swim-mom, i believe there will be some sort of discount - I personally went ahead and already booked a Garden view Concierge room, b/c i know those won't be discounted anyway.. LOL And, if AP rates come out,we will try to upgrade to a MK view concierge room..
And there is nothing saying that you can't stay DVC - you will just have to provide your own transportation to the race.. no biggie.
My 7 year old (well, she'll be 8 by then) is going to do her kids race -- she is soooo excited, she keeps saying she too will have to "train" on the treadmill!!! LOL
I guess when you are 7 - 400 meters is a long way.. LOL
As for the parks being crowded, i don't really care.. we only go at night, since we spend a week in Nov. there - Thanksgiving, we are use to crowded parks.. LOL - I want to do the race, the P&P party, and RELAX. That's about it.
hope you decide to join us!!!! you know you want that tiara medal!!