Disneyland Half Marathon 2024

[LorrieAnn5]

I have an inaugural DL Half shirt. But I didn’t run the race. I didn’t train at all and just got the shirt but didn’t run. So I feel weird wearing it because I feel like it’ll get comments. But I also feel like it’s pretty fitting to wear it for the restart. WWYD?

Wear the shirt. You'll make people smile who see it and have good memories of the first race.... no one needs to know you didn't run it.

 

[marty3d]

I have an inaugural DL Half shirt. But I didn’t run the race. I didn’t train at all and just got the shirt but didn’t run. So I feel weird wearing it because I feel like it’ll get comments. But I also feel like it’s pretty fitting to wear it for the restart. WWYD?

Absolutely wear it!

 

[Z-Knight]

i know this is an ask...but if anyone is in the early merchandise group, can i get you to purchase the half, challenge and coast to coast medal pins? i can prepay something now if necessary, and pay any difference later. i wont be arriving till Thursday afternoon andi really dont want to be buying on ebay. no worries if you all cant since they will likely limit purchases to 2 of any one item.

thanks

 

[Naomeri]

i know this is an ask...but if anyone is in the early merchandise group, can i get you to purchase the half, challenge and coast to coast medal pins? i can prepay something now if necessary, and pay any difference later. i wont be arriving till Thursday afternoon andi really dont want to be buying on ebay. no worries if you all cant since they will likely limit purchases to 2 of any one item.

thanks

I can do that, I don’t buy medal pins, so I won’t be hitting any restrictions

 

[Z-Knight]

I can do that, I don’t buy medal pins, so I won’t be hitting any restrictions

ill message you

 

[klmcleod]

Starting to pack this weekend and reading what's going on with the weather at mw in florida and seeing a few anaheim weather sources jump around (and now seeing them trend a bit cooler) I'm starting to panic and fear I'm going to need to pack for cooler weather. Now coming from Iowa and possible snow before I leave will make CA feel warmer, I was hoping CA wasn't going to be near our recent Iowa temperatures!

 

[fatmanatee]

Starting to pack this weekend and reading what's going on with the weather at mw in florida and seeing a few anaheim weather sources jump around (and now seeing them trend a bit cooler) I'm starting to panic and fear I'm going to need to pack for cooler weather. Now coming from Iowa and possible snow before I leave will make CA feel warmer, I was hoping CA wasn't going to be near our recent Iowa temperatures!

It's def layer weather over there in January in my experience. Planning to start with long sleeves both race days, throwaway layer on the day of the half. T-shirt and lighter jacket for the rest of the day.

 

[DLFun]

I am wondering if we are going to be able to walk down Disney Way from South Harbor to enter the Half or will they have that part of Disney Way blocked off to even pedestrians. I am trying to figure out the best route for me to take from the intersection of South Harbor and Disney Way. I will also scope it out the day before.

We are almost there! Yay!!! It's going to be AWESOME!

 

[LorrieAnn5]

I am wondering if we are going to be able to walk down Disney Way from South Harbor to enter the Half or will they have that part of Disney Way blocked off to even pedestrians. I am trying to figure out the best route for me to take from the intersection of South Harbor and Disney Way. I will also scope it out the day before.

We are almost there! Yay!!! It's going to be AWESOME!

I expect Disney way to be blocked. I'm going to take W Katella to S Clementine (at the cheesecake factory) to get to Disney way/ the corals.

 

[DLFun]

I expect Disney way to be blocked. I'm going to take W Katella to S Clementine (at the cheesecake factory) to get to Disney way/ the corals.

Thank you, I was thinking that Disney Way would also be blocked to pedestrians. Thank you for sharing your route.

 

[StarGirl11]

Thank you, I was thinking that Disney Way would also be blocked to pedestrians. Thank you for sharing your route.

I’ve talked in so many places I can’t remember. I know I said this to someone at least. But road closures mean to vehicles. Not pedestrians. As long as you don’t do anything dangerous in crossing paths with other runners you can walk anywhere

 

[Kender]

Been offline for a few weeks due to work (I really need to stop doing Nutcracker and Christmas Carol at the same time every holiday season) and trauma with my cat (a very expensive emergency surgery to remove a "foreign body" that was causing a complete blockage... that turned out to be a cashew. And then finding out she has lymphoma and she's now getting chemo treatments).

I'm currently down in Anaheim, go home tomorrow to the Bay Area, and then will drive back down on Tuesday . Yay. It was a good idea at the time I planned this. And my cat now has to come due to her medication needs. Can't leave her in the care of others. Glad I picked my usual pet friendly hotel!

I'm slightly nervous I won't get the medal pins for all races plus challenge, but it is what it is. If I don't, I'm definitely not buying from eBay, that's for sure. So just hoping I'll get lucky and they'll still be there when I can get in via the virtual queue . I'll already be up early anyways thanks to yoga lol

Now just to decide if I'm driving in for yoga or walking. I really want to walk so I can be at security as soon as they open instead of getting into the garage at the same time. But also I figure fewer people will be walking at that hour from M6 Maingate.

So excited the races are almost here!

 

[StarGirl11]

Last ride before the races under my belt. Much needed because I was in a bit of a funk for the past week. Just didn’t want to go out and ride. Today was the first day that felt normal. And my best time on the hills so far to top it too!

 

[Deisell78]

I missed a call from DL yesterday and thought that was odd because usually they don't just call for no reason, so I called back to see what the call was regarding and was a little bit nervous like- what's wrong with my reservation- but was told there was nothing on my reservation notes. But then they called back about an hour later and said that the PP Hotel is overbooked, so they are moving me to the DL Hotel for the same rate, so I thought that was kind of cool, maybe a little closer walk in the morning to the start.

 

[emchen]

I missed a call from DL yesterday and thought that was odd because usually they don't just call for no reason, so I called back to see what the call was regarding and was a little bit nervous like- what's wrong with my reservation- but was told there was nothing on my reservation notes. But then they called back about an hour later and said that the PP Hotel is overbooked, so they are moving me to the DL Hotel for the same rate, so I thought that was kind of cool, maybe a little closer walk in the morning to the start.

Score!

 

[jodeja]

I missed a call from DL yesterday and thought that was odd because usually they don't just call for no reason, so I called back to see what the call was regarding and was a little bit nervous like- what's wrong with my reservation- but was told there was nothing on my reservation notes. But then they called back about an hour later and said that the PP Hotel is overbooked, so they are moving me to the DL Hotel for the same rate, so I thought that was kind of cool, maybe a little closer walk in the morning to the start.

That is awesome!!
I sort of had the opposite experience. I booked DL Hotel back in February after race registration for just me, so booked a standard 1 king room. I called in March to add a 2nd person to the room and requested 2 queen beds. Then called a couple of weeks ago to add a 3rd name to the room. Was told that my room type didn't allow 3 people. Turns out they did not change my room to 2 queen beds. They told me the hotel was sold out due to RunDisney. Put me on hold, came back and said they found one room left that is a Premium View room for ~$100 more per night and that was my only option to add the 3rd person to the room, even though there were notes on the reservation from March that two beds were requested.
I'm pretty salty about paying $400 more! But, not sure if it's worth it to try to get them to honor the original price.

 

[The Expert]

That is awesome!!
I sort of had the opposite experience. I booked DL Hotel back in February after race registration for just me, so booked a standard 1 king room. I called in March to add a 2nd person to the room and requested 2 queen beds. Then called a couple of weeks ago to add a 3rd name to the room. Was told that my room type didn't allow 3 people. Turns out they did not change my room to 2 queen beds. They told me the hotel was sold out due to RunDisney. Put me on hold, came back and said they found one room left that is a Premium View room for ~$100 more per night and that was my only option to add the 3rd person to the room, even though there were notes on the reservation from March that two beds were requested.
I'm pretty salty about paying $400 more! But, not sure if it's worth it to try to get them to honor the original price.

I would absolutely try, since it was their mistake. I'd call or email now, and try again in person if that doesn't work.

 

[DisneyMountainWoman]

I missed a call from DL yesterday and thought that was odd because usually they don't just call for no reason, so I called back to see what the call was regarding and was a little bit nervous like- what's wrong with my reservation- but was told there was nothing on my reservation notes. But then they called back about an hour later and said that the PP Hotel is overbooked, so they are moving me to the DL Hotel for the same rate, so I thought that was kind of cool, maybe a little closer walk in the morning to the start.

Ohh I am going to keep an eye on my phone just in case... I would not mind doing to Disneyland hotel for free...

 

[AmericanItGirl]

It's def layer weather over there in January in my experience. Planning to start with long sleeves both race days, throwaway layer on the day of the half. T-shirt and lighter jacket for the rest of the day.

Second this. My mom has been running in the mornings in Glendale (which is near Burbank and the Walt Disney Studios), and she said it’s been consistently in the 40s when she goes out at 5 am. I plan on wearing leggings and a long sleeve (either cotton or tech…haven’t decided which) under my outfit.

 

[DLFun]

I’ve talked in so many places I can’t remember. I know I said this to someone at least. But road closures mean to vehicles. Not pedestrians. As long as you don’t do anything dangerous in crossing paths with other runners you can walk anywhere

That would be awesome if we were able to walk down Disney Way from Harbor!