It's official...ABD is going to Japan!

[sayhello]

Congrats! What a wonderful way to celebrate your birthday!

Thanks! Congrats to you, too!

Sayhello

 

[ImprovGal]

Thanks! Congrats to you, to!

Sayhello

Congrats all around! Except for me still sitting on hold.

 

[sayhello]

Congrats all around! Except for me still sitting on hold.

Thanks!
Fingers and toes crossed for you!

Sayhello

 

[Mathmagicland]

Congrats all around! Except for me still sitting on hold.

hoping you get through soon....

 

[tgeorge]

Good luck to all who are still waiting to book! Congrats to all of you who have it booked! You're going to Japan! How awesome is that!! I can't wait to hear from all of you how amazing the trip is.

 

[calypso726]

My TA is still on hold. Congrats!!!

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

My TA is still on the phone with ABD but she e-mailed me to let me know that we are on both trips (Japan and Macchu Picchu)! She is booking other clients of hers and will send a confirmation when she's off the phone!

 

[bearsgirl]

My TA is still on the phone with ABD but she e-mailed me to let me know that we are on both trips (Japan and Macchu Picchu)! She is booking other clients of hers and will send a confirmation when she's off the phone!

Congrats to all!! How much is the 2 night TDR extension???

 

[Conkozan]

June 30 is already wait-listed

 

[Conkozan]

Congrats to all!! How much is the 2 night TDR extension???

For 2 it was around $4500 on the June 2 one

 

[bearsgirl]

I'm in for May!! Japan for my Birthday! Yay!!

Sayhello

So happy for you—a fantastic birthday gift indeed!

 

[Mathmagicland]

For 2 it was around $4500 on the June 2 one

Same price for the April tour extension for 2 nights,

 

[Mathmagicland]

June 30 is already wait-listed

Wow that did not take long. It was not the one I had expected to fully book first, but maybe because it is the earliest dates with no school conflicts at all.

 

[bearsgirl]

Same price for the April tour extension for 2 nights,

You also get the transportation to TDR and to airport after and those Fastpasses which are valuable.

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

June 30 is already wait-listed

I was hoping to hear that so we could know the max #'s! Did you happen to hear that? I think SayHello said 40 last night, but I'd love confirmation. My TA emailed to let me know that we are on the July trip w/the extension. We kept going back and forth, but I think that's the one that will stick unless I hear horrible things about the numbers. We are signed up for the extension, too. Congrats to everyone who has gotten through!

 

[bearsgirl]

Has anyone found out why the October date is already waitlisted? Does a group have it or they testing the waters?

 

[AquaDame]

@AquaDame, I'd be very interested to hear your overall thoughts about the itinerary (since you've visited Japan before). Are they missing any key sites in Tokyo? What would you recommend on the 2 free afternoons in Tokyo? Do they spend enough time in Tokyo? I'd like to spend more time in Tokyo but that doesn't seem likely (unless I can get there a few days before the trip starts).

I think they're doing a really good job with Kyoto but Tokyo seems a bit more sparse which may be intentional - there is just so much to do that it may be easier to have time for people to do what they want or else they'd need a lot more time there. The things they chose are iconic and while I'm a little surprised they aren't taking people to the top of the metropolitan building or Tokyo Tower (silly though it is) and stopping by Tsukiji they just aren't going to be must dos for a lot of people. Not everyone is going to want to wander Shinjuku or their garden, go to Golden Gai or spend a lot of time (and money) in Akihabara. I think they chose well - Meiji-jingu and Asakusa/sensoji absolutely ARE cultural must dos in a way the other dozen or so places just aren't.

What sort of things are you interested in..? Are you just adults or are there kiddos in tow? Do you like futuristic stuff, food stuff, museums or are a foodie? Do you like Ghibli? Watch anime? Like trains?

I *really* wish I could justify the 14 grand (that stupid single supplement... argh). Super jealous of you all today!

 

[sayhello]

For 2 it was around $4500 on the June 2 one

It was $2259 for a solo, so I'm really grateful they didn't charge me a single supplement for that!

I was hoping to hear that so we could know the max #'s! Did you happen to hear that? I think SayHello said 40 last night, but I'd love confirmation. My TA emailed to let me know that we are on the July trip w/the extension. We kept going back and forth, but I think that's the one that will stick unless I hear horrible things about the numbers. We are signed up for the extension, too. Congrats to everyone who has gotten through!

The Vacationista believed it was 40. Haven't heard anything official yet.

Has anyone found out why the October date is already waitlisted? Does a group have it or they testing the waters?

The Vacationistas didn't know as of yesterday. Not sure if anyone's heard today.

Sayhello

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I think they're doing a really good job with Kyoto but Tokyo seems a bit more sparse which may be intentional - there is just so much to do that it may be easier to have time for people to do what they want or else they'd need a lot more time there. The things they chose are iconic and while I'm a little surprised they aren't taking people to the top of the metropolitan building or Tokyo Tower (silly though it is) and stopping by Tsukiji they just aren't going to be must dos for a lot of people. Not everyone is going to want to wander Shinjuku or their garden, go to Golden Gai or spend a lot of time (and money) in Akihabara. I think they chose well - Meiji-jingu and Asakusa/sensoji absolutely ARE cultural must dos in a way the other dozen or so places just aren't.

What sort of things are you interested in..? Are you just adults or are there kiddos in tow? Do you like futuristic stuff, food stuff, museums or are a foodie? Do you like Ghibli? Watch anime? Like trains?

I *really* wish I could justify the 14 grand (that stupid single supplement... argh). Super jealous of you all today!

I was surprised that they didn't have the Tokyo fish market on there. That's a must do for us Now who knows someone who can get me a reservation at Sukiyabashi Jiro????

 

[Cousin Orville]

Now who knows someone who can get me a reservation at Sukiyabashi Jiro????

If you figure this out, let me know. I've gotten some toughies before (Noma, Brooklyn Fare, French Laundry), but this is on a different level.