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

[marcyleecorgan]

*excited noises*

 

[BluesTraveler]

Exciting! I'm looking forward to seeing the itinerary.

 

[SingingMom]

The only bad thing about this news is I have a feeling my family is going to make me wait AGAIN to go to Italy! I NEED to get to my motherland before I die! LOL

 

[scottmel]

I have noticed in the past so many people were hopeful for a Japan trip...Is this because of the parks over there? I am not too well versed in Japan AT All...my daughter loves animae cartoons so that is the extent of my knowledge of Japan! What is the big draw to Japan if not the parks?

 

[tgeorge]

The only bad thing about this news is I have a feeling my family is going to make me wait AGAIN to go to Italy! I NEED to get to my motherland before I die! LOL

This made me laugh, I’m sorry. Just tell them they can wait until 2020 since you’ve so willingly put aside your choice

 

[SingingMom]

This made me laugh, I’m sorry. Just tell them they can wait until 2020 since you’ve so willingly put aside your choice

Our first ABD was DD's choice - HS graduation gift London & Paris
second ABD was Germany because our "big brother" was guiding
third ABD was Central Europe because DH wanted to see Prague and he NEVER asks for anything!
fourth ABD was Spain because a dear friend was guiding and DD's friend also offered an additional two days private tour of Madrid!
fifth ABD is next week - Backstage Magic - so DD can add DL to her research. (We've done DLP & she's a WDW CM)

I WANT TO SEE ITALY!

 

[tgeorge]

Our first ABD was DD's choice - HS graduation gift London & Paris
second ABD was Germany because our "big brother" was guiding
third ABD was Central Europe because DH wanted to see Prague and he NEVER asks for anything!
fourth ABD was Spain because a dear friend was guiding and DD's friend also offered an additional two private tour of Madrid!
fifth ABD is next week - Backstage Magic - so DD can add DL to her research. (We've done DLP & she's a WDW CM)

I WANT TO SEE ITALY!

All of them totally make sense, but I can see that Italy is definitely a bucket list for you. I want to do Italy, and it was going to be my next ABD, since my Mom backed out of the river cruise, but I think Japan would win for me Good luck on getting Italy done, you’ll definitely get there!

Have a great time on BSM. It was fantastic when I did it in December. You guys will have fun

 

[AquaDame]

I have noticed in the past so many people were hopeful for a Japan trip...Is this because of the parks over there? I am not too well versed in Japan AT All...my daughter loves animae cartoons so that is the extent of my knowledge of Japan! What is the big draw to Japan if not the parks?

Not for me, personally. I find Japanese culture to be exotic, tranquil and welcoming and their country a place of beauty. I love their cuisine, and their country is abnormally safe and organized. Their castles, fashion, history etc are all very different than European options (OK, ok modern fashion is eclectic and all over the board now, including the day to day drabness of business garb) but I find it easier to access since many people there speak english and they tend to be kind to foreigners. Since they take care of their old heritage landmarks and had their borders closed 1641 to 1853 there is a LOT of ancient sites that are distinctly Japanese and original to enjoy.

 

[danv3]

Not for me, personally. I find Japanese culture to be exotic, tranquil and welcoming and their country a place of beauty. I love their cuisine, and their country is abnormally safe and organized. Their castles, fashion, history etc are all very different than European options (OK, ok modern fashion is eclectic and all over the board now, including the day to day drabness of business garb) but I find it easier to access since many people there speak english and they tend to be kind to foreigners. Since they take care of their old heritage landmarks and had their borders closed 1641 to 1853 there is a LOT of ancient sites that are distinctly Japanese and original to enjoy.

All of this...

But also their parks look amazing!!!!

 

[Donalyn]

Our first ABD was DD's choice - HS graduation gift London & Paris
second ABD was Germany because our "big brother" was guiding
third ABD was Central Europe because DH wanted to see Prague and he NEVER asks for anything!
fourth ABD was Spain because a dear friend was guiding and DD's friend also offered an additional two days private tour of Madrid!
fifth ABD is next week - Backstage Magic - so DD can add DL to her research. (We've done DLP & she's a WDW CM)

I WANT TO SEE ITALY!

Do Italy in 2019! (That is when we are doing Italy for our first ABD.)

Give the Japan trip a year to iron out any issues.

 

[aggiedog]

I'm excited to see what the trip will look like, but I have to say after trying to plan a trip to Japan for my family, Japan is the most expensive country on the planet. I'll be interested to see what it will cost to see it with the ABD premium.

 

[*WDW*Groupie*]

So glad to see this trip added to the ABD roster. Dd really wants to go to Japan next year.

I am hoping the dates work with our 2019 summer schedule. My niece is getting married in mid-June, 2019, which is right smack in the middle of our usual travel time. We will either have to go before that, or immediately after. The other option would be early August. Dd wants to do an engineering program at Vanderbilt so the month of July is already out.

We will definitely visit the Disney park if it's not included on the itinerary. If it's included we will look at adding an additional day or two.

 

[OhanaCuz]

I can't believe it's taken this long but I'm excited for the people that get to do this ABD!

Having been fortunate enough to visit the Tokyo parks, I can say it would be a shame as a Disney fan to fly all the way to Japan and not visit them.

Agree. For me as parks person it would be unthinkable not to go. I loved my time there.

I have noticed in the past so many people were hopeful for a Japan trip...Is this because of the parks over there? I am not too well versed in Japan AT All...my daughter loves animae cartoons so that is the extent of my knowledge of Japan! What is the big draw to Japan if not the parks?

I had wanted to go since I was a kid. Technology, anime, video games, beautiful landscapes, etc. I had to become a big kid to get the $$ to go!

Not for me, personally. I find Japanese culture to be exotic, tranquil and welcoming and their country a place of beauty. I love their cuisine, and their country is abnormally safe and organized. Their castles, fashion, history etc are all very different than European options (OK, ok modern fashion is eclectic and all over the board now, including the day to day drabness of business garb) but I find it easier to access since many people there speak english and they tend to be kind to foreigners. Since they take care of their old heritage landmarks and had their borders closed 1641 to 1853 there is a LOT of ancient sites that are distinctly Japanese and original to enjoy.

So true! We landed and went out exploring at midnight in Tokyo and I felt completely safe. It was so interesting to see something ultra-modern one day and the next we're at a historic temple/castle/etc.

 

[AdamEfimoff]

what are the chances that Aman Tokyo will be on the route. Or a minshuku ?

 

[sayhello]

Personally, while I'd love to see the Tokyo parks, that is totally not the draw for me. It's the incredible history and culture of Japan that I'm looking for.

 

[canadakath]

This will be a dream trip for us! I am looking at changing our Rhine cruise ABD in July 2018 to Japan in 2019. I am guessing the Japan booking will be available after my paid in full date in April. What are my best options?

 

[AdamEfimoff]

what do you want to see in Japan?

 

[canadakath]

Sorry I should have been more clear - what are my best options for cancelling my ABD river cruise and booking Japan without losing my deposit if my paid in full date is before Japan opens for booking?

 

[AdamEfimoff]

Sorry I should have been more clear - what are my best options for cancelling my ABD river cruise and booking Japan without losing my deposit if my paid in full date is before Japan opens for booking?

I understood what you wrote.
I was just asking why do you want to go to Japan?

ps I generally do not go with the flow sorry. I have no idea. I would not cancel anything b4 knowing what they mean by Japan?


Is it Kyoto and Tokyo?
Is it Tokyo I doubt it would be Hiroshima but will it be Hiroshima and Nara and Kyoto ?

 

[calypso726]

what do you want to see?

I know the question wasn't directed at me, but I'll chime in. I want to see Mt. Fuji, visit Kawachi Fuji Garden, check out the money park in Kyoto, see some castles, see Itsukushima shrine and the golden temple in person, learn more about the culture, see the bamboo forest, check out the robot restaurant and lots of other cool stuff.