Inaugural Disney Wine&Dine**1/2 Marathon** Post Race Discussion!

[DisneyBride'03]

Ok, I decided to start this..although I am a newbie here....and do not pretend to be a runner of marathons or have the skills of the WISH team and members:)

However, I am signed up for this one....as well as signing up for getting myself into shape to do this! And committed to cross that finish line!

Here is the link to the site with all the information...

http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/events/eventDetail/detail?name=HalfMarathonDetailPage

[mla1977]

I'll join you! I probably won't register until after the Princess since I need to make sure that I don't run out of money in the near future. :)

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

I'm registered. I did the TOT 13K last month. And honestly, I only did it for the bling. I was at WDW a few years back and it happened to be during Marathon weekend and saw people with the Mickey/Donald/Goofy heads and I've been lusting after them since. I had the trip planned in Oct of this year and then I came across the TOT 13K somehow and it happened to be at the same time as my trip so I figured what the heck.

I did it with almost zero pre-training. I do have a treadmill that I walk on every once in a while, but I hadn't really been on it the month prior to the trip.

While I finished near the back of the pack, I did finish and was never near getting swept. It was an amazing experience and now I find myself planning a trip next year based on a race date. Now I figure I have 300 plus days to increase my distance and speed.

I'm doing an 8K on Thanksgiving and another the middle of Dec. and looking for something in the area for NY day. And it all started with a mouse...or a broken elevator...or something.

[wdwprncess77]

Duckfan - those kids are sooooo cute. Love the mickey ears photo.

I've booked my room already for this one. Didn't officially register (probably after the NY 1/2 in March so I can see if I have a fast enough time to get a higher corral). But I'm in. Also going to do the 5K in the morning. Crazy, but what a great weekend this will be.

I love that on Sunday I can drink wine and eat the delicious food and swim in Stormalong Bay and drink frozen delicious drinks. These are a few of my favorite things.

Hope to see you all there.

[DisneyBride'03]

Yes! I'm not alone...lol

I currently have SSR booked for the first part of my trip....may change over to BWV if avail at the 7mth mark....hoping to get a BB offer next mth while I am in Disney so then I can book YC for the last few days of my trip.

I have been down the week before Oct 1-2 the last 2 yrs for F & W...this is the perfect motivator for me!

I am doing my first 5K in a few weeks ..its a walk/race...taking the walk option...currently walking 4 miles in an fr on the TM....so I registered for this event knowing full well I was serious and had enough time to train/get in shape...and started a PTR(aka journal) .

have learned so much on these threads from such friendly and knowledgeable folks!!!

[mla1977]

I've been making payments on a off-property time share. I should have that paid off well in advance of this race, so I think I may use it for this race. I signed up for one week with the timeshare and if I chose to buy in these payments go towards the downpayment.

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

Also going to do the 5K in the morning. Crazy, but what a great weekend this will be.

I'm hoping to do the 5K in the morning also with my oldest. It would be cool to hit the MK in the morning and the other three parks in the evening. It depends if I can do it or not. For the TOT I could have someone else pick up my package with an ID. Not sure this time. The site now says you have to pick it up yourself, but that could just be poorly worded. I don't think we'll be getting in until Friday evening so I don't think we'd have time to get it but I have other family members who I could give my state ID to who could pick it up for me.

[SamSam]

I'm in on this one! It's perfect for us night owls. :goodvibes We have our DVC booked already (Food and Wine), and I will be signing up soon for the half.

[MissFitt]

Count me in (and hubby too) It will be my first 1/2...he ran the NYC marathon and I use to run with him when he was training but that was two kids ago. This is just what we need to get motivated again!

Plus it'll be a good excuse to make our first ressie as DVC members!!!

The only downside is with the night run our kids will most likely sleep through the finish :sad2:

[swim-mom]

Hi everyone -

I will be doing this!! BUT, like many of you I have four little people who range in age from 12 to twins who are 6. Therefore Santa needs a bit of cash for the gifts this year ;) So needless to say, once I get through with the holiday I will be registering.

I am doing the princess as my 1st 1/2, I figure this will be a great family trip and motivator to keep me moving all year long.

So basically count me in!!

[CALIFLADY]

I reeeeally want to do this one, but...

I ran two full marathons back in the late 90's. Then I went overseas to work and gave up running. Well, I just finally took it back up last month. I'm running 3 miles, 5 days a week.

My left knee, however, has really been giving me fits. Pain on the inside ligament. Ten years of age will do that to you, doncha know. Went to a knee/hip specialist on Tuesday of this week. He put a shot of cortisone in. Told me to lay off it for two days, then give it a shot on Thursday.

Man! I had soooo much pain Tuesday night, I hardly slept! I kept thinking, "That cortisone shot was a mistake!". But on Wednesday, the pain slowly subsided. Then today, I noticed I barely felt the twinge. So I got back on the treadmill this evening, and had the easiest 3 mile run I've had...in years! Woo hoo!

So I think I'm back in the game! I'm gonna give it a few weeks to see if the cortisone holds and really helps long-term.

In the meantime, I'm heading to New York City (for the first time in my life) on Sunday. Going to spend all of Thanksgiving week there with a good friend from Houston. Seeing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person has been a life-long dream. My other plan? To run in Central Park! How cool is that?!?

I'll continue to post here and plot my progress, with the grand plan of registering and running the Wine and Dine with y'all.

Keep up the good work! A little over 10 months to go!

[MissFitt]

I reeeeally want to do this one, but...

I ran two full marathons back in the late 90's. Then I went overseas to work and gave up running. Well, I just finally took it back up last month. I'm running 3 miles, 5 days a week.

My left knee, however, has really been giving me fits. Pain on the inside ligament. Ten years of age will do that to you, doncha know. Went to a knee/hip specialist on Tuesday of this week. He put a shot of cortisone in. Told me to lay off it for two days, then give it a shot on Thursday.

Man! I had soooo much pain Tuesday night, I hardly slept! I kept thinking, "That cortisone shot was a mistake!". But on Wednesday, the pain slowly subsided. Then today, I noticed I barely felt the twinge. So I got back on the treadmill this evening, and had the easiest 3 mile run I've had...in years! Woo hoo!

So I think I'm back in the game! I'm gonna give it a few weeks to see if the cortisone holds and really helps long-term.

In the meantime, I'm heading to New York City (for the first time in my life) on Sunday. Going to spend all of Thanksgiving week there with a good friend from Houston. Seeing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person has been a life-long dream. My other plan? To run in Central Park! How cool is that?!?

I'll continue to post here and plot my progress, with the grand plan of registering and running the Wine and Dine with y'all.

Keep up the good work! A little over 10 months to go!

Have a great time in New York -- you'll love it! One of my favorite things to do is not to have a plan and just spend the day walking about. Nothing quite like the big city!

My BIL called last night and he and SIL might be interested in the race -- he wanted to see if we would consider going without the kids -- food and wine w/o the kids? Could be a blast! Thing is, could we go to WDW w/o kids and survive the guilt of not taking them?

[DisneyBride'03]

Have a great time in New York -- you'll love it! One of my favorite things to do is not to have a plan and just spend the day walking about. Nothing quite like the big city!

My BIL called last night and he and SIL might be interested in the race -- he wanted to see if we would consider going without the kids -- food and wine w/o the kids? Could be a blast! Thing is, could we go to WDW w/o kids and survive the guilt of not taking them?

I've survived..;)

The last 2 years I have done my solo(w/o my family) girlfriends F & W trip...so with this run, it works out perfect cause I am including this into my annual ladies trip:)

However, I did take my girls in May:) DS16 has no interest..he has his big trip last year with his friend when they graduated 8th grade...we had a 2 bdr at OKW..and they lived at DisneyQuest, the waterparks etc....lol

Ok, I will feel a wee bit guilty next mth when I sneek away for a long weekend to meet friends in WDW..BUT will be Christmas shopping for my kids:)
:laughing:


I think it s going to be a great race....walk/run..newbie or oldie..lol...its the very first one and I want that medal:)

[DisneyBride'03]

I'm in on this one! It's perfect for us night owls. :goodvibes We have our DVC booked already (Food and Wine), and I will be signing up soon for the half.
I wonder how BWV and BCV availability will be....at the 7 mth mark!!! My friend got in at BCV this yr for F & W at 7 mths.
Hi everyone -

I will be doing this!! BUT, like many of you I have four little people who range in age from 12 to twins who are 6. Therefore Santa needs a bit of cash for the gifts this year ;) So needless to say, once I get through with the holiday I will be registering.

I am doing the princess as my 1st 1/2, I figure this will be a great family trip and motivator to keep me moving all year long.

So basically count me in!!good luck with the Princess:) Iam actually going to consider that one in 2011, depending on how I do in 2010 with Wine&Dine!

I reeeeally want to do this one, but...

I ran two full marathons back in the late 90's. Then I went overseas to work and gave up running. Well, I just finally took it back up last month. I'm running 3 miles, 5 days a week.

My left knee, however, has really been giving me fits. Pain on the inside ligament. Ten years of age will do that to you, doncha know. Went to a knee/hip specialist on Tuesday of this week. He put a shot of cortisone in. Told me to lay off it for two days, then give it a shot on Thursday.

Man! I had soooo much pain Tuesday night, I hardly slept! I kept thinking, "That cortisone shot was a mistake!". But on Wednesday, the pain slowly subsided. Then today, I noticed I barely felt the twinge. So I got back on the treadmill this evening, and had the easiest 3 mile run I've had...in years! Woo hoo!

So I think I'm back in the game! I'm gonna give it a few weeks to see if the cortisone holds and really helps long-term.

In the meantime, I'm heading to New York City (for the first time in my life) on Sunday. Going to spend all of Thanksgiving week there with a good friend from Houston. Seeing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person has been a life-long dream. My other plan? To run in Central Park! How cool is that?!?

I'll continue to post here and plot my progress, with the grand plan of registering and running the Wine and Dine with y'all.

Keep up the good work! A little over 10 months to go!Macy's Parade!! Fun! Mickey and DCL are suppose to be feautred in the parade:) Plus John Stamos from Bye Bye Birdie...how fun..and a run in Central Park??!! That is cool:cool1:

Good luck with your progress!!!

[wdwprncess77]

You should be able to get in BCV. Even if not exactly on the 7 month mark. BCV is my home resort and I'm a last minute person. It's best to keep calling if you want to stay there (even though you can wait list too). But something usually pops up along the way.

Went for Everest Challenge this year and booked within the last month before or so. We had to switch 1/2 time at BWV & BCV but it worked out so we could walk to F & W. This is going to be a fantastic time.

[Duckfan-in-Chicago]

I don't know about BCV, but I know at least two rooms that won't be open at the BWV. Seems like a lot of DVC members doing the half. There was a discount for the TOT. I wrote and asked if there was one for this race but haven't heard anything.

[DisneyBride'03]

I don't know about BCV, but I know at least two rooms that won't be open at the BWV. Seems like a lot of DVC members doing the half. There was a discount for the TOT. I wrote and asked if there was one for this race but haven't heard anything.

Well...I can hope for one room at BWV!! Please keep us posted abt any info you may receive..they did ask if you were an AP holder, DVC member..Yes and Yes!

[acourtwdw2]

I'm planning on doing this race also. It is the day we get off the magic after bringing her home from Barcelona. We booked BCV for saturday night but have to wait until the 7month mark to switch the other points(stay) from SSR.

[CALIFLADY]

Welcome Amanda! Glad you're joining us.

Well, I've run three days now since the cortisone shot. My knee's a bit tender right after the running, but the soreness goes away really quickly (within a half hour of finishing running). I don't know what to make of all of this yet. Still hoping to do the 1/2 marathon. Will settle for the 5K, but won't be as happy.

Off to NYC tomorrow for the week. Running in Central Park on Monday and Saturday for sure. I'll see if I can squeeze in more.

To all...have a very blessed Thanksgiving holiday! See you here next week.

[acourtwdw2]

Welcome Amanda! Glad you're joining us.

Well, I've run three days now since the cortisone shot. My knee's a bit tender right after the running, but the soreness goes away really quickly (within a half hour of finishing running). I don't know what to make of all of this yet. Still hoping to do the 1/2 marathon. Will settle for the 5K, but won't be as happy.

Off to NYC tomorrow for the week. Running in Central Park on Monday and Saturday for sure. I'll see if I can squeeze in more.

To all...have a very blessed Thanksgiving holiday! See you here next week.

Have a great time in New York. Make sure you are stretching before and after the run. This will help the tenderness. You may also want to check with your doctor about taking aleive once a day. My brother is a cook and has alot of arthritis in his knees. His doctor wanted to do surgery but my brother is not ready so he put him on one aleive a day and he said he never knew his knee could feel this good.

[disneyfan97]

I am seriously considering this one. We already for our DVC room booked for that weekend, and it's my birthday weekend! I just need to decide about the race.

[DisneyDudet]

We will be doing this race! I will run the whole half, while my parents will do the relay, which I call the quarter! We're looking foward to the fun party after!

We do not have a resort booked, as I'm awaiting travel information. Will they only offer event transportation from a few resorts like the Princess, or will it be at all resorts like Marathon weekend? How is it usually for the ToT13k?

This will be my second inaugural event, as I ran this year's Princess Half. It is very fun, and enjoyed it more than the WDW Marathon and DLR Half. There's just something about a bunch of women running for the fun of it, and not for the competition.

[CALIFLADY]

Wow! What an awesome week in New York City! I got two runs in (3 miles each) at Central Park. The weather was a bit cooler and windier than I had planned, but I did okay. We walked ourselves crazy all over Manhattan, so I got in tons of those miles.

The parade was sooo cool! It was better than I imagined it would be. After the parade, we wandered Central Park as the sun peaked out for a little while, and sat on benches and read books. Then we had Thanksgiving dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. Simply amazing!

On Black Friday, we checked out lots of stores on Fifth, Madison, and Park Avenues, especially the cool Christmas window displays. We also picked up some small trinkets at Tiffany's. What girl's trip to NYC would be complete without that? Our day was topped off with a matinee performance of the Rockettes at the Radio City Music Hall and dinner at the Russian Tea Room.

Frankly, the whole trip seemed a bit surreal. A true Bucket List trip!

Now it's back to getting ready for the big holiday and methodic training and "core miles" building.

Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday!

[swim-mom]

Does anyone know the hotel list yet? Then again, it may not matter since it is a night race.............. I called DVC today, and found out that I can book for October now using borrowed points from 2011. Sad, but we use every opportunity to come down :) So it does look like it will be a family trip ;)

[acourtwdw2]

Wow! What an awesome week in New York City! I got two runs in (3 miles each) at Central Park. The weather was a bit cooler and windier than I had planned, but I did okay. We walked ourselves crazy all over Manhattan, so I got in tons of those miles.

The parade was sooo cool! It was better than I imagined it would be. After the parade, we wandered Central Park as the sun peaked out for a little while, and sat on benches and read books. Then we had Thanksgiving dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. Simply amazing!

On Black Friday, we checked out lots of stores on Fifth, Madison, and Park Avenues, especially the cool Christmas window displays. We also picked up some small trinkets at Tiffany's. What girl's trip to NYC would be complete without that? Our day was topped off with a matinee performance of the Rockettes at the Radio City Music Hall and dinner at the Russian Tea Room.

Frankly, the whole trip seemed a bit surreal. A true Bucket List trip!

Now it's back to getting ready for the big holiday and methodic training and "core miles" building.

Hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving holiday! Sounds like an amazing trip. How's your knee?

Does anyone know the hotel list yet? Then again, it may not matter since it is a night race.............. I called DVC today, and found out that I can book for October now using borrowed points from 2011. Sad, but we use every opportunity to come down :) So it does look like it will be a family trip ;) Were staying on points also. Right now we have BCV for Sat and SSR for the rest of the time. We have to wait until march to move all the stay to BCV. Crossing fingers we wont have to move half way thru our trip

[CALIFLADY]

Sounds like an amazing trip. How's your knee?


Amanda-

The knee seems to be doing great! I really didn't notice it at all in NYC, but I chaulked that up to being excited and looking at the skyline while running, and not really paying attention. Since I've been back, I've run a couple of times and have NO pain, not even sensation of soreness, so the cortisone seems to have fixed the problem. For now. I can only hope it lasts longer than 1-2 months.

How's your running going? Especially during this busy holiday season?

Only 10 months to go, eh?

[scoolover]

Does anyone know the hotel list yet? Then again, it may not matter since it is a night race.............. I called DVC today, and found out that I can book for October now using borrowed points from 2011. Sad, but we use every opportunity to come down :) So it does look like it will be a family trip ;)

The hotels that will provide transportation are All-Star Music, Port Orleans, Poly and the Yacht Club. The info was on the official race site on one of the obscure pages.

[acourtwdw2]

Amanda-

The knee seems to be doing great! I really didn't notice it at all in NYC, but I chaulked that up to being excited and looking at the skyline while running, and not really paying attention. Since I've been back, I've run a couple of times and have NO pain, not even sensation of soreness, so the cortisone seems to have fixed the problem. For now. I can only hope it lasts longer than 1-2 months.

How's your running going? Especially during this busy holiday season?

Only 10 months to go, eh? Glad to hear the knee is better. I havnt run in a while but need to get the training started again. It seems that life keeps getting in the way.

The hotels that will provide transportation are All-Star Music, Port Orleans, Poly and the Yacht Club. The info was on the official race site on one of the obscure pages.
Thats why were staying at the bcv so we can just catch the bus at yacht club

[CALIFLADY]

DB-

How's your walking going?!? I know the Christmas holidays have gotten a bit in the way. I just want to make sure you don't lose your enthusiasm and we get to meet at the Wine and Dine run!

[Chropistopy]

I have not posted to the boards in a long time...I have really fallen off of the fitness bandwagon. Well, I'm back and officially registered for the Wine & Dine. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time.:dance3:

[momoflizandains]

We did the Up 5k yesterday and are hooked. The 5k and half in October sound great. I'm in.

[swim-mom]

Hi everyone -

I am going to sign up for this run, but I have decided to wait until after the Princess. I am hoping to finish at 2:30 or under, but I will only be 7 months and 5 days post op from major cervical surgery (I have a plate, 6 screws + two pieces of cadaver bone in my neck, Fused C4-C7) so the princess is a milestone for me. Not to mention my 1st 1/2 :banana::banana:

I think I am staying at the AKV, since it does not matter where you stay since it is a night race.

[acourtwdw2]

Hi everyone -

I am going to sign up for this run, but I have decided to wait until after the Princess. I am hoping to finish at 2:30 or under, but I will only be 7 months and 5 days post op from major cervical surgery (I have a plate, 6 screws + two pieces of cadaver bone in my neck, Fused C4-C7) so the princess is a milestone for me. Not to mention my 1st 1/2 :banana::banana:

I think I am staying at the AKV, since it does not matter where you stay since it is a night race.

Good luck with the princess. You may want to rethink where your staying after the race because there wont be transportation running at that time of night out of Epcot except to host hotels

[Lan]

I think I am going to sign up for this race.

[swim-mom]

Good luck with the princess. You may want to rethink where your staying after the race because there wont be transportation running at that time of night out of Epcot except to host hotels

thank you - thank you - thank you!!! :goodvibes

i have 4 children and never thought of that, plus the party is over at 3am so I need to consider where we stay ---- OOOPPPPSSS, thank goodness for people who are planners (clearly I'm not- LOL) :love::love:

[CALIFLADY]

The hotels that will provide transportation are All-Star Music, Port Orleans, Poly and the Yacht Club. The info was on the official race site on one of the obscure pages.

I'll be staying at Bay Lake Tower. Will the monorails be running? And if so, will I only be able to get as far as the T&TC? Can't really walk from the Poly or the T&TC, so is taxi our only post-party option at 3AM?

[bgenew1]

We are doing the Royal Family 5K and it will be our first big race and first in Disney. I was hoping since momoflizandains said she loved the Up 5k if you could give us more details about it?

Was it organized? fun? crowded? crazy?

Did you drive or take the bus? and do they do bag check for the 5K as I have read they do for the marathons?

Thanks for any information. We are new to running but love Disney and are hoping for a great experience.

[princessbride6205]

This race is half the reason I decided to start running and training. :laughing: I can't commit yet, though, as my work schedule in October is still up in the air. If nothing else, hopefully I can get away for a long weekend.

[jmasgat]

Just got back from the Marathon and booked a "Bounce Back" rate for that weekend. Don't know if I'll go, but at least I have a hotel reservation! SHHHHH, don't tell my DH!

Maura

[CALIFLADY]

Mums the word, Maura. I'm not sayin' anything!

...except I hope to see you down there again in October with The Wine and Dine Gang! Congrats on your finish this past weekend. Not ideal conditions, but you did it. Good on you!

[bgenew1]

What were the discounts on the Bounceback offer?

We are going in March for the Royal Family 5K and I hope the Bounceback will still be available for the Mickey Halloween 5K so we can return in October.

[MaryJ]

DH and I are seriously considering this race. Nice to know about the resorts that will provide transportation.

[FireDancer]

I really really want to do this race but I am not sure if it will be in the cards. I am going to track the capacity and if I can find a great flight price along with a cheap hotel (or people to split a room with) I will sign up. If not I will save the money and keep it for the WDW full in 2011 which I am pretty much a definite for.

[jmasgat]

What were the discounts on the Bounceback offer?

We are going in March for the Royal Family 5K and I hope the Bounceback will still be available for the Mickey Halloween 5K so we can return in October.

The card I had in my room at BCV said up to 40% for Deluxe and up to 45% for Villas. The discount was good for other room categories, not quite as much. I ended up booking PO-FQ. Looks like about a 30% or so. The offer seems to be good for an awful lot of dates this year--including from July 5 to November 23--so the odds are good that you may see something.

Maura

[aspen37]

Hi everyone! I will be doing the relay with a friend. We are not sure who will be doing the 8 miles, and who will do the 5.1 miles yet. I have a long way to go before I will be ready for this race. I tore my Achilles Tendon last month at WDW.
I'm not sure where I will be saying just yet. Me and another friend (he will be doing the 1/2 marathon) are thinking of renting points at the Beach Club. We want to be close to Epcot since the after party lasts till 3AM.

Hey Frank come join us! Todd is doing the 1/2 marathon. Don't you want to party in Epcot with us again? :goodvibes

[bgenew1]

Thanks Maura. That will give me an idea on room rates for that time and help with budgeting.

[FireDancer]

Hey Frank come join us! Todd is doing the 1/2 marathon. Don't you want to party in Epcot with us again? :goodvibes

Oh yeah, any time Todd is around it is an adventure. I haven't ruled it out completely but I am trying to be realistic. I am hoping to find a way to do it but it will depend on circumstances between now and early summer.

[kmab00]

Hi guys! I'm new to the WISH boards but not new to the DIS! :0)

I just returned from the 2010 Marathon weekend...I ran the half with a friend. We decided to run the Wine and Dine also and I'm SO excited. I booked a bounceback offer, too...lol

I was thinking of walking the 5K in the a.m. and resting all day, then doing the half that night. I see others are thinking the same....makes me feel a little better about my idea! lol

[jeanigor]

Hi guys! I'm new to the WISH boards but not new to the DIS! :0)

I just returned from the 2010 Marathon weekend...I ran the half with a friend. We decided to run the Wine and Dine also and I'm SO excited. I booked a bounceback offer, too...lol

I was thinking of walking the 5K in the a.m. and resting all day, then doing the half that night. I see others are thinking the same....makes me feel a little better about my idea! lol

Hi! I'm new to the WISH boards as well. I'm Todd. I signed up for the 1/2 a couple weeks ago. This will be my first real race and I am excited about it. I am planning on registering for the 5K and making a (really long) day of it.

I just got back from being a spectator for Marathon Weekend. If I had any doubt in my mind before about doing this, it has since been squelched. The adrenaline and excitement were palpable~despite the frigid, wet conditions.

[jmasgat]

Just checking in to see who has succumbed to the lure of another Disney race! (and maybe meet some new WISH'ers).....

Todd Congrats on signing up for your "first real race". We're neighbors....I'm in Beverly Hills, MI.

kmba00 Also, welcome and congrats.

Anna Where'd you get the Disney countdowns in your sig?

Of course, I haven't signed up for this yet and it is really receiving serious competition from the DLR half (for which I've also booked hotels room! LOL) We'll see you how long I juggle these two. If only I could win one of the Disney Sweepstakes I keep entering. Then I could do them all!

Maura

[CALIFLADY]

I'm pretty sure I'm in.

I had a cortisone shot to the left knee in November and all is going well since then. I've ramped up to 20 miles per week on the treadmill (keep in mind, we're in arctic conditions up here for a few more months). Steady progression. But who knows when the cortisone might give out?

I've signed up for the Calgary 10K in late May to get a decent corraling position for the W&D 1/2 in October. Hope I can have a good finish there.

Like many others, I got this wild fantasy of running the 5K fun run in the morning, then running the 1/2 marathon at 10 PM. Why do want to bite so much off?!? Must be the Disney magic! BTW - it appears that the registration for the 5K hasn't opened yet, but it's supposed to this month, right?

[nursepammi]

oh wow! a night race in october is soooooooo tempting. that's my fav time of year to go to wdw.

[bailman]

So excited I found this thread! I was in WDW marathon weekend and the week after and was so inspired by everyone with their medals! We were going in to the AK the morning of the marathon and watch the runners for a while and I just thought it would be so awesome to do a big race in Disney.

Once upon a time before I had kids about 7 years ago, I considered myself a runner. I've never been fast, but could always maintain at least a 10 minute mile or faster. Since then, I've gained a lot of weight and am in the process of trying to lose weight and get healthy and I would love to really be a runner again. I can currently run only about 3 miles at a time, but I know I should be able to increase that with enough determination. I'm planning on running The Broad Street Run in Philly in May which is 10 miles, and I'm hoping to use that as proof to myself that I can do it. My husband also wants to try to get in shape for the wine and dine 1/2, but he would probably be walking a large chunk of it.

So I have a couple questions, if you all don't mind...

How can you find out how full the race is? I hesistate to sign up for a while since heading down to Disney and running a half marathon are both big commitments. I think ideally I would like to sign up in May after the 10 miler so I can submit my time with registration, but don't want to wait too long and be out of luck.

Also, my husband and I were going to come down without the kids and just stay Saturday-Tuesday. We were thinking fly down Saturday morning, check in to the hotel, go to the expo, rest all early evening in our room, then go to the race. We thought we'd sleep in Sunday and just have a nice dinner at one of the hotels and swim, then spend Monday at the food and wine festival before flying home Tuesday. Is it crazy to fly in Saturday and plan to run that night? Just trying to minimize the time away from the kids and that my husband would have to take off.

Thank you all ahead of time for your thoughts on all this. I am excited at the prospect of doing this race!

Carolyn

[syko]

If you go to the race page on disney sports, http://disneyworldsports.disney.go.com/dwws/en_US/events/eventDetail/detail?name=HalfMarathonDetailPage, once the race gets to 50% full they start to tell you there.

[swim-mom]

So excited I found this thread! I was in WDW marathon weekend and the week after and was so inspired by everyone with their medals! We were going in to the AK the morning of the marathon and watch the runners for a while and I just thought it would be so awesome to do a big race in Disney.

Once upon a time before I had kids about 7 years ago, I considered myself a runner. I've never been fast, but could always maintain at least a 10 minute mile or faster. Since then, I've gained a lot of weight and am in the process of trying to lose weight and get healthy and I would love to really be a runner again. I can currently run only about 3 miles at a time, but I know I should be able to increase that with enough determination. I'm planning on running The Broad Street Run in Philly in May which is 10 miles, and I'm hoping to use that as proof to myself that I can do it. My husband also wants to try to get in shape for the wine and dine 1/2, but he would probably be walking a large chunk of it.

So I have a couple questions, if you all don't mind...

How can you find out how full the race is? I hesistate to sign up for a while since heading down to Disney and running a half marathon are both big commitments. I think ideally I would like to sign up in May after the 10 miler so I can submit my time with registration, but don't want to wait too long and be out of luck.

Also, my husband and I were going to come down without the kids and just stay Saturday-Tuesday. We were thinking fly down Saturday morning, check in to the hotel, go to the expo, rest all early evening in our room, then go to the race. We thought we'd sleep in Sunday and just have a nice dinner at one of the hotels and swim, then spend Monday at the food and wine festival before flying home Tuesday. Is it crazy to fly in Saturday and plan to run that night? Just trying to minimize the time away from the kids and that my husband would have to take off.

Thank you all ahead of time for your thoughts on all this. I am excited at the prospect of doing this race!

Carolyn

HI Carolyn -

I too am doing the Broad Street Run, a friend of mine talked me into it! I am doing the Princess as my first 1/2 :) Just me and a friend and maybe my sister in law, although she pulled her back she may be out all together - Im not giving up on my SIL but it does not look good. So right now its just a girl weekend, fly down Fri and leave Sun after the race.

Just an FYI the Board Street Run is not open for Reg until Feb :) I too will be using the time to move up in corrals, as the princess is my first 1/2 and I will only be 7 months post op from major cervical surgery.

Like you Im married with 4 children (12,10, twins 6) and I have an amazing supportive dh who does not run, he has major knee issues - but if you need to chat or know what plan Im doing let me know (PM me)! Im in south jersey!:goodvibes

[Jusacuz]

I really, really want to do this race, but haven't actually done any running since the RnR Half in Seattle last June! The fact that this one is at night is a huge lure for me. I am not a fan of early mornings, so this race would be perfect.

I just have to figure out how to sneak back to WDW without my kids knowing that's where I am. lol. I told them the next trip there would be the whole family, but that isn't planned until around Christmas.

Guess I'll make a decision in the next month or two. Good to see there will be a few WISHers there. :)

[FireDancer]

I really, really want to do this race, but haven't actually done any running since the RnR Half in Seattle last June! The fact that this one is at night is a huge lure for me. I am not a fan of early mornings, so this race would be perfect.

I just have to figure out how to sneak back to WDW without my kids knowing that's where I am. lol. I told them the next trip there would be the whole family, but that isn't planned until around Christmas.

Guess I'll make a decision in the next month or two. Good to see there will be a few WISHers there. :)

I know this dilema well. I want to get back down one year again in early December to see the Christmas decorations but I have to have at least some run planned when I get down there. My solution is that one of these years I will head down in early December to do the Holiday Halfathon (http://www.floridahalf.com/) in Madeira Beach. It is usually the second weekend in Dec so I would get down the day before, do the run, then head to Disney for a couple of days after. If you can't pull off the Wine & Dine but don't want to be completely half marathonless on your family trip it might be a good compromise. There is no way it is as good as running in the parks but sometimes the practical has to take the place of the ideal (boooo!).

[airman]

I just registered for the wine & Dine half marathon! I am not a runner, the most running I did was my Air Force days in the 80's & 90's. I have been using a half marathon training schedule I found on the Disney site. I am really looking forward to the marathon this fall and it will be a nice motivator to continue training through the summer. I will be looking for tips and motivation from everyone leading up to the event.
Bring on warm weather, so I can run outside instead of the indoor track.
:cool1:

[FireDancer]

Well, I was just nudged a bit closer to being able to do this race. I just got a room share offer from one of my podcast board friends. That takes care of the cheap room half of my cheap room and airfare equation. I'll keep an eye on the percentage full and make a decision in the spring.

[SamSam]

Well, I was just nudged a bit closer to being able to do this race. I just got a room share offer from one of my podcast board friends. That takes care of the cheap room half of my cheap room and airfare equation. I'll keep an eye on the percentage full and make a decision in the spring.

Go for it!

[goofyinohio]

Frank I hope you make it down for the race!!! I think it's going to be a ball!

[Mrs D]

Hi all,

I just wanted to join this thread as I have decided to make the Wine & Dine my first Disney race!
I ran my first 5K last summer and have started training to do a few this year. I am debating over whether to register for the 5K or try to find a partner for the relay.
The good news is I have a room at POFQ booked with Free Dining!

Are there any Wine & Dine logos up for siggy's yet?

[FireDancer]

I meant to ask, did anyone hear any more details about the 5K at the expo for the marathon? Perhaps the course or at least when the registration is going to open.

[geaux_half]

I meant to ask, did anyone hear any more details about the 5K at the expo for the marathon? Perhaps the course or at least when the registration is going to open.

From last Thursday's Endurance Series Live Chat:

Katie (Baltimore, MD): When will registration for the Halloween 5K open?

Heather: MIckey's Halloween 5K online registration will open the beginning of February.

[mla1977]

Frank,
I think there is a description of the course on the website. No map as of the last time I looked. I think it starts at WWOS and heads to AK before following the second half of the marathon course.

Whoops! Just saw that you were asking about the 5k... My guess is that it would be similar to the Up! and away 5k.

[goofyinohio]

I meant to ask, did anyone hear any more details about the 5K at the expo for the marathon? Perhaps the course or at least when the registration is going to open.

Here is the description you may have already read about. I believe it's a 7am start on the same day as the half so doing both will make for a long day.

Mickey's Halloween 5K Course Description
Race from the Happy Parking Lot toward Magic Kingdom® Park. Run past Tony's Town Square Restaurant onto Main Street, U.S.A.® toward Tomorrowland® where you will run past the Space Mountain® Attraction, under Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress and past Indy Car Motor Speedway. The course will then turn before the Mad Tea Party to run past the Rose Garden and in front of Cinderella Castle. Follow the ghostly lights toward the Haunted Mansion as you race through Liberty Square, past The Hall of Presidents, and then onto Frontierland® and Adventureland®. After you pass the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction you will run backstage to the finish line on West Beach overlooking Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom® Resort Area.

Chris

[FireDancer]

Thanks guys. Someone mentioned on the podcast board they might have had some more info at the marathon expo and since I wasn't there I thought I'd ask here.

[WDWFAN9]

I've officially registered. DD Erin and her friend Jackie will be joining me, doing their first halfs. We are all excited and can't wait!

[getnthinr]

I'm trying to figure out how to work this one into the budget. It's awfully close to the DL Half -- and I decided I HAD to have the 5th anniversary medal because I got the 5th anniversary Goofy. :rolleyes1 :rolleyes:

The 5K sounds like fun -- and I love Disney this time of year -- but I'd need a roomie. Hummmmm.... Maybe I should consider off-property? That would save me some money, but I fear the hassle of driving into the race(s).

Thinking.... thinking.... thinking....

[Jusacuz]

Well I did it! I registered today...now I just have to find a way to tell DH that I did. lol. :D I'm excited, though and now I have some motivation to stay moving this summer.

[If U Had Wings]

I did it! I just signed up for the Wine and Dine today. This will be my first 1/2 marathon. I'm a new, very slow runner so this is going to be quite the challenge. I also signed up for my first 10k this spring to keep me on track with training.

I can't wait!

[mla1977]

Welcome Wings!

Signing up for the shorter races certainly helped to keep me on track for my races. I'm now registered and training for my 4th half marathon. I'm not fast by any means, but I'm hoping this will be my fastest yet!

[SamSam]

I did it! I just signed up for the Wine and Dine today. This will be my first 1/2 marathon. I'm a new, very slow runner so this is going to be quite the challenge. I also signed up for my first 10k this spring to keep me on track with training.

I can't wait!

Glad you climbed aboard! I'm a walker, so you're faster than me. :goodvibes
It will also be my first 1/2, and I'm really looking forward to it.

[DisneyBride'03]

So excited to see this thread moving and everyone signing up!!!

I kind of fell to the wayside after my 5K in December....so I am back into my wrkouts..just came in from a long walk outside in the snow.....just not the same as on the TR!!!

I wish they had the "In Training.." shirts for us!!!

Congrats to all who signed up!! WooHOO!

[goofyinohio]

So excited to see this thread moving and everyone signing up!!!

I kind of fell to the wayside after my 5K in December....so I am back into my wrkouts..just came in from a long walk outside in the snow.....just not the same as on the TR!!!

I wish they had the "In Training.." shirts for us!!!

Congrats to all who signed up!! WooHOO!

This is from last month's chat...

Kelley (Aiken, SC): Will there be a "Wine & Dine In Training" shirt offered like there is for Princess and the full marathon? I'm planning on coming and would really like something like that! Thanks

Sarah: Kelley - We hope to offer an in-training shirt for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon. We suggest checking the website again in a month or so!

So we do have a chance of getting a shirt....

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Just wanted to get on this thread also, I have signed up for the wine and dine, this will be my second Disney half. I ran the 2009 half and swore that I would never run a race again, that lasted for about 2 hours, then I couldn't believe what I just accomplished. It will be very exciting to run through AK at night along with DS and in front of the Beach Club into Epcot. My wife will be purchasing the after race ticket, it was supposed to be available on Feb 1 and now says available on March 1.

Good luck to everyone, I have a goal of under 1:40, my first was 1:46.51.

[getnthinr]

OK, I signed up for the half and the 5K -- talk about a leap of faith. Now just a few minor details... paying for the room, paying for the gas...

Well, this stuff usually comes together in the end. :wizard:

[DisneyMomx7]

Count us in! Dh will be running the 1/2 marathon. He's a regular marathon runner (he's run the Disney marathon twice, Disney 1/2 marathon once, Boston Marathon 3 times and the TOT 13K once). The kids and I will be there to cheer him on but also for the MNSSHP and the F&W Festival! We went for the TOT Race in 2008 and fell in love with the whole F&W and MNSSHP! We'll be staying either at the BC CL or YC CL depending on the discounts!

It's a surprise trip for the kids so I won't be putting it in my signature.

[CindyIsMyFave]

All right here I go! Signed up. This is my first anything . . . I figure what more motivation do I need than a trip to Disney? But I'm not a runner so I found some training plans and will try to get started next month. Since at this rate, we're not going to dig out from Snowmaggedon here in Fairfax until then! :)

DH says he'll come to cheer me on and I figure that we can also do MNSSHP for the first time that Friday night - since it doesn't seem like they do them on Sundays?

And - I'm so hoping we can do Poly with the discount - I haven't stayed there in ages!

[SamSam]

All right here I go! Signed up. This is my first anything . . . I figure what more motivation do I need than a trip to Disney? But I'm not a runner so I found some training plans and will try to get started next month. Since at this rate, we're not going to dig out from Snowmaggedon here in Fairfax until then! :)

DH says he'll come to cheer me on and I figure that we can also do MNSSHP for the first time that Friday night - since it doesn't seem like they do them on Sundays?

And - I'm so hoping we can do Poly with the discount - I haven't stayed there in ages!

Congratulations on your first! I'm not a runner either, I walk...and Dh cheers me on. I think you'll really enjoy participating at a Disney event. I've done a Minnie 15K, a Food and Wine 10K, and Expedition Everest. All were very fun, but not being a morning person, I'm really excited about doing my first half at night.

[CindyIsMyFave]

Thanks! I was thinking of trying for the Princess 1/2 in March, but when I started looking late last year I figured I really wouldn't have enough time to train like I would like to . . . and it's too cold to run outside in the wintertime!! :) Or at least, to start running.

[jmasgat]

Must....stop....do....not...book.....cheap....airf are.....to...this...race.....!

Why is Delta dangling a $130RT airfare in front of my nose? I'm just about getting DH okay with the idea of me going to DLR 1/2 in September! (And I actually have a bounceback ressie at PO-FQ)

Maura

[FireDancer]

Must....stop....do....not...book.....cheap....airf are.....to...this...race.....!

Why is Delta dangling a $130RT airfare in front of my nose? I'm just about getting DH okay with the idea of me going to DLR 1/2 in September! (And I actually have a bounceback ressie at PO-FQ)

Maura

I've been checking airfare today for this one too. So far the cheapest for me is going out of Akron instead of Cleveland and I'm looking at $218.80 round trip. I'm not sure if even Southwest will beat that, although I would rather fly out of Cleveland.

I'm pretty much sure I'll be doing this one now.

[jeanigor]

Must....stop....do....not...book.....cheap....airf are.....to...this...race.....!

Why is Delta dangling a $130RT airfare in front of my nose? I'm just about getting DH okay with the idea of me going to DLR 1/2 in September! (And I actually have a bounceback ressie at PO-FQ)

Maura

Holy Crow. I think I will see about that airfare...

[jeanneg]

I'm in for this as well. It will be myself, hubby, all four of our children and their significant others. We're all doing it as relay teams. We're trying to shuffle everybody up and make the teams as equally handicapped as possible. I can't register until the teams are made up, but we're definitely in. It's our Christmas gift to our children.
We'll be staying at OKW in a Grand Villa. I know the busses won't go there and we won't have any cars, but we'll come up with a plan somehow. Is it possible to walk from POR-FQ to OKW? I know they're close by car, but not sure how to walk it.

[CindyIsMyFave]

MUST . . . do that 130 round trip!! :)

We're showing $140-$150 now for a DC round trip, which is pretty great, but I'm going to wait 'til SW puts out their schedules for October . . . I'm a very loyal SW customer after they saved our trip to Hawaii 2 years ago.

[Dis_Yoda]

My husband & I are going to do this as the relay for our 1st disney running event. I'll get the first half & he'll get the second.

Obviously we have a far way to go with our training.

[Mrs D]

My husband & I are going to do this as the relay for our 1st disney running event. I'll get the first half & he'll get the second.

Obviously we have a far way to go with our training.

Welcome to the club!

I have officially begun my training for the half relay as well. I went to the library and got Running for Mortals by John "The Penguin" Bingham. He was interviewed by Dave Parfitt DISUnplugged special correspondent. Blog here (http://www.disunplugged.com/2010/01/23/this-year-find-the-courage-to-start-at-a-disney-race/).

I like the 10 week training programs in the book and the general advice. I would highly recommend it for beginning runners. :wizard:

[GoofyWalker]

DH says he'll come to cheer me on and I figure that we can also do MNSSHP for the first time that Friday night - since it doesn't seem like they do them on Sundays?


hmm, they DO do MNSSP on Sundays, and my family prefers the Sunday to the Friday on race weekend. We get too tired, too early if we START with MNNSHP on Friday night.

I haven't checked the dates, but I thought if you signed up for the Halloween family 5K, your entry fee included a ticket to MNSSHP for that Sunday night??

We still haven't committed to this race. Still stinging over the airfare for Princess. And I have to figure out about DL1/2 before I can get to thinking about this one!!!

[Mrs D]

I haven't checked the dates, but I thought if you signed up for the Halloween family 5K, your entry fee included a ticket to MNSSHP for that Sunday night??


Wow! This is new info, but you are correct. If you do the 5K you get a ticket for MNSSHP for Oct. 3! Ugh, just when I had decided to do the half-relay!
Ah, I see now that they changed the info on the 5K; it WAS that if you did the 5K you got entrance to the Finish line party at Epcot on 10/2, but that is no longer the case.

I will be doing MNSSHP likely on 10/3 anyway. Who else will be there???

[MagicMomentsMom]

OK, I signed up for the half and the 5K -- talk about a leap of faith. Now just a few minor details... paying for the room, paying for the gas...

Well, this stuff usually comes together in the end. :wizard:

Just saw in your siggie that you're running the Creeper this year! Have a great time it's an amazing race! It's been awhile since I ran it but it was a fun race for me and gorgeous scenery!

ok I'm on the fence--I'm definitely doing the 5k, but not so sure if I can take away from the family vacation to do the 1/2- but I'm still debating on if I'm being selfish or not to the family---so consider me a strong, strong maybe!

[CindyIsMyFave]

hmm, they DO do MNSSP on Sundays, and my family prefers the Sunday to the Friday on race weekend. We get too tired, too early if we START with MNNSHP on Friday night.


Huh - this was actually my preference and original plan, but then when I looked at last year's dates, it didn't seem like they did Sundays until much closer to Halloween . . . well, I will keep a lookout!

I swear, depending on MNSSHP dates and whether MSEP sticks around through October, I have no idea what my travel dates will be for the 1/2 marathon! (Yes, yes, must keep my priorities in order!) :)

[mrebuck]

Count us in!

My daughter and her boyfriend ran the 1/2 in January. I was truly inspired by their dedication and commitment - despite the deplorable conditions, my daughter kept her 10:20 pace throughout the entire race. It was so exciting getting the 5K updates and seeing them progress. I decided that if they could run their first 1/2 in those conditions, anything is possible. Then I heard about the Wine & Dine run - I've always wanted to go to F&W festival. And when I saw you can run it relay style, I called my daughter and her boyfriend and they agreed to take the plunge with me. The three of us are registered to run - my daughter will run the 1/2 and I will split the relay with her boyfriend.

That was a month ago. Since then, I've been faithfully run-walking (I run 5 minutes and walk 2) on the treadmill. I'm proud to report that last Saturday, I set my Nike+ to 45 minutes, and I ended up running 3.6 miles! I am so psyched. I forgot how great it feels to run.

See you all in October!

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

Count us in!


That was a month ago. Since then, I've been faithfully run-walking (I run 5 minutes and walk 2) on the treadmill. I'm proud to report that last Saturday, I set my Nike+ to 45 minutes, and I ended up running 3.6 miles! I am so psyched. I forgot how great it feels to run.

See you all in October!

Congrats on your progress, you are doing awesome, it is very exciting and can become addictive.

October is going to be a great event, can't wait.

Tom

[swim-mom]

Hi everyone -

Count me in, although I am not officially signed up yet :) I am doing the Princess in 2 1/2 weeks, which is my first 1/2. I want to have a time for proof before I sign up.

I did my first 10 miles on Sun and although a bit sore, which is to be expected I am thrilled!!

I am hoping to do the F&W yearly with the Princess since they are both 6 months apart from one another - its a great way to stay in shape :laughing:

[rafiki]

Hi all -- as you can see, I'm a long time "professional" lurker. :) My DW (2badgermom) and I are planning to run the half; it will be her first one and my first one in a long time. My only concern about the race is the late night start, every other distance race I have ever done was a morning start. For a wise old baboon, I am having a hard time figuring out how to deal with the difference in how it will feel, how active we can be that day, when to eat, . . . I know it is a little early to worry about this as we haven't even signed up yet, but does anyone have any thoughts?

[Mrs D]

Hi all -- as you can see, I'm a long time "professional" lurker. :) My DW (2badgermom) and I are planning to run the half; it will be her first one and my first one in a long time. My only concern about the race is the late night start, every other distance race I have ever done was a morning start. For a wise old baboon, I am having a hard time figuring out how to deal with the difference in how it will feel, how active we can be that day, when to eat, . . . I know it is a little early to worry about this as we haven't even signed up yet, but does anyone have any thoughts?

Great question. I hadn't really thought Too much about that but am sure I will as days get closer!

[SamSam]

Hi all -- as you can see, I'm a long time "professional" lurker. :) My DW (2badgermom) and I are planning to run the half; it will be her first one and my first one in a long time. My only concern about the race is the late night start, every other distance race I have ever done was a morning start. For a wise old baboon, I am having a hard time figuring out how to deal with the difference in how it will feel, how active we can be that day, when to eat, . . . I know it is a little early to worry about this as we haven't even signed up yet, but does anyone have any thoughts?

I'm sure for morning people this might be an adjustment. For me (a night person) this is sooooo wonderful. I will sleep in (till at least 8am), have a nice relaxing day, eat regular (but light), no alcohol (that will be later), then be ready for the race. I actually function best from about 4pm on, so this race is definitely right up my alley.

Hopefully some morning people will chime in with how they plan to deal with a night race.

[FireDancer]

Hi all -- as you can see, I'm a long time "professional" lurker. :) My DW (2badgermom) and I are planning to run the half; it will be her first one and my first one in a long time. My only concern about the race is the late night start, every other distance race I have ever done was a morning start. For a wise old baboon, I am having a hard time figuring out how to deal with the difference in how it will feel, how active we can be that day, when to eat, . . . I know it is a little early to worry about this as we haven't even signed up yet, but does anyone have any thoughts?

There really isn't a one size fits all answer to the question. How active you can be during the day will depend a lot on you. The closer you are to 13.1 miles being your maximum threshold the less you will be able to do, at least the less strenuous park touring you will be able to do. I plan on touring the parks but not rushing around from one to another. Luckily I will be using my give a day get a day pass as opposed to a park hopper so I will only have to worry about one park.

For eating, do a little math and figure out the normal time difference between when you normally eat the night before a race and morning start and plan your last big meal accordingly. For example, I usually have my pre-race dinner around 7pm and most of the morning halves start around 9am. That means that I have 14 hours from the start of my dinner until the gun goes off. That works out for this race as a big breakfast with choic and then I would plan on eating food during the day that is quick to absorb and won't feel like a lump in the stomach. Lots of fruit and I will probably bring some meal bars to snack on throughout the day.

Lastly, do you do shorter local events throughout the summer? See if there are any evening 5Ks in your area and sign up. It will give you something to compare to your standard evening runs. While most of my races are morning almost all of my summer training runs are either after work or after dark so it isn't anything new to me.

[Mrs D]

Thanks for the advise Frank! I haven't run any evening 5Ks but will be on the look out now.

If the race is at 10pm, what time do you think pick up will be from the hotels to head to the starting area? This will be my first big, non-local race so I'm a little clueless.

[FireDancer]

Thanks for the advise Frank! I haven't run any evening 5Ks but will be on the look out now.

If the race is at 10pm, what time do you think pick up will be from the hotels to head to the starting area? This will be my first big, non-local race so I'm a little clueless.

I'm really not sure. As the time gets closer we should get more information. I think they will finalize the course before they determine the busing so they can coordinate it with any road closures.

[Mrs D]

I'm really not sure. As the time gets closer we should get more information. I think they will finalize the course before they determine the busing so they can coordinate it with any road closures.

Thanks for the reply. I'm sure I'll be well informed if I just hang around this thread!

[rafiki]

Thanks for the replies. I think that my biggest concern is the intangibles; I just feel different in the morning than at night, sort of like a biorythm thing. It's just the difference between sleeping for 7-8 hours and then getting up and running a couple hours later versus being up all day and then running around when I would normally be headed to bed. I normally run at noon, so I can't say that my routine cuts either way.

I think we will probably mostly just relax around the pool Saturday -- we might do MNSSHP on Friday night if they have it, but we'll see.

[Belle and Rella's Dad]

After hours party, they were supposed to have something about this originally on Feb 1, and then it was moved to March 1, still nothing. I called and am hoping for a return phone call, if anyone knows anything please post. This is important to us since my wife is not running and going to meet me at the finish line, would love to know how much this is going to cost, and a few more details.

I will post if I find anything out.

Tom

[MissFitt]

My DH and I are officially registered and made our reservation at the Beach Club Villas...that was the easy part :thumbsup2

Now comes the training.

It'll be our first Disney race (and hopefully not our last!)

One question I have, if I was to get the discounted park tickets from Disney, could I get the no expiration option added once at the parks or are their restrictions becaused they are specially priced tickets?

[getnthinr]

Just saw in your siggie that you're running the Creeper this year! Have a great time it's an amazing race! It's been awhile since I ran it but it was a fun race for me and gorgeous scenery!


Thanks, MagicMomentsMom! I signed up for the Creeper in February of last year. (Yep, more than a year before the race!) Since the Goofy, my training has been pretty sporatic. And money seems even more scarce than miles! :) I know they have a waiting list, so I should give up my spot, but I keep thinking maybe I can pull this one out of the bag somehow.

[APrunner]

I have signed up for the Wine and Dine too. I can't wait.

For those worried about it being a night race: I was worried about the same thing the first time I did the Tower of Terror 13K. You will be fine. You will be so excited and fired up come time for the race. Pay attention to when you eat and how much you do that day, but otherwise there is not much to worry about.

[FireDancer]

I officially registered this morning. Now I just need a flight.

[syko]

I have not signed up yey as I have other races to pay for first, but I will be there as Monkey Electric are sponsoring me to use there lights in this race.:cool1:

[mla1977]

I haven't signed up yet. I'll probably get the money together by summer.

[bailman]

I haven't signed up yet either, but a question about that... I'm a little nervous that everyone is waiting till about the same time to sign up and then it will fill up fast. That won't happen, right? I just want to wait till after the Broad Street Run to sign up so I can submit my time. It's about 8 weeks out right now.
Anyway, I guess I should just worry about staying healthy. I tweaked my hips shoveling out after the last big storm here in the northeast and they've really been bothering me. Sometimes when I'm just walking, I notice that I have to work a little bit to just raise my right foot off the ground to take a step. Getting pretty frustrated since it's been over a week now and I really backed off the mileage to let my body heal and it just isn't happening. I've only run 2x this whole week which is a lot less than I had been doing. Just hoping it goes away soon!
Good luck on your training everyone, and see you in just under 7 months!
Carolyn

[syko]

Don't worry you have lots of time, I know from an insider that the WDW marathon did not offically fill this year, Disney closed it.
So I really do not think that this race will close very quickly.

[bgenew1]

After doing the Royal Family 5K this weekend we are pretty sure we are going to do the Halloween 5K. We did book a bounceback offer but in an effort to try and save money I was considering switching from POFQ to Pop. Since Pop is not an official hotel, could we drive from Pop to POFQ and get on the race bus there?

[Princess Bmoney]

After doing the Royal Family 5K this weekend we are pretty sure we are going to do the Halloween 5K. We did book a bounceback offer but in an effort to try and save money I was considering switching from POFQ to Pop. Since Pop is not an official hotel, could we drive from Pop to POFQ and get on the race bus there?

You can do that, thats what I was going to do since I stayed at pop or the princess this past weekend... I ended up just getting up and driving with my boyfriend.... Then my family got sick saturday, so my mom jost rode the normal bus to epcot to see the finish...

[abbs25]

I haven't run much since high school, 14 years ago, but I am really thinking about doing the Wine and Dine Half Marathon. I had already decided to the Princess half marathon in 2011, but would like to go down for a solo trip and this would be a great first race.

[bgenew1]

Has anyone that has registered have you bought park tickets yet? Are they discounted the same as they were for the Princess?

[bgenew1]

Just checked the website and they have posted discounts on rooms but when I called they said these rates were per person not per night. I dont believe they were posted this way for the princess weekend.

The following host resorts are currently available for the weekend at special rates and include transportation to all race weekend activities:

Disney's All-Star Sports Resort - rates starting at $52.07*
Disney's Port Orleans French Quarter Resort - rates starting at $73.25*
Disney's Beach Club Resort - rates starting at $174.50*
Disney's Polynesian Resort - rates starting at $186.88*
*All rates are per person per night and based on double occupancy. The number of rooms at these prices are limited. Rates listed are for standard room types. Other room types are available at varying rates. No other discounts apply. Room accommodations and rates are subject to change without notice.

[MissFitt]

Has anyone that has registered have you bought park tickets yet? Are they discounted the same as they were for the Princess?

Haven't bought park tickets yet...I compared prices and they are discounted.

I was wondering if you could add a no expiration option to these tickets or if that is prohibited because they are special event tickets.

[Mrs D]

Could someone pls post the discounted ticket prices. Perhaps a 4 or 5 day base ticket. I'm not registered for the race yet (still saving my pennies for the whole thing) but would love to be able to compare my various options.

TIA! :wizard:

[figment82]

Haven't bought park tickets yet...I compared prices and they are discounted.

I was wondering if you could add a no expiration option to these tickets or if that is prohibited because they are special event tickets.

I had asked that for Tower of Terror 13k, and they said they could not be upgraded to no expiration. Also they could not be used to apply towards purchase of an annual pass. Both were "no's" because they are specially discounted tickets. You may be able to get lucky and get someone to stretch the rules, but that's what I was told when I tried in the past!

Also, I signed up for this (as the relay option with my husband!) today! I'm so excited! We were already booked for a trip with my family staying at Coronado Springs for the week leading up to this, so now I have to figure out if I can convince them to switch resorts...

[figment82]

Also, be careful with the "race discount" rooms for this - it doesn't appear that they're actually discounted!!!
The rate listed on the website is per person, as previously mentioned, but the fine print says that the rate is based on double occupancy. When you take the rate listed and multiply it by 2, it effectively works out to be rack rate! [it depends on the dates you use - they're the rack rates for value season, and it changes to regular season on October 1st, so *maybe* they're saying you're getting the value season rates on regular season dates if you're starting your trip on October 1st. Then again, the site also says rates "starting at" ... which means, it could be more expensive.]

Anyways, just do your research before booking these rates and assuming you're getting the types of race discounts that existed in the past!!

[FireDancer]

Also, be careful with the "race discount" rooms for this - it doesn't appear that they're actually discounted!!!
The rate listed on the website is per person, as previously mentioned, but the fine print says that the rate is based on double occupancy. When you take the rate listed and multiply it by 2, it effectively works out to be rack rate! [it depends on the dates you use - they're the rack rates for value season, and it changes to regular season on October 1st, so *maybe* they're saying you're getting the value season rates on regular season dates if you're starting your trip on October 1st. Then again, the site also says rates "starting at" ... which means, it could be more expensive.]

Anyways, just do your research before booking these rates and assuming you're getting the types of race discounts that existed in the past!!

Yeah, I didn't catch that at first either. I am sharing a room with someone who is already booked at POP and the rate ended up being the same as the rate they got through Dreams Unlimited. That may not be the case at the rooms above the value but it was the case when comparing the *** rate to POP.

[If U Had Wings]

Also, be careful with the "race discount" rooms for this - it doesn't appear that they're actually discounted!!!
The rate listed on the website is per person, as previously mentioned, but the fine print says that the rate is based on double occupancy. When you take the rate listed and multiply it by 2, it effectively works out to be rack rate! [it depends on the dates you use - they're the rack rates for value season, and it changes to regular season on October 1st, so *maybe* they're saying you're getting the value season rates on regular season dates if you're starting your trip on October 1st. Then again, the site also says rates "starting at" ... which means, it could be more expensive.]

Anyways, just do your research before booking these rates and assuming you're getting the types of race discounts that existed in the past!!

I played around with the numbers, and with AsSp it was actually cheaper to book using the AAA rate. I found the rest of them to be about the same as the AAA rates. No real big savings. I really would like to be able to stay deluxe this trip, since I'm celebrating my 40th birthday by running this race. I was hoping for a slightly better discount. Looks like I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for a good AP rate.

[mrebuck]

Could someone pls post the discounted ticket prices. Perhaps a 4 or 5 day base ticket. I'm not registered for the race yet (still saving my pennies for the whole thing) but would love to be able to compare my various options.

TIA! :wizard:

4 day base ticket is 171.83
5 day base ticket is 199.06

4 day parkhopper is 186.85
5 day parkhopper is 214.09

4 day parkhopper plus water parks fun & more is 201.87
5 day parkhopper plus water parks fun & more is 229.10

[Mrs D]

4 day base ticket is 171.83
5 day base ticket is 199.06

4 day parkhopper is 186.85
5 day parkhopper is 214.09

4 day parkhopper plus water parks fun & more is 201.87
5 day parkhopper plus water parks fun & more is 229.10

Thanks so much! I looks like it's still going to be better to upgrade my GAD ticket. But this might be an option for my Mom (since she didn't get registered before GAD closed).

[momofoneboy]

I am brand new to these boards so am trying to become familiar with the terms and all. But, I am planning on doing the Wine and Dine Half. It will be my first and very excited by it all. Does anyone know the percentage full yet for the marathon? I am unable to access the website from my computer. Also, my brother booked a room this morning and got a discount since he is participating in the marathon. He booked POFQ and it was $130. That is a lot cheaper than what it shows for that particular date online.

[CindyIsMyFave]

I was so excited to see the room rates too yesterday until I called (that was a different nightmare; took 4 tries) and she quoted me a price of $360/night for Poly. (And actually, she couldn't even quote a per night rate b/c it was considered a "package" even though I was doing room only, so I did the math real quick.)

Anyway, only then did I notice the fine print. Lovely. I suppose that is slightly cheaper than the $372/night the website says but whoo-hoo. :sad2:

I, too, will be waiting to see if they keep extending the great discounts 'til October. If not, we'll shoot for POFQ.

[CindyIsMyFave]

I am brand new to these boards so am trying to become familiar with the terms and all. But, I am planning on doing the Wine and Dine Half. It will be my first and very excited by it all. Does anyone know the percentage full yet for the marathon? I am unable to access the website from my computer. Also, my brother booked a room this morning and got a discount since he is participating in the marathon. He booked POFQ and it was $130. That is a lot cheaper than what it shows for that particular date online.

Last time I was on, they had not put up any percentages. I would imagine they don't do it until it's more than half full?

[nursepammi]

I plan on registering and getting my vacation booked in a couple of weeks. This is sort of nerve wracking for me b/c I have in the past always waited to book in August for October dates, and got great deals from orbitz AND stayed in my fav off site hotel for 56 a night. Best Western Lakeside has many many fond memories of family vacations over the years, and I plan on going there again in October.

But I need to do this to get more motivated, as it is I haven't really gotten sparked yet.

[If U Had Wings]

I was so excited to see the room rates too yesterday until I called (that was a different nightmare; took 4 tries) and she quoted me a price of $360/night for Poly. (And actually, she couldn't even quote a per night rate b/c it was considered a "package" even though I was doing room only, so I did the math real quick.)

Anyway, only then did I notice the fine print. Lovely. I suppose that is slightly cheaper than the $372/night the website says but whoo-hoo. :sad2:

I, too, will be waiting to see if they keep extending the great discounts 'til October. If not, we'll shoot for POFQ.

The way they have those rates posted is so misleading. I called today to see what the AAA rates would be, because those other rates weren't particularly great. Turns out I had a pin code attached to my name. I booked the Beach Club with what I think was about a 35% discount.

[CindyIsMyFave]

Turns out I had a pin code attached to my name. I booked the Beach Club with what I think was about a 35% discount.

Now that is great! Maybe I'll give that a shot myself until they release the discount deals for October. Can't hurt to try!

[If U Had Wings]

Now that is great! Maybe I'll give that a shot myself until they release the discount deals for October. Can't hurt to try!

It's worth a try. I've done it before and never had any kind of code. It would have been nice if they had let me know I had a code. Really, if you want me to come, let me know about the discount code!

[swim-mom]

Hi Everyone -

I am doing this!! I just did the Princess 1/2 and had a blast, I am only 7 months post op from cervical spine surgery so my time of 2:46:26 is not what I would have liked ..................... SO I will train harder and get the time I know I can run :)

I am doing the Philadelphia Broad Street Run, to get a better corral time too. So once I do this 10 mile run on 5/2 I will sign up :)

Plus if I can hold onto my money for a bit longer that is always a great thing. I may do it earlier or later, depending on when the race starts to fill up!!

I have to admit that the EXPO for the Princess was wonderful!! Amazing, Amazing things :)

[mla1977]

Hi swim-mom! I'm doing the Broad Street run too! (did I say that on this thread already?) I'm excited to do it because I tend to burn out after mile 10, so I can't wait to see what I can do when the finish line is at mile 10 instead of mile 13.1.

[swim-mom]

Hi swim-mom! I'm doing the Broad Street run too! (did I say that on this thread already?) I'm excited to do it because I tend to burn out after mile 10, so I can't wait to see what I can do when the finish line is at mile 10 instead of mile 13.1.

I am thrilled it is a 10 miler, I hit the wall at mile 10 at the Princess - my Trap muscles became very tight but that was due to my surgery being only 7 months post op. So I am looking forward to just 10!!! :worship:

I am going to start training again, tomorrow :) I took off a couple of days, since the 1/2 just to give myself some time to relax a bit.

Thank god its down hill too!!! (just push me if you see that I am too slow, LOL - this way I will make it to the finish line) :laughing::laughing:

[mla1977]

I find it funny because I know it is down hill, but when I look at Broad Street I don't think of down hill. I do a lot of training in Valley Forge. THAT is down hill (and up hill, but I block that part out).

[suzannews]

Anyone know the date you have to register by to have your name on your bib? I don't see it listed on the website but I might have just missed it. I thought it was sometime in August???

[jeanigor]

Anyone know the date you have to register by to have your name on your bib? I don't see it listed on the website but I might have just missed it. I thought it was sometime in August???

That's what I recall reading before the site switched to its current format.

[StitchAquarius]

After a little digging:

Personalized Bib (must register by August 2, 2010 for name to appear on bib)

I hope they spell my name right... I want to keep the bib

[suzannews]

After a little digging:

Personalized Bib (must register by August 2, 2010 for name to appear on bib)

I hope they spell my name right... I want to keep the bib

Thanks!!

[jeanneg]

I can't register until everyone comes up with their respective team name as we definitely want that on the bib. We will have 5 teams in all and I want to register us all together. Alot of money at one pop but this trip was my Christmas gift to everyone.

[mla1977]

Does anyone know if you can get the Coast to Coast medal for this race and DLR? I don't think you can. I have a call into Disney to see if you get it, but I'm waiting for them to get back to me. I know of a lot of people (on other boards) who are talking about doing those two races under the expectation of getting that medal. I wouldn't want them to be disappointed.

[swim-mom]

I find it funny because I know it is down hill, but when I look at Broad Street I don't think of down hill. I do a lot of training in Valley Forge. THAT is down hill (and up hill, but I block that part out).


OMG that reminds me of the underpass we had to run, on the princess route (under the water way going to the contemp) OMG it was death!!! it felt like 90 degrees uphill!!

Much rather do downhill - plus I am hoping that I get a better time for the Food&Wine in Oct!

[notsosnowwhite]

Does the entry fee include any park tickets?

[Mrs D]

Does the entry fee include any park tickets?

The fee for the Half and Half relay include entry to the Finish Line party at Epcot 10/2 from 10:30pm - 3am. Friends and family will be able to purchase a ticket for this party as well.
The fee for the 5k includes a ticket to MNSSHP.

There are discounted tickets and tickets with park hoppers available for purchase (they are actually pretty good prices).

HTH! :wizard:

[dislvr74]

Hi everyone! I'm thinking about signing up. I did the half in January and the Princess in March. I would love to go back, but wasn't sure it was in the cards this year. As fate would have it, there is a conference at WDW that starts on Oct 2nd. The university I work at is in seriously bad financial shape, which means my boss can't afford to send me to the conference, but it sure makes it easier to justify the trip to my DH. ;) I waiting to hear if I have to take more furlough days (so far we have to take four) before I sign up. I just think it would be cool to do all three half marathons at WDW in one year.

[kmab00]

There are discounted tickets and tickets with park hoppers available for purchase (they are actually pretty good prices).



Can you purchase these online anywhere? I hadn't heard about that yet! Glad we didn't buy our tickets already!!! :thumbsup2

[roomthreeseventeen]

I am still trying to decide if I'm going to be ready to do this...

[Mrs D]

Can you purchase these online anywhere? I hadn't heard about that yet! Glad we didn't buy our tickets already!!! :thumbsup2

I think it's an option once you register for the race. I haven't registered yet but saw where you enter a code to purchase them.

[NeverlandClub23]

Hi everyone! I'm about 85% sure I'm going to register for this. I LOVE running at night and it would be a dream to run through WDW at night :goodvibes. It would be a long weekend solo trip for me. I don't think I'll be doing any of the parks. I have a pass with a bunch of "extras" on it if I wanted to go to the water park on Friday or Saturday during the day but other than that I plan on just relaxing. I was also thinking of just doing CS at whatever resort I end up staying at or eating at DTD but are these places crazy this time of year (if free dining is offered again)?

[FireDancer]

Hi everyone! I'm about 85% sure I'm going to register for this. I LOVE running at night and it would be a dream to run through WDW at night :goodvibes. It would be a long weekend solo trip for me. I don't think I'll be doing any of the parks. I have a pass with a bunch of "extras" on it if I wanted to go to the water park on Friday or Saturday during the day but other than that I plan on just relaxing. I was also thinking of just doing CS at whatever resort I end up staying at or eating at DTD but are these places crazy this time of year (if free dining is offered again)?

Touring the resorts is a good way to kill a day without going into the parks. I'm going down solo too and staying with some people from the Podcast board. The only reason I am even going into the parks is because I am using my Give a Day - Get a Day pass.

The CS at the resorts are hit or miss traffic wise. A lot of people hit them on the way to or from the parks but they aren't overly busy during most of the day. I have no idea what the plans are for Friday night yet but if you want to join us for dinner you are welcome. I'm going to push for Boma but I don't know if there will be a meet (WISH or Podcast) or anything like that. Shoot me a PM when the race gets closer.

[roomthreeseventeen]

Hi everyone! I'm about 85% sure I'm going to register for this. I LOVE running at night and it would be a dream to run through WDW at night :goodvibes. It would be a long weekend solo trip for me. I don't think I'll be doing any of the parks. I have a pass with a bunch of "extras" on it if I wanted to go to the water park on Friday or Saturday during the day but other than that I plan on just relaxing. I was also thinking of just doing CS at whatever resort I end up staying at or eating at DTD but are these places crazy this time of year (if free dining is offered again)?

If I end up doing it, which seems unlikely, I'll probably just get a one day ticket with a hopper, to use either Friday or Sunday. Saturday I think I'd sleep super late and hang around the resort, maybe go to the GF spa!

[NeverlandClub23]

Touring the resorts is a good way to kill a day without going into the parks. I'm going down solo too and staying with some people from the Podcast board. The only reason I am even going into the parks is because I am using my Give a Day - Get a Day pass.

The CS at the resorts are hit or miss traffic wise. A lot of people hit them on the way to or from the parks but they aren't overly busy during most of the day. I have no idea what the plans are for Friday night yet but if you want to join us for dinner you are welcome. I'm going to push for Boma but I don't know if there will be a meet (WISH or Podcast) or anything like that. Shoot me a PM when the race gets closer.

That sounds great! Thank you! I will. And thanks for the help. I know I have at least one day left on my pass (a 10 day non-expiration pass I bought in November '08) but I don't know if it'd be worth using when I'd probably enjoy just reading a book by a pool/beach just as much. I was considering making a couple ADR's but I think I would feel more comfortable eating at a CS place more so than at a TS place when I'm eating by myself.

If I end up doing it, which seems unlikely, I'll probably just get a one day ticket with a hopper, to use either Friday or Sunday. Saturday I think I'd sleep super late and hang around the resort, maybe go to the GF spa!

I will definitely be sleeping in on Saturday! (I say that now but I know I'll be popping up at 8 a.m. unable to go back to sleep, so more likely an afternoon nap will be happening that day :) ). Hmmm...the spa doesn't sound like a bad idea...

[ALAROY]

Does anyone know - if you stay in a non host resort, can you still ride the transportation if you get to a host resort? For example, if we stay at boardwalk villas (no-host resort) , and walk to beach club (host resort), will we be permitted to board the busses there for race transportation?

[jeanneg]

Does anyone know - if you stay in a non host resort, can you still ride the transportation if you get to a host resort? For example, if we stay at boardwalk villas (no-host resort) , and walk to beach club (host resort), will we be permitted to board the busses there for race transportation?

That should not be a problem as long as you are staying at a Disney resort. At least with Boardwalk you can always walk home from Epcot. We will have a similar problem. There are 10 of us staying in a Grand Villa at OKW and were wondering if we can get back home if we take the bus to POFQ. Worst case scenario we'll have to hire a couple of taxis to get back. Does anyone have any opinion on whether or not this is doable?

[suzannews]

Trying to figure out how full the 1/2 marathon currently is. I know usually once it reaches 50%, Disney starts to post the percentages but an email I got yesterday said registration is filling quickly. Are they just trying to get everyone to register and collect the money? I am going to try and call Disney endurance today.

[mla1977]

They are probably just trying to get people to commit. Once it hits 50% I'll find the money and get registered. DLR isn't even at 50% yet.

[ALAROY]

That should not be a problem as long as you are staying at a Disney resort. At least with Boardwalk you can always walk home from Epcot. We will have a similar problem. There are 10 of us staying in a Grand Villa at OKW and were wondering if we can get back home if we take the bus to POFQ. Worst case scenario we'll have to hire a couple of taxis to get back. Does anyone have any opinion on whether or not this is doable?

tHANKS FOR THE HELP...NEVER RUN A DISNEY MARATHON BEFORE! iT MIGHT BE EASIER FOR YOU GUYS TO WALK TO AN EPCOT RESORT AFTER, AND GET CAB FROM THERE AS OPPOSED TO TRYING TO GET A CAB FROM RACE FINISH WITH EVERYONE ELSE.

[NeverlandClub23]

Does anyone know if any of the host resorts are filled up (as far as they're out of the promo rooms)? I really don't want to deal with having to get a cab (especially riding one by myself at 3 a.m.) so I was thinking it would just be easier to stay at a "host" resort (since I really don't want to rent a car either). I see they have special pricing for the host resorts and was open to the Poly or Beach Club. Also, when I call to book, what do I need? A confirmation number that I've registered? Thanks for any help!

[If U Had Wings]

Does anyone know if any of the host resorts are filled up (as far as they're out of the promo rooms)? I really don't want to deal with having to get a cab (especially riding one by myself at 3 a.m.) so I was thinking it would just be easier to stay at a "host" resort (since I really don't want to rent a car either). I see they have special pricing for the host resorts and was open to the Poly or Beach Club. Also, when I call to book, what do I need? A confirmation number that I've registered? Thanks for any help!

I'm not sure about how filled they are with the special rate. Check around though. You might be able to find a better rate on your own. When I called just to check and see what the AAA rate would be it turned out I had a pin code attached to my name that I had no idea about. I booked one of the host resorts (Beach Club) for about 35% off. The deal was much better than the rate Disney Endurance was offering.

[Mrs D]

I'm not sure about how filled they are with the special rate. Check around though. You might be able to find a better rate on your own. When I called just to check and see what the AAA rate would be it turned out I had a pin code attached to my name that I had no idea about. I booked one of the host resorts (Beach Club) for about 35% off. The deal was much better than the rate Disney Endurance was offering.

Agreed, that rate is per person based on double occupancy as well. It didn't look like a great deal to me. :confused3

[FireDancer]

Does anyone know if any of the host resorts are filled up (as far as they're out of the promo rooms)? I really don't want to deal with having to get a cab (especially riding one by myself at 3 a.m.) so I was thinking it would just be easier to stay at a "host" resort (since I really don't want to rent a car either). I see they have special pricing for the host resorts and was open to the Poly or Beach Club. Also, when I call to book, what do I need? A confirmation number that I've registered? Thanks for any help!

To book the discounted rooms you call (407) WDW-IRUN. There might be better discounts available but since you are going solo the per occupant discount they have on the endurance site might make sense.

[NeverlandClub23]

Thanks! :)

[NeverlandClub23]

Does anyone know how much of a discount the discounted tickets are? I'm putting together my budget but didn't want to register yet as I want to submit my time from an upcoming race but was interested in getting a 2 day ticket (as I still have a day and a bunch of extras on my old non-expiry pass). Somehow my long weekend trip has turned into 5 nights and 6 days...:rolleyes1

[froggygrrrl]

:wave: Hi everyone! As usual, I'm late to the party, but I have also signed up for the wine and dine 1/2. It will be my first 1/2 marathon (and my first run in particular - so far; I'm considering trying to find a 5k or 10k to do over the summer).

I'm really looking forward to this run and also to hearing about everyone's training experiences and such in the upcoming months!

[Mrs D]

A kind DISer sent me prices for the discounted tickets (5 day hoppers for $214.09). Can anyone tell me if the prices include tax?

Thanks!

[mla1977]

Mrs D - I don't think it does because the Princess 09 price fro 5-day hoppers with tax (and the racer discount) was $222.

[WDWFAN9]

A kind DISer sent me prices for the discounted tickets (5 day hoppers for $214.09). Can anyone tell me if the prices include tax?

Thanks!

The discounted prices do not include tax (6.5%) or shipping if you want them mailed to your home. They are still an awesome price.

[FireDancer]

Do any of you guys know if you can add no-expiration to the discounted tickets? I know it would be extra but is it prohibited because of the discounted price?

I need to get a parkhopper for January and want one that will last a few trips. If you can't add it I'll look at some of the Mouse Savers discounts.

Thanks.

[Mrs D]

Do any of you guys know if you can add no-expiration to the discounted tickets? I know it would be extra but is it prohibited because of the discounted price?

I need to get a parkhopper for January and want one that will last a few trips. If you can't add it I'll look at some of the Mouse Savers discounts.

Thanks.

I don't know about this ticket type in particular, but my understanding is discounted/special tickets aren't upgradable as far as turning them into APs.

[WDWFAN9]

The discounted tickets expire 14 days after first use or by Dec 31st according to an email I've received from a Disney Sports rep.

Frank - have you considered getting an AP for your Oct and Jan trips? Depending on how long you stay/how many days you plan to be in the parks it might be cheaper to do that - and there is always the chance to get an AP discount on your room.

I'm currently checking daily waiting for AP rates to be released for the October trip. I'm coming with DD Erin and her friend. It will be their first half.....should be interesting. Erin is athletic, but has never been into distances, but after we volunteered at Chicago's Shamrock Shuffle (got GAD passes) she mentioned that she just might have to give running a chance since she noticed that a lot of cute guys run. Ha! All she has to do is keep up with her walking mom in October!

[mla1977]

Frank - If you were to take two separate 5-day trips in the same year and buy 5-day hoppers each time, an AP would be a good deal. That is without taking into consideration the race discounted tickets though.

[Mrs D]

The discounted prices do not include tax (6.5%) or shipping if you want them mailed to your home. They are still an awesome price.

Thank you!

[FireDancer]

Frank - If you were to take two separate 5-day trips in the same year and buy 5-day hoppers each time, an AP would be a good deal. That is without taking into consideration the race discounted tickets though.

Actually it wouldn't work for me. I am only going to the parks one day in Oct (flying down on Fri and back on Sun) and have a voucher for that day already. I would have bought the tix and used 3 or 4 days in January. I need it to last more then a year because I may not be back down in 2011. I have a trip I am anticipating to Europe that year and it will wipe out the travel budget.

I could probably spread a 7 or 10 ticket over a couple of years. My last 7 day lasted me almost 3 years because I do a lot of short one or two day trips when I go. I love Disney but long trips are usually somewhere else. I mean, there are still a lot of states I need to do a run in. :goodvibes

[Running_Pixie]

I'm so excited for this race, but I haven't signed up yet because I too have other things to pay for first. This will be my second half marathon and my fourth Disney race! The last RFTT was a great experience and I'm looking forward to the new race course for this half marathon. Although, I'm a little sad they are only giving us 1 "sip" and 1 "taste" option when previous years we were given more :sad1: Hopefully the medal makes up for that! :angel: Good luck to everyone signed up! :cheer2:

[mousemgr2]

Are there any relay team people willing to share their team name?? My friend Cathy and I have registered for the relay. Our team name is 'Cheese and Quackers'. We figured the 'Cheese' goes with the Wine & Dine theme and the 'Quackers' is for Donald Duck.

[Mrs D]

Are there any relay team people willing to share their team name?? My friend Cathy and I have registered for the relay. Our team name is 'Cheese and Quackers'. We figured the 'Cheese' goes with the Wine & Dine theme and the 'Quackers' is for Donald Duck.

Ack! A Team name?!?!?! Oh lord - something to obsess over!

[mousemgr2]

Ack! A Team name?!?!?! Oh lord - something to obsess over!

I KNOW!!! I was so freaked out about that I backed out of the registration process until I could come up with something. Two weeks and 20 other peoples input later, we are registered for the relay.

Have you registered yet?

[jeanneg]

That is what's holding up my registration! We need to come up with 5 different team names and nobody wants to commit. I think my husband and daughter are going to be Team K-O (knockout....because of their initials) Everyone else is up in the air. My older daughter wants to be Team Eff U, but that's not gonna fly with Disney (such lovely children......) My son and I picked out a name and everyone else says it's stupid, so you can see we're getting nowhere fast. I love "Cheese and Quackers" .....so clever! Why can't I ever come up with something like that.

[Tiger Lily 03]

There's no cleverness in our team name! We hemmed and hawed, and slept and thought. Nothing came to mind so this team name works for us. Our relay team name is really unique...Ted n Lily

We'll be there though and that's what counts!
:yay:.

[jeanneg]

There's no cleverness in our team name! We hemmed and hawed, and slept and thought. Nothing came to mind so this team name works for us. Our relay team name is really unique...Ted n Lily

We'll be there though and that's what counts!
:yay:.

Well said, Lily.....I actually think it's kinda sweet!

[FireDancer]

That is what's holding up my registration! We need to come up with 5 different team names and nobody wants to commit. I think my husband and daughter are going to be Team K-O (knockout....because of their initials) Everyone else is up in the air. My older daughter wants to be Team Eff U, but that's not gonna fly with Disney (such lovely children......) My son and I picked out a name and everyone else says it's stupid, so you can see we're getting nowhere fast. I love "Cheese and Quackers" .....so clever! Why can't I ever come up with something like that.

If they want to go with something that might get past the censors go with 3M TA3 and look at the bib in the mirror :thumbsup2

[Mrs D]

I KNOW!!! I was so freaked out about that I backed out of the registration process until I could come up with something. Two weeks and 20 other peoples input later, we are registered for the relay.

Have you registered yet?

No, we haven't registered just yet. I think I'm ready though. I've got my first 5K of the season on April 24th. I think maybe I'm waiting for that to be sure I can finish a 5K again! But I'm training..and there's still 6 months to go...I'll be fine (right?)! :laughing:

What's your team name?


There's no cleverness in our team name! We hemmed and hawed, and slept and thought. Nothing came to mind so this team name works for us. Our relay team name is really unique...Ted n Lily

We'll be there though and that's what counts!
:yay:.

Oh, I love that. Maybe doing a race together is a new sneaky way to get DH back to Disney and turn him into a mouselover!

Oh see - there's a good tag - "Wants DH be a Mouselover"

[Mrs D]

If they want to go with something that might get past the censors go with 3M TA3 and look at the bib in the mirror :thumbsup2

:rotfl2:

[MaryJ]

We are Team "Run for the Senses." I wanted to be "Run for the Senseless" because you need to be senseless to run at 10:00 at night! :lmao:

[momofoneboy]

Does anyone know what % full the half marathon is yet?

[jeanneg]

If they want to go with something that might get past the censors go with 3M TA3 and look at the bib in the mirror :thumbsup2

OMG, I LOVE IT!!!!!!! And you just opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for me! Just for the record, is that name taken? You never know if one of our 5 will want to snatch it up.

[FireDancer]

OMG, I LOVE IT!!!!!!! And you just opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for me! Just for the record, is that name taken? You never know if one of our 5 will want to snatch it up.

It isn't taken by me so I doubt it. I got the idea because I used to work with someone that had that license plate. There are a world of possibilities that open up if you use the mirror trick.

[figment82]

My DH's online screenname, email addie, etc. is "darknbitter", and since it refers to beer, coffee, chocolate, etc., in addition to women *grins*, I agreed it made a good team name for the wine and dine race - so we're team darknbitter.

(yes, i've come close to making a disney convert out of him. Then I'm forcing him to change his name to sunnynsweet :rotfl:)

[Mrs D]

My DH's online screenname, email addie, etc. is "darknbitter", and since it refers to beer, coffee, chocolate, etc., in addition to women *grins*, I agreed it made a good team name for the wine and dine race - so we're team darknbitter.

(yes, i've come close to making a disney convert out of him. Then I'm forcing him to change his name to sunnynsweet :rotfl:)

Once he converts he can just be a grumpy or donald fan!
I'll keep an eye out for ya Team Darknbitter!

[roomthreeseventeen]

So, our 20/30/40 pin arrived today, which means we are officially going!

Now, where to stay? Hmmm...

And, are we assuming MNSSHP is 10/1?

[jeanigor]

So, our 20/30/40 pin arrived today, which means we are officially going!

Now, where to stay? Hmmm...

And, are we assuming MNSSHP is 10/1?

If you register for Mickey's Halloween 5K, you get a ticket to MNSSHP on Sunday the 3rd included with registration.

[roomthreeseventeen]

If you register for Mickey's Halloween 5K, you get a ticket to MNSSHP on Sunday the 3rd included with registration.

That would be great, but we have to be home Sunday night.

More stupid questions:

Since the race is at night, is there any advantage to staying at at host resort?

[NeverlandClub23]

How warm/humid is it at night usually in October? I'm figuring out what I'm going to be the most comfortable running in (which from what I've been reading about how hot it is in October, would be nothing :laughing:). Will the race still go on if it's pouring down rain? I don't have a problem running in the rain just asking :).

[FireDancer]

That would be great, but we have to be home Sunday night.

More stupid questions:

Since the race is at night, is there any advantage to staying at at host resort?

Transportation to the expo is the only one I can think of.

Since the event ends late it isn't inconceivable that the only buses going from the after party to the resorts will be to the host hotels.

How warm/humid is it at night usually in October? I'm figuring out what I'm going to be the most comfortable running in (which from what I've been reading about how hot it is in October, would be nothing ). Will the race still go on if it's pouring down rain? I don't have a problem running in the rain just asking .

The last 3 years it has been in the 70's at 9:00pm in WDW. In 2007 it was just under 80 so I think it will be a warm temp for a half but since the sun won't be beating down on us it won't feel as bad as the same temp during the day.

I anticipate running in only short, something that might be frowned upon by some for the female runners, just not by me.

[NeverlandClub23]

Since the race is at night, is there any advantage to staying at at host resort?

I would imagine the greatest benefit would be that there is a bus to get you back to the resort at the end. The park will be closed, obviously, so if you're not at a host resort and aren't renting/bringing a car you'll have to find another way to get back to your resort (like a taxi).

[roomthreeseventeen]

I would imagine the greatest benefit would be that there is a bus to get you back to the resort at the end. The park will be closed, obviously, so if you're not at a host resort and aren't renting/bringing a car you'll have to find another way to get back to your resort (like a taxi).

Thanks... I'm thinking we may do the taxi or rental thing. We got burned by DME (lost our luggage) last trip, and if we're only going for 3 days/2 nights, may not want to risk that happening again.

Is the after party AT EPCOT?

[jeanigor]

Thanks... I'm thinking we may do the taxi or rental thing. We got burned by DME (lost our luggage) last trip, and if we're only going for 3 days/2 nights, may not want to risk that happening again.

Is the after party AT EPCOT?

I'm renting a car, partially because I want the freedom and partially because I'm not sure how the availability of taxis will be at 3:30 in the morning.

[NeverlandClub23]

Thanks... I'm thinking we may do the taxi or rental thing. We got burned by DME (lost our luggage) last trip, and if we're only going for 3 days/2 nights, may not want to risk that happening again.

Yeah, I'm probably getting a rental too. Since I'm now going on a solo trip I definitely don't feel comfortable riding in a taxi alone that late at night. I've only used DME once and I prefer to rent a car (I like to be able to get off the plane, grab a car, and go instead of waiting in line to check in, waiting in another line for the bus, waiting for everyone and all of their stuff to get on the bus, waiting to get to the resort, waiting to get my luggage after I'm at the resort, and waiting for DME 3 hours before my flight back. I'm kind of impatient ;) ).

[NeverlandClub23]

The last 3 years it has been in the 70's at 9:00pm in WDW. In 2007 it was just under 80 so I think it will be a warm temp for a half but since the sun won't be beating down on us it won't feel as bad as the same temp during the day.

I anticipate running in only short, something that might be frowned upon by some for the female runners, just not by me.

Thanks! You're right, those temps aren't as bad since the sun won't be up.

:rotfl: If I did just wear shorts see what you'd be missing not being towards the back of the pack?? :laughing:

[roomthreeseventeen]

We officially have accommodations at the Beach Club, with ADRs at Chefs De France the night before the race, and Cape May the morning after. Phew!

[mrebuck]

We're staying at Beach Club and eating at Cape May Sunday morning too. Maybe we'll see you there!

[Lexxiefern]

Is the afterparty in world showcase? Think we will be able to leave through the international gateway to walk back to our hotel?

Any idea what the medal is gonna look like?


Becky

[roomthreeseventeen]

Is the afterparty in world showcase? Think we will be able to leave through the international gateway to walk back to our hotel?



I hope so, because that's what we planned on doing. Although, I think BC is one of the host resorts, so you could get a bus to BC and walk to any of the EPCOT resorts.

[Lexxiefern]

I hope so, because that's what we planned on doing. Although, I think BC is one of the host resorts, so you could day a bus to BC and walk to any of the EPCOT resorts.

:thumbsup2 Great idea!

[SamSam]

We officially have accommodations at the Beach Club, with ADRs at Chefs De France the night before the race, and Cape May the morning after. Phew!

We are on wait list for BCV...I think I better call and make sure the wait list hasn't been 'lost'.

[Mrs D]

Is the afterparty in world showcase? Think we will be able to leave through the international gateway to walk back to our hotel?

Any idea what the medal is gonna look like?


Becky

I know the party will be in the WS because we're getting a taste and a sip when registering for the half-relay. Not sure about the IG, but I would imagine you would be able to leave that way.

I am DYING to know what the medal looks like. Seriously there are some days when that keeps me running! And I wish they'd post some better graphics for the race - the Wine & Dine one out is so plain. :confused3

[FireDancer]

Is the afterparty in world showcase? Think we will be able to leave through the international gateway to walk back to our hotel?

Any idea what the medal is gonna look like?


Becky

Yes, I see no reason you couldn't walk back to the Boardwalk area after the race.

As for the medal, I have not seen anything yet. Someone asked about the 5K medallion and what I hypothesized there is also true here. Disney Endurance goes to some of the marathon expos around the country and in the past you were able to get sneak peaks of inaugural medals before the event at some of these. Worst case I think the expo the day before will have them as they often give them to the companies selling the bib/photo/medal plaques so they have an example.

I am doing the Indy half next month (along with some WISHers) so I will see if it is there. If not the best bet is either a Rock N Roll series event or the DL half in Sept.

[LadyDooley]

I finally did it... I am all signed up and ready to do this!! (although I have a lot of training before that)

this will be my first half-marathon.. some days when I get up and out to run I think to myself, "what did I get myself into."

[NeverlandClub23]

I finally did it... I am all signed up and ready to do this!! (although I have a lot of training before that)

this will be my first half-marathon.. some days when I get up and out to run I think to myself, "what did I get myself into."

:yay:Congratulations!! How exciting! :yay:

I say that to myself often. That saying doesn't change, you just say it at different miles the further into your training ;).

[NeverlandClub23]

Is the race route posted anywhere? :confused3 I've tried googling but keep getting the run around on several other websites.

[FireDancer]

Is the race route posted anywhere? :confused3 I've tried googling but keep getting the run around on several other websites.

Not yet.

[NeverlandClub23]

Not yet.

Thanks. That's probably why I can't find it ;)

[mla1977]

I did a 4 mile run yesterday after work and I was hating myself for it. Over the summer I am going to have to force myself to do more longer runs in the afternoon and evening so that I am ready for this race!

[SamSam]

I did a 4 mile run yesterday after work and I was hating myself for it. Over the summer I am going to have to force myself to do more longer runs in the afternoon and evening so that I am ready for this race!

You can do it!

[John VN]

Is the race route posted anywhere? :confused3 I've tried googling but keep getting the run around on several other websites.

DW found this,

Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Course Description
Start at the newly re-imagined ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex running down Victory Way and then west on Osceola Parkway toward Disney's Animal Kingdome Park. Make your way past the Tree of Life, EE, Dinosaur and then race back to Osceola Parkway and head toward DHS. You will enter the park in the shadow of TT, run down Sunset Blvd. through Pixar Place, past Toy Story Mania, then through the Costuming Tunnel in the Backlot on your way to LMA for your big debut! Race through the Streets of America, past Star Tours and Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular on your way to Epcot! The course will wind through the idylic village of Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resorts and lead you through the international gateway entrance to Epcot, where you wil pass Uninted Kingdome and Canada before fininshing on World Showcase!

Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

[NeverlandClub23]

Not sure if this is what you are looking for.

That is very helpful! Thanks! I just wanted a vague idea so I could imagine it in my head :)

I keep getting a blank page the past two days I've tried to go to the race website so I didn't know if it was on there.

[Mrs D]

That is very helpful! Thanks! I just wanted a vague idea so I could imagine it in my head :)

I keep getting a blank page the past two days I've tried to go to the race website so I didn't know if it was on there.

I imagine the course too when training. I was just imagining Mickey & Goofy on the course through AK! It kept me going when I was getting tired.

[NeverlandClub23]

I imagine the course too when training. I was just imagining Mickey & Goofy on the course through AK! It kept me going when I was getting tired.

:goodvibes I watched this video (http://adisneyworldsports.disney.go.com/media/dwws_v0222/en_US/media/events/splash/DisneyWineDineLaunch.html) and even though it's not the actual race it still makes me excited!! I can't wait to experience a WDW half! (although it may lead to me making (short) trips to WDW in January and March next year :rolleyes:).

[Mrs D]

So if I am just now trained enough to do a 5k, is it realistic for a slightly overweight Mommy to train to do the full half? I've been planning on doing the half relay. My head is just spinning thinking of 13 miles. I want to die at 3 miles now.

[roomthreeseventeen]

So if I am just now trained enough to do a 5k, is it realistic for a slightly overweight Mommy to train to do the full half? I've been planning on doing the half relay. My head is just spinning thinking of 13 miles. I want to die at 3 miles now.

How often do you run? I stop at about 6 miles now, and fully intend on doing the half.

[NeverlandClub23]

So if I am just now trained enough to do a 5k, is it realistic for a slightly overweight Mommy to train to do the full half? I've been planning on doing the half relay. My head is just spinning thinking of 13 miles. I want to die at 3 miles now.

Definitely! Just build your miles slowly. I used to want to die at one mile, now I want to die at mile 11 :). I think anything over 12-14 weeks is plenty of time to train for a half especially if you're already running. The book I read (Marathoning for Mortals) starts their "running half" training programs at 14 weeks.

[FireDancer]

So if I am just now trained enough to do a 5k, is it realistic for a slightly overweight Mommy to train to do the full half? I've been planning on doing the half relay. My head is just spinning thinking of 13 miles. I want to die at 3 miles now.

You still have 6 months so I think it is possible. You may not win the race but I am confident that as long as you continue to progress on whatever plan you are doing you will have plenty of time to train for the race.

[Mrs D]

I am running 3 days a week. I am up to about 2 miles a day. I have been training for about 8 weeks, but just really got into the groove of things about 3-4 weeks ago. I was having lots of knee pain, but started going to a chiro and he has cured it! My other thought is that this run is part of a vacation and I do want to be able to tour the parks before & after the race.

[SamSam]

I am running 3 days a week. I am up to about 2 miles a day. I have been training for about 8 weeks, but just really got into the groove of things about 3-4 weeks ago. I was having lots of knee pain, but started going to a chiro and he has cured it! My other thought is that this run is part of a vacation and I do want to be able to tour the parks before & after the race.

I consider walking around the parks before the race as keeping loosened up and in shape, and touring afterwards actually helps me recover better.
Go for it!
I plan to walk it myself. :)

[Mrs D]

Just had to share...I completed my second ever 5K (first for this year) today! I didn't do the timed race but was around 40 minutes! I was hoping for 45 mins!
I'm ready for the next!

[FireDancer]

Just had to share...I completed my second ever 5K (first for this year) today! I didn't do the timed race but was around 40 minutes! I was hoping for 45 mins!
I'm ready for the next!

Congratulations.

[Mrs D]

Congratulations.

Thanks!

[MissFitt]

Does anyone know if there would be any discounts on MNSSHP for the participants of the 1/2 marathon?

[Mrs D]

Does anyone know if there would be any discounts on MNSSHP for the participants of the 1/2 marathon?

Good question. I haven't heard of any discounts other than the Advance Purchase, AP or DVC discounts. I believe 10/3 would be eligible for the Advance Purchase (meaning at least the day prior to the party) for $53.95/adult.

I think I've decided to buy an AP so that I MUST come back for the Princess Half! ;) Heck, maybe I can get DH to do the Wine & Dine Half with me next Oct too! WooHOO! Guess it's official - I'm addicted! :lmao:

[roomthreeseventeen]

Does anyone know if there would be any discounts on MNSSHP for the participants of the 1/2 marathon?

Apparently, not. If you're doing the 5k, you get a free ticket to the 10/3 party. This frustrates me on a few levels. First, a half-marathon is just as deserving an effort as the 5k. Second, people are more likely to be in town for the 10/1 party than the 10/3.

[mla1977]

Do the people doing the 5K get to attend the party after the half?

From my understanding the 5K price is higher than the normal price for a Disney 5K which makes me think that the MNSSHP is covered by the entry fee.

[roomthreeseventeen]

From my understanding the 5K price is higher than the normal price for a Disney 5K which makes me think that the MNSSHP is covered by the entry fee.

In which case, that's even more :sad2:. I imagine a ton of people are then paying for something they won't be in Orlando long enough to attend.

[Mrs D]

Do the people doing the 5K get to attend the party after the half?

When I was first looking at the Wine & Dine site I believe they were initially including entry to the Finish Line Party; that is no longer the case. It is now changed to entry to MNSSHP and if you'd like to attend the Finish Line party you must purchase a spectator ticket.

[FireDancer]

Do the people doing the 5K get to attend the party after the half?

It doesn't appear so because it isn't listed as something you get. You could email them to confirm this but I am pretty certain you do not.

From my understanding the 5K price is higher than the normal price for a Disney 5K which makes me think that the MNSSHP is covered by the entry fee.

The fee for the 5K includes a ticket to the MNNSHP on 10/3. I will be on a plane home so I didn't do the 5K because I was not about to pay $99 to run anywhere, even through a Disney park. If you are able to take advantage of the ticket and were considering it anyway it isn't a terrible deal since it is basically $53.95 for the ticket and $45.05 for the race.

[dislvr74]

I got the 20/30/40 pin code and decided to book a room at the GF because I've always wanted to stay there. I know that it isn't a race hotel, but I am planning to take the bus back to Poly and then walk over to the GF. My question is, do you think I will be safe walking in the middle of the night? Is the path well lit? If I chicken out, do you think I can catch a cab after the race instead?

[roomthreeseventeen]

I got the 20/30/40 pin code and decided to book a room at the GF because I've always wanted to stay there. I know that it isn't a race hotel, but I am planning to take the bus back to Poly and then walk over to the GF. My question is, do you think I will be safe walking in the middle of the night? Is the path well lit? If I chicken out, do you think I can catch a cab after the race instead?

We'll be doing the same thing (bus/walk back to GF). I imagine there'll be a group of us, so you won't be alone :-) Not sure how well the path is lit, but I'm having my boyfriend pack flashlights.

[dislvr74]

Oh good, I'm glad I'm not the only one with this plan. That makes me feel much better!

[Shannon84]

Forgive me if this has been posted before and answered, but I am REALLY confused about transportation for the half marathon. I really want my first half to be at disney.

We are planning on a doing a week long vaca at POP (its our fave + free dining)...I was thinking for packet pick up I will be so close to the Wide World of Sports that I could take a morning jog over or taxi even from the hotel. But the actual night of the race I am concerned. Do you think its possible for me to grab a taxi to Wide World of Sports from POP that night and then back after the race from EPCOT? Also what about my boyfriend that is going with me and will be a spectator? Should I just have him head to EPCOT? I wasnt sure how all this would work....thanks so much for all the help :)

[roomthreeseventeen]

Forgive me if this has been posted before and answered, but I am REALLY confused about transportation for the half marathon. I really want my first half to be at disney.

We are planning on a doing a week long vaca at POP (its our fave + free dining)...I was thinking for packet pick up I will be so close to the Wide World of Sports that I could take a morning jog over or taxi even from the hotel. But the actual night of the race I am concerned. Do you think its possible for me to grab a taxi to Wide World of Sports from POP that night and then back after the race from EPCOT? Also what about my boyfriend that is going with me and will be a spectator? Should I just have him head to EPCOT? I wasnt sure how all this would work....thanks so much for all the help :)

We're staying at the GF and walking back and forth from Poly to grab their host resort buses. Not chancing taxis on either end because of the late night race.

[LadyDooley]

I really wanted to stay at AK... Is anyone else staying there that we can "share a ride" with to get back after the race?

I haven't booked my room yet sooo, any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[Shannon84]

Does anyone know how the spectators get to the after party, does the resort transportation take them? I have completed races before, but I am for some reason confused by the set up of disney transportation for these events (forgive me im an uber planner!) :goodvibes

[APrunner]

Pop century actually has a bus that runs from there to the Wide World of Sports. You get on it out front, where you get the buses going to theme parks. May want to check with them though to make sure they are running late enough to get you to the start of the race.

Getting back from EPCOT is another story. I will have a car. I am going to park it at EPCOT and then go do whatever we decide to do for the day, using Disney transportation. Then my car will be there when I finish the race that night. I do not think Pop Century will have a bus running from EPCOT after the race.

Forgive me if this has been posted before and answered, but I am REALLY confused about transportation for the half marathon. I really want my first half to be at disney.

We are planning on a doing a week long vaca at POP (its our fave + free dining)...I was thinking for packet pick up I will be so close to the Wide World of Sports that I could take a morning jog over or taxi even from the hotel. But the actual night of the race I am concerned. Do you think its possible for me to grab a taxi to Wide World of Sports from POP that night and then back after the race from EPCOT? Also what about my boyfriend that is going with me and will be a spectator? Should I just have him head to EPCOT? I wasnt sure how all this would work....thanks so much for all the help :)

[Shannon84]

Pop century actually has a bus that runs from there to the Wide World of Sports. You get on it out front, where you get the buses going to theme parks. May want to check with them though to make sure they are running late enough to get you to the start of the race.

Getting back from EPCOT is another story. I will have a car. I am going to park it at EPCOT and then go do whatever we decide to do for the day, using Disney transportation. Then my car will be there when I finish the race that night. I do not think Pop Century will have a bus running from EPCOT after the race.


Well I just booked POP on a whim this morning when I saw Free Dining for the public :goodvibes Hopefully I can find a way to get to and from the activities that weekend! Cannot wait and hope to see some of the people from this thread there :cloud9:

[roomthreeseventeen]

Pop century actually has a bus that runs from there to the Wide World of Sports. You get on it out front, where you get the buses going to theme parks. May want to check with them though to make sure they are running late enough to get you to the start of the race.

Getting back from EPCOT is another story. I will have a car. I am going to park it at EPCOT and then go do whatever we decide to do for the day, using Disney transportation. Then my car will be there when I finish the race that night. I do not think Pop Century will have a bus running from EPCOT after the race.

I'm pretty sure ALL the host resorts will have transport in both directions.

[APrunner]

Is Pop Century a host resort? I cannot check right now. The site does not load well on my work computer. I would be surprised (my luck is usually not that good).

[roomthreeseventeen]

Is Pop Century a host resort? I cannot check right now. The site does not load well on my work computer. I would be surprised (my luck is usually not that good).

Actually, no. ASSports is, though, if you're looking for a host Value.

[jmasgat]

Hi all,

Not doing this race, but I did notice that a new room-only discount is out which runs through October 2. So you may be able to save some $ for some of the nights.

Maura

[roomthreeseventeen]

Has anyone done a race in WDW in October before, who could comment on what temperature it might be? I know it's not really indicative, but just wondering.

[jmasgat]

I did Race for the Taste last year, I think Oct 10. It was 70+ with high humidity at 7 am. Brutal running weather.

But you never can tell....

Maura