ToTers We are next up!!!!

[windwalker]

ToT, ToT, ToT, (said like toga, toga, toga, in Animal House).

Is everyone ready for the party? Those of us who missed the Everest event can make up for it now.

Who is excited??? Who is ready to have to much fun???

Party Panda:yay:

[Lynn G]

We are looking forward to it!!!!!

[amykab]

RFTT is next, THEN us!!

I am super excited to meet everyone! :grouphug:

[Hockeychic]

Well I am not officially in the run but there for the party does that count:goodvibes

[jbucci]

I can't wait for ToT.. my DH and I will be there :cool1:

I'm off to shop for glow necklaces.

[amykab]

Re:glow sticks/necklaces. Target has them in their dollar section! I got 4 packages of them, which I will be sharing!

[Hockeychic]

We used our glow necklaces as head bands last year, they didn't really show up against our WISH shirts so used them as headbands......

19 more sleeps for me but whos counting:goodvibes

[JimB.]

Can't Wait!!

But this year I am staying at BWV, JUST IN CASE they have not figured out the traffic debacle of last year. Worst case, I'll WALK to the race.

[Hockeychic]

Wow there is a huge group staying at BWV......I hope no one warns them we are all coming:rolleyes1

[Roxy]

I am ready me me me me me :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay: :yay:

[twoWDWfools]

Is it time to go yet??

And yes Kim, I've started packing!:cool1:

[Hockeychic]

i haven't started to pack yet....actually my spare bedroom is a absolute mess right now, I have been buying things and just throwing them in there:scared1:

[princessrunner]

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I am packed except for the essentials!!!! I cannot wait, let the countdown begin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1:teacher:

[Hockeychic]

Wow already packed. You are good!!!

[Amps]

I'll be running with my fiance and really good friend. We're staying at CBR so hopefully the bus service is good. Really looking forward to it though I'm not sure if I should take it easy in the race or I should take advantage of the shorter distance to speed things up a bit.

Hockeychic: Maybe we'll see you at the party after the race, I completely missed you and the other disers at the Toronto Waterfront run.

[amykab]

No packing yet for me! :scared1:

I did however just open up a container of the glowsticks to test one of them and they are all different colors!:woohoo: Some purple, pink, red, so they should show up against any WISH colored shirts!

[amykab]

Starting to have a minor freak out about this race! the longest training distance I'll have done by then is 5 or 6 miles. When I did the 15K in May I trained to 8 miles. I am trying to treat this as a fun race especially since the time limit is generous. The party is in the back of the pack right?? :cool1:

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm looking forward to being there. DH really needs the RnR so I'm looking forward to sharing it with him. He was going to participate, but I don't think it will be happening this time.

[Kidoctr]

Can I join in? DH and I will be there! We did the RFTT 10K last year and had a BLAST! I've never done a night race before. I thought the ToT started at 9:30 but when I checked the site the other day, the race start time was 10 pm! Yikes! We're going to need a nap before the race! Is there anything different that you do to prepare for a night race? We have 5:30 ressies at the Flying Fish cafe (we're also staying at BWV) that evening but I'm thinking about cancelling it. What is everyone doing about dinner? Just eat light and hope for the best?

[monte]

I'm ready, I'm ready, let's go..........oh wait..........I'm not going til 2009. Heck, I'm still ready to go!! have fun TEAM:goodvibes

[Tiger Lily 03]

Can I join in? DH and I will be there! We did the RFTT 10K last year and had a BLAST! I've never done a night race before. I thought the ToT started at 9:30 but when I checked the site the other day, the race start time was 10 pm! Yikes! We're going to need a nap before the race! Is there anything different that you do to prepare for a night race? We have 5:30 ressies at the Flying Fish cafe (we're also staying at BWV) that evening but I'm thinking about cancelling it. What is everyone doing about dinner? Just eat light and hope for the best?Sure you can join! Welcome! If you are having dinner at Flying Fish, personally I don't think that is a problem. I guess you've got to make the decision for yourself, but seems to me that you've got plenty of time to digest and enjoy the event.

Monte, you're cute.

[WDWFLgal]

This will be my first night race also. It will be strange running at that time but I'm looking forward to the experience & riding the RockNRoller Coaster & TOT afterwards! :woohoo:

[amykab]

Getting so excited about this!!:dance3: :cheer2: :yay: :cool1:

And if the weather is anything like we've had the past couple nights (minus the rain), it will be perfect. We're getting into our cooler less humid evenings here in FL!!

[figment82]

Starting to have a minor freak out about this race! the longest training distance I'll have done by then is 5 or 6 miles. When I did the 15K in May I trained to 8 miles. I am trying to treat this as a fun race especially since the time limit is generous. The party is in the back of the pack right?? :cool1:

I'm stressing as well - I started working out for this at the beginning of the year planning to run, and then I got a stress fracture and even after all the healing, it still hurts too much for me to run. Friends convinced me to sign up anyways and just walk it (especially once it switched to the 18 minute/mile pace) - I've walked 13k a few times so I know I *can* do it, but even at the slower pace if I'm not careful my legs hurt too much to finish.

But I'll be there, at the back of the pack, walking just in front of the sweepers and bribing them if I have to - I REALLY want that medal!

[Tiger Lily 03]

I'm stressing as well - I started working out for this at the beginning of the year planning to run, and then I got a stress fracture and even after all the healing, it still hurts too much for me to run. Friends convinced me to sign up anyways and just walk it (especially once it switched to the 18 minute/mile pace) - I've walked 13k a few times so I know I *can* do it, but even at the slower pace if I'm not careful my legs hurt too much to finish.

But I'll be there, at the back of the pack, walking just in front of the sweepers and bribing them if I have to - I REALLY want that medal!I'm so happy for you that you are going to do this. PD that you can take it easy and get the bling!

Amy, you'll have fun and won't even be worried after you get going.

[jeanneg]

Checking in.........John and I will be there! We're also staying at BWV aka Party Central.
Looking forward to connecting with old friends and meeting new WISHers!

[amykab]

So jealous of everyone staying at BWV!! But we did decide to stay for an additional night to make 3 nights, and I booked it at all star music for 54 dollars!!! The other 2 nights we are at CSR.

No dining ressies yet though. :scared1: :scared1:

[Scott H]

KIM thanks for the reminder, Off to the Dollar store for Glow stick thingies.

[jeanneg]

Amy and Figment: You are both going to be fine. You'll see, the excitement of the event is going to give you such an adrenalin rush you'll be stronger and faster than you ever imagined. Of course, you really don't want to be too fast since the moving party at TofT is all about being in the back. Don't worry, we'll all stick together and no one will be swept.

About the glo sticks....it took me about 5 minutes to realize that there is a small colored circle very near the top of the pack that indicates the color of the stick. I really had to look hard to find it, but it's there.

[DisneyMomx7]

DH is running the TOT and we'll all be at the party!

This is a surprise trip for the kids - can't wait. We leave in 9 days.

We're staying at YC.

Hope to meet some Dissers!!!!

[WDWFAN9]

A couple of ideas:

Last year the Tower of Terror gift shop had leftover event items on sale! And, there is a regularly sold Tower of Terror photo album for all the great pics from this years race.

I am so excited!!

[Hockeychic]

Me to0, me too!!!!!!

4 more sleeps till I arrive at the world!!!!!

[Scott H]

Scored a couple of packs of Glow Sticks at Target a couple of nights ago, one multi color and one pack orange, it is Halloween,

[Hockeychic]

Scott did you get your 2010 cruise booked???

[Scott H]

yes we did, can't wait but many an adventure to be had before 2010. DVC is great!!!!!

[jeanneg]

Scott, I just posted this on the other board, but John and I will be doing that cruise also. It's a good thing it's so far away because we are going to need all that time to save for it!

Can't wait to see all the TofT'ers again!

[Hockeychic]

Wahooo you guys are lucky. Way to rich for my bank account. I believe we are doing a Med cruise in 2010 or 2011 but it won't be DCL at those prices. Royal Caribbean has some great Med Cruises I will be watching for there releases.

[Scott H]

Wahooo you guys are lucky. Way to rich for my bank account. I believe we are doing a Med cruise in 2010 or 2011 but it won't be DCL at those prices. Royal Caribbean has some great Med Cruises I will be watching for there releases.

Would not be doing it unless we had DVC, went down a Cat or two so we could have some points for WDW trips.

[Hockeychic]

Ya those points are great things:thumbsup2

[amykab]

A couple of ideas:

Last year the Tower of Terror gift shop had leftover event items on sale! And, there is a regularly sold Tower of Terror photo album for all the great pics from this years race.

I am so excited!!

Thanks for these ideas..I really like the idea of the photo album.

Getting SUPER excited about this race! :dance3: :dance3:

I'll definitely be at the race sort of "solo" since there is no way DD will make it to the 10 pm start. DH will be back at CSR with her. Last year when we were at Disney at this time of year, she was probably still considered a newborn (less than 4 months) and she slept alot of the time. She was at MNSSHP until the very end!!

[Hockeychic]

everyone have a safe trip hope to see you all there

[amykab]

anyone arriving this weekend will have some absolutely awesome weather. Hopefully it stays that way!!

I don't have any WISH gear yet, but I'll find someway to affix a LGMH or 2 to my shirt.

I can not wait to meet everyone! :dance3: :dance3:

[ultramickeymouse]

We will be arriving at 6:07 pm on Sat(Just over 48 hrs from now):banana:

We will be in bright DR orange the whole trip so if you see us(like you could miss us 5 miles away) say high!

[Tiger Lily 03]

See everyone in a week. We fly out tomorrow, Disney Cruise leaves Sat and back in time for ToT.

Can't wait to say hi to everyone.

[Hockeychic]

Lily have a great cruise!!!

[princessrunner]

Everyone have a super safe trip and DO NOT check the Accuweather forecast. I am going to pretend that I never saw it!!

Lily enjoy the cruise and can't wait to see you again.

Robert, I will watch for the glow when we fly in next Friday!!

See you soon everyone!!!!! :grouphug:

[twoWDWfools]

We leave Sat at 3am. Can't wait!!!

Safe travels everyone and see you soon!!

[Lynn G]

We will also be flying in next Friday! Need to keep that high altitude conditioning for the race - it will be gone within 2 days after arriving!

Good travels to all who are traveling this weekend!

Lily - have a great cruise!

Amy - we will also be in orange for the race - so just look for that florescent orange glow and you will find us - the florescent green is also easy to find, you will not have any trouble identifying some of us, then just introduce yourself!

Have a great day - looking forward to seeing all of you at TOT!

[ultramickeymouse]

Lisa: Who cares what the weather is, we will be at Disneyworld!

[windwalker]

Lisa: Who cares what the weather is, we will be at Disneyworld!



Flippin A Tweety!!!!:cloud9:


Party Panda:hippie:

[ultramickeymouse]

Flippin A Tweety!!!!:cloud9:


Party Panda:hippie:

Say what:confused3

[amykab]

As a Floridian for over 7 years now, I say take no stock in the forecasts! They change by the hour practically! And as long as it's not lightning, they'll run it in the rain, right?

So freakin' excited about this race! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[ultramickeymouse]

As a Floridian for over 7 years now, I say take no stock in the forecasts! They change by the hour practically! And as long as it's not lightning, they'll run it in the rain, right?

So freakin' excited about this race! :dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

Yes, they will do the race if it rains. Just makes post race party more fun!

[jeanneg]

Safe travels, everyone! We should arrive Wednesday evening.

Lily, have a wonderful cruise!


Last year it poured during the day......it began just as the last mini-golfers were finishing. We thought it might start up again during the race, but we ended up being fine. I do remember how humid it was though.

Can't wait to see everyone!

[Kidoctr]

Just got back from a FABULOUS Adventure by Disney (Spirit of America)! 4 days of work then we hit the road for Orlando arriving late Wednesday night! Almost back-to-back Disney trips.....COOOOL! :cool1: Getting excited now! :dance3:

[ultramickeymouse]

Slight rain shower last night only made people run and hide. We stayed outside and enjoyed the evening. NWS says 20% chance of rain on race day.

[Kidoctr]

OK, dumb question but we're staying at BWV expecting to just walk to Hollywood Studios for the race. Is that what everyone else staying at BWV is doing? Or do I need to be worried about those "roads closing"? I'm going to call the BWV fitness center today to try and book a massage on Sunday morning (DH's idea, actually). Off to print out our waivers....

[ultramickeymouse]

OK, dumb question but we're staying at BWV expecting to just walk to Hollywood Studios for the race. Is that what everyone else staying at BWV is doing? Or do I need to be worried about those "roads closing"? I'm going to call the BWV fitness center today to try and book a massage on Sunday morning (DH's idea, actually). Off to print out our waivers....
Yes, you just walk to the start. I don't know why BWI is a resort where they offer transportation??? Save it for a resort you can't walk from. More logistical questions with this race???

[amykab]

If it rains, looks like it will be friday night, Saturday night looks great for now. Sunday and Monday look to be ABSOLUTELY gorgeous. so glad we decided to stay Sunday night.

[mkymsehi]

Waiting for photos you Tater Tot'ers.:lmao:

[jbucci]

Just did MNNSHP last night. We had tons of fun and scored lots of candy-- they were even giving out the big Ghirardelli squares at the end, yum!

Can't wait to meet everyone on Sat night :thumbsup2

[figment82]

Yay I'm so excited! My friend and I walked 8 miles over the weekend (just to make sure we both could, given injuries etc) and we did, though not in fast enough time. We weren't trying to, though, so we're just going with the idea that the adrenaline will get us through and not swept. =)

DH and I are flying down on Friday and spending the night at AllStar Sports, but then we're switching to Beach Club on Saturday. We don't have park tickets for Friday (since we're picking up packets, etc) but I've never had a day at Disney with no plans! Anyone have a suggestion of something that won't kill us the day before the race? =)

Looking forward to meeting you all!

[deekaypee]

Room for one more? Or two? DOOD and I have made the last-minute decision to stick with our original plan and do ToT. We fly out Friday.

And that's a good lesson for all of us. Just stick with the plan. You'll be happier if you do. (I say this to myself, knowing my training plan is probably sitting somewhere at the bottom of my gym bag. Which hasn't been used consistently since I decided I didn't need that flu shot, and was proven wrong. So terribly wrong.)

Anyway, I'll be there and hope to meet many of you! I'm expecting to see a sea of lime green in front of me to keep me motivated. :dance3:

[dsnyfan21]

Yeah Debra!!! I'm so happy that you are still going!! Good for you.
And, keep in touch on the boards, don't disappear!!

Tracy

[jbucci]

I couldn't find the other thread, so I figured I'd ask here.

Are there plans for a get together on Friday?

I seem to remember seeing a plan for a WISH gathering at Cosmic Rays on Friday at 5ish, but I could be wrong... can anyone confirm or correct me? Thanks!

We are looking forward to the race :cool1:

[amykab]

:woohoo: :woohoo:, Debra!! So glad you'll be able to make it!!!

Can't wait to meet everyone!! :)

See everyone before the race!!:dance3: :dance3:

[laughinplace199]

I won't be there (although I'd love to), but I just wanted to stop by and wish everyone good luck. I can't wait to read all of the race reports! :thumbsup2

[amykab]

I couldn't find the other thread, so I figured I'd ask here.

Are there plans for a get together on Friday?

I seem to remember seeing a plan for a WISH gathering at Cosmic Rays on Friday at 5ish, but I could be wrong... can anyone confirm or correct me? Thanks!

We are looking forward to the race :cool1:

I am 99% sure that is correct. I won't make it there on time, but can't wait to meet everyone before the race.

[Lynn G]

Scott and I will not be there, we will probably just be landing at the airport around 5pm - but we will be there in spirit! Hope to see everyone at the race!

[mkymsehi]

Room for one more? Or two? DOOD and I have made the last-minute decision to stick with our original plan and do ToT. We fly out Friday.

And that's a good lesson for all of us. Just stick with the plan. You'll be happier if you do. (I say this to myself, knowing my training plan is probably sitting somewhere at the bottom of my gym bag. Which hasn't been used consistently since I decided I didn't need that flu shot, and was proven wrong. So terribly wrong.)

Anyway, I'll be there and hope to meet many of you! I'm expecting to see a sea of lime green in front of me to keep me motivated. :dance3:

Welcome foolish mortal! Good to see you're still alive.

[amykab]

Is there a specific spot we should meet prior to the race, or just look for WISH shirts?

[ultramickeymouse]

Looking to be 60 % chance rain Sat and 30% evening. According to NWS!

[dsnyfan21]

I am sure that some ToTers are ther already so....

Where are the photos??? :surfweb: :confused3 :coffee: :hourglass

Hoping someone posts some photos soon!!

Tracy

[postesf]

Just wanted to wish you well! Hope you have a fantastic time!!!

Stacie

GO WISH GO!!!

[monte]

HAVE FUN TEAM!!!!!:banana: :dance3: :yay: :cheer2: :cheer2: