A Disney Start to 2015 - What a Dream! :-) Disney dream 12/29/2014

[TheBanksFam]

I think I heard The Banks Family has caught the pin bug....

Well, I guess. We aren't prolific traders but the kids like it. We generally will buy some trade stock from ebay and give it to them for Christmas. Then they can trade away on the ship. We always trade with cast members too. We might be willing to part with some of our trade stock items. We have ones we trade and one's we like too much to trade. You remind me, I need to find those pins! LOL

Vhurley You crack me up. My DW burst our laughing when I read her your post. She was picturing what I would be like if I had to not pack until the 25th. I would be absolutely unbearable. We both agreed that would NEVER happen. I would have snuck the luggage off site and packed them there. There is too much Eagle Scout in this ol' boy to throw it together in that amount of time. I have to be prepared and try to think of everything. Though we don't take the kitchen sink.

This week blew by! It was also nice to watch the Orion launch from Kennedy this morning and see some live shots of the Space Coast. We will be there in three week!

Shawn

 

[TheBanksFam]

We talked about this a couple of months ago but if you are a geocacher, there is a geocache on Castaway Cay. This got me thinking. There are some caches in Nassau. The only thing, Nassau is not a place I want to be staring at my GPS for security reasons. Another group of travelers gave me an idea. Set up an event/Meet n Greet cache! So I did! http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC5HG28_dreamers-meet-n-greet It will be at 10am on Dec 30th. There is a Bahaman Woman statue behind Festival Place courtyard. This is right off the ship. Those of you who are cachers, meet there, sign the logbook, and go about your day and be able to log another foreign cache. Here is the Castaway Cay cache http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCRFBJ_king-billys-disney-cruise-castaway-cay-cache

 

[js]

The Meet & Greet is at 5pm on the 29th at the Vista Cafe (Deck 4, Midship) We are looking forward to seeing everyone!

We have packed the passports and the DW finally asked for the packing list today. So I reckon we will add a few things to the bags this weekend. I really would like to pack the FE Gifts but don't know if there will be enough time.

Shawn of TheBanksFam

Thank you Very much! I look forward to seeing everyone and I appreciate all the time you have taken to put this all together. I think I will be very busy on my first day. I want to get the FE delivered and then 5 pm is the meet and I know we have early seating, which is very early for my family but we are also with my sister's family of little kids so early seating we go!

I can't pack yet I have to wait till Dec 25 when we gift the trip to everyone. It is driving me wacko. I have the FE all boxed up and organized. I am anxious to meet everyone. Prepare to meet a redneck Mexican who actually sunburns And I do not speak Spanish or can tolerate spicy food My sister in law is the one who has the spicy soul

Oh my is all I have to say! What a wonderful surprise but I'm like Shawn, I would most certainly be packing! NO WAY could I wait until December 26! I am leaving on December 26 and I was packed last week. All clothes ironed, packed in the packing cubes, FE packed, toiletries packed, etc. I could leave right now LOL The Type A me would have given myself anxiety doing it like you but I know my sister could do it and not be stressed! I give you loads of credit!

See everyone soon!

 

[TheBanksFam]

Thank you Very much! I look forward to seeing everyone and I appreciate all the time you have taken to put this all together. I think I will be very busy on my first day. I want to get the FE delivered and then 5 pm is the meet and I know we have early seating, which is very early for my family but we are also with my sister's family of little kids so early seating we go!

Just remember, some people may not have their FE pockets up right away. You may have to come back to some rooms. You aren't allowed into your staterooms until 1pm I think so, if your trying to get all the FE's out first thing, you may have difficulties. You just want to have them all out before the last night, as you leave your luggage outside your door that night for pickup.

Shawn of TheBanksFam

 

[dhelin]

Just remember, some people may not have their FE pockets up right away. You may have to come back to some rooms. You aren't allowed into your staterooms until 1pm I think so, if your trying to get all the FE's out first thing, you may have difficulties. You just want to have them all out before the last night, as you leave your luggage outside your door that night for pickup. Shawn of TheBanksFam

that will be us for sure! Won't be unpacked until after the group meet as we want to be on deck for sail away etc, as well as other embarkation events in the afternoon. Rooms aren't open until after 1:30

 

[ScottCarrie]

Hi BanksFam. I was wondering if it is too late to sign up for fish extenders? I just learned about them, but am seeing that a lot of folks have already made them... If it's not too late, here is my info:
Your Dis name: Scott Carrie
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW, DD (9yo), DD (7yo), DS (5yo), DD (3yo)
Cabin Number: 10060 and 10062
Early/Late dining: my info says main seating. itinerary B ???
FE? Yes
Celebrating: ??

 

[justinjayden1101]

Hi everyone we are new to this page and just discovered that FE thing we would love to be part of but I'm totally lost on how to sign up and what to do next lol please fill me in

 

[TheBanksFam]

Hi BanksFam. I was wondering if it is too late to sign up for fish extenders? I just learned about them, but am seeing that a lot of folks have already made them...

This message addresses justinjayden1101:

Welcome to your Disney cruise! Unfortunately, the FE List is closed. The group has been working for weeks trying to get there gifts made and together. Many order things at exact quantities, so we set the cuttoff at the final payment date. You are more than welcome to join us for our Meet n Greet which is Dec 29 at 5pm at the Vista Cafe (Deck 4 Midship).

If you are geocachers, we are having an Event Cache in Nassau at 10am on Dec 30.

We hate that you found out about Fish Extenders too late. They are lots of fun. Let me know if you have any questions.

Shawn of TheBanksFam

Would there be any interest in creating a third group for the late comers? I know there was one or two others on the Facebook group as well. That way you folk could share in the experience and it wouldn't screw anyone else up.

 

[justinjayden1101]

Shawn of TheBanksFam

Would there be any interest in creating a third group for the late comers? I know there was one or two others on the Facebook group as well. That way you folk could share in the experience and it wouldn't screw anyone else up.[/QUOTE]

Awww we would of loved to be involved in this just so happened to come across this now we might be interested in the geocache that looks like fun I will look into my excursion that day and see if it would work out. .
If they do a 3rd group I would definitely be interested in the details to get started.
Thank you for your help

 

[js]

Hi justinjayden! Just wanted to say we are from Staten Island too!
How old are your kids? Perhaps they all know each other. My ds is 16 and my dd is 21.

 

[js]

Just remember, some people may not have their FE pockets up right away. You may have to come back to some rooms. You aren't allowed into your staterooms until 1pm I think so, if your trying to get all the FE's out first thing, you may have difficulties. You just want to have them all out before the last night, as you leave your luggage outside your door that night for pickup.

Shawn of TheBanksFam

that will be us for sure! Won't be unpacked until after the group meet as we want to be on deck for sail away etc, as well as other embarkation events in the afternoon. Rooms aren't open until after 1:30��

Thanks guys. I figured as much but I will do what I can
We always carry our luggage off but know some people do not.

Is everyone all set and ready? I'm packed my bag for flight is packed and told my dh/ds they need to give me their things this weekend. At least their shirts for dinner so I can iron. I have this week and next at work and then off for two weeks! We do get the week between Christmas and New Years off but saved two vacation days for December 22 and December 23 to make it a full two weeks.

DH picking up dd at school tomorrow after her last final and my ds is eagerly awaiting a break from school work LOL

Christmas shopping done and wrapped. Waiting for an order from drugstore . com for my stocking stuffers and really will be done.

Listening to Disney music at my desk while my co workers just role their eyes and laugh at me LOL (just like my family LOL)

Happy packing!

 

[justinjayden1101]

Hi justinjayden! Just wanted to say we are from Staten Island too!
How old are your kids? Perhaps they all know each other. My ds is 16 and my dd is 21.

Wow how great is that!! My youngest is 11 Jayden and my oldest is 21 Justin we are from oakwood SI
What does ds and dd mean? lol I'm totally lost

 

[js]

Wow how great is that!! My youngest is 11 Jayden and my oldest is 21 Justin we are from oakwood SI What does ds and dd mean? lol I'm totally lost

dd - Darling or Dear daughter. Just quicker on the dis to use dd or ds ds is same as above but son dh is for husband

 

[TheBanksFam]

)))) Latecomers Fish Extender Group ((((

This is the official Latecomers List for our Dream Cruise. This is only for the folks that are not in Groups 1 or 2. Please post your information ASAP so we can get you on the list. We have very little time at this point.

Your Dis name: ScottCarrie
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW, DD (9yo), DD (7yo), DS (5yo), DD (3yo)
Cabin Number: 10060 and 10062
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE

Dis Name :justinjayden1101
In stateroom DH, DW, DS (21) DS (11)
Cabin #9072
Late dinning
FE yes
Celebrating:NYE yaaaa!!!

Your Dis name: ylmattos
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW, DD (1yo)
Cabin Number: 6564
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE, 1st Birthday

Your Dis name: ermattos
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW
Cabin Number: 6570
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE, first vacation with first grandbaby

To be on the list, you must have your information posted here. Post in the thread and I will add you to the list.

 

[justinjayden1101]

To The banks family

This is great so excited!
Thank you
Dis Name :justinjayden1101
In stateroom (DH, DW, DS (21) DS (11)
Cabin #9072
Late dinning
FE yes
Celebrating:NYE yaaaa!!!

 

[justinjayden1101]

dd - Darling or Dear daughter. Just quicker on the dis to use dd or ds ds is same as above but son dh is for husband

Now I got it lol..thanx my youngest goes to St. Charles (Jayden) and (Justin 21) Graduated from ND is now in JJ college in Manhattan. We are DVC members as well

 

[ylmattos]

Hi... I want to be added to the latecomers group. Very excited to be going on the cruise. Please let me know what to do from here. I signed up in the spreadsheet as well.

I am signing up for 2 cabins - 5 people total

Your Dis name: ylmattos
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW, DD (1yo)
Cabin Number: 6564
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE, 1st Birthday

Your Dis name: ermattos
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW
Cabin Number: 6570
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE, first vacation with first grandbaby

 

[js]

Hi all! Welcome new cruisers to the meet!

Anyone else leave NEXT WEEK!!! I am! Can't wait!

Weather looks cool but still better than New York so I'll take it.

Happy and safe travels!

 

[justinjayden1101]

)))) Latecomers Fish Extender Group ((((

This is the official Latecomers List for our Dream Cruise. This is only for the folks that are not in Groups 1 or 2. Please post your information ASAP so we can get you on the list. We have very little time at this point.

Your Dis name: ScottCarrie
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW, DD (9yo), DD (7yo), DS (5yo), DD (3yo)
Cabin Number: 10060 and 10062
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE

Dis Name :justinjayden1101
In stateroom DH, DW, DS (21) DS (11)
Cabin #9072
Late dinning
FE yes
Celebrating:NYE yaaaa!!!

Your Dis name: ylmattos
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW, DD (1yo)
Cabin Number: 6564
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE, 1st Birthday

Your Dis name: ermattos
In stateroom (ages of kids too): DH, DW
Cabin Number: 6570
Early/Late dining: Early
FE? Yes
Celebrating: NYE, first vacation with first grandbaby

To be on the list, you must have your information posted here. Post in the thread and I will add you to the list.

how can i get back to link for spread sheet? so i know info for FE allergies etc.

 

[js]

Leaving next week!
Anyone staying at BLT? Want to meet for pre cruise drinks?