Tower of Terror 13K & 6.5K Race Website Link

[ultramickeymouse]

Here is the race website link. Sounds great:) 13K for the ToT 13 Anniversery.

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

Glow in the dark shirts! How cool:)

Robert

[princessmomma]

No, no, no,
not looking at this post...
I must not click on link....
must have control....
oh, might as well take a peek...

ENTRY FEES
Entry Fees for this event include a post-event party which will last from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. The party will include a live band. The following attractions will be open for the party: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™, Rock 'n' Roller Coaste® starring Aerosmith, and The Great Movie Ride.

13K: $65.00
6.5K: $40.00
Additional Post-Event Party Tickets: $25.00

Registration Fees Include:

Glow in the dark race shirts
Access to the post-event party

All finishers will receive

Commemorative The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 6.5 K and 13K Finisher Medal

..oh, and Rock N Roller coaster will be open, and a GLOW IN THE DARK :eek: tshirt.

Must look away, I am doing MCM!

[MouseDogMom]

And I will NOT notice that DD has a school holiday the following Monday, so we could actually make a long weekend of it...

Jackie

[princessmomma]

And I will NOT notice that DD has a school holiday the following Monday, so we could actually make a long weekend of it...

Jackie

Oh Jackie, we have that Monday off school too! The Pain!

Who was it that is chartering that jet to DC?

No, no, back away, running MCM, running MCM.

[Sir Bouncealot]

I am sooooo wanting to do this race. A night time race with a T of T theme, my fav ride in all of the world of theme/amusement parks! But a quick trip to WDW would turn into a longer trip and then DW would say, lets go during Marathon Weekend instead, and I would say okay (like I'm gonna say no to a trip to WDW)....so alas, I must pass. SIGH....another reason to move closer to the World!

[TEK224]

This race looks so cool!:thumbsup2

If I don't get my random drawing entry to the Nike 1/2 in SF, this could be doable.

Terri

[escape]

Oh, geez! This looks like fun!

However, I am running in a half-marathon the weekend before. Hmmmmmm.
I may need to figure out how I can make this work.

[Jodi]

Every time I try & get out....THEY PULL ME BACK IN!!:lmao:

THis looks So Cool!!!

Someone stop me.

I see a divorce in the future!!:rotfl2: My husband thinks I'm nuts as it is, what w/ Goofy & all. He calls me a Disney Freak all the time!!!

I HAVE TO DO THIS RACE, though. & MNSSHP, I've never been.

Jodi

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Terri, Susie - I feel a bit nuts, but if my mom is in for the ToT race I'm going to try and swing both. San Francisco on the weekend of the 20th, come home on Monday. Fly to Orlando on Tuesday for MNSSHP and ToT, then come home Sunday. Figured I would take the week in between as vacation since it seemed silly to bookend the two trips, therefore more time at WDW. Must start saving up for all these trips.....

[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:

[miranda1979]

I want to do this so bad..I might just do it on my own. If I take my boyfriend or my friend can they come to the after party if I pay? thanks for the information in advance.

[ultramickeymouse]

I want to do this so bad..I might just do it on my own. If I take my boyfriend or my friend can they come to the after party if I pay? thanks for the information in advance.


According to Disney, additional post event party tickets are only $25. Some bring some friends:)

[miranda1979]

great! thanks for the info. :)

[Calcio]

Robert

I'm very pleased that you and your lovely bride will be able to run on October 27. You did the work and revealed this to all of us and I look forward to seeing you before 9 p.m. on October 27.

Craig

[DianeL]

We definitely need to be able to meet you before 9 pm, it would be nice to be able to Thank you in person for the info allowing us to run in what is going to be the coolest Halloween Weekend ever! :goodvibes

I've also decided that now that we have our hotel reservations and our DHs approval to 'run' off to Disney again that perhaps you aren't so evil after all :flower3: Thanks!!!! I've been flying on cloud nine since they posted the info on the website.

We'll have to figure out a group meet before the run.

[ultramickeymouse]

Group meet sounds great:banana:

I am glad I could help get the info out. Remember to take a camera! Send pic and reports to me to add to my website:cool1:

I think this will be the next "must do" WDW race as it will be so different than all others. And we will be the first to do it:yay:

[windwalker]

Group meet sounds great:banana:

I am glad I could help get the info out. Remember to take a camera! Send pic and reports to me to add to my website:cool1:

I think this will be the next "must do" WDW race as it will be so different than all others. And we will be the first to do it:yay:


Darn you Robert! Now we are hooked, we just need to be reeled in. Checking with our work today to see if the time off is available. A wish group meeting and party sounds like a plan.

DAve:hippie:

[ultramickeymouse]

Don't forget to update your sig to include ToT. You know you have to go and would kick yourself if you don't go. All your friends are doing it;)

[windwalker]

Don't forget to update your sig to include ToT. You know you have to go and would kick yourself if you don't go. All your friends are doing it;)


Yea you knew you had me with the glow in the darn dark T-shirt!

Dave:yay:

[ultramickeymouse]

So what is the game plan before the race? After we finish? And after they kick us out of MGM?

Big River at Boardwalk? Great beer:cool1:

[windwalker]

So what is the game plan before the race? After we finish? And after they kick us out of MGM?

Big River at Boardwalk? Great beer:cool1:


Well to start with we are doing the 13K and not the 6.5K right? We need to register for the proper race.

Yes we love the Big river, beer is one of life's great pleasures. We especially like sitting out on the patio on a nice evening.

We are open for any suggestions, we are relative new Disney Junkies so we bow to the masters. So much we don't know, heck I didn't even know about the annual pass.

We will be staying from the 24th till the 30th. Pointing the new mustang conv south, it knows the way. So we will have a car to fairy people home if we party after the buses stop running.

Erica and I are not doing this race for time at all so a group brisk walk would be awesome also.

Dave:yay:

[ultramickeymouse]

All us EPCOT resort people will just be able to walk to the start and back home after the party. As mentioned BR is on the way back. So is the ESPN Club:rolleyes1

A mass group walk would be great way to shoot the miles and night away:cool1:

[windwalker]

All us EPCOT resort people will just be able to walk to the start and back home after the party. As mentioned BR is on the way back. So is the ESPN Club:rolleyes1

A mass group walk would be great way to shoot the miles and night away:cool1:

You signed up for the 13K right?

We will probably stay at the Swan or Dolphin this time since we will have the annual pass for park entries and Erica is a nurse so we can get a rate of $169 per night there, that beats $315 and up for the other Epcot resorts. We will stay there so we can walk home also. A cooler of good beer will be available for a night cap after the MGM throws us out if anyone is interested. We are driving down so we can do that to.

I'll pm you Erica's cell number since she always has hers with her.

Dave:hippie:

[Dennyha]

It looks like several of us Flying Piggers will be doing the ToT 13K as well, which is pretty cool. This will be a great time.:banana:

[Calcio]

Dave

Yes, the rate with the nurses or teachers discount is $169 a night at the Swan. The Westin heavenly beds are the most comfortable beds around, and the location is walkable to the start and from the finish. At that price is is an outstanding deal.

Martha and I have booked Thursday through Sunday at the Swan, so perhaps we'll see you and Erica there.

Craig

[skfulkers]

Group meets before and after the race? Count us in! We're still not sure where we're staying--toying around with either the Swan/Dolphin or possibly Wilderness Lodge. But either way, we're up for hanging out before and after. It may be a late night Saturday. Glad we can sleep all day Sunday if needed. :)

We were just talking about the possibility of running with a bunch of you guys. Neither Krista or I are running it for time, just to have fun, so it would be great to go as a group. Maybe we can have two or three groups for approximate paces. Dunno, just a thought.

This is going to be great!

Steve

[Big Vic]

We'll also be up for a group meet before or after.

[TriMom]

I am committed to the WDW Tri which is on Sept 23, now I have to figure out how to convince DH to borrow more DVC pts from next year and take another trip to DW less than a month later. The good news is DH is almost always up for a DW, maybe I can convince him to run it with me... he said he would start running if I found the "Perfect Race" this would certainly qualify as the perfect race for him



What the hay - I'm IN - lets just hope for a good SW Ding.

TOT 13K - Here I come!

[windwalker]

Dave

Yes, the rate with the nurses or teachers discount is $169 a night at the Swan. The Westin heavenly beds are the most comfortable beds around, and the location is walkable to the start and from the finish. At that price is is an outstanding deal.

Martha and I have booked Thursday through Sunday at the Swan, so perhaps we'll see you and Erica there.

Craig

Yes Swan sounds like a plan, we will see you there.

Dave and Erica:)

[windwalker]

Group meets before and after the race? Count us in! We're still not sure where we're staying--toying around with either the Swan/Dolphin or possibly Wilderness Lodge. But either way, we're up for hanging out before and after. It may be a late night Saturday. Glad we can sleep all day Sunday if needed. :)

We were just talking about the possibility of running with a bunch of you guys. Neither Krista or I are running it for time, just to have fun, so it would be great to go as a group. Maybe we can have two or three groups for approximate paces. Dunno, just a thought.

This is going to be great!

Steve

Party all night Saturday after a whopper of a race and cool rides at the MGM of my yes!!!!


Dave and Erica:yay:

[monte]

Man, I am so jealous! There is no way I could get off from work, since I'll be in WDW for 10 days, in Jan., plus I don't have the cash flow right now. I'm sure you will have a blast! How fun...glow in dark shirts, live music, cool rides and great company,what more can a person want? lol. :woohoo:

[windwalker]

Man, I am so jealous! There is no way I could get off from work, since I'll be in WDW for 10 days, in Jan., plus I don't have the cash flow right now. I'm sure you will have a blast! How fun...glow in dark shirts, live music, cool rides and great company,what more can a person want? lol. :woohoo:

Yep. All of the above, but screw it we are going any way. Besides this is all your fault, you came on the walking site and found us!!

Dave:hippie:

[windwalker]

Ok Erica and I are staying at the Swan. 24th through the 30th.

They have a good discount so it was the least expensive way to stay at the Epcot/MGM area.

Oh my this is getting so exciting.

Dave:yay:

[skfulkers]

Dave--what rate did you get for the Swan? This is one of the resorts we're still tossing around as a possibility.

Steve

[escape]

I just signed up to stay at the Swan (Oct. 26-29) at the $169 rate. I'm not sure, yet, how I'm going to get out of work but I've got to come up with something. :scratchin I'm already taking off the Friday and Monday the week before the Nike women's half. :rolleyes1 This race, however, just sounds like so much fun!

Leana, sounds like I'm just as crazy as you are for doing both races. :crazy: I just wish I could take the whole week in between off work but I can't. :(

[windwalker]

Dave--what rate did you get for the Swan? This is one of the resorts we're still tossing around as a possibility.

Steve


I used the military since I'm retired military but it's the same as the nurse/teacher ect. It was a total of 1500 after taxes for staying 6 nights. It was 169 for week day and 279 for weekend nights. Just hit the info link on top of the wish site and go top resorts then hit the link for swan/dolphin and it will figure it for you.

It was cheaper than the Boardwalk by far which starts at 315 per night.

We are buying annual passes also so we can use them then and January.

Dave:)

[escape]

I used the military since I'm retired military but it's the same as the nurse/teacher ect. It was a total of 1500 after taxes for staying 6 nights. It was 169 for week day and 279 for weekend nights. Just hit the info link on top of the wish site and go top resorts then hit the link for swan/dolphin and it will figure it for you.

It was cheaper than the Boardwalk by far which starts at 315 per night.

We are buying annual passes also so we can use them then and January.

Dave:)

Dave, my reservation confirmation (teacher discount) doesn't say anything about $279 for weekend nights. It just says $169 per night. :confused3

[windwalker]

Dave, my reservation confirmation (teacher discount) doesn't say anything about $279 for weekend nights. It just says $169 per night. :confused3

Let me see if this link works and I'll show you what I did, if you got a better deal, hey that's great, I don't know either.

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/dreamsres/sd.cfm#hm-sd-%20discount

[escape]

Let me see if this link works and I'll show you what I did, if you got a better deal, hey that's great, I don't know either.

http://www.dreamsunlimitedtravel.com/dreamsres/sd.cfm#hm-sd-%20discount

Oh, ok. I didn't go through that link. I called the Westin and got the $169 teacher rate. My confirmation clearly shows up at $169 per nite so I'm going to stick them to that. ;)

You might try calling just to see if you can get the $169 per night as well.

ETA: The Westin Web site is also showing $169/night. Not sure why DreamsUnlimited is showing a $279 for weekend nights.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Leana, sounds like I'm just as crazy as you are for doing both races. :crazy: I just wish I could take the whole week in between off work but I can't. :(

Yay Susie!! So I'll see you both in San Francisco and at Disney. :cheer2:

[monte]

:rotfl: ha,ha, you're funny Dave! My DH is anti-Disney and would have a major fit if I signed up. I've been saving tips, from Starbucks & side cleaning jobs, since 2006 for my upcoming 2008 trip. Gotta keep peace in the household...hee,hee.:rolleyes1



Yep. All of the above, but screw it we are going any way. Besides this is all your fault, you came on the walking site and found us!!

Dave:hippie:

[windwalker]

:rotfl: ha,ha, you're funny Dave! My DH is anti-Disney and would have a major fit if I signed up. I've been saving tips, from Starbucks & side cleaning jobs, since 2006 for my upcoming 2008 trip. Gotta keep peace in the household...hee,hee.:rolleyes1

You need to look us up this time when you come to DisneyWorld in January. We have hugs to share and would love to hang out with you.

Dave:)

[scuba diver]

Sign me up. DS16 was going to run RFT while I was doing the Chicago Marathon, same weekend.

Now I can get him to drop RFT and do ToT instead. Sounds like a great race, but I'll have to take a nap in the afternoon to stay up that late!

[Kristi1357]

I just called member services and put us on the waitlist for Oct 21st - 27th (checking out on the 28th) for either BCV or BWV. I need to be back to work before the November ratings book starts. :rolleyes: Keeping my fingers crossed!

Otherwise, I think we will stay offsite in a timeshare unit - my in-laws can get fairly cheap deals through the timeshare they own. If we can't be on the Boardwalk area, it doesn't matter to me. We always drive from our resorts to the parks anyway. Staying just outside takes about the same amount of time to drive to where we want to be in WDW.

We decided to do our week at WDW in October around this race, rather than our usual January week long trip. Our APs will expire before this year's January race, so it makes more sense to do the parks in October instead. We will come down for a long weekend in January for the race. If we are lucky, it will be a kid-free trip too! ;)

[ultramickeymouse]

Kristi,

I made called DVC last Thurs and said only SSR. So booked 10/19-10/30. DVC called back on Fri and said they had 10/23-10/30 at BWV. Still wait listing the other nights. I know someone who wait listed a res made Fri received a call an hour later stating they got BWV. Good luck. Being able to walk to the race is great:)

[windwalker]

Susie!!!!! Yea baby, you rock!!!!

I sent a mail to Disney dreamsunlimited that I booked through and I got the 169 rate for all the nights. That saved me about 350 dollars. Now maybe I can afford to drink beer with Ultra MickeyMouse:cool1:

Thank you :love:

Dave:hippie:

[Hockeychic]

Does anyone know when you can register for this??? I looked through the entire site and couldn't find anything. I am sure it is there I am just missing it.

Thanks


Kim

[ultramickeymouse]

It is not available yet. Disney says just keep checking back at the site. Rumor is that it will be on this Fri the 13th:)

I will post the DVC discounted one on my website when I get it.

[Big Vic]

Kim, we're thinking Friday the 13th (04/13).

[Honeibee]

I put a call into Group Sales and I'm just waiting to get the quote, if anyone is interested......

:confused3

[Jodi]

Yes! Please let everyone know what kind of rate you get, Honibee! And thanks for doing this!
Jodi

[wfloyd]

Lynnda and I are looking forward to doing this race as well. Although I think we will just drive over for the day and try not to spend the night. That way we don't have to do double everything for the babysitters. :lmao: For some reason the grandparents were more than willing to clear off their schedules to stay with the grandkids.

Bill

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

Hi guys,

I just found out about this race yesterday and convinced Dh to do it. This will be our first. My DD is interested in doing it too, but I wanted some advice from those of you who have done this before. She turns 11 in August. Are there many kids her age usually? Do you think she will be able to handle it? Any advice/opinions are appreciated. Thanks

[ultramickeymouse]

This is the first year this race is taking place. 11 is the minimum age that Disney allows for this race. I don't have kids but would think if she trains, 8 miles is doable. Remember there is a 6.5K option also.

See you there:cool1:

[windwalker]

Hi guys,

I just found out about this race yesterday and convinced Dh to do it. This will be our first. My DD is interested in doing it too, but I wanted some advice from those of you who have done this before. She turns 11 in August. Are there many kids her age usually? Do you think she will be able to handle it? Any advice/opinions are appreciated. Thanks

There will be plenty of WISH team to encourage her and everyone else.

Dave:)

[goofyguy1958]

OK, here's the deal. Just had a family conversation at supper and we (actually DW, DD and DS did) decided the marathon is out and the ToT 13K/8K is in. I brought this topic up because I thought there was much more for the whole family – not that there isn’t a lot at other times at Disney – to enjoy with the race, MNSSHP, and the food and wine fest going on right around this time. Unfortunately for me it was unanimous and we will start planning for the 13K – this is 3 weeks after my next marathon so I will definitely be ready for it. DW, DD and DS want to do the 8K. Is there an age minimum on the 8K?

I will have tons of fun with this but will miss doing the marathon and getting that coveted 15-year medal. I was also planning on really training and shooting for my Boston Qualifying time of 3:30. Guess I will just have to shoot for that in October instead.

[ultramickeymouse]

The min age for the 13K is 11. The 6.5K has no age limit.

See you there:banana:

[disnutt]

Who's gonna check the computer after midnight to see if the registration goes up? I'm hoping I get insomnia tonight so I wake up and can check! I want to make sure I'm in. :goodvibes

[escape]

Susie!!!!! Yea baby, you rock!!!!

I sent a mail to Disney dreamsunlimited that I booked through and I got the 169 rate for all the nights. That saved me about 350 dollars. Now maybe I can afford to drink beer with Ultra MickeyMouse:cool1:

Thank you :love:

Dave:hippie:

Yay Dave! So glad you got the 169 rate for all nights. :goodvibes I'm anxious to see what Judy comes up with as well.

[escape]

Who's gonna check the computer after midnight to see if the registration goes up? I'm hoping I get insomnia tonight so I wake up and can check! I want to make sure I'm in. :goodvibes

Hmmm, hadn't thought about that. I'm sure I'll be up at that time. :upsidedow

[ultramickeymouse]

Who's gonna check the computer after midnight to see if the registration goes up? I'm hoping I get insomnia tonight so I wake up and can check! I want to make sure I'm in. :goodvibes

Is that 12:00pm EST or PST? I will be up at Midnight EST but not PST? I will let you know.

[ultramickeymouse]

It is 12:15 EST and no race app online yet:(

Now 2:07 am EST and no app!

[Honeibee]

5:30am Friday the 13th.....no registration yet. :confused3

[goofyguy1958]

6:45 AM EST and still no APP available.

[Big Vic]

6:25 CDT. Nothing yet.

[Duanerice]

8:02 AM Florida Time - no go yet..............

[Kristi1357]

We all really need to get a life, huh? :lmao:

8:22 am - no registration yet.
Maybe after 9am when they get into work?

[goofyguy1958]

9:05 AM EST and still no registration opened. This is really starting to cut into my work:rotfl: :thumbsup2 .

[disnutt]

No insomnia last night. Thank goodness because I would have been watching the computer all night for nothing. Now, I've got errands to do and don't want to leave! I'll pick up a life while I'm out!;)

[escape]

We all really need to get a life, huh? :lmao:

8:22 am - no registration yet.
Maybe after 9am when they get into work?

We're either a sad bunch or I prefer - we're just anxious to make it official. ;) :teeth:

Ever since I registered for the half last January, I get email announcements regarding upcoming events. I would think we'll get an announcement on this as well.

[TWyn]

A few days ago, I called Wide World of Sports to see if they had any additional info that had yet to be put on the website. She didn't there, but gave me the number of the people in charge of the event. Just got off the phone with a gentleman named Steve, and he said they hoped to open the event for registration within the next couple of weeks, so we may not see it open today, *if* that info is accurate. I'm still going to check periodically today in case it does open. I can't wait to do this. :)

[disnutt]

Just got off the phone with a gentleman named Steve, and he said they hoped to open the event for registration within the next couple of weeks, so we may not see it open today, *if* that info is accurate. :)

Wonder if Steve is his real name? I think he's trying to throw us off the trail.

[TWyn]

Wonder if Steve is his real name? I think he's trying to throw us off the trail.

LOL! That's very possible <g>, which is why I'm still going to check throughtout the day, today. :)

[ultramickeymouse]

Wonder if Steve is his real name? I think he's trying to throw us off the trail.


His name is Steve Lapierre and he is the Registration Manager for EMMI. He is very responsive but can be evasive on giving details on upcoming events.

[DianeL]

I too expect an email regarding the race but still will continue to watch throughout today and then relax into checking like 5 times a day tomorrow until it opens LOL I checked at EST midnight, and 5 am EST. I was awake at 2:50 and turned off my alarm figuring I would just lay there for 10 minutes HA! Slept thru Midnight PST. Tell you how sad I am I put a chair next to the bed and put the laptop there for overnight checks :lmao:

At 8 this morning Susan took over our watch till I got online again.

So at 11 am still nothing. Come on Mr Steve L.!!! Have pity on us :surfweb:

[ultramickeymouse]

We really are a sad group.;)

BTW, who is going to be the first to sign up???

[Big Vic]

Me. :)

[goofyguy1958]

Not if I beat you to it, Vic.

[Honeibee]

Sorry, boys.....ladies first... :goodvibes

[windwalker]

Ok I can see we are going to need a support group here.

My name is Dave and I am a Disneyahollic.

Dave:hippie:

[goofyguy1958]

Hi Dave, my name is Mike and I am simply goofy (ask my wife and kids and they will confirm this).

[Honeibee]

Hello...my name is Judy...and I am DISfunctional.

:lmao:

[Big Vic]

Hi, my name is Vic and I'm just crazy.

http://members.cox.net/bvbd1/crazy.gif

[windwalker]

Everyone join hands as we circle around our Voodoo doll of Steve L. Where are the clothes pins? Judy quit that laughing with sadistic glee, have some dignity girl.

Dave pirate:

[Kristi1357]

If this is the same Steve I've talked to before...he is from the town over from me.
Therefore, I get to register first!

AND it's 'Kristi's Birthday Race' - so I definately get to go first!

(that was the best that I got - pretty bad, I know)

[DianeL]

I've been reduced to cleaning the house to keep from checking WWoS every 5 minutes. Come on Steve, have heart before my DH comes to expect a sparkling kitchen everyday :laundy:

At this rate my DH will walk in tonight and think HE is in the Twilight Zone.

[Honeibee]

Oh Dave, do I HAVE to?? Dignity is no fun. :upsidedow

BTW, I saw you on the RW Boards. I saw you on Robert's Boards too. You are everywhere! :yay:

Wait.

If I saw you there...and there...that must mean that I am everywhere too....

Geez, no wonder I can't get any work done. :rolleyes1

OK, let me go check the ToT13K site again....:surfweb:

[Tinks]

Okay, I am :upsidedow too. I booked a room at BCV for the 25th - 28th. I'm not 100% sure I can swing this, but I wanted to have a room just in case. This race sounds too fun!:cool1: A glow-in-the-dark shirt, a night race based on TOT, what gets better than that?

I may have convinced a couple friends from home to come along, too. They couldn't make the Minnie this year. (Shhhh-this sounds more fun anyway!)

I'm still feeling :upsidedow .

[Honeibee]

:yay: I was first! :banana: I was first! :woohoo:






















Made ya look, didn't I? :lmao:

[disneybelle]

Judy - You are MEAN! (I keep checking too) This is definitely contagious!

[WDWFAN9]

:yay: I was first! :banana: I was first! :woohoo:








Made ya look, didn't I? :lmao:


Oh that was MEAN:lmao: :lmao:

[wtpclc]

ANy chance they'll put a map up when the put up teh registration? I know I'll never convince dh without a map.

[Honeibee]

:lmao: :rotfl2: Sorry, I couldn't resist! :rotfl: :lmao:

Darcey - That was just your 100th post! Congratulations! :cheer2:

Carrie - I don't know, but you know, I have Photoshop.... ;)

[disneybelle]

:lmao: :rotfl2: Sorry, I couldn't resist! :rotfl: :lmao:

Darcey - That was just your 100th post! Congratulations! :cheer2:

Carrie - I don't know, but you know, I have Photoshop.... ;)

Wow! 100 posts...and it only took me 8 years!

[wtpclc]

Carrie - I don't know, but you know, I have Photoshop.... ;) You are so bad! :goodvibes My poor dh has no idea what he's up against.

[disnutt]

Judy- Shame on you! I almost broke my neck running to get my wallet!

Edited to say that my kids thoroughly enjoyed the show I put on!

[drdelsol]

I thought something was really up when I logged on and saw how much this thread had grown since yesterday. I bow to all of you true Disneyites.:thumbsup2

[Kristi1357]

Judy - you are evil! :rotfl:

[windwalker]

Judy - you are evil! :rotfl:

Someone call Steve L and tell him there is an unruley mob headed for his house. They are carrying pitch forks and torches. Why do they have Honiebee tied up in the back of the wagon? The last we saw Steve he was slinking out to hide in the woods.

Dave:hippie:

[goofyguy1958]

Are they going to make us wait until July 22nd for registration to open up - the date of the opening of the ride in 1994 was July 22nd. Don't they realize there are a bunch of zealots here.

[Honeibee]

Oh I am terrible, aren't I?!?! :lmao:

Nothing yet, I see. I'm just back from my L/R, not even changed out of my PIs yet, but I HAD to check. Geez. I'm pathetic. Maybe you should tie me up and throw me in the hay wagon! ;)

[windwalker]

Oh I am terrible, aren't I?!?! :lmao:

Nothing yet, I see. I'm just back from my L/R, not even changed out of my PIs yet, but I HAD to check. Geez. I'm pathetic. Maybe you should tie me up and throw me in the hay wagon! ;)


Yes you are, we will have to have you spanked, get your hubby on the computer we want to talk to him.

Dave:)

[ultramickeymouse]

Are they going to make us wait until July 22nd for registration to open up - the date of the opening of the ride in 1994 was July 22nd. Don't they realize there are a bunch of zealots here.

I don't think this group could wait that long.

I still think they might be waiting for the Minnie Expo since it is only 3 weeks away and would be a great chance to push it:confused3

Maybe we can even see the medals:cool1:

[disnutt]

Despite my Judy-induced injury from yesterday, I was able to complete 7 miles today for my LR. That's just a little less than for the 13K! :banana:

[ultramickeymouse]

Here is another new event going on the weekend of ToT. Some of you might find this interesting.

ABA Announces Multi-Year Agreement With Disney’s Wide World of Sports ®


The ABA and Disney’s Wide World of Sports to Hold BMX Nationals and Cup Races


Gilbert, Arizona —April 5, 2007 — The American Bicycle Association (ABA) has signed a multi-year agreement with Disney Sports Attractions to host National bicycle motocross (BMX) race events. The events will be held at Disney’s Wide World of Sports® complex in Lake Buena Vista , Florida . The first event, the Fall Nationals will be held October 25-28, 2007 and is just the first of several events planned for the Disney Sports complex.


The ABA has structured the Disney events as family adventures, allowing BMX racers and their families to enjoy the Walt Disney World® Resort and race an ABA National event. Disney’s Wide World of Sports® complex will provide an unique location that has never before been experienced in the sport of BMX. The 220-acre sports complex host over 180 professional and amateur sporting events each year. The variety of events include major league baseball, tennis, marathons, soccer and even paintball. The sport of BMX is one of the very first “Action Sports” to host a national level event at this site.



“The ABA is excited to partner with Disney’s Wide World of Sports® Complex. BMX has continued to grow and offering events that are destination driven are a natural progression. Our members will see the ABA continue to work with Disney over the coming years to provide magical races in Florida !”, said Clayton John, President of the ABA .



The Walt Disney World® Resort will offer special travel packages for the racers and their families during the week of the Disney Wide World of Sports ABA Fall Nationals. In addition to racing, the ABA will offer special Pro Clinics and other special events that will make this a must attend Disney vacation. Specially priced travel packages are being offered and you can read more information at www.ababmx.com .



"BMX racing is one of the hottest emerging sports in America , making this ABA event a perfect fit among the growing list of nationally-recognized sports events taking place at Disney`s Wide World of Sports Complex. Bringing this action sports event to our complex represents another step in our commitment to broaden the variety of prestigious sports events we`re able to offer athletes and guests.”, stated Kellen Winslow, Director of New Business for Disney’s Wide World of Sports®.

[panthergirl]

I'm so sorry I won't get to join everyone for this fantastic race! That is the one and only Panthers home game in the month of October and I was prepared to miss it.:scared1: But...that is the game my company picked for our customer event and I HAVE to be there since it was all my bright idea!:sad: That'll teach me!

[wtpclc]

Someone call Steve L and tell him there is an unruley mob headed for his house. They are carrying pitch forks and torches. Why do they have Honiebee tied up in the back of the wagon? The last we saw Steve he was slinking out to hide in the woods.

Dave:hippie:

:rotfl2: To keep it in the DIsney spirit,

Light your torch
Mount your horse
[Gaston:] Screw your courage to the sticking place
[Mob:] We're counting on Gaston to lead the way
Through a mist
Through a wood
Where within a haunted castle
Something's lurking that you don't see ev'ry day
It's a beast
One as tall as a mountain
We won't rest
'Til he's good and deceased
Sally forth
Tally ho
Grab your sword
Grab your bow
Praise the Lord and here we go :p

Seeing the mdals at MInnie would be cool, but will they *really* make us wait that long????????

[Kristi1357]

...but will they *really* make us wait that long????????
Knowing Disney as I do, they will want our hard-earned $$$ a.s.a.p.! ;)

[wtpclc]

Knowing Disney as I do, they will want our hard-earned $$$ a.s.a.p.! ;)

lol. Not still bitter about the Minnie discount are we? ;) (Yes? I am too. Really sticks it to the loyal Disney runners. :( )

[disnutt]

I'm so sorry I won't get to join everyone for this fantastic race! That is the one and only Panthers home game in the month of October and I was prepared to miss it.:scared1: But...that is the game my company picked for our customer event and I HAVE to be there since it was all my bright idea!:sad: That'll teach me!

No good deed goes unpunished! I learned never to organize work related activities when I almost drowned during a white water rafting trip! Sorry you'll miss the race.

What was the Minnie discount? :confused:

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

What was the Minnie discount? :confused:

Use priority code: "MinnieLFL" when registering, and you will automatically receive a $5.00 discount off Disney's Women Run the 15K.

I guess they are hoping that with a $5 discount more people will sign up. Too bad for those of us that already did though!

[disnutt]

Gee, that is depressing to get a discount code afterward.:sad2:

Did anyone see the site has changed? It now has the word 'Apply' in the box beside the ToT run instead of 'Event Info'. Wonder if that is a sign that they're working on it? I got all excited again for nothing.

[wtpclc]

:rolleyes1 Don't look now, but I see a register button....

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

You can register.

[disnutt]

Wow! I must have just missed it but I registered!:banana:

[wtpclc]

Wow! I must have just missed it but I registered!:banana:
I had just looked a few minutes before you posted about the apply button. So, it seemed something was up.

[Calcio]

I AM REGISTERED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just got a 20 digit confirmation number, plus the e-mail confirming my registration.

I'll see you all in the starting corrals on Saturday, October 27.

Craig

[disnutt]

:yay: I am so excited about this race!:yay:

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

Wow, we are oficially registered for our very 1st marathon. I'm a little nervous, but I think we'll do well. We dicided to do the 6.5K since DD is going to do it with us. I hope she'll be alright. See you all there.

[disneybelle]

I've made 3 attempts to register and each time upon clicking the "continue" button, I get a message that my cart is empty and to please search for another event?

[WDWFAN9]

:banana: :woohoo: :cheer2: I'm in:cheer2: :woohoo: :banana:

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I'm in too, just registered!!

Now to figure out airfare, it is still so expensive!

[Kristi1357]

ACK!! Do I wait for the DVC application or do it online now?! :confused3

[kareneast]

:cool1: :banana: :woohoo: :dance3: I just registered.....John & I are in!!!:dance3: :woohoo: :banana: :cool1:

[Kristi1357]

Oh man! Everyone is in but us.
I usually will do anything to save a buck...oh well...

Going to sign us up now... :cool1:

[CrazySecretRecipe]

I am definitely doing this race, but I too am a little annoyed about the Minnie coupon :mad: . I don't think this race will fill up for a while, so I'm going to wait and see what kind of tempting discounts might come up.

[Goofyin08forErica]

:cool1: Both Dave and I are in:cool1: :woohoo: :banana: :cheer2:


Erica:cheer2: :wizard:

[RedDragon]

DH (Calcio) and I are registered. :cool1: :cheer2: :yay: :banana:

[Kristi1357]

:woohoo: :woohoo: Chad & I are in! :woohoo: :woohoo:

[Maherae]

I just checked this morning and registration hadn't opened...I just got the email and registered...and see my team mates have already beat me to it!!! Fantastic!!! See you there!!! :goodvibes Anne

[Kristi1357]

YAY!!! Anne's in too!

[sap1227]

I am not sure which race I want to do.....If we are doing the Race for the Taste, I think I will do the 6.5K..........Decisions, decisions..

Thanks for the update!

[ultramickeymouse]

I just talked to Disney and they will create the DVC app in a few days and email it to me.

I want in but $10($5x2) is a couple of adult beverages:banana: Will mail as soon as I get the app:)

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

I just talked to Disney and they will create the DVC app in a few days and email it to me.

I want in but $10($5x2) is a couple of adult beverages:banana: Will mail as soon as I get the app:)
There was a different DVC application?

[ultramickeymouse]

Disney always has a DVC/Cast member seperate race app. You can save $5 per person vs online. Plus not Active.com fees:cool1:

Minus, you have to spend 39 cents for a stamp:rotfl2:

[Kristi1357]

Tara - for the Disney races, usually there is a DVC member discount. $5 maybe. But you have to mail in the application with a copy of your ID card.

[DianeL]

DianeL & Susan (mousemgr) signed up for the 13K

Barb is signed up for the 6.5K

Wooohoooo!!! It's official!!!!

ETA: Has Judy registered yet??!?!?!? Judy!!!! I don't think your PRETEND (fake out the team) registeration is going to work, your going have to register for REAL! LOL

Carrie & Scott!!! You know you want it, you were watching it as closely as the rest of us ;) Come to the dark side and see MGM lite up ever so prettily :)

[Honeibee]

Where have you guys been??? :confused3 I've been registered for HOURS!

:rotfl2:

Yup. Charlie and I are both in. :woohoo:

[Big Vic]

Man! Go out to do some important police business and miss out on the important stuff. :rotfl:

I'm registered and the DW is registered for the party. :banana:

[aladdinsgirl]

Stephen and I are in!!!! :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[wtpclc]

Carrie & Scott!!! You know you want it, you were watching it as closely as the rest of us ;) Come to the dark side and see MGM lite up ever so prettily :) Correction. I know I want it. If Scott wanted it too, we'd be signed up. :sad1: I'm thinking tax refund? :rolleyes1 The anniversary present try did not seem to go over well. :sad2: He hates teh stretch from AK to MGM, so I really need a map showing tha it won't include those overpasses to convince him. :rolleyes:

[disnutt]

I couldn't wait for the DVC application. I'll get my turkey leg some other way!

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

Robert & Kristi, thanks for the info. I will remember that next time. I never think about the DVC discount. This will be our 3rd MNSSHP, and the first time I will be using the DVC discount.

[Kimickey]

Goodmorning all,

I think I've lost it, this is the 5th Disney related endurance event that I'm participating in this year. But I'm in and am VERY excited to run this event. This one looks and sounds way cool :)

[TWyn]

My daughter and I just signed up for the 13K--our very first race. I'm a total newbie at running, but I plan to really train hard between now and then. :)) Does anyone know if there is a pace or time requirement? I can walk for hours at a good clip without wearing down too much, but running takes it out of me a bit quicker. :) :snail: :snail: :snail: We're so excited to be a part of this!

[ultramickeymouse]

He hates teh stretch from AK to MGM, so I really need a map showing tha it won't include those overpasses to convince him. :rolleyes:


If you read the description below it won't get near AK. If you look at the marathon map, the mile 20 to 24 is about MGM. Add a litttle of WWS and there is no way to go beyond WWS or it would be way too long. Remember it is an out and back.

"The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ 13K is an 8.1 mile night-time road race that will begin and end in the shadows of The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at the Disney-MGM Studios. The course will also feature Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex, before returning to Disney-MGM Studios where the course will feature the Lights, Motors, Action™ Extreme Stunt Show and then down New York Street, past the Sorcerer's Hat, to an unforgettable finish at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™. The 6.5K only scares you half way and back."

[wtpclc]

If you read the description below it won't get near AK. If you look at the marathon map, the mile 20 to 24 is about MGM. Add a litttle of WWS and there is no way to go beyond WWS or it would be way too long. Remember it is an out and back.

From my map, it looks like you *could*, go out towards victory way, down to WWoS and over to Mile 19 from the marathon and back. That leaves about the first and last miles in the park and out 3. I'm hoping they'll loop through WWoS and that will take up the extra slack. I know the description implies it, but the marathon route technically "includes" WWoS too and you really don't even see it. (At least I don't by then. ;) )

[windwalker]

Remember this race has a twilight zone theme, they may put out a map and send you somewhere else. We may never return to life as we know it.

Well it could happen!:cool1:

Dave:hippie:

[Honeibee]

Remember this race has a twilight zone theme, they may put out a map and send you somewhere else. We may never return to life as we know it.

Well it could happen!:cool1:

Dave:hippie:


:lmao: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl: :lmao: :rotfl2:

You know, in some ways, that might not be a bad thing....

[wtpclc]

Remember this race has a twilight zone theme, they may put out a map and send you somewhere else. We may never return to life as we know it.

Well it could happen!:cool1:

Dave:hippie:

:rotfl2: :thumbsup2 :rotfl2:

[ultramickeymouse]

Carrie, Anything is possible but my quess is they would want to change up the course a little. If you were right, we would have 2 out and back road sections. That would be ugly.

Dave: Hanging with you at ToT, will be a life changing event:eek:

[Lexxiefern]

Do you think the 6.5k and 13k medals will be the same or different? Sorry, I just saw the picture of the new minnie 15k medal and I am getting excited.

Becky

[ultramickeymouse]

Do you think the 6.5k and 13k medals will be the same or different? Sorry, I just saw the picture of the new minnie 15k medal and I am getting excited.

Becky

I would think that they would have to as us 13Kers want to show we did twice as much. Otherwise might as well take the easy way out;)

[Lexxiefern]

I would think that they would have to as us 13Kers want to show we did twice as much. Otherwise might as well take the easy way out;)

Exactly what I was thinking ;)

[windwalker]

Carrie, Anything is possible but my quess is they would want to change up the course a little. If you were right, we would have 2 out and back road sections. That would be ugly.

Dave: Hanging with you at ToT, will be a life changing event:eek:

Robert after a few of my stories you might be looking for something to hit me over the head with.

Like the time when I was married to a farmers daughter, and had gone to the farm to hunt ground hogs and fell out of the tree and broke my gun. Then was attacked by the bull on the way back. Talk about making a good impression on the new inlaws.

Dave:hippie:

[Jodi]

Do you think it'll be a cheesy plastic medal like the 5K ones they give out during marathon weekend?

Jodi

[ultramickeymouse]

Do you think it'll be a cheesy plastic medal like the 5K ones they give out during marathon weekend?

Jodi


Not a chance!

[Jodi]

SWEEEEET!! Now, I hope I can get the $ together to actually go!!:rotfl:

Jodi

[Honeibee]

Dave - I think you should start a "Who's going to the ToT13K?" list like I have for the Goofy/Full/Half....which BTW I am going right to now to update.

I nominate Dave! Anyone?? Anyone??? ;)

[Jodi]

Yeh! Make Dave Do It!! Make Dave Do It!!:rotfl2:

[Big Vic]

Thanks Dave! :)

[chimera]

DH and I are in!

Carrie...you guys should totally come down...maybe check out the new DVC at AKL :thumbsup2 . You could tell Scott this is an official WISH team function and you are required to be there :rolleyes1

[Kristi1357]

Yeah Carrie - what Mel said!

Just tell Scott it's my birthday and you must come celebrate with me!

[DianeL]

You could tell Scott this is an official WISH team function and you are required to be there


Mel that is an excellent idea! All team members are required to present themselves at MGM on 10-27 ::yes::

Tammy I didn't know we had a :snail: !!!! I love the snail! You see when Susan and first saw a Donald medal in 2004 we thought they gave some people SNAIL medals LOL

Dave what a hoot! I can see Susan being in your group of walkers which would be a good thing for her pace ;) She gets going on our any of our walks and I am in trouble laughing so hard. :)

We've been discussing the medal too. Will they be the same? I agree they should make them different otherwise might as well do the shorter distance except i'm looking forward to the 13K distance in prepping for Jan. But it will be the same finish line and the fast 13Kers will be finishing with and ahead of the 6.5K people so if we get different medals then we'll have different bibs... sweet!

Dave regarding Disney showing us a map then changing it up on us due to the theme :rotfl2: Too funny!

Hey! What about them having someone impersonating Rod Sterling? Oh I just can't wait to see what they have planned for us!!!!!!!

Carrie??? You know we are enablers if you need us to draw up a course then when the map is finally posted we'll fall back on Dave's idea of them having changed it due to the theme. We're there for you! :artist: Course Scott might know something is up when he sees the course drawn in crayola LOL

[wtpclc]

Course Scott might know something is up when he sees the course drawn in crayola LOL:lmao: :lmao:

I love you all! :goodvibes :goodvibes

Mel - I like you're thinking. I could even go with an "I've got to bring the shirts to the official meeting." :rotfl: :rotfl:

I'm working on it, but I will feel guilty if I push too hard. Even worse, our fellow bike path sharere 2006 goofy-er told us that Detroit would be cool this year, as this is its 30th anniv. Still workign on leavign from Detriot. It's that week's vacation that could be tough, though.

[escape]

Dave - I think you should start a "Who's going to the ToT13K?" list like I have for the Goofy/Full/Half....which BTW I am going right to now to update.

I nominate Dave! Anyone?? Anyone??? ;)

Oops, sorry, I didn't see this post before I posted the WISH Roster for ToT. Darn! Sorry, Dave, I jumped in too soon. :rolleyes1

[windwalker]

Oops, sorry, I didn't see this post before I posted the WISH Roster for ToT. Darn! Sorry, Dave, I jumped in too soon. :rolleyes1

Thank you thank you very much.:thumbsup2

Dave:hippie:

[THESCHULTZFIVE]

My daughter and I just signed up for the 13K--our very first race. I'm a total newbie at running, but I plan to really train hard between now and then. :)) Does anyone know if there is a pace or time requirement? I can walk for hours at a good clip without wearing down too much, but running takes it out of me a bit quicker. :) :snail: :snail: :snail: We're so excited to be a part of this!
Tammy, I was wondering the same thing.

[disnutt]

Tammy- Maybe because we'll be running into the Twilight Zone time will be warped and we'll either be able to go very fast or it will be like in some of my dreams and we'll fell like our feet are made of lead and we can't run at all.:scared1: Time won't mean anything.:eek:

[ultramickeymouse]

I am sure there will be a time limit. Disney usually does 15 min/miles for races shorter than the 1/2 marathon. The 1/2 & full have 16 min/miles. I am hoping for the 16 min/miles so we can relax and enjoy:banana:

[windwalker]

I am sure there will be a time limit. Disney usually does 15 min/miles for races shorter than the 1/2 marathon. The 1/2 & full have 16 min/miles. I am hoping for the 16 min/miles so we can relax and enjoy:banana:

Well that sweeper better be a pretty big old boy or we are not going to let him have any of our WISH family.pirate:

Dave:hippie:

[WDWFAN9]

I am sure there will be a time limit. Disney usually does 15 min/miles for races shorter than the 1/2 marathon. The 1/2 & full have 16 min/miles. I am hoping for the 16 min/miles so we can relax and enjoy:banana:


I'm hoping for 16mpm pace too. Actually with the problems Disney is having getting filling the Minnie, perhaps they should increase the pacing requirements to appeal to people who have never done a race and might be leery of such a "fast" pace, but would love to try. Since the Minnie and ToT are short (who would have ever thought that I would say 8 or 9 miles is short??) an extra minute or two per mile doesn't significantly increase the amount of time the course would have to be open. Of course this suggestion comes from a true penguin!!

[TWyn]

Tammy- Maybe because we'll be running into the Twilight Zone time will be warped and we'll either be able to go very fast or it will be like in some of my dreams and we'll fell like our feet are made of lead and we can't run at all.:scared1: Time won't mean anything.:eek:

LOL!! Well, I'll be hoping to be time warped to the end at lightning speed. :) Anything's possible in---The Twilight Zone. pixiedust:

[TWyn]

I am sure there will be a time limit. Disney usually does 15 min/miles for races shorter than the 1/2 marathon. The 1/2 & full have 16 min/miles. I am hoping for the 16 min/miles so we can relax and enjoy:banana:

I don't think I'd have any trouble even walking the 15 min/miles, but the 16 min/miles sure would be nice. Here's hoping. If anyone hears for sure, could they please post the info, here? Thanks!

[katerkat]

How fast do these things usually fill up? DH *might* be deploying in mid-October, and, well, there's MNSSHP which I've never done...and then Dan Zanes will be performing at MGM and my son LOVES him...and, oh, there's a nice race! ;) But the deployment won't be firm until August and I'd hate to ditch him if he's leaving in the beginning of November instead. (As if the military might schedule things around my needs!)

[cobbler]

I too am wondering on the pace requirements. If you look under eligibility there isn't anything listed like a pace requirement or time limit to finish like there is listed under the marathons.

I am skeptical if there is a requirement since both races start at 9pm and the 6.5K is open to all ages + the 13K age limit is 3 years younger than the marathon.

I would like to know. I am seriously considering it, I mean really seriously since we will be getting off the member cruise the Thursday prior. We are already down there . . .

DS, who will be 11 at the beg of October really wants to do one. I want to do the 13K and if there wasn't a requirement he could do it with me but if not then have him do the 6.5K, but I don't want to be seperated from him obviously.

Is there any other info that what is posted?

[ultramickeymouse]

They will almost for sure put something together. They don't want people wandering around at midnight(3 hrs or more) doing the race. If they don't put a pace requirement Disney couldn't do anything about them! I mentioned the most probables earlier in a post(Disney Standard Paces)

[Big Vic]

I didn't know if I should start a new thread for this or not. So, here goes.

The DW and I are planning to do Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on thd 26th, and I was thinking about getting dinner reservations at the Liberty Tree Tavern around 1700 hours that day.

If you would like to join us let me know. I'll make the ADR later this month.

Does anyone know if there's a maximum number of diners allowed for an ADR, or does it depend on the restaurant?

[Honeibee]

Are we thinking that our WISH meet will be at MNSSHP? Or should I say "a" WISH meet, not THE WISH meet? Mel? :confused3 Charlie and I are hoping to snag tickets for that night.

Ok, don't let this get around, but he wants to DRIVE to Florida. :faint: He's never done it, so to him it sounds like fun. I've done it more times than I want to remember. (I had a really cheap ex DH :rolleyes2) The novelty wears off after the 25th trip. Anyway, we are planning on arriving at WDW very early Friday morning.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I'm thinking about trying to do the Halloween Party on the 25th - thought it might be less busy on Thursday compared to Friday?? :confused3

If there is going to be a big WISH meet at the party on Friday though, let me know. I might reevaluate...

[WDWFAN9]

I'd love to do MNSSHP again! The 26th would work out best for me. We need to keep an eye out for when sales open up, as well as when AP rates open. It really isn't that far off (191 days from today for the ToT).

[jeanneg]

I am also signed up for this event (along with DH, who has never done anything like it before) We have resssies for BWV Friday and Saturday night but are waitlisted for Thursday. if it doesn't come through, maybe we will stay at the Swan/Dolphin. I have never stayed there before .......is one preferrable to the other?

[cobbler]

I emailed Disney about the pacing requirements - if there were any since it wasn't listed - for the ToT race. They emailed me back saying it would be a 16 minute mile requirement.

I think that will be too difficult for my 11 year old. I obviously can't sign him up for the 6.5K since no one will be able to be with him so he will be kind of upset since he won't be able to do this.

[ultramickeymouse]

Nice and casual!! I can enjoy the race without worrying about having to go fast or get cut. It's a party isn't it:banana:

[jeanneg]

Nice and casual!! I can enjoy the race without worrying about having to go fast or get cut. It's a party isn't it:banana:


Ha, ha....that is SO relative. I should be fine, but hubby is going to have to really move his butt! I wish I knew this before I signed him up!

[ultramickeymouse]

It is relative to me also. The 15 min pace means I have to really work to not get cut. 16 min still means I have to work but will be easier on my body. That 1 min mile really puts me at risk of injury:(

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

Sweeper busses??? What a way to ruin a party!! :maleficen

[goofyguy1958]

Don't mean to butt in on the sweeper talk but I am too excited to wait: I just completed registration for me (13K), DW (8K), DD (8K) and DS (8K). The only one I am worried about would be DD who is kind of a putter at track practice but DS (will be 8-years-old at race time) will not have a problem as he does 2 to 4 miles at around a 10 minute pace 3 times a week now. Me, I will be shooting to be done in less than an hour. Now I have to start the countdown and wait for the MNSSHP ticket availability.:banana:

[Kristi1357]

We will definately be doing MNSSHP also. If Friday night is when everyone wants to go, that's fine. I would also prefer a week night (less busy). I am thinking though that not many of us will be there mid-week. I'd rather see my WISH buddies!

[windwalker]

I didn't know if I should start a new thread for this or not. So, here goes.

The DW and I are planning to do Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on thd 26th, and I was thinking about getting dinner reservations at the Liberty Tree Tavern around 1700 hours that day.

If you would like to join us let me know. I'll make the ADR later this month.

Does anyone know if there's a maximum number of diners allowed for an ADR, or does it depend on the restaurant?


Sounds like a hoot, count us in Vic.

Dave:)

[ultramickeymouse]

If Dave is going to be there than its a party. DW & I look to be in as well:)

[padisneyfan]

Jeanne-- Since there now seems to be a 16 minute mile pace, I guess I will sign Norm up for the 6.5K as he won't be able to keep that pace. I still plan to do the 13K. If everyone starts together which someone said they thought they might, maybe John can just follow the 6.5K route if that is allowed.

Since this is a night race and the party goes till 1am, am I correct in assuming all the buses to the resorts will run that late. We are extending our vacation to do this race as we were orginally leaving on Friday so need to find a hotel to stay at. We are DVC members but don't want to spend the extra points to stay another weekend.


Nancy

[ultramickeymouse]

I wouldn't assume that as other races at Disney(RFTT & Minnie) doesn't offer transportation to the start of the race so I wouldn't expect it at the finish of ToT. I would check with them first. Running busses until 1:00 for a small group might not happen.

[Kristi1357]

Nancy - I would just take a cab, if the buses aren't running. It usually isn't that expensive. We've been known to do that on occassion when the bus lines are crazy-long. Well worth the $10 (or whatever it is - ask first though)! Also, there is going to be a ton of WISHers there - some with cars. Maybe some kind WISHer will drive you back to your resort.

I will ask Chad about LTT on Friday night. Sounds good to me, but don't want to say yes without checking in with the hubby first. I hope you guys don't mind a 4 year old! pirate:

[windwalker]

When they have the after marathon party at pleasure island there are busses running to take people back to their resorts, we partied in 2005 till 3 am walked out (staggered out, hobbled what ever our method of motion could be called) and a buss was there waiting, we got right home to the Boardwalk.

I think they pretty much have to have busses running or they would have a few thousand people wandering around the park trying to get back. Then that thing that comes out of the swamp would get several of them.

That would be a mess. I mean think about it would you want all those wish warriors wandering around without adult supervision?

Dave:hippie:

[disnutt]

I would be able to do MNSSHP on Friday.

[Big Vic]

Sounds like a hoot, count us in Vic.

Dave:)

Roger that.

[cobbler]

Well, in grand Disney style I have conflicting reports. My email said a 16 min per mile pace. I called the phone number listed to confirm and was told a 15 min per mile pace for the 13K.

Also for the 6.5K he said that there is also at 15 minute per mile pace BUT they are giving them a little extra time since it will go along the same route and starts at the same time. The 6.5K participants have until the 13K people finish to complete the race.

They also will have check points to maintain. I forgot to ask how they would know if you are a 13K or 6.5K when coming to the checkpoints?

I called 407-938-3398 if anyone is interested.

So there you have it, looks like it is a 15 min per mile pace for both races.

[ultramickeymouse]

I have found out from Disney(via email) that there will be ONLY ONE medal for the race. That means 6.5K and 13K get the same medals.

Also, they said no course map until "sometime in Summer" as they have to "tweak it a little":confused3

Will keep you up on the updates:thumbsup2

[Jodi]

I figured it'd be one medal b/c of the wording they used when stating that there would be a medal.
Now we just have to hope it's not cheesy plastic AND says inaugural on it somewhere (doubtful).
Still going to be great fun!!:thumbsup2
Jodi

[cobbler]

Well if there is only going to be one medal then maybe I won't bust my hump and go for the 13K. :teeth: being that I am kind of a first time runner. Besides I should have extra time to finish the 6.5K from what I was told today :teeth:

[jeanneg]

Nancy: If the pace requirements are as some people are stating, I will try to get John switched to the 6.5K. I wish they had posted this info when they began accepting registrations.
As for the busses, I am certain Disney will provide transportation back to all the Disney resorts. It is afterall, a Disney sponsored event and there will be thousands of people there (participants and guests). they can't just leave people stranded. We are staying at BWV using points on Friday and Saturday and are waitlisted for Thursday night. If that doesn't come through we'll probably just stay at the Swan/Dolphin. Where are you staying and will you be on the meal plan? Boys with you? We could probably get OKW for that one evening, but it would be a hassle with the luggage. If we stay at S/D we can just walk it over.

Speaking of Swan/Dolphin, is one preferrable to the other?

[padisneyfan]

I have no idea where I am staying yet. I wouldn't mind the Dolphin/Swan as I can get a nurse discount but they don't have Magical Express. Erik and GF are with us 10/21-10/26, they fly back on Friday. I only have a 1BR at OKW as I would offer a room to you for Thursday. Are you getting the meal plan? I figure after already being there for over a week, I will be full and the meal plan might be a waste. So many decisions. I wrote a long reply to you on the other board but I guess it is down. Will send you either an email or pm later.

Since everyone is starting at the same time and getting the same medal, I hope that you can switch John over. Otherwise, does anyone know if it is ok to just complete the 6.5K course even though you registered for the 13K and still get a medal.

Nancy

[ultramickeymouse]

I would imagine that it would be ok to "drop down" to the 6.5K from the 13K. If you get the same medal, they start and finish in the same place, they aren't going to care. If it is an out and back, what's to stop someone from just turning around anywhere on the course. I say someone do that at the marathon on the out and back section on the way to WWS:eek:

[ultramickeymouse]

I just received an email from Disney. It included a forwarded email from EMMI that stated "The pacing requirements for both races is the same – 15 minute per mile pace."

So that looks to be the bad news:sad2:

This might change what race I do:confused3

[jeanneg]

Why then does one cost $40 and the other $65? Seems strange to me!

[ultramickeymouse]

The race is twice as long:laughing:

All races charge according to distance. I RD and I charge according to if it is a 30K, 50K, 50M.

[windwalker]

I just received an email from Disney. It included a forwarded email from EMMI that stated "The pacing requirements for both races is the same – 15 minute per mile pace."

So that looks to be the bad news:sad2:

This might change what race I do:confused3

Robert I promise to have you laughing so hard at my stupid stories and jokes that you will not notice the distance.

Dave:)

[Maherae]

Of course the medal is going to be.. the Tower of Terror! :woohoo: I'm afraid that since this is an anniversary run, it will not be included in the future, and that's why the talk of same medal for both races. The fees for the 5K at Minnie are only $25 and you get a metal medal (:laughing: ), so this should be a good medal. Although, the marathon weekend 5K is the plastic one..hmmmmm.:confused3 Hey, we get a MEDAL and a GLOW IN THE DARK SHIRT as well as run in MGM at night..I'm happy!!:rotfl: Now, to figure out when and how much to EAT that day...

[Lexxiefern]

Hmmm....due to all this new info on the medals being the same and all, I think I will wait to register. Seems strange to me that they would give the same one. Have they ever done that before?

[windwalker]

Hmmm....due to all this new info on the medals being the same and all, I think I will wait to register. Seems strange to me that they would give the same one. Have they ever done that before?

Darlin it ain't the medal it's the memory. Mine will be solid gold and the friends I have a chance to share it with will forever be part of that memory.

Dave:hippie:

[Honeibee]

Darlin it ain't the medal it's the memory. Mine will be solid gold and the friends I have a chance to share it with will forever be part of that memory.

Dave:hippie:

Amen to that, Dave. :thumbsup2

[disnutt]

Of course the medal is going to be.. the Tower of Terror! :woohoo: I'm afraid that since this is an anniversary run, it will not be included in the future, and that's why the talk of same medal for both races. The fees for the 5K at Minnie are only $25 and you get a metal medal (:laughing: ), so this should be a good medal. Although, the marathon weekend 5K is the plastic one..hmmmmm.:confused3 Hey, we get a MEDAL and a GLOW IN THE DARK SHIRT as well as run in MGM at night..I'm happy!!:rotfl: Now, to figure out when and how much to EAT that day...


I was thinking some of the extra cost for these races covered the after party. party: That might take away from the metal medals.

[ultramickeymouse]

I would guess the medal would be made out of medal. I know the Minnie will be for the 15K so 13K should be the same.

I can attest from being an RD, the cost of 2 different medals with unknown quantities can really add up. Much easier to design and produce 1 medal.

[perfectmatch300]

I didn't know they were doing a 6.5K too! This llooks very possible for us! I'm really excited because I am a night person and there aren't all that many night races - especially at WDW!!

Now for the drawback. My knees have been absolutely awful lately. That's why I haven't been around much. Simply walking across the room has been painful, never mind walking any distance. I have been back to my ortho and he wanted to try another round of the Hylagan injections that I did last year and got some pretty good relief. I had my second of 3 rounds of injections today. My first round of Hylagan lasted about a year, so hopefully October will be great timing for me to do another race. I will be doing the 6.5K, but I want to wait to sign up at least until I finish the last round of injections and see how well they work this time. Hopefully this is going to work! I really want to come out & play!

[cobbler]

I just received an email from Disney. It included a forwarded email from EMMI that stated "The pacing requirements for both races is the same – 15 minute per mile pace."

So that looks to be the bad news:sad2:

This might change what race I do:confused3


I was told on the phone today that they will give the 6.5K participants more time because of the same start time and being open to all ages. What I was told - in person on the phone - is that the 6.5K participants will have until the 13K people are done.

So if anyone wants to confirm this, being that Disney is so accurate with their information dispensing at times :rolleyes1

But at least now we have 2 reports of it being a 15 minute mile.

I think I have decided to do the 6.5K so my oldest can join me, which is what he really wants to do. That way neither of us are running alone and such. Besides for my first race . . . well 4 miles might be enough ;)

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I didn't know if I should start a new thread for this or not. So, here goes.

The DW and I are planning to do Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party on thd 26th, and I was thinking about getting dinner reservations at the Liberty Tree Tavern around 1700 hours that day.

If you would like to join us let me know. I'll make the ADR later this month.

Does anyone know if there's a maximum number of diners allowed for an ADR, or does it depend on the restaurant?

Vic - the family has been polled and it looks like we'll be doing MNSSHP on Thursday the 25th and dinner at Chef Mickey's before the party. With the restaurant being along the monorail I figure it should be pretty convenient..?? Anyhow, thanks for the invite, but it looks like we'll be partying on Thursday instead.

As for the 15 min/mi pace, my mom will be walking the 13K. Hopefully she won't have too many issues being a bit faster, but it would be nice to have that extra 1 min buffer built in. I can't wait to see a map, and yes, hopefully the medal will have "inaugural" on it somewhere!

[Big Vic]

Vic - the family has been polled and it looks like we'll be doing MNSSHP on Thursday the 25th and dinner at Chef Mickey's before the party. With the restaurant being along the monorail I figure it should be pretty convenient..?? Anyhow, thanks for the invite, but it looks like we'll be partying on Thursday instead.

As for the 15 min/mi pace, my mom will be walking the 13K. Hopefully she won't have too many issues being a bit faster, but it would be nice to have that extra 1 min buffer built in. I can't wait to see a map, and yes, hopefully the medal will have "inaugural" on it somewhere!

Okey dokey.

[disney25]

Hi all,

I am new to the boards. I have been reading for a while but not as involved in posting. I love reading because everyone sounds just like me, (loving disney!!!)

I knew I had the extend my trip once they announced this race. I did the goofy this year and might be doing the minnie....but I am so excited for a night run through MGM!!!

Looking forward to spending more time on the boards.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

Kelly

[ultramickeymouse]

Welcome aboard;)

ToT will be a kick in the pants:cool1: Congrats on the Goofy and maybe we will see you in a couple of weeks at Minnie!

[Honeibee]

Mr Big Vic, Sir....

Charlie has requested that you add he and I to the LTT ADRs for Friday night, if that's possible...and if you want to be seen with us. ;)

[Big Vic]

Roger wilco, and of course we do. :)

[Dennyha]

Robert,
Any word yet from EMMI on the DVC discount for the ToT run? I keep checking the website, but nothing out yet.
Thanks

[ultramickeymouse]

I emailed Disney again about when the DVC app will be available but did not get a response back yet. They are probably just dragging their feet as usual. Will let you know as soon as I get it. Disney's site still has only the online option(no paper).

[jeanneg]

FYI, everyone: The T of T website now has the pacing requirements posted. I just spoke to someone at Active.com because I really don't think my husband can do a 15-minute mile for 8.1 miles. (MAYBE he can, but it gives him absolutely no cushion). Anyway, the guy encouraged me to sit tight......according to him, Disney is considering changing the pace requirements......maybe to as much as a 20 minute mile. I thought that was very interesting. I guess the more people they can get to sign up, the more revenue they make. he said to give it a few weeks....things are still being finalized.

[ultramickeymouse]

Also, The website now shows there will be a Sat packet pickup as well as Fri. Before it was Fri only.

[cobbler]

I sent out the email about the pacing requirements, well it must be sent out to a bunch of people.

I have received a third email (from only one original being sent) about the pacing requirements and was told that it would be put on the website and they weren't sure why it wasn't listed on there originally.

Good to know it is on there now. I want to register but kind of waiting for the DVC application. Hope it won't "fill up" before they get that out.

I still think I am going to go with the 6.5k, more for the sake of my oldest son than anything. I have been working on the treadmill while our weather here has been cold and rainy. I have worked my way up to 1.8 miles at a 12 minute mile pace :)

[ultramickeymouse]

Here is an interesting reply from EMMI today regarding pace requirements for the race:

"If they can hold off for a couple of weeks, the pace requirement may change. They put their standard 15 minute pace up on the site, but we are working on getting it extended. It may only get extended to 16 minutes per mile, but there is a chance that it could go as high as 20 minutes per mile. I just talked to the Event Manager and he thought a decision would be made next week."

It would be great if they change it :yay:

[jeanneg]

That's exactly what I was told. Gee, it's nice to finally get some information that agrees with what someone else got!

[ultramickeymouse]

The dates for MNSSHP are out at the link below. I am in for the 26th night :cool1: 2 Party nights in a row :banana:

When is everyone else going?

The link is http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEvents?id=MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenPartySp ecialEventPage

[Maherae]

The dates for MNSSHP are out at the link below. I am in for the 26th night :cool1: 2 Party nights in a row :banana:

When is everyone else going?

The link is http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEvents?id=MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenPartySp ecialEventPage

Robert, I just called to get tickets..and tickets don't go on sale until May 1st. DH and I are in for Friday!! I just made ressies at Coronado Springs, too! :goodvibes Anne

[MouseDogMom]

Are we thinking that our WISH meet will be at MNSSHP? Or should I say "a" WISH meet, not THE WISH meet? Mel? :confused3 Charlie and I are hoping to snag tickets for that night.

Ok, don't let this get around, but he wants to DRIVE to Florida. :faint: He's never done it, so to him it sounds like fun. I've done it more times than I want to remember. (I had a really cheap ex DH :rolleyes2) The novelty wears off after the 25th trip. Anyway, we are planning on arriving at WDW very early Friday morning.

So if I can't talk DH into this trip, will you pick me up on the way through NC?

Although it's looking positive... I keep mentioning adding an October trip, tonight I threw in MNSSHP, and he hasn't once told me I'm crazy! Now I just have to convince DD's teachers that she can miss school on Friday so we can leave in time to be at WDW for the Friday MNSSHP... taking them out of high school is just not as easy as it was in elementary school!

Jackie

[MouseDogMom]

Robert, I just called to get tickets..and tickets don't go on sale until May 1st. DH and I are in for Friday!! I just made ressies at Coronado Springs, too! :goodvibes Anne

Yikes - that means I have to decide before then if we're going!

Jackie

[windwalker]

The dates for MNSSHP are out at the link below. I am in for the 26th night :cool1: 2 Party nights in a row :banana:

When is everyone else going?

The link is http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/parks/specialEvents?id=MickeysNotSoScaryHalloweenPartySp ecialEventPage

Robert I think Vic has made reservations for us at the Liberty Tree, and is planning to do the MNSSHP that day also. What ever time he was planning is fine with us. Just let me know what he tells you and I'll do the same if I hear first.

BIG VIC are you there??? Anyone else want to do this with us missfits?

Dave:)

[disnutt]

We thought we might do the Thursday night party and then eat our way around Epcot on Friday. Gotta carbo load ya know?!? However, I may be able to rearrange the feeding frenzy to Thursday.

[Kristi1357]

Gosh, you guys! I am still torn about when to go to MNSSHP!
I want to go Friday since alot of WISHers will be there.
But the weekend MNSSHPs are more crowded.
And we will be there the whole week prior to the ToT 13k.

Maybe we will go twice! :thumbsup2
In any case, we will skip LTT to save a few $$$.

Here's some pics from 2005 to get you guys even more excited about MNSSHP & LTT:
http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/Kristi1357/Chad_LTT_email_size.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/Kristi1357/Kristi_Zack_LTT_email_size.jpg

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n278/Kristi1357/LTT_Staff_email_Size.jpg

[Big Vic]

Robert I think Vic has made reservations for us at the Liberty Tree, and is planning to do the MNSSHP that day also. What ever time he was planning is fine with us. Just let me know what he tells you and I'll do the same if I hear first.

BIG VIC are you there??? Anyone else want to do this with us missfits?

Dave:)

Currently we have a reservation for 12 at 4 PM. 8 seats have been accounted for. If more want to participate I can call and talk with the group sales folks and increase the number. I say more the merrier. Just let me know if you want to join us and I'll try my best to make it happen.

Does anyone have a problem with eating earlier than 4 PM? There was nothing available after 5, so as we increase numbers, we may have to eat earlier.

We may want to work on an alternate plan, just in case.

:)

[windwalker]

Currently we have a reservation for 12 at 4 PM. 8 seats have been accounted for. If more want to participate I can call and talk with the group sales folks and increase the number. I say more the merrier. Just let me know if you want to join us and I'll try my best to make it happen.

Does anyone have a problem with eating earlier than 4 PM? There was nothing available after 5, so as we increase numbers, we may have to eat earlier.

We may want to work on an alternate plan, just in case.

:)

You did great, oh wonderful entertainment director, now which MNSSHP do we need to get our tickets for? Robert posted the times above. Just let us know and we will get our tickets.

Dave:hippie:

[ultramickeymouse]

Dave,

You buy the ticket for the whole night. The night of the 26th starts at 7:00 pm and goes to Midnight. 5 hours to play:banana:

[Kristi1357]

FYI - for anyone who will not have a park ticket for the day they are doing MNSSHP - they usually let you in MK with your MNSSHP ticket from 4pm on.

[windwalker]

Dave,

You buy the ticket for the whole night. The night of the 26th starts at 7:00 pm and goes to Midnight. 5 hours to play:banana:

Thanks Robert that works for me. How about you Vic and any others going with us? The 7:00 ok with y'all?

I'll have Erica get our tickets, she is the family buyer of stuff, I would screw it up.

Dave:hippie:

[Big Vic]

You did great, oh wonderful entertainment director, now which MNSSHP do we need to get our tickets for? Robert posted the times above. Just let us know and we will get our tickets.

Dave:hippie:

The 26th (I really did read your PM. :rotfl: ).

Normally, you can get into MK around 1600 with just the MNSSHP ticket, and the party starts at 1900.

That's why I was thinking, if dinner gets moved earlier than 1600, anyone without an AP would have to buy a ticket to get into MK, plus an MNSSHP ticket. So, an alternate location may be in order, just in case.

We'll see how many want to participate and what we can do with the ADRs.

We don't want to make this operation FUBAR. ;) :rotfl:

[windwalker]

The 26th (I really did read your PM. :rotfl: ).

Normally, you can get into MK around 1600 with just the MNSSHP ticket, and the party starts at 1900.

That's why I was thinking, if dinner gets moved earlier than 1600, anyone without an AP would have to buy a ticket to get into MK, plus an MNSSHP ticket. So, an alternate location may be in order, just in case.

We'll see how many want to participate and what we can do with the ADRs.

We don't want to make this operation FUBAR. ;) :rotfl:

Exactly why I'm following instead of trying to arrange, we would be so confused we would never get together. A man needs to know his limitations.:hippie:

Dave

[Dennyha]

Currently we have a reservation for 12 at 4 PM. 8 seats have been accounted for. If more want to participate I can call and talk with the group sales folks and increase the number. I say more the merrier. Just let me know if you want to join us and I'll try my best to make it happen.

:)

Vic,
Could you please include DW and me for the LTT reservations. I don't think we're going to do MNSSHP that night as we will have done it a couple weeks earlier with our son, but having dinner with the group at LTT sounds great. (I also have a DDE card which can help cut expenses for up to 10.)
As for dinner time, any time is fine with us. Thanks for organizing this.

[Big Vic]

Gotcha, Denny.

[scuba diver]

The 26th (I really did read your PM. :rotfl: ).

Normally, you can get into MK around 1600 with just the MNSSHP ticket, and the party starts at 1900.

That's why I was thinking, if dinner gets moved earlier than 1600, anyone without an AP would have to buy a ticket to get into MK, plus an MNSSHP ticket. So, an alternate location may be in order, just in case.

We'll see how many want to participate and what we can do with the ADRs.

We don't want to make this operation FUBAR. ;) :rotfl:

If this gets move to an alternative location, DS and I may join. We are in Orlando for dinner Friday night, but not staying in town. Have to head home Friday night and then coming back on Saturday afternoon.

It's a confusing schedule because of DD gymnastics.

We will watch for updates.

[Ship210]

Just registered, wife planned for the Halloween party and we found this run... how cool to run through MGM at night?

[keenercam]

Hey, we'll see you guys at LTT! We have an ADR for 4:30! We'll look for you when we come in -- though I bet it won't be hard to hear you if we have our ears on! :rotfl:

[Goofyin08forErica]

Can anybody put up the link to buy the tickets for MNSSHP? I tried the link with the dates that are posted above, but don't see anyway to buy tickets!:confused3

Thanks

Erica:)

[ultramickeymouse]

Here is great new news from Disney's site:

PACING REQUIREMENTS
All participants for the 13K and the 6.5K must be able to finish the race within two and a half hours.

I guess I'll do the 13K for sure now :)

I will be driving through snow to get to Reno tomorrow. It is supposed to snow in Reno Thurs morning when we leave. We get rid of 3 days of snow for sun!