New Disney Race in Sat Oct 27(Night Run) & Minnie Rumor

[ultramickeymouse]

I just received confirmation from EMMI that there will be a new 13K race on Sat Oct 27 at 9 PM. Yes, that is 9 o'clock at night :eek: They won't give any more details but rumor is it will start at MGM.

Also, EMMI wouldn't confirm the other rumor that the Minnie in 08 will be a 1/2 marathon. He stated nothing is finalized.

[Big Vic]

9 o'clock! That's almost my bedtime. :)

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Wow - interesting!! I would so love to do a 9 pm race on Oct 29 at WDW. :scratchin:

As for Minnie 2008 - I read on another thread it was scheduled for May 2 - 4. I'm wondering if that will still be the plan. Trying to get as much as I can from an AP that I'll start at this year's Minnie!

[drdelsol]

A halloween race. Cool.

[Jen117]

No WAY! That is my daughters b-day and we have been toying with going to WDW for a short trip that weekend. DD has off of school Thursday and Friday. I wonder how long it will take to finalize the rumor?

[ultramickeymouse]

The race will be happening. EMMI confirmed it but I am checking on the date as that is a Monday night. I think they meant the 27th:confused3

[solotraveler]

Hmmm... this would almost be too cool to pass up....

[ultramickeymouse]

Just imagine what kind of costumes the runners might wear:scared1:

[Big Vic]

It really does sound cool.

We'll be there. :)

[Kristi1357]

The race will be happening. EMMI confirmed it but I am checking on the date as that is a Monday night. I think they meant the 27th:confused3
OMG! And if it is the 27th...that's my birthday!
I must do this!!! And get to go to MNSSHP again? :banana:

[chimera]

If it's the 27th, we'll be there. We were looking for something cool to do for our 10th anniversary. Maybe my mom would watch the girls for the weekend :rolleyes1

[princessmomma]

Also, EMMI wouldn't confirm the other rumor that the Minnie in 08 will be a 1/2 marathon. He stated nothing is finalized.

OOOH, I like the Minnie to be a 1/2 marathon, I always thought 15K was an odd distance, might as well bring Minnie up to big leagues!::MinnieMo

[Lexxiefern]

OMG! And if it is the 27th...that's my birthday!
:banana:

Mine too!! We will already be in WDW, so maybe I could do this. But at night? I don't know.:confused:

[lenshanem]

Sounds cool! DH will be out of town for work then or else I know he'd be all over that!

[Kristi1357]

Mine too!! We will already be in WDW, so maybe I could do this. But at night? I don't know.:confused:
Oh my gosh - if you are going to be there - DO IT!!!!
What could be cooler than doing the Tower Of Terror 13k on your birthday???
Wait...OUR birthday! :goodvibes

[ultramickeymouse]

OMG! And if it is the 27th...that's my birthday!
I must do this!!! And get to go to MNSSHP again? :banana:


Just received confirmation from EMMI that the date is Sat 10/27:)

So have a Happy B-Day Run:banana:

[gatorphipps]

THAT IS TOO COOL! I will be there that week with my family! We are arriving Friday night!:cool1:

[aladdinsgirl]

Awww, man!!!! Stephen and I usually go to WDW in October for our anniversary (it's 10/21). We decided to do our big vacation in May this year and we are not going in October! :sad: :sad: :sad: The night time race sounds awesome though!!!!

[disnutt]

I think the night run sounds like fun. The best part of the marathon for me is starting in the dark and seeing the lights in Epcot. It would be fun running a race totally in the dark.

[solotraveler]

Robert,

Any idea on when an official announcement might be made??

I don't know if I could pass up a quick weekend trip for this first annual night race, MNNSHP and Food and Wine.....

Kevin :earsboy:

[perfectmatch300]

Oh! As a total night person I would so love to do a race at night! Only problem is that right now my knees won't even hold out for a 5K. I go to the Ortho on Tues. I expect knee replacement to be in my near future. I'll have to see how that goes.

[Kristi1357]

Oh my goodness...Christa is going to be there too?!

Chad better get a job, and quick! ;)

[keenercam]

Nancy -- Good luck at the ortho! :goodvibes: pixiedust:

Oh, Kristi, I am thinking I might need to look for a SWA Ding fare for that weekend! No. . . .someone hold me back! :eek:

[Kristi1357]

Oh geez - and now Cam is trying to go? ACK!!! :woohoo:

[WDWFAN9]

hmmm.....I wonder what the medal will look like? Maybe a Halloween theme?? That would be so cool!

[ultramickeymouse]

Robert,

Any idea on when an official announcement might be made??

I don't know if I could pass up a quick weekend trip for this first annual night race, MNNSHP and Food and Wine.....

Kevin :earsboy:


EMMI was very evasive and just said "keep checking the website":confused3

Don't know why they can't give a little hint as the race is only 6+ months away???

[solotraveler]

EMMI was very evasive and just said "keep checking the website":confused3

Don't know why they can't give a little hint as the race is only 6+ months away???

Well "Boo" to that. How do they expect me to get so excited I can't possibly NOT go if I don't have any information?? (Hmmm... to book dummy reservation at Pop Century or not book a dummy reservation at Pop Century......)

Kevin :earsboy:

[disneybelle]

DD12 is begging to do this event! After all, Tower of Terror is her favorite ride and a nighttime race sounds like so much fun and her birthday is a few days after the race date and her and DS's APs don't expire until November...the list goes on. Hopefully they'll have info at the Minnie expo if not posted online before.

[Kristi1357]

As Mom & I were doing the Half from H#ll today, I told her about this one. How it was on my birthday, Halloween / ToT theme, etc. She just said that she'd have a free plane ticket since she's flying so much on Southwest lately - I think that means YES!

Of course, I would let Chad come too. :rotfl:

And, Zack is old enough for the kids clubs at WDW now. So we could sign him up that night and not have to scramble to find someone to babysit him during the usual obscenely early Disney morning races!

And we have APs.

And we can go to MNSSHP again! I think the party we went to in '05 was the most fun we've ever had at Disney World!

Hmm...me thinks this is coming together rather nicely...

[Calcio]

Robert

Thanks a bunch for posting this information. Martha and I talked about this over dinner, and we are so in for a 13K at night. I've already got an idea for a costume.

Halloween is our favorite holiday, and that night is the 30th anniversary of the night we met. I cannot think of a better way to spend that evening with my bride.

When you say EMMI told you to keep checking the web site, I assume you are talking about the WDW sports, through to endurance events, site which we use for the marathon. Is this correct?

What a great idea and what a great time of year.

Craig

[ultramickeymouse]

Craig congrats on 30. I just had #18 on 3/18. The WDW site is the one to follow up on. I hope to get more details before Minnie. Will have more after the expo and will email from WDW.

Still trying to figure out how I can go:confused3

[Calcio]

Okay we are in for the October 27 run. We just booked 3 nights at the Swan over that weekend using the teacher's discount. We'll arrive Thursday the 25th and leave Sunday the 28th.

So effectively we've committed for a race which hasn't been announced yet. Who says we can't be spontaneous? :crazy:

[hoosmi]

You have booked a hotel!? Oh, now I'm jealous. I had rationalized maybe throwing in the RFTT in October (you know, as part of a conscientious Goofy plan- after all, I'll really need to know how much progress I've made) but now maybe I want to do the unknown Tower of Terror race. (side note: What do you think- is it going to be a Halloween theme or are they going to give Pluto a race?)

I usually go with my "I'm saving a ton of money because we're driving" attitude, but I don't think I can present that to DH with a straight face for two trips in October. So I guess I have to decide. Love the Food and Wine Festival and it would make DH happy, but a night run sounds soooo cool. I suppose it's going to come down to the bling...:rolleyes1

Jen in GA

[disneybelle]

We're booked at the Swan for 10/26-10/28 with AP discount. ToT 13K here we come!

[WDWFAN9]

This is killing me! How can I justify a WDW trip in Jan, a WDW trip in May, a WDW trip in Jan 2008 AND a trip in Oct?? Well, I suppose I could...hmm, I think if I fly SWA one more time before Dec I earn a free trip:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 . Oh ya, and I have an AP....if only I could sleep on the beach!! An Inaugural medal....I'm thinking ToT or villain themed. Oh my....

[ultramickeymouse]

This is killing me! How can I justify a WDW trip in Jan, a WDW trip in May, a WDW trip in Jan 2008 AND a trip in Oct?? Well, I suppose I could...hmm, I think if I fly SWA one more time before Dec I earn a free trip:rolleyes1 :rolleyes1 . Oh ya, and I have an AP....if only I could sleep on the beach!! An Inaugural medal....I'm thinking ToT or villain themed. Oh my....

I am in the same boat. Jan 07 May 07 Oct 07(RFTT) Jan 08. My DW won't be able to make a second WDW trip in Oct so I don't know what to do:confused3

5 cross country trips in 13 months????

[RedDragon]

DO IT!!! You KNOW you want to....just think--inaugural race, at night, through the theme parks with their parade lights on, hopefully some spooky music to go with it, people running in costumes...oh yeah, you wanna do this!!!

I am so psyched about this race!!

[WDWFAN9]

I am in the same boat. Jan 07 May 07 Oct 07(RFTT) Jan 08. My DW won't be able to make a second WDW trip in Oct so I don't know what to do:confused3

5 cross country trips in 13 months????


I know, I know....but it's an inaugural nightime event! How cool will that be??? Plus, if I fly in Oct then my flight in January would be free!

It is scary how easy a relatively sane person can rationalize 4 trips to WDW in a one year timeperiod. Even with an AP though the room gets expensive and I'd hate to fly all that way for just a couple of nights....especially because of that AP....see how easy it is to talk myself into it?? AND, I am not spending any money to travel to the CDC in August 'cause it is practically in my own backyard, so I am saving a lot right there....

yes, it gets easier and easier. Give me a couple of days and I will probably be able to justify the RFTT too:lmao: :lmao:

[chimera]

It is scary how easy a relatively sane person can rationalize 4 trips to WDW in a one year timeperiod.

I don't think 4 times in one year is excessive at all :rolleyes1

[WDWFAN9]

I don't think 4 times in one year is excessive at all :rolleyes1

I like how you think:thumbsup2

[Big Vic]

That's it!

I'm making reservations. :)

[Kristi1357]

I don't think 4 times in one year is excessive at all :rolleyes1
Me either. We did quite a few trips in a row awhile back:
Jan '05
Oct '05
Dec '05
Jan '06

Those were all week-long+ trips except for October. That was a last minute 5 day trip. And all from NH! We are nuts... :rotfl2: And honestly by Jan '06 even we were Disneyed-out. Really. Weird, huh?

Chad says we are to sign up for this race as soon as they post it.
I hope & pray he gets a job so we can really go!

Now, to try to come up with something original for a costume that can be worn walking/running...I told Chad I could be a birthday cake. But I have no idea how to do that, and I doubt it's a run-able costume!

[skfulkers]

All right, you guys are a bad influence. A VERY, VERY bad influence. Krista and I are actually considering doing this race. Two big problems, though.

1. It's the same weekend as MCM, which I really want to run this year (and I just gave Craig a hard time for backing out. :) ). I could always do the Columbus marathon two weeks earlier, though. Hmmmm.....

2. Another trip to WDW this year?? We told ourselves we'd stop doing this "3 or 4 trips a year" thing awhile ago, and we haven't managed to stop doing it yet. :confused3

Bad. Very bad influences. I'm not talking to you guys anymore. ;)

Steve

[aladdinsgirl]

All right, you guys are a bad influence. A VERY, VERY bad influence. Krista and I are actually considering doing this race. Two big problems, though.

1. It's the same weekend as MCM, which I really want to run this year (and I just gave Craig a hard time for backing out. :) ). I could always do the Columbus marathon two weeks earlier, though. Hmmmm.....

2. Another trip to WDW this year?? We told ourselves we'd stop doing this "3 or 4 trips a year" thing awhile ago, and we haven't managed to stop doing it yet. :confused3

Bad. Very bad influences. I'm not talking to you guys anymore. ;)

Steve

Don't listen to him, no one was a bad influence, we just don't need much of an excuse to go WDW!

I was running today, minding my own business when a song from The Nightmare Before Christmas came on and I thought "how COOL would it be to run in the parks to 'scary' music?" By the way, Stephen's on mousesavers looking for historical AP rates in October. :rotfl2:

[Lan]

Hi Aladdinsgirl:yay:

[wtpclc]

I am not here. I am not seeing this thread. Dh did say it sounded cool, but did not go any further. He's thinking I'm losng it. I finally talked him into going once a year (not because he dislikes WDW, but he's afraid of itl osing the magic). However, since I get to go twice this year already, it's only fair to take him again, right? ;)

DOn't think it's gonna' fly, but a girl can dream....

[DianeL]

Carrie,

I'm in the same boat. I keep opening this thread each time I see a new post and it's baaaad. I know I shouldn't look but I keep doing it anyways. All this talk about night runs with the park lights on, spooky music and the possiblities that could be for a medal.

Someone mentioned sleeping on the beach, does anyone have a suggestion of an area they don't look for sneaky runners? LOL HEY! Wait! How many tents do they set up for the Minnie 15K? Would they do the same for a 13K? There you go, tents were made for sleeping in LOL

Told DH I'll fly down the day of the race, run, sleep in the airport :rotfl:

*shhh... i just read the post to DH and HE said he wasn't sure he didn't want to do it. did i just hear him right? HE might want to do it? keep your collective fingers crossed LOL*

[wtpclc]

Diane - You realize it's teh weekend after teh Detroit half, right? That might be the killer for dh. :(

[DianeL]

Same weekend as the Grand Rapids Half too LOL

Inaugrual Disney race at night?

Maybe they'll post the details soon, say it's a $500.00 per person entry fee We'll be able to say that's too much moo-la and happily go back to our original weekend plans :lmao:

Robert you evil!!!! I'm not sure to say I love you for the info on the race or scream and pull my hair out while I go crazy waiting for more details! :rotfl:

[chimera]

I think all of you should come...this sounds like the coolest race ever! We can celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, midway training points for 2008 half/full/Goofy, Halloween, etc. I'm envisioning running with DH wearing the bride and groom Mickey ears with a big "10" on them since our tenth anniversary is a few days after the race :love:

[nepatsfan73]

Any word/rumors as to time requirements? Think they would give those of us new to this distance stuff until sunrise to finish? ;)

[disnutt]

I'd love to come but don't think DH and the kids can come because I'm trying to make them come to the marathon. If there are any other females interested in sharing a room at a value resort for a night or two I'd be interested. PM me please!

Kiena

[ultramickeymouse]

Robert you evil!!!! I'm not sure to say I love you for the info on the race or scream and pull my hair out while I go crazy waiting for more details! :rotfl:

Don't shoot the messenger! I am so torn as well.

As for time requirements, I am sure it will be the 15 min/mile that all Disney short races(less than 1/2 marathon). You never know:confused3

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I so want to go, but with it being the weekend after San Francisco and the Nike Women's Half....oy. My saving grace is that right now airfares look terrible, but if they come down I will definitely be tempted. Especially now that I have the APs...

Kiena, depending on what happens I may be interested. Will let you know... I may be able to rig this so I barely need to take time off from work.

[Kristi1357]

Steve, Krista, Carrie, and everyone I missed...
come to the dark side...
the Tower of Terror dark side...:hmghost: :maleficen

What could be more fun?
Disney at Halloween!
A race at night!
No 2am wake-up call! :thumbsup2

Ok, I might have to start selling Chad's Disney license plate collection on eBay to fund this! ;)
And we may have to slum it of-site...but somehow I'll deal! :rotfl:
(we've already borrowed all of this year's DVC pts. for this past January's race.)

[disnutt]

Leana- Let me know!:banana:

[aladdinsgirl]

I think all of you should come...this sounds like the coolest race ever! We can celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, midway training points for 2008 half/full/Goofy, Halloween, etc. I'm envisioning running with DH wearing the bride and groom Mickey ears with a big "10" on them since our tenth anniversary is a few days after the race :love:

Hey, that's a great idea! Our 7th anniversary is 6 days before the race.

[panthergirl]

Uh oh! I think I'm getting tempted here. I wonder what the age requirements will be. I have an 11 year old niece who would love to do this. She is quite an athlete and I'm sure she would smoke me! I need to wait to see what the Panthers home schedule looks like. If the are away that weekend I may just be in!

[aladdinsgirl]

Am I bad? There's a girl at my work in my dept who is talking about going to WDW the end of Oct. There can only be one person out of the office in my dept at a time and since Stephen and I are thinking about doing the race, I would need to be off the same week. I don't want to take the days off yet because I don't know for sure what we are doing, plus I'd have to take days I've already alloted for Christmas week and I don't want to give up those days until I know what we are doing. So I told my co-worker that it's really super hot in Florida in October, especially the end of October and not a great time to go. Is that bad?? :confused3 :confused3 pirate:

[wtpclc]

Oh Krista. I don't exactly think that's preading the magic, as I've heard that late Ocgtober is one of teh best times to go. I understand completely, though. ;)

[Jen117]

Oh Krista, we have gone to WDW the last week of Oct/first week of Nov. so many times and it is a lovely time to go (as long as it is before Jersey Week). So if you want to persuade her NOT to go, you may have to fib a bit. Mid November for Thanksgiving is a good time also!!!!

My daughters b-day is the 29th and I know she would LOVE LOVE LOVE to go. But I am afraid I may not have enough funds to go that many times. We are currently planning an end of summer trip before school starts for the kids.

Maybe once the final info is up I can make my decision. MAYBE I CAN GO SOLO!!!

[aladdinsgirl]

Okay, I am officially a not nice person. I went ahead and took Monday Oct 29 and Tuesday Oct 30 off. If we go, I'm planning on taking Wednesday off as well, but if I do that then I will have to mess with the 3 days I have off at Christmas and I don't want to mess with those until I absolutely have to ie. when more info on the race is released. If we end up not going to WDW in October, Stephen is definitely running Marine Corps which is the same weekend, so I need at least Monday off regardless. She is going to be so mad when she realizes I am off already that week (I turned my time off slip in to my boss and I wrote it on the calendar we have up in the dept). But you know what, I don't care. I don't care for 3 reasons: 1. I'll be really surprised if she does go to WDW at all much less that particular week in October.
2. There are 2 other people in my dept and they are both screwing me all the time, I can't tell you how many times I've been the only one at work because one is off and the other calls in that morning or leaves super early. I'm just getting my pay backs in! 3. It's Disney! C'mon, we lose all common sense and decency when it comes to Walt Disney World!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[disnutt]

Krista- No need to explain. I would tell my grandmother WDW was going to be closed for repairs if it meant that I could get to go when I wanted to.

[Kristi1357]

Krista - you are evil! I LOVE IT! :rotfl:

I'll love it even more if we can really go, and that all of you WISHers will be there too! It would be the best birthday present ever!:goodvibes

[ultramickeymouse]

Am I bad? There's a girl at my work in my dept who is talking about going to WDW the end of Oct. There can only be one person out of the office in my dept at a time and since Stephen and I are thinking about doing the race, I would need to be off the same week. I don't want to take the days off yet because I don't know for sure what we are doing, plus I'd have to take days I've already alloted for Christmas week and I don't want to give up those days until I know what we are doing. So I told my co-worker that it's really super hot in Florida in October, especially the end of October and not a great time to go. Is that bad?? :confused3 :confused3 pirate:

Don't forget to tell your co-worker that it is still hurricane season in October:rolleyes:

[hoosmi]

Krista- you are inspiring me...

Hmmm... get DH to go with us for RFTT because, you know, he likes the beer. Then try to pull some sort of "birthday present for my mom" trick for the night race so "we" aren't going twice in one month. After all, I need a birthday present for my mom regardless and it won't be that expensive (especially if I start hoarding secret cash now). I've taken my mom twice in the past so it's not unheard of... Plot thickens.

I bet everyone is thinking "sounds reasonable to me." We're just a pack of neon-wearing enablers! ;)

Jen in GA

[WDWFAN9]

Krista- you are inspiring me...

Hmmm... get DH to go with us for RFTT because, you know, he likes the beer. Then try to pull some sort of "birthday present for my mom" trick for the night race so "we" aren't going twice in one month. After all, I need a birthday present for my mom regardless and it won't be that expensive (especially if I start hoarding secret cash now). I've taken my mom twice in the past so it's not unheard of... Plot thickens.

I bet everyone is thinking "sounds reasonable to me." We're just a pack of neon-wearing enablers! ;)

Jen in GA

Hey that sounds like a plan!

I have added the ToT race to the family email that I send out daily to DH, my 4 kids, and the extended family. We countdown to birthdays, weddings, graduations, etc, any important event. Of course my "races" have been included. In case you were wondering......ToT 13K 207 days from today! Be there or be square. Isn't it funny how we are so excited about an unconfirmed event??

[ultramickeymouse]

Isn't it funny how we are so excited about an unconfirmed event??

The race date and time ARE confirmed by EMMI. Just no name of the race or extra details. Little alone course, reg fees........

[Honeibee]

Krista - I fail to see the problem with what you are doing. ;)

[aladdinsgirl]

Krista - I fail to see the problem with what you are doing. ;)

Thanks for the support! I knew everyone would understand. :rotfl:

Robert--I did think about telling her that Oct is hurricane season, but I didn't want to jinx us!!! :wizard:

So, when is everyone going to MNSSHP???? ;)

[RedDragon]

We are baaaaad!!! We have the hotel room booked. I LOVE the idea of the tiara with the number on it. Think I can get a 30 on mine? There's gotta be someplace that will sell me one.

This is gonna be the best run! My trainer is going to run it. A co-worker is going to run it. It's gonna be great!! Can you tell I'm really psyched about this one!?!

:jumping1:

[Kristi1357]

So, when is everyone going to MNSSHP???? ;)
Oooohhh, must find the dates asap...

Here's us at MNSSHP on 10/27/05:
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/Kristi1357/MNSSHP_2005.jpg

I make a great wench, if I must say so myself! :lmao:
And since this will be a budget trip, we will probably be wearing the same costumes (they cost a small fortune). Which stinks since pirates are even more the hot, in thing now than they were then. I hate being something too popular. Hmmm...maybe I can finally get Mom to make me the redheaded lady's dress.
You know... "we want the redhead!" :rotfl:


After some searching here and elsewhere...I found that "Last year Disney released the dates/price info (for MNSSHP) on April 17 and tickets went on sale the end of April." So, we should have some info soon then! I thought I remembered parties being Friday & Sunday nights. If so, I am leaning towards Sunday night.

[Calcio]

I say to you, ha, ha , ha.

That of course is my Stanley Kowalski imitation, aimed directly at Steve from Cincinnati, the Steelers man, who shares his house with Hines Ward. YOU heckle me about bagging the Marine Corp Marathon and then consider doing this one (even if Krista says you are staying with MCM). Again, I say to you, ha, ha ha.

Lately I'm in an all black running mood, going for the Kiwi look. Yes, in my fantasy I have become an elite world class runner from New Zealand from the early 1980's. Wouldn't a set of Chernabog style wings go well with all black for the Halloween weekend run? The answer is of course YES. I can't remember, does the Villians store in the Studios sell wings? If not I'll have to look elsewhere.

I expect to see Krista there on Saturday night, and maybe Steve too.

This is a totally irresponsible and fun thing to do. I think from now on I'll apsire to be irresponsible, it sounds way more fun.

Craig

[chimera]

Craig...I agree..it's been a full moon lately...irresponsibility rules! :thumbsup2

Just think how nicely our dayglow WISH shirts will stand out at night ;) Maybe we could get those lime green glow necklaces

[DisneyWalkerGirl]

We're booked at the Swan for 10/26-10/28 with AP discount. ToT 13K here we come!

The Swan offers AP discounts??? Where can I find info on that?

[disneybelle]

The Swan offers AP discounts??? Where can I find info on that?

I saw the AP discount both on the resorts thread for Swan & Dolphin discounts as well as mousesavers.com (can I mention that site?) I called their reservation number and asked. Fortunately those Oct dates were open. The kids think we're at Pop for the as-yet-unnamed 13K weekend. They may be disappointed with a "non-Disney" resort, but it's location, location, location...

[DianeL]

Craig...I agree..it's been a full moon lately...irresponsibility rules! :thumbsup2

Just think how nicely our dayglow WISH shirts will stand out at night ;) Maybe we could get those lime green glow necklaces

Mel that is the greatest idea!!!! They have bracelets too don't they? Can wear one to illuminate my fave Green Bracelet! :)

And speaking of illuminate! if the race starts at 9 pm in MGM could it possibly be within a good view of Illuminations starting off? oh to be running thru Disney at night with Illuminations firing off, I'm getting shivers! LOL

i wanna be totally irresponsible too! i keep thinking of all the possible medals. bats, villians, pluto oh my! driving to work today i was thinking of calling and making a reservations for POP for 2 nights LMBO

Steve were there any AP historical rates forPOP? :lmao:


BTW, KRISTI you make a lovely wench but your entire family makes a very nice set of Pirates.

[skfulkers]

I say to you, ha, ha , ha.

That of course is my Stanley Kowalski imitation, aimed directly at Steve from Cincinnati, the Steelers man, who shares his house with Hines Ward. YOU heckle me about bagging the Marine Corp Marathon and then consider doing this one (even if Krista says you are staying with MCM). Again, I say to you, ha, ha ha.
I expect to see Krista there on Saturday night, and maybe Steve too.
Craig

Yeah, I hear ya! That "other Steve" must feel like a pretty big dork right about now. Oh wait, ummmm....... :rolleyes1

Ok, so I might have caved in. It just sounds like such a great race. And I know I could run the Columbus marathon two weeks before, so I'd still get my fall marathon in.

I do feel bad for ditching Colleen and Sara at MCM, though. They'll probably hate us all (and I'm including you in that, Craig :) ). I'm still waiting to see what this "unannounced race" from Disney really involves. If it's anything like what we're all guessing it will be, then yeah, you may see Krista and I at the starting line. Still gotta work on those costume ideas....

The "other" Steve

[aladdinsgirl]

Oh my gosh! I just read on Mouse Planet that there is a rumor that after the 13K you get to take a ride on the Tower of Terror! How awesome would that be???? So I guess the race ends in MGM? I would link the article, but I'm not sure if I can do that.

[Kristi1357]

Oh my gosh! I just read on Mouse Planet that there is a rumor that after the 13K you get to take a ride on the Tower of Terror! How awesome would that be???? So I guess the race ends in MGM? I would link the article, but I'm not sure if I can do that.
Oh man! :eek:
I am afraid of heights. I HATE that ride.... :scared1: :scared1: :scared1:

Oh wait...after the race...I could skip that, right?

[panthergirl]

Any update on when the specifics will be announced? The NFL schedule comes out tomorrow so I will know if the Panthers have a home game that weekend or not. Yes - I am THAT big of a fan. I do NOT miss home games!

TOT?:scared1: Ack!! I am such a wimp when it comes to that ride. I will be happy to stand OUTSIDE with you guys!

[sap1227]

This sounds like so much fun! I am sure DH will want to do it, too, so I better start working on a Babysitter NOW!!

I can not wait until the specifics are actually released (and I think they should hurry up!! They are really not giving people much time to plan!!)

It looks like there will be a big WISH showing there!!

[Duanerice]

Hotel booked for Friday and Saturday! Pop Century @ $84.15 per night. Now just need the details although it doesn't really matter - I'm going either way.

This is shaping up to be a nice October. RFTT to start off the month and the special "night time" race to finish the month. This should fall into my marathon training quite nicely too. I'll use this as one of my long runs. Wish they could all be this nice.

We will probably go to the Halloween thing too since we'll be there. Although it will be on a Friday night and probably packed! But, there is always the possibility of doing the Halloween Horror night at Universal... hmmmm

See you there,
Duane

[Honeibee]

Must stop reading this thread..... no more vacations this year.... must unsubscribe..... :rolleyes:

[disnutt]

Hotel booked for Friday and Saturday! Pop Century @ $84.15 per night. Now just need the details although it doesn't really matter - I'm going either way.

I just bit at that one, too.

[Honeibee]

I just got off the phone with DH, who is currently driving thru Marathon, FL. :rotfl:

Me: "You know, at the end of that Halloween race you get to go on ToT". (It's his favorite ride.) "I know we can't really go but everyone is talking about it."

Him: "Why can't we go?"

Me: "Well, I know we can't really afford it..."

Him: "Well, what if we just went down for the weekend?"

OK folks...WHERE DO I REGISTER???

:dance3: :yay: :banana: :cool1: :cheer2:

[disnutt]

I just got off the phone with DH, who is currently driving thru Marathon, FL. :rotfl:

Me: "You know, at the end of that Halloween race you get to go on ToT". (It's his favorite ride.) "I know we can't really go but everyone is talking about it."

Him: "Why can't we go?"

Me: "Well, I know we can't really afford it..."

Him: "Well, what if we just went down for the weekend?"

OK folks...WHERE DO I REGISTER???

:dance3: :yay: :banana: :cool1: :cheer2:

Judy Kudos for your subtle use of the "Make him think it's his idea" technique!

[Honeibee]

Judy Kudos for your subtle use of the "Make him think it's his idea" technique!

Yeah, that was pretty good of me, wasn't it? :thumbsup2

:lmao:

[Kristi1357]

Judy's in, Judy's in!!! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[WDWFAN9]

Way to go Judy!!

I e-mailed DH earlier this morning to see if he wanted to go to WDW at the end of Oct....we already have reservations for Jan, and I am registered for the full, but haven't gotten around to signing DH up for the half yet. So I got to thinking....he's mentioned wanting to go back to WDW during Epcot's Food and Wine festival, and he's never done MNSSHP and it is really great, and we could do the ToT 13K together.....hey! I am just thinking about him:rolleyes1

[TiffJ]

Man you guys are killing me!!!!!!! I so cannot go down there at the end of Oct, I am doing 7 day DCL the 2nd week of Oct. You are not making this easy on me:sad2:

Judy-I mentioned it to my DH, so not the same response. Lucky you!!!

[disnutt]

Judy-I mentioned it to my DH, so not the same response. Lucky you!!!

Tiff- Maybe Judy can help you with your husband wrangling technique.

[Big Vic]

Well, just made reservations at POR for 10/25 - 10/29. No AP discounts as of yet.

:)

[Honeibee]

husband wrangling

I'm putting that on my resume! :rotfl:

Oh Vic, I'd love POR, but, well, I'm pushing it even going to this race. We will just be returning from an 8 day cruise two weeks before. Alas, not a DCL cruise....

[KeenHo]

:rolleyes1

[wtpclc]

:rolleyes1

Looks like 13K, not a half, which would be way cool. :( I bet you could still talk your lovely wife into it, though. ;)

[KeenHo]

I don't think my wife needs to be talked into anything..... :rolleyes1

13 kilometers = 8.08 miles

[solotraveler]

Oh man.... now everyone is in on this too...

So somehow I need to figure out a way to do Chicago in August, (maybe) Toronto Waterfront at the end of September, this 13K at the end of October and Goofy in January... AND still be able to take my regularly scheduled cruise/New Years trip?!!? :confused3 :confused3

Must figure out a way...must figure out a way.....

[keenercam]

OMG!!!!!! We are INNNNNNNNN!!!!!
Okay, off to find ressies!!
Except for the fact that Howard may have to spend every spare moment studying, this is going to be an absolute BLAST!!!!
Now we just have to hope SWA comes out with some absolutely fabulous DING rates!!
So, what do we know?
Race start time?
Will it be possible to do MNSSHP that night after the race?
IF we are arriving Friday night and coming back Sunday night I HAVE to figure out a way to cram it all in!!!!

[wtpclc]

Must figure out a way...must figure out a way..... WIth your new job not centering around sports seasons, this should be a cake walk, right? ;) And you can study on the plane. :D

[solotraveler]

WIth your new job not centering around sports seasons, this should be a cake walk, right? ;) And you can study on the plane. :D

Oh sure... the time off is no problem...

OK, if I just drive into Chicago for race day AND stay with a friend in Toronto AND tent camp at Ft Wilderness for the 13K, then this is all totally do-able.

[keenercam]

Hotel booked for Friday and Saturday! Pop Century @ $84.15 per night. Now just need the details although it doesn't really matter - I'm going either way.

. . . .
See you there,
Duane

Duane -- Is that an AP rate? I am not finding anything that low. :sad1:

[disneybelle]

OMG!!!!!! We are INNNNNNNNN!!!!!
Okay, off to find ressies!!
Except for the fact that Howard may have to spend every spare moment studying, this is going to be an absolute BLAST!!!!
Now we just have to hope SWA comes out with some absolutely fabulous DING rates!!
So, what do we know?
Race start time?
Will it be possible to do MNSSHP that night after the race?
IF we are arriving Friday night and coming back Sunday night I HAVE to figure out a way to cram it all in!!!!

Cam - Looks like we're int he same boat. We're looking to fly SWA out of PHL on Friday, returning Sunday. I've already boked Swan. I looked at historical MNSSHP dates and it looks like it's Friday or Monday. How will I ever fit in my studying?! There's always a way to cram it all in!

Almodt forgot food and wine at EPCOT...too much?

[Honeibee]

OK who's our WISH expert on MNSSHP? I've never been. Perhaps we can get a group rate. :banana:

[keenercam]

Cam - Looks like we're int he same boat. We're looking to fly SWA out of PHL on Friday, returning Sunday. I've already boked Swan. I looked at historical MNSSHP dates and it looks like it's Friday or Monday. How will I ever fit in my studying?! There's always a way to cram it all in!

Darcy-- We'll look for a nice quiet place for you and Howard to study. ;)
So, do you think we should try to get in earlier on Friday so that we can do MNNSHP? We've never been to that and it was on my WISH-list of things to do before I die, along with Mickey's Christmas party and the Candlelight Processional and the Food & Wine Festival! :woohoo:

[disnutt]

Did I miss this posted? This sounds like sooo much fun! The entry fee isn't THAT bad:


http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/endurance/events/detail?name=EnduranceTowerofTerror13K2007EventDeta ilPage

[Honeibee]

Yes, Cam, I vote for Friday night. From what I understand, tickets go on sale in the next couple of weeks. We HAVE to all get them for the same night. This will be SO MUCH FUN! :cool1:

[WDWFAN9]

All- MNSSHP is a blast, much better than the Christmas party IMO. Special cool Halloween lighting on the castle, spooky fireworks, and the ride of the headless horseman! It is absolutely awesome!! Plus a lot (not all) are in costume!

If DH decides to come in Oct rather than Jan we will probably end up at Pop, if not then I will be solo, probably on the beach!! Ok, maybe not...But a nice AP rate would be nice!!

[disneybelle]

Darcy-- We'll look for a nice quiet place for you and Howard to study. ;)
So, do you think we should try to get in earlier on Friday so that we can do MNNSHP? We've never been to that and it was on my WISH-list of things to do before I die, along with Mickey's Christmas party and the Candlelight Processional and the Food & Wine Festival! :woohoo:

I'm planning on SWA flight leaving around 1:30pm (time shifts with season; can you tell I fly this route a bit too often) that'll get us to MCO about 4:00pm. MNSSHP should begin at 7...plenty of time. We did MNSSHP 10/31/2000. The Headless Horseman leading the parade is not to be missed. There's a very informative thread on the theme parks board about MNSSHP. I'll try to find it and post the link.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Oh you guys, I totally want to go. :sad: I checked airfare though and right now it is between $650 - $800!! I even checked going on points but the flights are the pits. I'll keep an eye on it to see if things improve.

[disneybelle]

I found the thread...let's see if I can drop it in correctly:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1389589

[sap1227]

I am so excited to see it on the Disney Website!!! This will be a BLAST!!!

[aladdinsgirl]

Aww, man the registeration is only on Friday, we were planning on getting in Saturday morning. Maybe someone can pick up our registration for us?

[disnutt]

I am so excited to see it on the Disney Website!!! This will be a BLAST!!!

I was glad to see it there too. Mostly because I was feeling silly planning for something that was just a rumor. This will be so much fun. I'd really like to do MNSSHP, too!

[disneybelle]

Aww, man the registeration is only on Friday, we were planning on getting in Saturday morning. Maybe someone can pick up our registration for us?

Krista - I would verify that with WWS or EMMI. At this year's marathon "help tent" I stood next to a guy who had just arrived and they had his name on a list for number pick-up at the event. Couldn't hurt to ask...would they really turn away the revenue?

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Guys - did you see - glow in the dark race shirts????

[RedDragon]

Glow in the dark race shirts!!!! Oh MAN--how cool is that! I am so totally psyched for this race.

And a post-race party!!!

And a finsihers medal!!!

And Cam's coming!

And Judy's coming!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[keenercam]

Guys - did you see - glow in the dark race shirts????

Glow in the dark race shirts!!!! Oh MAN--how cool is that! I am so totally psyched for this race.

And a post-race party!!!

And a finsihers medal!!!

And Cam's coming!

And Judy's coming!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Thanks, Martha!!! That is so sweet! :love:

But we dont' need no stinkin' glow-in-the-dark race shirts! We already got 'em!!!! :lmao:

Seriously, Disney sure knows how to do race shirts, but they are usually tech material and I have to wonder whether they can do tech material that's glow in the dark. :confused3 What do I care, though? Around here, you always wanna know what the tee shirt looks like and it often impacts on your decision of whether the tshirt and post-race food are worth the entry fee. No question at Disney as to whether the race experience alone is worth the entry fee! :banana:

[solotraveler]

OMG! OMG! OMG! OMG!

Special Tower of Terror 13K medal!
Glow in the Dark Race Shirts!
Post Race Party!

(OK, so if I fly down on Thursday morning, I can do MNSSHP that night, then Food and Wine Friday and Saturday,Race Saturday night and fly back Sunday morning.........)

Must figure out a way.... must figure out a way.....

Kevin :earsboy:

[Big Vic]

Aww, man the registeration is only on Friday, we were planning on getting in Saturday morning. Maybe someone can pick up our registration for us?

We can take care of that. No problemo. :)

[WDWFAN9]

I am so THERE!! I'll probably be coming solo, arriving on Thursday and staying through Monday (or Tuesday, or if I am really greedy Weds!). Afterall, flying before Dec will earn me a free flight for Jan!! And I already have an AP! I am very fortunate to work somewhere with a very generous PTO policy!

RE: studying at WDW - it can be done! I studied for the CPA exam one year. There were plenty of opportunities to study....the wait at the airport, the flight, one morning I studied outside the food court at CBR while DH went on a fishing excursion. I even carried flash cards and studied in the parks while I was waiting for parades, etc.

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy:woohoo: :woohoo: 206 days from today! We need a clippie!!

[Big Vic]

Here's a small preview of the MNSSHP parade I shot last year.

MNSSHP Parade (http://members.cox.net/memo410/MNSSHP_0001.wmv)

[ultramickeymouse]

Here is what everyone has been waiting for:

The link to the Tower of Terror 13K(& 6.5K)

$65 not bad

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/endurance/events/detail?name=EnduranceTowerofTerror13K2007EventDeta ilPage

Robert

[DianeL]

DianeL and Susan (mousemgr) are in for the 13K. Susan's working on making the reservation now LOL

Barb will be there but she just doesn't know it yet. :lmao:

Airfare stinks! So I guess we'll be watching it. But we'd arrive Thursday EARLY! Be at packet pick up as soon as we can get in then fly home on Sunday.

Can't wait!!!

So now we need glow stick necklaces and bracelets LOL

this is going to be such a blast. And here I was all excited with the flying pig coming up, now I can barely stand it with the excitement of doing the Pig in a few weeks AND a new Disney race. Wooohooo!!!!

CARRIE!!!!! You haven't paid for the Detroit Free Press have you? LOL

KEVIN!!! I don't think I need the Grand Rapids info anymore LMBO (it's on 10/28) :lmao:

[aladdinsgirl]

STEPHEN AND I ARE IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :dance3: :dance3: :dance3: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

We had a discussion over dinner and unless something crazy comes up, we'll see you guys on Oct. 27! Stephen got an unexpected bonus at work that is the exact amount we thought we could do the long weekend for. We took it as a sign! :) Plus it's a week after our 7th anniversary, so hello, anniversary present! :)

Vic--Thank you so much for offering to pick up our race packets. I'll e-mail Disney to make sure it's possible for someone else to pick up the packets, but I know it can be done for the marathon, so I assume it's not a big deal for a 13K. I'll PM you once we get closer to the event. Thanks for parade clip too, I love MNSSHP and I love that parade!

If everyone does the Halloween party on Friday, Stephen and I will miss it, but I'm sure there will be other meets that weekend.

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THE TOWER OF TERROR 13K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

[Lexxiefern]

I am so excited about this!! It works out so perfectly for me since we will already be there :cool1: And it is actually our last night there before going over to Vero Beach. Yay!! And my sister will be there so she is going to do it with me. :banana: :banana:


Becky

[Lan]

I am so there!!!:cool1: :banana: :dance3:

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

OK - I think I totally sold my mom on this race. She is quickly becoming my new racing partner. Starting at the ToT...nighttime race...glow in the dark shirts...inaugural medal... those were the key words! Plus it is a good training run for January right? I may wind up taking the week off between the Nike half and ToT to spend more time at WDW. That now means I won't be going anywhere or taking any time off over Thanksgiving though (our Thanksgiving is in October, so I don't see how I can manage three weekends away in one month).

Most likely I am in!! Kiena, if my mom comes though I'll be out for the room split with you though - sorry!

[Lan]

Can we get a Tower of Terror icon to put in our signatures?:banana:

[Calcio]

Okay, reading the information in the WDW Sports web site, I see the course like this:

Start on Sunset Boulevard under the Tower of Terror.
Up Sunset
Right to the Sorcerer's Hat
Left along the alley with the Commissary on the right
Right onto New York Street
Through the stunt show
Left and wind along the back roads
Into the parking lot area then turn right
Follow the access road under the little overpass we go over at mile 22 in the marathon
Along World drive under the overpass we go over at mile 20 of the marathon
Sharp left for 1 mile or so
Right to the World of Sports Complex for whatever distance is necessary
Hit the turn around point and the do it in reverse

Well at least that's my theory. This uses a fair amount of the Race for the Taste 10K course, just tacking on the Sunset Boulevard stretch of the Studios and whatever they need in the World of Sports complex to get 4.04 miles out.

This is going to be good. Martha and I are all over this. By staying at the Swan we can just walk over for the start and back after the party.

Glow in the dark shirts sounds great, but I'm really, really, really obsessive about what I wear for races. I'm not sure I'll be able to part with my much beloved top or singlet.

And I really needed this today. We had a faculty meeting this afternoon which made me want to quit my position and work at a different College or University. The topper was when the most arrogant person I've ever seen (we'd not met but his reputation preceeded him) complimented people in my position at the college saying, "we even act as if they are worthy of being our colleagues." Worthy? :mad: At that point I jumped up and said "I take extreme offense at that statement." He proceeded to yell at me that everything he, the lord of knowledge, said was true, then asked the people around him who the hell I was to question his highness. Well, if he spent any time on our campus instead of doing executive ed he would know I teach more course equivalents, more students, and get higher teaching ratings than anyone else at the College. I guess when you're true royalty you don't have to know anything about anything. The only saving grace was a handful of people after the meeting thanked me for standing up to this idiot. Now in our next division meeting I'll get teased for being a rabble rouser.

When I got home and gave Martha the blow-by-blow description of this, she told me the good news was the information about the TOT 13K was up. Thank heavens for this good news.

5 hours later and I'm still steaming. Best to all

Craig

[disneybelle]

Craig - I can relate to your experience at work/school. Gotta love those types! And it is very difficult to let those things go sometimes (most times for me!)

You are always poignant and inspirational in your posts. It's easy to see why you are would receive high teacher ratings.

On a lighter note-Yay! Tot 13K looks way cool. We're at the Swan too for the convenience. The kids prefer the walk and think of how fun the walk back'll be at 1am.

[Lan]

I hope you have a better day today Calcio!!

[Kristi1357]

Craig - good for you to say something to that bonehead! I hope you have a better day today. :hug:

Chad told me to sign us up. We will eBay and yard sale like crazy to make this happen. I told Chad he has to get on the ball getting some job, any job, so this can happen. We will probably drive down, but that's ok since we like driving if we have the time. I am going to see if I can get an offsite time share through my in-laws. Some of them are so close, it really isn't that bad. I'll miss the magic of a Disney resort, but if this is the only way we can afford to go - I'll take it!

We're in! :woohoo:

[Lexxiefern]

So, do you think the medal will be a ToT? And I would think the 13k medal will be much cooler than the 6k. What do you think?


Becky

[getnthinr]

Here's a small preview of the MNSSHP parade I shot last year.

MNSSHP Parade (http://members.cox.net/memo410/MNSSHP_0001.wmv)

Vic, love your video! I was thinking as I watched it, "My pics always seem to have the tops of other folks heads in them. How does he do that?" I forgot you were "Big" Vic! :rotfl:

[disnutt]

Big Vic- Loved the video. Main Street looked so empty is it really that 'dead' for Halloween? I'm used to parades being piled up 5 rows deep.

Craig- Sorry you've got to work with such a doofus. Hope you have been able to let it go. Gotta wonder how people like that manage to get ahead with their complete lack of social skills.

Can't run today because I've got a sore throat and what feels like mumps in my neck. Feeling a bit feverish too.:sick: This always seems to happen when I'm going to visit extended family which I'm doing for the holiday. I need to dig deeper to see if I'm repressing some sort of horrible memory and these illnesses are just psychosomatic.

The only thing I've ever come up with is that my parents never took me to WDW as a child. I have resented them ever since my best friend in grade school got to go and she 'shared' her travel stories with me. I saw her pictures w/ Mickey and wanted to cry because I wanted to be there.

[Duanerice]

Duane -- Is that an AP rate? I am not finding anything that low. :sad1:

That is an AAA rate. Had to ask for it. It was $99 a night without it.
Duane

[keenercam]

Thanks, Duane! Got it. Hoping rates may come down later.

disnutt-- what a funny post! I never went until my senior class trip. Then, I never went again until at least 10 years later, at which time I converted DH into a Disney nut like myself.

[disnutt]

Cam- I had an very early and very unfortunate first marriage. The only thing good I can say about it is that we went to Disney World. I know WDW is magical because we were able to overlook each other's flaws for most of the trip!:rotfl:

After counseling, divorce and a very late and very happy second marriage I'm even happier going to WDW!

Just to show what a big person I am I've even taken my mother to WDW. My father just won't travel. See, I'm not holding any grudges!:upsidedow

[Honeibee]

Vic - Thanks so much for the parade video! I got goosebumps watching it! :goodvibes

Craig - I'm afraid I would have slapped him. He's an ****. :headache:

I wonder if there is a limit to the number of people who can register for this race. Robert, have you heard anything about that? :confused3

[aladdinsgirl]

Whew! Am I glad I already took my days off. The girl I work with who was thinking about going to WDW the last week in October, but I told her it was hot, etc. Well, today she starts asking me what we airline we fly and if we like them. I told her Airtran and I asked why. Well, she's on Disney's website and is booking her trip for the week of Oct. 29!!! I told her I was already off that week and she made a face at me. I am so glad I put my time off slip in yesterday. :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

Craig--I am so sorry you had to deal with that jerk yesterday. :hug:

[solotraveler]

Okay, reading the information in the WDW Sports web site, I see the course like this:

Start on Sunset Boulevard under the Tower of Terror.
Up Sunset
Right to the Sorcerer's Hat
Left along the alley with the Commissary on the right
Right onto New York Street
Through the stunt show
Left and wind along the back roads
Into the parking lot area then turn right
Follow the access road under the little overpass we go over at mile 22 in the marathon
Along World drive under the overpass we go over at mile 20 of the marathon
Sharp left for 1 mile or so
Right to the World of Sports Complex for whatever distance is necessary
Hit the turn around point and the do it in reverse

Well at least that's my theory. This uses a fair amount of the Race for the Taste 10K course, just tacking on the Sunset Boulevard stretch of the Studios and whatever they need in the World of Sports complex to get 4.04 miles out.



That sounds about right.... but I don't seem to remember that overpass being quite so "little".....


And I really needed this today. We had a faculty meeting this afternoon which made me want to quit my position and work at a different College or University. The topper was when the most arrogant person I've ever seen (we'd not met but his reputation preceeded him) complimented people in my position at the college saying, "we even act as if they are worthy of being our colleagues." Worthy? :mad: At that point I jumped up and said "I take extreme offense at that statement." He proceeded to yell at me that everything he, the lord of knowledge, said was true, then asked the people around him who the hell I was to question his highness. Well, if he spent any time on our campus instead of doing executive ed he would know I teach more course equivalents, more students, and get higher teaching ratings than anyone else at the College. I guess when you're true royalty you don't have to know anything about anything. The only saving grace was a handful of people after the meeting thanked me for standing up to this idiot. Now in our next division meeting I'll get teased for being a rabble rouser.



Oh I hear ya! It seems that you find one of those in every faculty department of every University across the country. (But hey, at least your school is incredibly prestegious-- I just don't get it when I see folks with that attitude around our little school....) And invariably it is those people with so little access to student populations (more often than not by their own choice) who think they know what is "best" for them. :rolleyes:

Hope today is a better day!
Kevin :earsboy:

[ultramickeymouse]

Talked to my DW last night and we decided to cancel our RFTT reservations and I just booked for ToT 13K. Airline res changed and rebooked DVC. Only able to get SSR so we are in for 10/19-10/30.:cool1:

Sounds like too much fun:banana:

[Kristi1357]

...I had an very early and very unfortunate first marriage. The only thing good I can say about it is that we went to Disney World. I know WDW is magical because we were able to overlook each other's flaws for most of the trip!:rotfl:

After counseling, divorce and ... very happy second marriage I'm even happier going to WDW!
Hey - I could have written that!

I am so anxious to register for this! They better get that up soon. With everyone already booking hotels, I am getting nervous about being locked out. :eek:

[RedDragon]

I was lucky in that my folks took us to WDW the first year it opened. The Magic Kingdom was the only park open. I didn't get back there until after Craig and I were together and Craig had never been before! It was the year before we were married and he was like a little kid in that he just couldn't sleep that night.

We were on the first boat over to MK and closed down the park that night. This was in 1979 so not much else was open. We've been almost once a year since then. We even bought Disney stuff before there was a catalog! Somehow Craig got a list of Disney merchandise and we called and ordered it over the phone!! Yup, we're that old...

I'll never forget taking Lesley to Disneyland for the very first time. We are just a Disney family! Aaaahhhh, what a happy thought! I feel better now.

Anywho:
Vic: thanks for the video! Loved seeing Tigger in a skeleton costume!

Oh, and Rhonda is coming too!!! :cheer2:

[keenercam]

Craig -- I cannot believe someone had the nerve to speak that way in a room full of professionals. Kudos to you for standing up to that obnoxious egomaniac! Then again, I'd expect no less from you. ;)

Krista -- Whew! That was a close call! :eek: I am soooo glad that you aren't a procrastinator like me! :love:

Kiena and Kristi -- I am so glad you are both past those earlier, unhappy experiences and that both of you are in relationships where your love for all things Disney can be nurtured and indulged. ;)

[sap1227]

Alright, I was able to get a room at the Boarwalk Villas for Saturday night, so now I just need them to open the registration and we will be official for this one! I am super excited!!!!

[Calcio]

Thank You Kevin

You have that spot on, the guy teaches only in executive education and never blesses the main campus with his presence. Without a doubt our most prestigious program is our undergrad program, and he has never done 1 day of work in it. He also writes in a field that is, shall I say, much less prestigious than my own field, so where his arrogance comes from is a mystery.

I'm sorry, but I have forgotten, which "little school" are you a community member of? The blessing of my job is at 8:15 I had 40 smart and fun 19 year olds in front of me. It's hard to be crabby when that kind of energy and excitement is in the room.

Well, the overpass is sort of little, especially compared to that monstor in mile 23 where you go up, then turn right and then down to the Studios entrance. The little overpass is just enought to get over the road from World Drive into the back of the Studios parking lot. That road seems to dip a bit, so the overpass doesn't seem so high to me. Or maybe I'm being delusional.

Craig

[Big Vic]

Vic--Thank you so much for offering to pick up our race packets. I'll e-mail Disney to make sure it's possible for someone else to pick up the packets, but I know it can be done for the marathon, so I assume it's not a big deal for a 13K. I'll PM you once we get closer to the event. Thanks for parade clip too, I love MNSSHP and I love that parade!

Glad to do it, and glad you liked the video. :)
Reference you and your coworker - You're bad. Good job! :thumbsup2

Craig – Hoping you’re having a better day today.

Wendy/Judy/Martha – Glad you liked the video.

disnutt – It was the second parade. A good portion of the crowds had thinned out by then.

[WDWFAN9]

Well, I have made my ressies at Pop (arriving Thursday), hoping for a great AP rate later on, AND I officially have the time off from work:woohoo: :woohoo: Looks like I will be coming solo, DH preferred to wait until Jan! This is really going to be awesome!

[WDWFAN9]

We definitely need a ToT clippie!!

[DianeL]

Susan received the confirmation today, we're booked in at OKW.

Now for airlines tickets and registration :cool1:

I keep having this moments where I just want to scream! I'm THAT excited! What a party it will be that night!!! Susan has declared she is dressing up in her costume of a WISH Racing shirt. She's going to pretend she's a runner :rotfl: I'd thought about tearing Minnie's skirt off of a costume I have but how bizarre would that look? Safety yellow shirt and a red skirt with white poka dots LMBO

This is a race where those WISH bibs would come in handy. We could attach them at the leg. They'd need to be glow in the dark for this race though LOL

Flying Pig racers.... Disney is listed as a Vendor for the Expo!!! I can't wait to drool over the medals they bring.

[ultramickeymouse]

I talked to a Disney employee(not EMMI) and there will be a DVC discount app. I will post on my website when I get it. I asked when reg opened and he didn't reply:confused3

[rosy1020]

Hey everyone,

I'm so excited for all of you who are headed to Disney in Oct...wish I could join you but I won't be able to make it.

I've had a frustrating couple of days. I was doing so well with my training plan but caught a bug and have been sick for the last 2 days. I missed 2 training runs and it stinks. I want to go out and run so badly but I know if I do I'll probably just prolong the illness. My plan is to just take it easy and hopefully get better for my Sun LR. What do you all do when you're sick? Do you run through it or rest and then just continue on with the plan wherever you pickup? It's been beautiful running weather too which is even more torture. Hopefully this will all pass in the next day or so and I can get back on track.

Kristin

[ultramickeymouse]

I would rest and get better. Your run will be bad and you will struggle. Get strong and get back into your training schedule. You'll enjoy it more too.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

FYI - Got AAA rates for value and moderate in case anyone is interested. Value = $84.15/night. Moderate = $140.25/night. Hoping for an AP discount eventually though!

[Maherae]

Helllloooooooo, WISH team mates!!!:wave2:

Oh, how absolutely, FATABULOUSLY WONDERFUL!!!!

What a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious way to come back to the group..with a NEW race!! Just reading this thread had me laughing and crying with all of you...:grouphug:

As soon as DH walked in the door, I met him grinning like the Cheshire cat :ccat: and bouncing like Tigger:tigger: ....we are so IN!! :goodvibes Anne

[Honeibee]

Oh Anne...YAY!!! :banana: Oh I'm so glad!


OK, who else has the TOT13K page now as your browser homepage? I'm watching for registration.

Is this a sickness I have or what??? :crazy:

[Big Vic]

We definitely need a ToT clippie!!

Done! Right click and save the link to your signature. :)

[DianeL]

YAY ANNE!!!!! I'm sooo happy that we get to see you in October!!!! Just let me know if your wearing a cap or not and what color so I can keep my eyes peeled in the dark during the race LMBO

I am sooo excited that sooo many are coming!!!!! I might not be the most active but I definitely think of the group daily sending out Pixie Dust thoughts :love:

Woohooo!!!

[skfulkers]

Done! Right click and save the link to your signature. :)

Thanks, Vic! I'm going to "steal" it right now. :)

Steve

[Mouse Skywalker]

Thanks, Vic! I'm going to "steal" it right now. :)

SteveSteve, wait you're not doing MCM?

[Lan]

Done! Right click and save the link to your signature. :)

THANKS:banana:

[kareneast]

Very Cool!!!! :thumbsup2 John & I will be there! :woohoo: Our 25th Anniversary :love: is the end of October. We’ve had plans for years to spend it at WDW (spent part of our honeymoon at WDW). Since getting into walking/running, we wanted to do a race so we were going to celebrate our anniversary a little early so we could do the RFTT. Now we will fly down for the weekend to do RFTT and then drive back down at the end of the month for the Tower of Terror 13k and then stay that week for our anniversary. I’m very excited!:banana: :yay: :dance3:

Lexxiefern & Kristi – Very Cool that the race is on your birthdays!

Mel – When is your anniversary? Ours is on the 30th. I had the same thought as you…running with the bride & groom mickey ears.

Krista & Steve – Very Cool that you will be running it for your anniversary too!

Glad to see so many WISHer’s are going to be there!!!!:woohoo:

I have a thought as to when registration will begin…..next Friday, April 13th….As in FRIDAY THE 13TH. Just seems to fit the theme.

[Lexxiefern]

October seems to be a very popular month for anniversaries. Ours is on the 3rd and that is why we are taking this trip (see ticker) we are celebrating 10 years!

Congratulations Karen on 25 years!!!!! That is so wonderful!

And congrats to all that will be celebrating that month!!


Becky

[DianeL]

Oh Anne...YAY!!! :banana: Oh I'm so glad!


OK, who else has the TOT13K page now as your browser homepage? I'm watching for registration.

Is this a sickness I have or what??? :crazy:

I check constantly! I'm betting on this coming Friday, afterall it will be FRIDAY THE 13TH!!! LOL But still I keep checking :surfweb:

Can't wait!!!

ETA: YAY!!!! Karen & John!!! It's going to be a field FULL of WISH MEMBERS!!!!

[chimera]

Karen...our anniversary is the 31st :)

We got BWV, std for the weekend...great idea, Christy! And Grandma says she'll come up and hangout with the girls, although this is way too far ahead for her to really plan.

I think we're bagging RFTT though maybe go up there so DD14 can do RFTT. She's glaring at us when we talk about ToT without her :confused3

[sap1227]

We got BWV, std for the weekend...great idea, Christy!

It is times like this I am greatful that the weekend points are so High:rotfl: :rotfl: Otherwise there is NO WAY we would be able to get a room at the BWV during the F&W Festival!!

I can not believe how many of you were married in October! This is going to be soo much fun!!

I will be celebrating (or maybe mourning???) my final month in my 20's:lmao:

[Kristi1357]

Even though the race is on someone's birthday :rolleyes1 , we will probably be celebrating our 8th anniversary while there also. We got married at WDW in Nov. 9th! :love:

[windwalker]

Even though the race is on someone's birthday :rolleyes1 , we will probably be celebrating our 8th anniversary while there also. We got married at WDW in Nov. 9th! :love:

Erica and I were married on friday the 13th. We are having our 22nd year together in december.

Dave:)