WDW 1/2 now full & Marathon 65% full(6/1/07)

[ultramickeymouse]

Disney justed updated their website to show the 1/2 is 60% full and the marathon is 50% full. Looks to fill earlier than last year.

BTW, the DL 1/2 is now 65% full.(3/21)

[KelNottAt]

Thanks for the info.

I need to tell DSis. She was planning to make the WDW Half her first-ever event. She started training Jan 1. Then she broke her ankle in the Valentine's Day ice storm. Now she's on the fence about actually doing the Donald. (Who can blame her? First timer, and all.)

Dang. Last thing she needs right now is added pressure. But, I gotta tell her. It would be worse if she decided to register, then found the race sold out.

[Jen117]

OH MAN... are you saying I have to make the commitment? I was waiting to see how well I did at my 1/2 in May before I decided on doing th Full or sticking with the 1/2.

I am leaning towards the Full as long as I have some WISHers to lean on if I fall back too far!!!!

[sap1227]

WOW!!! I guess we need to get signed up!!!
Thanks for the update!!

[Kristi1357]

:scared1:

[Disneefun]

I just registered DH today. We were waiting for that capacity update -- not b/c he wasn't sure he wanted to do it, but b/c we just hated giving Disney our money any sooner than necessary! :lmao: I registered for the goofy so they're already holding $200 plus for me and I hated to give them another $100 for DH so soon. I was hoping to wait till early summer, but figured I'd better get him in now.

[wtpclc]

Wow, that does seem early this year.

[solotraveler]

This does seem quite a bit earlier than last year.... but then again it seemed like last year didn't fill up as quick as it usually does.

At this rate I wouldn't be suprised if it's full by mid-May!

[ultramickeymouse]

I had previously predicted when the Goofy filled that the marathon would fill in May and the 1/2 in June. Looks to be off for the 1/2 as I think it will fill even earlier:scared1: . LY 1/2 by 8/10 & Marathon on 9/23.

[Mouse Skywalker]

I'm hoping I can register for the full after the Flying Pig half in May, but I'm going to keep my eye on the percentages. I may have to make my decision a lot sooner than that. I bet if they are not closed already by May, there will be a big bump from all the runners going to the Minnie expo.

[Jen117]

Can you register at the Minnie Expo?? That would suck if the race filled up because of that. My 1/2 is May 20, and I am hoping to just watch the percentages until then.

Dave, I am with you, let's be watchers!!!

[Mouse Skywalker]

Can you register at the Minnie Expo?? That would suck if the race filled up because of that. My 1/2 is May 20, and I am hoping to just watch the percentages until then.

Dave, I am with you, let's be watchers!!!My guess is that there will be a table for the marathon at the Minnie Expo. I bet they figure if you come in for one Disney race, chances are you will register for another.

Jen- I'll watch with you too.

[ultramickeymouse]

I'll expect numbers to increase faster as now people get worried about getting in. The Goofy was like that. Goofy was 40% full on 1/15(7 days into reg), 60% on 1/22, and full by 2/6. The 1/2 & Marathon won't fill that fast but all those on the fence for the 15th Ann medal will be jumping off the fence. As runners complete races in the next 2 months, they will know if they are ready for WDW.

I agree that you have at least another month before any race fills.

[TiffJ]

Oh no, oh no, oh no. What to do........
I was hoping to wait until after the Minnie to decide. But now I dont think we have that much time.

I really want that Mickey medal (I have for 2 years now) but I just dont know if I can A) do it and B) commit the time to train for those LRs


Ugh, I hate being pressured into a decision.:sad2:

[ultramickeymouse]

If you believe you can, you will. Also, fear is a great motivator. Don't be intimidated by the distance, just respect it.

See you at the marathon in Jan:banana:

[ultramickeymouse]

The WDW 1/2 is now 65% full. The marathon(50%) is the same. DL 1/2 is still at 65%.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

FYI - Noticed this afternoon that the WDW half is now at 70%. The full is still at 50%.

[Lexxiefern]

FYI - Noticed this afternoon that the WDW half is now at 70%. The full is still at 50%.

:scared1: Ahh! I just checked it this morning and it was still at 65%. Guess it is time to go register.....I wanted to wait until after the minnie, but I guess I will just do it.

Anyone know when Race for the taste filled last year? And how soon do you think the new ToT will fill? I want to do all these races, but I really don't want to bombard my cc with all these fees in one month :rolleyes:

Becky

[ultramickeymouse]

ToT is so new that I can't imagine it filling soon. Only us die hards know about it. I would expect RFTT not to fill(if it does) until another few months. A lot of RFTT runners are kipping it this year for ToT.

[Lexxiefern]

Robert, if I print out the DVC form from your website, do I still have to pay that processing charge? It is $6.68! And do you think if I send it in the mail I will get in before it fills? Also, do you receive any type of confirmation? I know I read that for the minnie people didn't. Thanks!

Becky

[ultramickeymouse]

If you mail in the DVC app, there are no additional fees(ie Active.com). That's the great thing save $5 plus $6 Active fees so you really save $11 per runner. That's why I wait. I use my cc and I check statements. I did receive a reg card for the Goofy. Others look to see when their check clears.

[Lexxiefern]

Thank so much for your quick replies. I printed it out and am sending it in!

Becky

[ultramickeymouse]

The 08 WDW 1/2 marathon is now 75% full(Marathon still sitting at 50%)

[escape]

I kind of thought the marathon might fill up faster because of the special medal. :confused3

[ultramickeymouse]

You have to remember they increased the marathon to a record 18,000 runners while the 1/2 is "only" 16,000 runners.

[ultramickeymouse]

The 1/2 is now 85% full. Better hurry ans sign up. You may have only a few weeks left. Even less if panic starts setting in:(

[ultramickeymouse]

According to Disney's Marathon Email, the 1/2 is now 90% full. Better hurry!

[Lexxiefern]

What marathon email? Is that only if you are doing the full? (I am doing the half)


Becky

[ultramickeymouse]

It says Marathon Weekend???

I have added it to my website. Here is the link http://www.disneyrunning.com/08marathon5_07enewsletter.html

[Lexxiefern]

Thanks, I got it later in the day :)

[ultramickeymouse]

Better sign up today if your going to do the 1/2. It increased 5% in 6 days so don't delay! It will fill in May this year:eek:

[Hockeychic]

Just registered today. Can I assume I am in since I have a registration ID etc???

Does anyone know if your name is printed on your bibs???

Couldn't find that info anywhere.

Thanks
Kim

[ultramickeymouse]

Yes, your first name is printed on the bib.

[Hockeychic]

Thank you.....so glad I registered then as Mike and Kim and not Michael and Kimberly.....lol

Kim

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

FYI - The half has reached capacity. The full still sits at 65%.

Congrats to all those that got in on time!

[ultramickeymouse]

This is almost 2 1/2 months faster than last year:eek:

[Jen117]

I guess that means I have no choice but to sign up for the Full!!! Well, now I've done it!

[wtpclc]

Woo hoo Jen!! Goin' for the Mickey!!!

[Mouse Skywalker]

I guess that means I have no choice but to sign up for the Full!!! Well, now I've done it!There you go Jen. That made your decision easy now didn't it?

[Jen117]

Yah, you know I wanted it... just had to be forced into it tho!!!! Now I am really scared that I will pass out somewhere in AK and the birds will get me!

[Big Vic]

Go Jen Go! :)

[wtpclc]

DOnt' worry!!! They'll scrap you off teh pavement before the birds get you! ;) Seriously, you are already wayyy ahead of where dh and I were before 06!

[Jen117]

DOnt' worry!!! They'll scrap you off teh pavement before the birds get you! ;)

Thanks Carrie, that puts my mind at ease!!! :upsidedow

[Jen117]

HOLEY MOLEY - Big Vic - I just realized you are going Mickey also. Way to Be!!!!

[Hockeychic]

I guess that means I have no choice but to sign up for the Full!!! Well, now I've done it!


Yahooo you go girlfriend!!!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Kristi1357]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: Go Jen, Go Jen!:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Kristi1357]

Now I am really scared that I will pass out somewhere in AK and the birds will get me!
Since I bailed on you regarding the Mickey :rolleyes1 ...I will make sure I wait to cheer you on at AK.
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[Tiger Lily 03]

Hey, Jen, didja register yet?

[chimera]

Yah, you know I wanted it... just had to be forced into it tho!!!! Now I am really scared that I will pass out somewhere in AK and the birds will get me!

No way, dude! You're my pace buddy. We'll drag each other over the finish if we have to!

Or maybe we'll do a little of this :dancer:

[Jen117]

Sorry, I was out of town. No I am not registered yet. I meet with the teachers at my DD's new school on Friday. Once I find out what they will accept for school time out, then I will register and get a room. I will scream out to all when I am OFFICIAL. But now that I know I can only do Mickey... well, it's not such a hard decision!!!