaidmania, you will be taken to the Mermaid Mania homepage where you can then click on Monday and complete the activity. I hoped this helped!
Aug 3, 2015 at 2:41 pm
Thanks! This helps a lot! One more question. For today’s activity does have to be exactly 100 words or can it be any length as long as it’s not over 100 words?
Aug 3, 2015 at 9:07 am
Trying to enter the contest for today, but I don’t see where. There is no link to the actual contest.
Aug 3, 2015 at 12:17 pm
You can find the contest by going clicking on this link: Select Monday and it will take you to the page where you can enter your story. If you are still having problems with not being able to find where to find the contest, please email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com. Thank you!
Aug 3, 2015 at 8:44 am
I did not get the code and I signed up last week why have I not got the code?
Aug 3, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Please check the your junk mail folder on your email, often it is sent to that inbox. If it is not there, please email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com and they will be able to help you. Thank you!
Aug 3, 2015 at 7:30 am
It has been two days and I still didn’t receive my code?
Aug 3, 2015 at 11:59 am
If you have checked your junk mail inbox, and you still cannot find the secret code, please email mermaidmania@finfunmermaid.com and they will be able to help you. Thank you!
Aug 3, 2015 at 12:28 am
How do I post my story tomorrow here? Do I just post a comment with it?
Aug 2, 2015 at 11:45 pm
I subscribed and joined the event but I never received my access code. PLEASE HELP! It’s been 3 days and I haven’t gotten it yet. I really want to participate 🙁 <3
Aug 1, 2015 at 5:41 pm
I don’t have a mermaid tail do I need one to do this
Aug 1, 2015 at 11:25 am
I signed both of my daughters up for the mermaid Mania and I only had one code sent to us. Can you help ? Thanks they love their tails.
Aug 1, 2015 at 10:57 am
How do you put in your code for the mermaid mania?
Aug 1, 2015 at 2:23 am
For Thursday, can we write about what we do weekly as service? We volunteer every Monday at An animal shelter and can’t do it on Thursdays. For Friday, What is scale make up? Something special? Or do we just put on make up and wear a mermaid style hair do? For Saturday, what if we don’t have a printer? Can we make our own certificate? Or hold it up on our phone? Thank you!!
Aug 1, 2015 at 2:15 am
Is it worldwide? Or just In USA?
Aug 1, 2015 at 1:20 am
Can people from other country participate?
Jul 31, 2015 at 10:10 pm
I am so excited for this event! I will be sure to share this information as much as I can, and I will definitely enter all contests! Fin Fun Mermaid, you are amazing and you have made so many dreams come true! Your mermaid tails are quality-made and gorgeous!!!
Jul 31, 2015 at 9:43 pm
Hello!~ I was wondering.. Do you have to have a mermaid tail to join mermaid mania ?
Jul 31, 2015 at 8:31 pm
Can you you do 2 people in 1 registration? Do you need a Murmaid tail to do this event
Jul 31, 2015 at 8:58 pm
You don’t need a mermaid tail to participate in this event. It says that in the terms and conditions 😉
Aug 3, 2015 at 12:40 pm
thank you!
Jul 31, 2015 at 7:43 pm
I am so excited for Mermaid Mania. Monday can’t come fast enough！Also stoked for my rainbow tail and fin to arrive ！Just can’t get enough Mermaid ！
Jul 31, 2015 at 6:17 pm
If I don’t have a fun fun tail, can I still be apart of mermaid mania?