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As long as you don't go to Tokyo Disneyland on a weekend, the queues are nowhere near as bad as that; plus as MEL_Traveller said, the Fastpass option for the favourite rides (you must do Winnie the Pooh's Hunny pot ride) reduces queueing to more like 5-10 mins. I have taken toddlers to Disney...

Some great tips in this thread to add to my existing lists ("To Pack" and "To Do") - thanks folks. I too am a fan of ziplock bags; I used to take a Swiss Army knife everywhere but lost a few when travelling HLO. Another vote here for taking copies of important documents in various formats as...

Another vote here for taking only the pair of shoes I am wearing: black leather Ecco's (lace-ups). Have done 6 weeks away with only them, with a few shoeshine cloths and gizmos from hotels in my cabin bags to keep them looking good for business wear. Am sad to say I left the possibility of...

I recall that I too am a Google referral, quite some years ago. I lurked for a long time before joining, and then lurked for years before posting. But the amazing amount I learnt in the meantime from all the knowledgeable and helpful members has improved my travel experience greatly. I had never...

Well, I did my JASA Status run (except I spent 2 nights) SYD-BNE-DRW on Xmas Day. SYD J lounge staff wore Santa hats. On both legs, cabin crew also wore Santa hats. Disembarking BNE, all pax were handed cellophane bags with chocs. On BNE-DRW leg, we had tinsel on the overhead bins and a few...

The issue of needing assistance is quite a big factor in my travel. I have needed some form of assistance for over 15 years. For the first few years, I was reluctant to ask for help and was unaware of the options, so I used my cane, went slowly, and felt lucky when the golf buggy offered me a...

This recline issue certainly gets people going! Aiming for sainthood :) I try and be thoughtful when travelling, and consider the person behind me before reclining; I never recline short-haul, but usually do at least some of the way and some of the time on long-haul - partly for my own comfort...

I love luggage debates, and have read many of them over the years. I have been accused of being a luggage collector and must confess I have acquired a ridiculous number of suitcases and bags of various styles and sizes. Agree with many of the opinions so far, and also agree it is a very...

Great bit of Status running - nice to be solo in J both ways. I wonder if my JASA SYD-BRIS-DRW (for DSC) on Xmas Day will be the same? And will they wear Santa hats? It sounds like you will be well on the way to SG or even WP by the new year. Have fun!

A lovely thought to bring your grandmother in J. I am sure she will enjoy it. I travel with a (folding) walking frame and have had mostly ok experiences with assistance. I do try and get the word "wheelchair" included, rather than just "meet and assist", as that sometimes means the buggy which...

On Xmas Day, I have decided to fly SYD-BNE-DRW for the first leg of a DSC JASA status run (and while it is wrong of me, I know, to do a Status Run with a purpose, I am visiting an old friend for Xmas), returning the next day for a total of 200 SC (X2). So really more like a Chrissie pressie for...

Congrats to Princess Fiona! I still value my LTS although have managed to stay above that level since i got it a while back, so have not yet needed its silveriness. Naturally am aspiring to LTG and am getting there faster thanks to the helpful tips and tricks from the savvy members of this...

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and the advice (thank you simongr, I will look into the ASAs). If people are interested, I might post sometime on my experiences travelling with a disability, not sure in which part of the forum as it covers several airlines, but I will get something...

Congratulations on your hard-earned WP status! I too earned mine in similar vein, though it was less than 100 flights (I groan to think of 100 Y flights in a year without any status...). Enjoy the benefits, especially every minute in the J lounges, and try and wangle a visit to the oasis that is...

Greetings fellow AFFers from a shy lurker of many years. I have been greatly entertained and educated in the ways of maximising the benefits of flying by the generous and lively members of this group. Before finding the forum, I had been SG with Qantas for several years, never quite making WP...