Calling all Princess 1/2 Marathoner's! Check in here! *UPDATE* PRE-RACE MEET INFO!

[TnTsParty]

Allison - Like Maura said - just take a deep breath and relax everything will be fine. I have done plenty of races and this will be my 4th at Disney but for some reason I am always nervous right before the start - once you get there and with excitement in the air and all the people should help carry you through. And most importantly remember this is fun and its good for you!!! Have fun and good luck!!

 

[Jyl189]

hey all i got my boarding pass printed and in 24 hours ill be in orlando!
looking forward to seeing everyone at the 5k, the Meet at Riverside and finally the race!
it's going to fly by!!

 

[Sandy321]

Good Luck and Best Times to all!!

 

[Caitsmama]

Hi all! This will be my last post til i see you all! I am leaving to pick up dd soon at school, then heading off later to the airport. Our flight leaves at 5pm, so hopefully by 9pm i will be in the Poly lounge eating treats and having a drink! Maaaaybe even catching Wishes from the beach!!!

 

[Princess Runner]

I'm active duty Air Force, and I'm currently stationed in the panhandle of FL. I miss CA, but not the housing prices, I would not be able to own one like I do here.

Morning of the race there will be massive digital signs to direct you to parking at Epcot, and then there will be lots of helpful parking people to direct you to where the rest of the mob is walking to at the start.

Thank you for the info, I will be taking the bus from the hotel to the starting line, do you know if there is bus service for the spectators? or should they drive there, what about routes close because of the 1/2 marathon? had they charge for parking in the past? so many questions!!!

 

[Princess Runner]

http://adisneyworldsports.disney.go...e/pdf/ViewingLocationsPrincessSpectator09.pdf

In case someone needs it, this is the link for the spectators, it is going to be hot and sunny....can't wait to see you all

 

[DisneyPiPhi]

Hi all! This will be my last post til i see you all! I am leaving to pick up dd soon at school, then heading off later to the airport. Our flight leaves at 5pm, so hopefully by 9pm i will be in the Poly lounge eating treats and having a drink! Maaaaybe even catching Wishes from the beach!!!

The Poly lounge is my favorite! They have a drink called the tropical macaw that I just loooooove. I may have to drag DH there on Saturday after the 5k...

 

[Jyl189]

ill be at the poly on sunday night! probably see me with a big drink in my hand laying near the pool!!!

 

[Mouse Skywalker]

In case there's some of you still up here. I thought some of you all might be interested in this.

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/mornings/030509Disneys_Princess_Half_Marathon_Weekend

 

[tinker925]

Mouse Skywalker, THANK YOU for the link with the news report! I LOVE the shirt and am now beyond excited to leave tomorrow night. We had about 10 inches of snow here in Boston on Monday again so we are ready to see the sun. I have been reading all the posts but haven't posted in ages, and now its finally here. Safe travels girls!

 

[TnTsParty]

Wow its getting close now - thank Dave for that video link - that made me even more excited. I can't wait now. We should be on the road tomorrow by 4:30 PM at the latest.

Hope everyone have safe travels. Get in those last good nights of sleep (what am I talking about every night this week I have been gettting to bed after midnight - good thing I will be at the Swan tomorrow night so I can get a good night sleep then)

 

[CarolA]

The one thing I got from the video link....

Tickets for the After Party aren't selling well. You no longer have to have done ANY of the events to go to the party.

(And I am not going. That TOT party which was not extra pretty much told me that these parties aren't for me! LOL!)

 

[smileyk8]

Dave thank you so much- it's very cool getting a little preview! I managed to fall up some stairs at work yesterday (very unprincess like!) so will be coaxing my bruises away while we fly to the magical place I can't wait for some sun and to meet you all. Safe trip everyone

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Safe traveling to all participating. Have fun and come back to tell us all about it! Bring pictures back please.

 

[thndrmatt]

Seems like I'm always the last to leave... Turns out I have mandatory events on base tomorrow in the afternoon, so we'll be making the 6 hour drive (+ losing an hour for timezone) after that, and won't be getting to WDW until late Friday night, going to have to pick up the 5k packet onsite Saturday morning from 0545 to 0645... I ran the 1.5 mile run portion of the yearly physical fitness test on Monday and managed 10:18, so I'm expecting a crushing of my 5k PR by maybe even a couple full minutes?!? 22ish? we shall see!

 

[DisneyPiPhi]

Friday morning, about to get ready for work. I'll be leaving school promptly at 3:45 today, right as I boot my darling 7th graders out the door for dismissal. Then, it's over to the expo to SHOP! Hope to see some of you there.

 

[TnTsParty]

Matt - don't worry you aren't the last one to leave. My dh isn't getting off work today until 4PM (hopefully when he gets in he can see if it can be earlier than that but with layoff at his small company he has to do what he has to do) I am taking a half day and have it jammed packed with things I need to do - oh yeah like pack (well finish) So we should be getting on the road around 4:30PM - luckly we have half the trip you do as we are 3 hours south. Planning on going to the Expo sometime after it opens.

Carol - I know what you are saying about their "after parties" Sure I did the one at TOT the first year and at EEC this year but they were free so why not. We actually couldn't stay in town Sunday night so I never even thought about the party. If it would have been free I would have probably been upset that I was missing it - so the $ for the party made it easier to not care about missing it. Are you already at Disney? Hopefully you will be able to catch some Off Kilter shows. I don't think we will get in town and check in to the Swan in enough time to catch them tonight but definately will catch them tomorrow.

Everyone leaving today (seems like most are already there) but anyone going today or even tomorrow - safe travels and good luck on the race. I will probably be back online this afternoon briefly before we leave and I will have access at the Swan tonight and tomorrow. Sunday we will back home.

 

[jeanneg]

I'm still here, but will be heading for the airport shortly.

See you all soon!

 

[Pungodingy]

I dont leave until tomorrow morning...good luck everyone, looking forward to meeting you!!!

 

[2BoysMom]

I think I will be the last person to leave for the Half Marathon. I won't leave North Florida until 11 am Saturday, and it's a 4 hour drive for me. I will have to rush to the Expo before it closes and hopefully, still make it to the DIS meet. I'm envious of the people already there!

Everyone be safe and I can't wait to meet all of you.