DDC XXII - End of Summer Bash

[FreezinRafiki]

Originally Posted by moose615

This week I've been checking the my Disney experience app to get a rough idea of wait times next week, I assume this might be a glitch but IASW says a 70min wait, a friend used the app 2 weeks ago an said its very accurate but why on earth is there that big of a wait for IASW? Lol I don't know many people who would ever wait that long

Rumor has it they drained the water on the ride and refilled it with beer. The person loading the boats hands you a straw as you board.

[afwdwfan]

Originally Posted by moose615

This week I've been checking the my Disney experience app to get a rough idea of wait times next week, I assume this might be a glitch but IASW says a 70min wait, a friend used the app 2 weeks ago an said its very accurate but why on earth is there that big of a wait for IASW? Lol I don't know many people who would ever wait that long

Lines has it listed as 14 min right now with a posted time of 15.

[afwdwfan]

Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

Rumor has it they drained the water on the ride and refilled it with beer. The person loading the boats hands you a straw as you board.

But still, to get to 70 minutes, surely the beer overflowed and shorted out the sound system too.

[moose615]

Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

Rumor has it they drained the water on the ride and refilled it with beer. The person loading the boats hands you a straw as you board.

Originally Posted by afwdwfan

Lines has it listed as 14 min right now with a posted time of 15.

Originally Posted by afwdwfan

But still, to get to 70 minutes, surely the beer overflowed and shorted out the sound system too.

Lol I'm gonna try to get 2 straws, I just looked again and when it loaded it changed from 70 to 15, that sounds a lot more like it

[scott2997]

Originally Posted by moose615

This week I've been checking the my Disney experience app to get a rough idea of wait times next week, I assume this might be a glitch but IASW says a 70min wait, a friend used the app 2 weeks ago an said its very accurate but why on earth is there that big of a wait for IASW? Lol I don't know many people who would ever wait that long

Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

Rumor has it they drained the water on the ride and refilled it with beer. The person loading the boats hands you a straw as you board.

Brazilian tour group? Or what Barry said....probably what Barry said.

[afwdwfan]

Originally Posted by scott2997

Brazilian tour group? Or what Barry said....probably what Barry said.

A 70 minute wait on IASW wouldn't just be a Brazillian tour group. It would be the entire population.

[cj9200]

Originally Posted by stopher1

Evening gents! Just wanted to pop in for a moment to say hello. We're now just 3 sleeps away from flying down to Houston, and 4 sleeps away from boarding the Magic. I'm so excited. I can hardly wait.

I know I don't post much in here, but I do still think of you and wish you well. If you need me for something specific, you'll often find me on FB. Otherwise, I'll pop back around soon enough.

Ciao for now.

Stopher, glad you popped in. Enjoy the cruise.

Originally Posted by tutter99

Morning All!!

Thanks to everyone for the Welcome Backs, it really was hard staying away from here while I was looking for work.

New job is awesome, they've shown more faith in my ideas after only one week than my old employer did over my last year there.

That is good news Randy. Congrats.

Originally Posted by Jousey

Back from WDW, had a great visit it was a fast an furious weekend. Ran ( well walked) ToT 10 miller. Ended up being 85 with 76% humidity at the start and Was DW first run so we started slow and DM was unable to keep pace so we waled the last 8 miles and had a great time. Finished in 2:36 or so and I ended up in the medical tent because my BP was a little too elevated for myself, quick turn around thou a little extra fluid goes a long way.
I will see if I can figure how to put together a short Trip report.


Oh and I had my first Dole Whip, I like.

Congrats on the race. Glad it was only a quick trip to the medical tent.

Originally Posted by RodBelding

Didn't see your PM till I got back, sorry! I did get a DisDad meet in at the race with Eric though.

Listened to the Dis Unplugged podcast today. Eric gave a shout out to our little forum and mentioned your meet up.

Originally Posted by moose615

The other review of the race said the exact opposite lol, said at times the course was boring but the after party wasn't crowded and fun, I still wanna do one, and prob will do this one next year

You might also want to listen to the above mention podcast. One segment they had 4 of the runners (including Eric and his wife) talk about their experiences.

Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

Rumor has it they drained the water on the ride and refilled it with beer. The person loading the boats hands you a straw as you board.

Still wouldn't go on it.

[Jousey]

Originally Posted by moose615

What's your overall opinion of the race? The good and bad? Thinking of running it next year

It was a good race minus the weather. After running Tink in January we were expecting more Disney cast members and more of the behind the sense stuff we saw in Disneyland. A lot of the route was on the freeway between Animal kingdom and WWoS. But we had fun and the after party was decent. We would probably do it again. Metal was worth it.

[Jousey]

Originally Posted by RodBelding

Didn't see your PM till I got back, sorry! I did get a DisDad meet in at the race with Eric though.

It was ridiculously hot!!!


I'll give my 2 cents; The run itself was great (though hot). Well organized, plenty of water/powerade stops, and things along the way to keep your mind off the run(characters etc.). The post-party was a mess though. I don't think ending it inside a park is a good idea. DHS was way overcrowded and confusing to get to bag check, etc. We were really looking forward to the party, and ended up riding Star Tours once and heading out because it was a so crazy. Also, it's pretty late when you finish, so I may have just been a bit cranky...

That's ok I was late getting a Pm out. Glad you got a meet in, maybe next time.
I agree with the race report DHS was a mass of people and not much direction. We did the great movie ride and left. The only character I was hoping to see an get a picture with was Stitch and as we came up he went to change out, so no picture .

[Jousey]

Originally Posted by AirGoofy

Congrats on race and Dole Whip. Maybe one year I'll be able to run it.

I look forward to the company, you can do it.

[Jousey]

Originally Posted by IamTrike

I think some of that may be tied to when you finish. When DS and I finished the EE challenge we were towards the front of the pack. We were able to ride EE 5 times in a row with essentially no line. After that the crowds seemed to come out of nowhere and the lines grew pretty rapidly. The bag check line was especially horrendous. After EE the park was crazy because parts of the park were sectioned off for the race. That plus the darkness made it really difficult to get anywhere and added to the confusion. Did the same thing happen after ToT?

A not great Disney race is still better than most any other racing experience.

We ended toward the back of the pack sense we walked most o the course and the park was packed when we got to the park. I think it would have been better before the 7000 finishers in front of me finished. But it also seemed like there were a lot of guests that bought party admission and our bus was at least half guest and half runners.


And yes Any Disney Run is better than an ordinary run. With the heat and humidity I had flash backs to Summerfest run 2011 were the course was closed early because they ran out of water before mile 5 and the elites used up all the water past that. I have to admit Disney did a great job with hydration avalible I the course even for me in the back of the pack.

[GoHerd1028]

I am having a weird day!!!! All day long it has been dejavu!!!! Anyone else ever have that happen the entire day???? Maybe I am getting ready to die or something!!

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by FreezinRafiki

Rumor has it they drained the water on the ride and refilled it with beer. The person loading the boats hands you a straw as you board.

Brilliant.

Originally Posted by afwdwfan

A 70 minute wait on IASW wouldn't just be a Brazillian tour group. It would be the entire population.

Originally Posted by cj9200

Still wouldn't go on it.

Look at you, beating up on IASW. I might not mooch off of you as long as I planned for that comment.

Originally Posted by Jousey

I look forward to the company, you can do it.

2015. Earliest. Probably not then.

Originally Posted by GoHerd1028

I am having a weird day!!!! All day long it has been dejavu!!!! Anyone else ever have that happen the entire day???? Maybe I am getting ready to die or something!!

Seems like I read this some where before. It's like déjà vu all over again.

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by GoHerd1028

I am having a weird day!!!! All day long it has been dejavu!!!! Anyone else ever have that happen the entire day???? Maybe I am getting ready to die or something!!

Seems like I read this some where before. It's like déjà vu all over again.

[AirGoofy]

Originally Posted by IamTrike

I think some of that may be tied to when you finish. When DS and I finished the EE challenge we were towards the front of the pack. We were able to ride EE 5 times in a row with essentially no line.

that sounds like fun. Might be worth it to try. 2016. Definitely maybe.

Originally Posted by GoHerd1028

I am having a weird day!!!! All day long it has been dejavu!!!! Anyone else ever have that happen the entire day???? Maybe I am getting ready to die or something!!

Seems like I read this some where before. It's like déjà vu all over again.