MickeyMinnieMom
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I didn't realize that you were looking for a RC as well -- good luck to you, too!
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Official Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend 2016 Thread (Jan. 14-17, 2016)
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Cancellation
Entry fees for the 2016 Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend events are NON-REFUNDABLE, NON-DEFERABLE and NON-TRANSFERABLE from one participant to another (See our Sports Travel Insurance options). Dates, times and prices subject to change. All races are subject to capacity limits and may close at any time.
MickeyMinnieMom
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Thanks!!
Copied from the Facebook star wars page
FYI folks.....
Effective now folks. Keep this in mind for your Disney race registrations here on out.
OK everyone, I have a recap from Active direct. New changes so be aware for ALL future Disney events!!! (My conversation with Active 6/2/15)
I will try to summarize my questions and answer as best as possible.
*Question: I used to be able to sign onto my account and register myself. Once I did that I could also sign up my spouse or my child. Can I still do that?
*Answer. Yes and No. Yes you can sign up yourself, but if your spouse want to sign up, they need to be logged in under their own account. You will not be able to do so logged in on your own! If you have a child that is a minor, under 18, you will be able to sign up that child on your own.
(THIS IS ONLY EFFECTIVE FOR DISNEY RACES!!! Outside other events, the old procedure is still valid. Again ONLY for Disney events because they are so big).
*Question: I see you offer something called Active Advantage. In this example of wanting to sign up for a Disney race event, will I qualify for any discount should I sign up?
*Answer: Yes. You will save $10 on your registration.
*Me: Is this something new because I also have a Disney Visa and used to be able to save a discount on registrations. Has that been reinstated or is this the ONLY discount Disney will offer now, if I apply for AA?
*Answer: Yes, all Disney registrations will get a $10 discount, kids races included. The price is $64.95 and there is currently a 30 day trial period you can do for $1.99. If you do not like it, you can cancel by calling us on day 31, but you have to have fulfilled your 30 days. (and yes many have done the trial and then cancelled, so think about how many actual races you will do in the year). It goes one full calendar year, so sign up now in June 2015, you will run to the same day June 2016.
Me: Oh really? Is there a minimum amount of races I can use this against per year?
Answer: No maam.
Me: Does this work for a whole family?
Answer: No. Only you. If your spouse wants to sign up for a race event, he would have to sign up for AA on his own. He cannot use your discount to save for him. However, kids are included with you, so they too would save $10. (*Note, someone did do a registration already and though the kids race started at $20, they said they only saved $1.50. So the rep may have misquoted that info in that it is a % for the kids race and not a full $10 off. Keep this in mind.) Kids do not need to pay the $64.95.
Me: Does this work on out-of-state races say one in Arizona or Florida for example?
Answer: Yes maam, bu again only you. Any other adult in your HH would have to have their own AA in order to see the discount.
Me: Wow, sounds like a better deal to consider joining. I'm aware of it, but wasn't sure it would pay off, but yet these Disney races are getting so popular now and pricey at that, these savings will add up the more you are doing in a calendar year.
(She then gave examples of other races like say a 5K that had maybe a $4.95 fee. You'd get that taken off). Again all Disney races will have $10 at this time.
*Question: So in about 2 weeks when general registration opens, how is the best way to register many people at once that are in your household?
*Answer: You can register yourself, but I highly suggest you have any other members of your party to be on their OWN computers to register. Kids are an acception and you can register them since they are minors.
Me: OK, thank you so much for your help. This is extremely helpful information for me to know here on out.
Me: I think you have covered everything, but one last question. If I am logged in and the system says "On hold" what does that mean?
Answer: It means the que to get in is full and likely you won't be able to process your registration. You can log out and try in again, but it puts you at the end of the queue and likely the event will have sold out. (again utilize multiple computers so you can get in at once. Multiple tabs under the same browser will NOT allow you to sign in under different accounts, BUT using two different browsers WILL!) So open one in Chrome and another in Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. to get around this.)
So there ya have it in a nutshell folks. Welcome to the new madness.
FYI folks.....
Effective now folks. Keep this in mind for your Disney race registrations here on out.
OK everyone, I have a recap from Active direct. New changes so be aware for ALL future Disney events!!! (My conversation with Active 6/2/15)
I will try to summarize my questions and answer as best as possible.
*Question: I used to be able to sign onto my account and register myself. Once I did that I could also sign up my spouse or my child. Can I still do that?
*Answer. Yes and No. Yes you can sign up yourself, but if your spouse want to sign up, they need to be logged in under their own account. You will not be able to do so logged in on your own! If you have a child that is a minor, under 18, you will be able to sign up that child on your own.
(THIS IS ONLY EFFECTIVE FOR DISNEY RACES!!! Outside other events, the old procedure is still valid. Again ONLY for Disney events because they are so big).
*Question: I see you offer something called Active Advantage. In this example of wanting to sign up for a Disney race event, will I qualify for any discount should I sign up?
*Answer: Yes. You will save $10 on your registration.
*Me: Is this something new because I also have a Disney Visa and used to be able to save a discount on registrations. Has that been reinstated or is this the ONLY discount Disney will offer now, if I apply for AA?
*Answer: Yes, all Disney registrations will get a $10 discount, kids races included. The price is $64.95 and there is currently a 30 day trial period you can do for $1.99. If you do not like it, you can cancel by calling us on day 31, but you have to have fulfilled your 30 days. (and yes many have done the trial and then cancelled, so think about how many actual races you will do in the year). It goes one full calendar year, so sign up now in June 2015, you will run to the same day June 2016.
Me: Oh really? Is there a minimum amount of races I can use this against per year?
Answer: No maam.
Me: Does this work for a whole family?
Answer: No. Only you. If your spouse wants to sign up for a race event, he would have to sign up for AA on his own. He cannot use your discount to save for him. However, kids are included with you, so they too would save $10. (*Note, someone did do a registration already and though the kids race started at $20, they said they only saved $1.50. So the rep may have misquoted that info in that it is a % for the kids race and not a full $10 off. Keep this in mind.) Kids do not need to pay the $64.95.
Me: Does this work on out-of-state races say one in Arizona or Florida for example?
Answer: Yes maam, bu again only you. Any other adult in your HH would have to have their own AA in order to see the discount.
Me: Wow, sounds like a better deal to consider joining. I'm aware of it, but wasn't sure it would pay off, but yet these Disney races are getting so popular now and pricey at that, these savings will add up the more you are doing in a calendar year.
(She then gave examples of other races like say a 5K that had maybe a $4.95 fee. You'd get that taken off). Again all Disney races will have $10 at this time.
*Question: So in about 2 weeks when general registration opens, how is the best way to register many people at once that are in your household?
*Answer: You can register yourself, but I highly suggest you have any other members of your party to be on their OWN computers to register. Kids are an acception and you can register them since they are minors.
Me: OK, thank you so much for your help. This is extremely helpful information for me to know here on out.
Me: I think you have covered everything, but one last question. If I am logged in and the system says "On hold" what does that mean?
Answer: It means the que to get in is full and likely you won't be able to process your registration. You can log out and try in again, but it puts you at the end of the queue and likely the event will have sold out. (again utilize multiple computers so you can get in at once. Multiple tabs under the same browser will NOT allow you to sign in under different accounts, BUT using two different browsers WILL!) So open one in Chrome and another in Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. to get around this.)
So there ya have it in a nutshell folks. Welcome to the new madness.
I registered my daughter (10k) and myself (RC) this morning. It actually wasn't too bad once I figured out that she needed an active account because she was over 18. I was also on hold for the 5k for her. I just kept clicking the button and it eventually opened up. Took a lot less time and stress than when I registered to volunteer last week. I went straight for the races, no discounts or commemorative items.
Congratulations to everyone who got in today. Best of luck to those registering in 2 weeks.
Congratulations to everyone who got in today. Best of luck to those registering in 2 weeks.
bumbershoot
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Well, so much for the Active rep's info/theory about "on hold".
Is anyone else thinking of volunteering? Looks like registration for that starts in September. I volunteered for the 5K in January at WDW, and although it was very very very very cold, it was also very fun and rewarding. I was lucky enough to be at the last bit of the finish chute, handing out full bottles of water and powerade, and that was just a fabulous place to be. Since I'm doing the 10K and the family is doing the 5K, I figured I could work the 5K to help support them and everyone else. Anyone else thinking of this?
MickeyMinnieMom
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A few things from my experience today and after looking through all my receipts...
RE: ACTIVE ADVANTAGE DISCOUNTS...
I registered for:
1) RC for me w/Active Advantage: $30.35 processing fee, $10 AA discount
2) 5K for me w/Active Advantage: $5.38 processing fee, $5.38 AA discount
3) 10K for DS under 18 under MY Active Advantage account: $7.65 processing fee, $7.65 AA discount
4) 5K for DS and DD under 18 under MY Active Advantage account: $5.38 processing fee, $5.38 AA discount each
5) 5K for sister with HER OWN Active account as required for adults (not Advantage), no processing fee discount or other discount
6) 5K for DH with HIS OWN Active account as required for adults (not Advantage), no processing fee discount or other discount
SOOOO... With Active Advantage and rD races, they're giving the LESSER of the processing charge OR $10 discount -- regardless of whether it is for an adult or child -- and each ADULT needs his/her own Advantage account to receive the discount.
With OTHER races, I can register EVERYONE from my Active Advantage account (including adults) and have always gotten $10 off EACH registration for longer races, and at least processing fees on shorter ones.
In my case today, this was a total of $33.79 discount vs. $70 if they were giving $10 off each registration. In the past, I would have at least gotten $10 for my sister and myself for longer races under my Advantage account, and processing fees (at least) for the less expensive races. So... Assuming I can get her the RC on 6/16, I'll have received a total of $33.79 in discounts, where last year (or for OTHER races still) I would have received at least $49.17. Still, this discount ($33.79) still covers more than half the $64.95 annual cost of the Advantage account, and we do other races each year, so I get my money's worth from it overall. There are also other Active Advantage discounts here and there; they have details on their website.
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kirstie101
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Great info on the active stuff! Thanks for sharing everyone! I'm officially registered through Team Muscle Makers for UCMD for the RC now!
MickeyMinnieMom
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Excellent!!
BwoZoo22
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Thank you for this! It would have been nice to know this ahead of time; I would have had all three of my browsers open working on getting in! At least now I know I need to create a separate account for my partner. I've always registered for everything on my account. Way to make things for stressful, Disney!
bumbershoot
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Acclaim seems to have bibs now!
kirstie101
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Another change this year - In the past GET Travel has offered an incentive where for each night you booked at a disney property you got a $25 credit towards a park ticket. They are no longer doing that. Also they are no longer selling discounted park tickets. You can buy normal priced park tickets through them if you want.
MickeyMinnieMom
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I was looking out for it as well... Seemed to have dropped from the site a little while ago.
Wonder if they might add it back later?? Did it sell out last year?
kirstie101
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I was looking out for it as well... Seemed to have dropped from the site a little while ago.
Wonder if they might add it back later?? Did it sell out last year?
I know it was open for a long time. Not sure if it eventually sold out or not.
MickeyMinnieMom
If you ticket it, they will come... ;)
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I was looking forward to it as well. Hope they add it -- or SOMETHING -- in...
kappyfamily
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Hi guys- I'm sure this has been covered but can anyone let me know when the Disney Visa registration date is for Star Wars please?
MickeyMinnieMom
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I'm pretty sure there isn't one. Early registration for AP and DVC was Jun 2, and regular registration opens Jun 16 at noon Eastern.
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