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Tokyo June 2013 trip

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby Mel » Mon May 06, 2013 11:53 am

Sounds great Lisa and oh-so-close! -/ -/

What a shame Mystic Rhythms is down while you are there, it's one of our fave shows - just a reason to go back later though!
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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby KeithS » Mon May 06, 2013 3:54 pm

That's a good itinerary Lisa - it is very similar to what Della and I did last time we were there.

Don't forget to visit the Disney Store in Shibuya if you get the chance. It isn't too far from the crossing and is pretty quirky (I hope it is still there!)
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Trip history:
DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
DLRP: 2006
HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
TDR: 2008, 10, 17
WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
DCL: 2013, 15 (Alaska & Hawaii), 18
Aulani: 2015

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby mushu mama » Fri May 10, 2013 8:20 am

Yep, can't wait, and I'll Definitely be going to the Disney store in Shibuya -/

Very thankful that the yen hasn't dropped through the floor overnight like the US$ did... hopefully it'll rise a bit more before we go.

Quick question....

Has anyone been to the Gihbli museum and if so, how long would you allocate to it, both in the museum and travel time? Still trying to work out if we can fit this in on the last day before we fly out.... Millie is desperate to go see this but it seems like its a bit of a trek.
1999- Tokyo DL, 2008- DLR/Cal Adventure, 2012-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2013-Tokyo DLand/Sea, 2014-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2015- Paris DL, 2016 - WDW/Disneycruise , upcoming - May 2018 - HongKong DL

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby KeithS » Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:35 am

Lisa, your countdown is really on now! Just a week and a bit to go - are you all prepared? I can't wait to read all about it :D
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Trip history:
DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
DLRP: 2006
HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
TDR: 2008, 10, 17
WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
DCL: 2013, 15 (Alaska & Hawaii), 18
Aulani: 2015

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby mushu mama » Sat Jun 15, 2013 7:48 am

Well, its been the week from hell, and at this stage anything could happen.

First our 'lift' from the sunny coast to the goldie fell through and now we are facing a 6 hour commute the day before and the extra expense of an overnight at the Goldie... unless we can tack together two airport transfers from her to Bris then another to the goldy - still trying to find companies that co-ordinate in the wee hours of the morning.

Secondly, and more worryingly, I have spent multiple days on the phone to various govt departments over divine miss M's passport - which we thought should have been sorted a while ago... issues with her dads citizenship, having been born in a 'territory' rather than on the mainland of Aus... and has veered into 'the ridiculous' arena . Still unresolved, and frankly, not certain to actually be resolved before we're supposed to go - which could put the kibosh on the whole trip and the divine miss M into a hospital ward with stress. The crazy thing is, she's had one before without a problem... but it was a child passport, so can't be renewed.

I have set up a blog, but as yet haven't written anything on it, as most of the words I've been saying about this trip this week are not family friendly. :roll: I'll post a link before I go for anyone wanting to read along.

I will say, I am a TOTAL convert to long lead- in/uber planned trips now... this particular 'few months before we go' thing has not been a fun experience, and I could well be amazed should it all actually come together in time. I'll keep you posted :wink:

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1999- Tokyo DL, 2008- DLR/Cal Adventure, 2012-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2013-Tokyo DLand/Sea, 2014-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2015- Paris DL, 2016 - WDW/Disneycruise , upcoming - May 2018 - HongKong DL

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby churros » Sat Jun 15, 2013 9:31 am

I hope everything can be sorted out soon Lisa

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby KeithS » Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:07 am

That passport issue is a pain - nothing worse than having something like that happen before a holiday.

I hope you get it all sorted this week Lisa and then have a great time in Tokyo.
Keith

Trip history:
DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
DLRP: 2006
HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
TDR: 2008, 10, 17
WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
DCL: 2013, 15 (Alaska & Hawaii), 18
Aulani: 2015

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby mushu mama » Sun Jun 16, 2013 8:35 am

Thanks guys, fingers crossed we get good news tomorrow when I ring to see how its progressing.
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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby Mel » Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:18 pm

Oh what a nightmare Lisa! Any news yet?
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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby mushu mama » Tue Jun 18, 2013 7:21 am

Passport sorted !!!! -/ -/ -/

only I have to do a day trip to Brisbane to pick it up. :?

And to add to my joy, my real estate agent springs a house inspection on us this week.... and flatly refuse to reschedule. Window cleaning was not on my pre-trip plan.

I hope this means that once we arrive in Tokyo all the things that can go wrong have already done so :wink:
1999- Tokyo DL, 2008- DLR/Cal Adventure, 2012-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2013-Tokyo DLand/Sea, 2014-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2015- Paris DL, 2016 - WDW/Disneycruise , upcoming - May 2018 - HongKong DL

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby KeithS » Tue Jun 18, 2013 8:33 am

Passport sorted !!!!
YAY!!!

That's the biggest hurdle sorted.
Keith

Trip history:
DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
DLRP: 2006
HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
TDR: 2008, 10, 17
WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
DCL: 2013, 15 (Alaska & Hawaii), 18
Aulani: 2015

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby mushu mama » Sat Jun 22, 2013 8:51 am

Ahhhh.... Saturday , never been happier to see the end of a week as this last one.

Just a little update.
We now have the passport in hand, have the trip to the goldy sorted and now that we've found the four figure sum that kind of floated around in 'bank heaven' for longer than it was supposed to ( almost giving me heart failure in the process), with the exception of a backpack that a day of a regular handbag falling off her shoulders has convinced Miss M to buy... I do believe with the throwing of everything into a case, all is now in readiness for this saga of a trip.

you will find the new blog here, should you wish to follow along.... but I'm yet to add anything to read :)
http://gaijingirls.blogspot.com.au/
1999- Tokyo DL, 2008- DLR/Cal Adventure, 2012-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2013-Tokyo DLand/Sea, 2014-DLR/Cal Adventure, 2015- Paris DL, 2016 - WDW/Disneycruise , upcoming - May 2018 - HongKong DL

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby churros » Sat Jun 22, 2013 9:55 pm

Not long and you can sit on that plane and exhale!

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby churros » Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:50 pm

Have a great trip Lisa! I'm looking forward to reading your blog

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Re: Tokyo June 2013 trip

Postby KeithS » Mon Jun 24, 2013 9:32 pm

She should just about be there!!

We can't wait to hear all about it Lisa!
Keith

Trip history:
DLR: 2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 15, 18
DLRP: 2006
HKDL: 2006 (Mar & Sept), 11 (Apr & Dec), 14, 19
SDR: 2017
TDR: 2008, 10, 17
WDW: 2006, 13 (Mar & Sept), 16, 19
DCL: 2013, 15 (Alaska & Hawaii), 18
Aulani: 2015


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