I need to rant about this for a minute!
So when SW released the rest of the Feb 2014 dates earlier this week, I checked out a roundtrip BUF-MCO trip with the Wanna Get Away fares and it was $164 per person each way for a total of $655 for my dad and myself roundtrip. This was an acceptable price but I don't have the cashflow at the moment so I was gonna wait for my new Visa billing cycle which starts next Tuesday and book the flights then. I've been checking SW every day to make sure the flights don't sell out, and tonight I go check and for our return flight (March 1st) there are NO flights available under WGA fare, and it says "more advance purchase required"... WHAT?!!? The only return flight fares available are ~$400 per person! The WGA fare on the way THERE however dropped to $135 per person so I booked it tonight because I didn't want to lose out on THAT too!
So then I checked other airlines for a return flight, and JetBlue has a good one that comes out to $302 for both of us, which I'm fine with, and they are claiming "only 2 seats left at this price" but when I get to the seat selection page practically the WHOLE plane is available seating!!! I don't get it. Why are airlines so complicated and sneaky!?
Does anyone have any insight into SW's "more advance purchase required" message???
I know it's still super early but I would love to book the flights asap so I don't have to worry about them! My flights budget was $650 including baggage and I'm really hoping I won't have to adjust that...
I read somewhere that its impossible to buy merchandise at the expo, bc of crowds. Do you know if they offer the same merchandise somewhere online and if so, where and when will they begin selling?
I need to rant about this for a minute!
So when SW released the rest of the Feb 2014 dates earlier this week, I checked out a roundtrip BUF-MCO trip with the Wanna Get Away fares and it was $164 per person each way for a total of $655 for my dad and myself roundtrip. This was an acceptable price but I don't have the cashflow at the moment so I was gonna wait for my new Visa billing cycle which starts next Tuesday and book the flights then. I've been checking SW every day to make sure the flights don't sell out, and tonight I go check and for our return flight (March 1st) there are NO flights available under WGA fare, and it says "more advance purchase required"... WHAT?!!? The only return flight fares available are ~$400 per person! The WGA fare on the way THERE however dropped to $135 per person so I booked it tonight because I didn't want to lose out on THAT too!
So then I checked other airlines for a return flight, and JetBlue has a good one that comes out to $302 for both of us, which I'm fine with, and they are claiming "only 2 seats left at this price" but when I get to the seat selection page practically the WHOLE plane is available seating!!! I don't get it. Why are airlines so complicated and sneaky!?
Does anyone have any insight into SW's "more advance purchase required" message???
I know it's still super early but I would love to book the flights asap so I don't have to worry about them! My flights budget was $650 including baggage and I'm really hoping I won't have to adjust that...
I read somewhere that its impossible to buy merchandise at the expo, bc of crowds. Do you know if they offer the same merchandise somewhere online and if so, where and when will they begin selling?
Orlando (or in airline lingo MCO which stands for mouse company) is a busy market and planes are always full.
11point5 said:I need to rant about this for a minute!
So when SW released the rest of the Feb 2014 dates earlier this week, I checked out a roundtrip BUF-MCO trip with the Wanna Get Away fares and it was $164 per person each way for a total of $655 for my dad and myself roundtrip. This was an acceptable price but I don't have the cashflow at the moment so I was gonna wait for my new Visa billing cycle which starts next Tuesday and book the flights then. I've been checking SW every day to make sure the flights don't sell out, and tonight I go check and for our return flight (March 1st) there are NO flights available under WGA fare, and it says "more advance purchase required"... WHAT?!!? The only return flight fares available are ~$400 per person! The WGA fare on the way THERE however dropped to $135 per person so I booked it tonight because I didn't want to lose out on THAT too!
So then I checked other airlines for a return flight, and JetBlue has a good one that comes out to $302 for both of us, which I'm fine with, and they are claiming "only 2 seats left at this price" but when I get to the seat selection page practically the WHOLE plane is available seating!!! I don't get it. Why are airlines so complicated and sneaky!?
Does anyone have any insight into SW's "more advance purchase required" message???
I know it's still super early but I would love to book the flights asap so I don't have to worry about them! My flights budget was $650 including baggage and I'm really hoping I won't have to adjust that...
I need to rant about this for a minute!
So when SW released the rest of the Feb 2014 dates earlier this week, I checked out a roundtrip BUF-MCO trip with the Wanna Get Away fares and it was $164 per person each way for a total of $655 for my dad and myself roundtrip. This was an acceptable price but I don't have the cashflow at the moment so I was gonna wait for my new Visa billing cycle which starts next Tuesday and book the flights then. I've been checking SW every day to make sure the flights don't sell out, and tonight I go check and for our return flight (March 1st) there are NO flights available under WGA fare, and it says "more advance purchase required"... WHAT?!!? The only return flight fares available are ~$400 per person! The WGA fare on the way THERE however dropped to $135 per person so I booked it tonight because I didn't want to lose out on THAT too!
So then I checked other airlines for a return flight, and JetBlue has a good one that comes out to $302 for both of us, which I'm fine with, and they are claiming "only 2 seats left at this price" but when I get to the seat selection page practically the WHOLE plane is available seating!!! I don't get it. Why are airlines so complicated and sneaky!?
Does anyone have any insight into SW's "more advance purchase required" message???
I know it's still super early but I would love to book the flights asap so I don't have to worry about them! My flights budget was $650 including baggage and I'm really hoping I won't have to adjust that...
I read somewhere that its impossible to buy merchandise at the expo, bc of crowds. Do you know if they offer the same merchandise somewhere online and if so, where and when will they begin selling?
We're still trying to iron out the best resort option for us. We're only doing the 5K (like I mentioned previously,) so where does the race begin? Is bus transportation to the start the only option? We're considering staying on the monorail, but I was told on the Poly thread that the monorail doesn't transport you to the 5K start. Where is the start in relation to the EPCOT entrance? We're also considering BC or BWI, but we couldn't walk to the start from there, right? Sorry for the silly questions, but I'm just trying to wrap my head around where the race begins (I know where it ends.) Thanks!
Hi again! Here's the final race instructions for the 5K last year, in case that's helpful: http://as1.wdpromedia.com/media/rundisney/pdf/princess/5KKidsFRI.pdf
Although things can change from year to year, I've been reviewing the final race instructions for each race to get an idea of what to expect before we get our 2014 instructions.
This site also contains a nice description of the course from last year: http://***********************/rundisney/rundisney-mickey-minnie-mouse-royal-family-5k-course-map/ (oops - that doesn't work - just google healthy disney guide!)
Hope that helps, but it's only based on my research, not personal experience. Hopefully an experienced Disney runner can come along and provide us with more info!
Congrats on signing up and making the commitment! Find a training plan and *stick to it*! I signed up for PHM without running a mile and finished upright I didn't stick to my plan fully and I wish I would have.
I would recommend not worrying too much about the weight on the scale, but more on your measurements. If you really want to lose weight, I would recommend counting calories with MyFitnessPal. It gave me a HUGE awareness of what I was actually eating and helps keep me on track every single day. I met with a nutritionist when I started training for PHM and before I set my daily calorie goal.
Good luck and again, congrats on taking the first step!
Hello,
I have done my first half in 2012 and walked it at probably on the edge of that 16mm pace. Plus i was over hydrated and stopped 3 times to the portolets.
Lessons learned main thing for me is training for the endurance and control water intake. Stay hydrated but not too much. If Coach is on here he could maybe offer some advice.
Just keep going. You can do it! Im doing. The 10k too this time.
Colleen
You just signed up yesterday?? I checked the website a few weeks ago and it said the 10K was sold out! We're going to book the 5K today, but we'd rather do the 10K.
Totally agree - I brought my DS in 2012 and he got real bored real fast. Last year was just a hot mess of crowdedness and lines because if the CSR location. I expect things to he more manageable back at WWOS.It's not impossible but you have to be patient. I wouldn't bring LOs along. Go early though b/c vendors do sell out.
The 5K starts in an EP parking lot. Can't walk there from BWI/BC, but you can walk back to them after the race once the park opens if you don't mind using a day's park admission.We're still trying to iron out the best resort option for us. We're only doing the 5K (like I mentioned previously,) so where does the race begin? Is bus transportation to the start the only option? We're considering staying on the monorail, but I was told on the Poly thread that the monorail doesn't transport you to the 5K start. Where is the start in relation to the EPCOT entrance? We're also considering BC or BWI, but we couldn't walk to the start from there, right? Sorry for the silly questions, but I'm just trying to wrap my head around where the race begins (I know where it ends.) Thanks!
Ooooo... keep me posted. I'm curious how this would work.
The 5K starts in an EP parking lot. Can't walk there from BWI/BC, but you can walk back to them after the race once the park opens if you don't mind using a day's park admission.
Yes, thank you, I was aware that we couldn't walk TO the race, however, I'm trying to figure out how we'd use a day's park admission to walk back after the race. I see that the race ends in the parking lot, and we'd be attending the breakfast which is back in the park. Do you have to use your park admission to get back in for the breakfast? If not, couldn't we just exit out the IG after the breakfast? It's really not a big deal, except that we chose to forego the hopper since it's just a short trip, so we'd have to make that our EPCOT day if that's the case. Thanks!
I need to rant about this for a minute!
So when SW released the rest of the Feb 2014 dates earlier this week, I checked out a roundtrip BUF-MCO trip with the Wanna Get Away fares and it was $164 per person each way for a total of $655 for my dad and myself roundtrip. This was an acceptable price but I don't have the cashflow at the moment so I was gonna wait for my new Visa billing cycle which starts next Tuesday and book the flights then. I've been checking SW every day to make sure the flights don't sell out, and tonight I go check and for our return flight (March 1st) there are NO flights available under WGA fare, and it says "more advance purchase required"... WHAT?!!? The only return flight fares available are ~$400 per person! The WGA fare on the way THERE however dropped to $135 per person so I booked it tonight because I didn't want to lose out on THAT too!
So then I checked other airlines for a return flight, and JetBlue has a good one that comes out to $302 for both of us, which I'm fine with, and they are claiming "only 2 seats left at this price" but when I get to the seat selection page practically the WHOLE plane is available seating!!! I don't get it. Why are airlines so complicated and sneaky!?
Does anyone have any insight into SW's "more advance purchase required" message???
I know it's still super early but I would love to book the flights asap so I don't have to worry about them! My flights budget was $650 including baggage and I'm really hoping I won't have to adjust that...