The Japan ER Visit That Changed How We Travel (& Tokyo Disney) with Amy Fox

#277: The last morning of our Japan trip turned into a sprint to a Tokyo emergency room, and challenged what we thought we knew about traveling abroad. We break down what a Japanese ER really cost, credit card benefits most travelers don't know they have, the best places to shop in Japan right now, and how to navigate Disney Tokyo without losing your day to four-hour lines.Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/japan-with-kids-er-visit-tokyo-disney/Partner DealsCopilot Money: ⁠Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2Gelt: ⁠Skip the waitlist on personalized tax guidance to maximize your wealthFabric: ⁠Affordable term life insurance for you and your familyDeleteMe: ⁠20% off removing your personal info from the webStoryworth: Share your mother's stories in a custom book (+ up to $20 off)For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: ⁠chrishutchins.com/dealsResources MentionedFlights & Award BookingJapan AirlinesFinnairAviosAmerican AirlinesAward ToolSeats.aeroHotelsPark Hyatt TokyoHilton Tokyo BayDisney Ambassador HotelAirbnbActivitiesteamLabKidZaniaTokyo DisneylandTokyo DisneySeaLuggage & TransportationYamato TransportRideSafer Travel VestSuica CardTakuhaibin Delivery ServicesTechnology & PlanningClaudeClaude CodeCodexGoogle Maps offlineGoogle TranslateT-MobileShoppingMujiDon Quijote (Donki)LoftTakashimayaARC5 PALM-Sized 5-Blade Electric Luxury RazorKeana Rice Pack face maskFood & Dining7-Eleven JapanFamilyMartKoffee MameyaAfuri RamenRokurinshaMos BurgerCredit CardsBank of America® Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit CardChase Sapphire Reserve®The Platinum Card® from American ExpressATH PodcastAMA: Submit A QuestionLeave a review: Apple Podcasts | SpotifyEmail for questions, hacks, deals, and feedback: [email protected] Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(01:20) The Chaotic Last Day — and Why a Great Hotel Concierge Changes Everything(06:01) What Happened When We Had a Medical Emergency in Japan(14:05) Rethinking Which Credit Card to Use for Booking International Travel(17:48) Why Japan Is One of the Best Places to Shop Right Now (and What to Buy)(27:32) DisneySea vs. Disneyland Tokyo(28:34) The Disney Lines Strategy: Premier Access, Vacation Packages, and Happy Entry(35:25) The Popcorn Hack and Other Only-in-Japan Disney Tips(41:54) Trip Highlights, Honest Regrets, and How We Handle Jet Lag(45:01) How Letting Go of "Once-in-a-Lifetime" Made the Trip Better(48:26) Don't Be Afraid to Ask for What You Need(49:48) The One-Day Buffer That Makes Every Trip BetterConnect with Chris⁠⁠Newsletter⁠⁠ | ⁠Membership⁠⁠ | ⁠X⁠⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.