2008 Goofy Entries Available!!!

[ultramickeymouse]

I happened to wander by http://www.marathontour.com/disney and noticed they have Goofy entries available if you book min 3 nights hotel. They even offer $10 discount on race fees. Better hurry! Here are the details:

Hotel Choice Double Single Triple Quad


Pop Century $50 $100 $38 $32
Port Orleans French Qtr. $80 $160 $60 $50
Polynesian $151 $302 $112 $92



Package Features

Accommodations, including tax, at your choice of Disney Resorts


Use of the transportation system in the Walt Disney World Resort


Guaranteed entry fee is $100 for the marathon, $90 for the 1/2 marathon and $215 for both races. This is in addition to the package cost.


Official Marathon and Half-Marathon Results Book


Commemorative Finisher's award medal and certificate

A race T-shirt for each event and a 3rd one if you enter the Goofy Challenge


Rates: All rates are per person, per night.***THREE NIGHT MINIMUM STAY***
No additional room charge for children 17 & under occupying room with an adult.

[disnutt]

Wonder if they would let me book the room and add in the half?

[ultramickeymouse]

Ask Steve at EMMI (steve@emmi.com). I signed up for the 5K & full in 06 before i knew about the oofy. He helped me switch the 5K to the 1/2 so I could do the Goofy.

[disnutt]

I sent Steve an email just to check. I'll post his response.

Thanks

[Tiger Lily 03]

Robert, thanks for watching out for our WISH Team.

[disnutt]

I received an email from Steve:

"Since all the entries are non-refundable and non-transferable, and all the groups handle their packages totally independent of the regular registration, I cannot transfer funds. If and when you get registered with one of the groups, please contact me at disneysports@emmi.com and let me know the details. I will then look into a refund of your marathon entry."

I emailed him to ask how likely it was that I could receive a refund for my full entry fee. I'll post that, too.

[ultramickeymouse]

Saying that they would even look into it would give me hope. Usually the answer is "No". Good luck!

[disnutt]

Still haven't heard back on the 2nd email.

[disnutt]

Here's the response:

If you are confirmed with a group for the Goofy entry before the marathon closes, then it is 100% guaranteed that I can get you a refund. Once the marathon closes and we are unable to fill your spot, then I cannot cancel the entry and get you a refund.

I'd like to do it but was wondering if any ladies want to share a room? I'm trying to do this as cheaply as possible.

[ultramickeymouse]

Great News! Hope you find a roomie.

[SilverE]

Robert: Have you used Marathon Tours & Travel before? If so, can you please share your experience with them? Thank you.

[disnutt]

I just wanted to post an update. I have confirmed my Goofy entry!:banana:

I had seen a blurb about Marathon Tours some time ago in Runner's World so I felt comfortable dealing w/ them. One thing I didn't like was that they don't do online reservations. Everything must be sent through the mail. I even received my confirmation through the mail- thought I would at least get an email on that one.

However, everything was very speedy considering it was through snail mail. I could call or email w/ questions.

Now I'm waiting on a response re: the reimbursement for my original full marathon entry fee. I'll update as soon as I hear from my contact.

I did hear that Anthony Travel may have some entries, too.

Kiena

[SilverE]

Kiena: A quick question: how long did it take from the time you mailed your entry to Marathon Tours and Travel and the time you received your confirmation from them? Thank you.

[disnutt]

Kiena: A quick question: how long did it take from the time you mailed your entry to Marathon Tours and Travel and the time you received your confirmation from them? Thank you.

I put my check in the mail here near Pittsburgh, PA on Friday morning. I had to call them on Wednesday to ask a question about adding a guest and the guy recognized my name (which is rather unusual) and said that I should be receiving my letter soon. It was in my box that Friday from Boston. So exactly one week. :yay:

That was pretty good I think for snail mail. I still would prefer an online system for immediate gratification!

[disnutt]

:goofy: I got official word that my previous entry fee for the full will be reimbursed. Here's the info from Steve after I sent a copy of my Marathon Tours receipt:

That works for me. I will put your request into the system. They process refunds on a monthly basis, so it will likely happen in June.

I'm quite pleased with the whole process!:love: I can't wait to get Goofy again! :goofy:

[Cruella de mom]

Thanks for the info on Goofy entries.

[jeanneg]

Sending in my application today......Goofy for my DD,23; Mickey for myself and DS,22; Donald for DH. We will be staying at the Poly.

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

FYI - You can also get a Goofy entry through Anthony Travel.

Check out the packages here: http://www.anthonytravel.com/wdw_marathon08.cfm

[jeanneg]

I have my envelope with the check for marathon Tours waiting to be mailed. Not sure which is the better deal, but a few dollars either way won't kill me. Does anyone have an opinion on which is the better, more reputable, company?

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

I can't speak about marathon tours, but I booked my hotel for the Minnie through Anthony travel. I don't think there is a problem with either company, so go based off of the resort that you want to stay at and total price.

[princessmomma]

Marathon Tours is reputable. We booked DH's 2007 Boston Marathon hotel reservation through them and they refunded the deposit after DH became injured and deferred his entry to 2008.

[jeanneg]

Thanks....sounds like i can't go wrong either way.