Marathon Weekend 2018

[Sailormoon2]

Adding another GO PACK!!! Been to the World 4 times, first in 1987! However I have 3 more trips in the planning stage for the next 18 months so that's pretty cool

 

[mrsg00fy]

Well it is Sunday and Sunday's are for Disney (and football right now Go Pack Go!). Thanks to @lhermiston and @FFigawi for the nomination for this new job.

Today's Disney Question for everyone:

How many times have you been to Walt Disney World and when was your first trip?

My answer, I have been 9 times. My first trip I was 8 months old (1999) and don't remember anything of course.

I first went to Disney World when I was a newly wed 24 year old. I have not kept track of the number of visits, but I would estimate it at about 50 trips at this point.
We finally bought into DVC about 6 years ago and that has changed the nature of and pace of our trips. Before that, we would time it to go during free dining (back when it was actually a good value) and we went during Jersey week for many years. About half of the trips were offsite. It is only in recent years since we own DVC that we stay in the "deluxe" resorts.

 

[drummerwife]

First trip to WDW was '78 and I was 16. I've been approximately 50 times since.
However, my first trip to DL was '63 and I was 2. Yikes I'm old!

 

[Momloveshockey]

Can you tell me more about booking with a TA early to secure your spot? I can't find it on the RD site.

It was a deal that went from Jan 4-Jan 14....we could register for the race as long as we booked our room and tickets, etc... so we did. Now we just need to book plane tickets but it's too soon. They'll only be out around end of Feb.

 

[Momloveshockey]

There will be will a bus that will take you from CBR to the expo. You can also drive there if you have a car or taxi/uber.

Ok. We won't have a car. We are only renting one for two days to go to Universal early on trip. The 3rd will be a relax day, go to Expo and then hang at resort. So Bus...same kind as the ones to go to the parks?

 

[drummerwife]

Ok. We won't have a car. We are only renting one for two days to go to Universal early on trip. The 3rd will be a relax day, go to Expo and then hang at resort. So Bus...same kind as the ones to go to the parks?

No. The buses for the expo and races are like the ME buses. I think the drivers are all Mears drivers.

 

[PCFriar80]

Ok. We won't have a car. We are only renting one for two days to go to Universal early on trip. The 3rd will be a relax day, go to Expo and then hang at resort. So Bus...same kind as the ones to go to the parks?

Different type buses for Expo and race days. Mears or DME type Motor Coaches that will have numbered placards on the front windshield. I believe CBR was #8 this year. Also note that if you're going on the first day of the Expo it was crazy for the first few hours with crowds and lines. You may want to go later in the day or if you're not running the 5K or Dopey challenge go on Thursday the 4th.

 

[nervous1sttimer]

The 2018 prices are out on the runDisney site! $560 for Dopey.

 

[ZellyB]

The 2018 prices are out on the runDisney site! $560 for Dopey.

Man that's gonna be hard to pull the trigger on that come February. We're still recovering from this trip financially.

 

[rteetz]

I just gotta say it Go Pack Go!

 

[ZellyB]

I just gotta say it Go Pack Go!

That was a heck of a game.
I'm a nervous wreck waiting now for the Chiefs/Steelers game. Go Chiefs Kingdom!!

 

[rteetz]

That was a heck of a game.
I'm a nervous wreck waiting now for the Chiefs/Steelers game. Go Chiefs Kingdom!!

My heart was pounding more during that game than it was during the marathon and riding tower of terror combined. Good luck to your chiefs!

 

[drummerwife]

That was a heck of a game.
I'm a nervous wreck waiting now for the Chiefs/Steelers game. Go Chiefs Kingdom!!

Can't really bring myself to root for the Chiefs (I'm a Raider fan since birth) but, I really don't like the Steelers. So, I guess it's go Chiefs!

 

[BikeFan]

I think I'm finally going to bite the bullet and do Dopey. It's not the distance which scares me, it's the early mornings!
More importantly, I've managed to prod several of the extended family to join me, and some of them have taken the bait of that 25th Anniversary Mickey Medal. My wife and my brother-in-law (Mr. "One half marathon and I'm done!" - I got him to run three last year, including a Dumbo Double Dare) are leaning toward the full (their first), along with my brother (Mr. Ironman), and my son, who will make his marathon debut. Another brother and his wife will be doing the half, along with my 70+ mother and a second sister-in-law. Finally, a third sister-in-law and a nephew and his wife are still thinking it over . . . Should be quite a crowd from our clan, and I can't wait.

 

[camaker]

All right. I couldn't stand the suspense any longer. I'm registered for Dopey 2018 through Acclaim!

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

I just gotta say it Go Pack Go!

What a crazy game! So glad the Packers came out on top after all their playoff heartbreakers lately.

That was a heck of a game.
I'm a nervous wreck waiting now for the Chiefs/Steelers game. Go Chiefs Kingdom!!

Good luck to the Chiefs! I can't stand Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers, so I'm rooting for the Chiefs.

My heart was pounding more during that game than it was during the marathon and riding tower of terror combined. Good luck to your chiefs!

Me too! I know it's just a game, but I nearly had a heart attack during Mason Crosby's second attempt at the winning field goal after the timeout. The first one that didn't count was perfect but the second one looked like it was going left before it curved back. I would not have been able to handle overtime. But what a sweet victory.

 

[Keels]

The 2018 prices are out on the runDisney site! $560 for Dopey.

That's not too bad - maybe the same as this year before fees?

I just gotta say it Go Pack Go!

I'm from the FW/D but I'm no Cowboys fan ... that said, I LOVE Cowboy Fan tears. LOVE THEM. Jason Garrett is a terrible motivator and in-game coach.

I think I'm finally going to bite the bullet and do Dopey. It's not the distance which scares me, it's the early mornings!
More importantly, I've managed to prod several of the extended family to join me, and some of them have taken the bait of that 25th Anniversary Mickey Medal. My wife and my brother-in-law (Mr. "One half marathon and I'm done!" - I got him to run three last year, including a Dumbo Double Dare) are leaning toward the full (their first), along with my brother (Mr. Ironman), and my son, who will make his marathon debut. Another brother and his wife will be doing the half, along with my 70+ mother and a second sister-in-law. Finally, a third sister-in-law and a nephew and his wife are still thinking it over . . . Should be quite a grow from our clan, and I can't wait.

I love this!!!

My first Dopey was definitely a "family affair" - my mom ran the 5K (her first-ever race!), my husband did the 5 and 10 (and led a spectator group for the full), one bestie came from Texas for the half and full and another bestie came from Mississippi to spectate the half and run the full.

I think it's why Marathon Weekend is my favorite - it really has a unique way of bringing family and friends together for a runcation that's hardly seen anywhere else!

 

[Baloo in MI]

My first visit to Disney World was 2009, since then I have been 6 more times. But I grew up on the west coast and if I include Disneyland (my first and true love if we are talking Disney Parks) then my first trip was 1974, I went just about once a year through my childhood. From college on I went at least once a year and for a few years while living in Southern and Central California I went to DL several times each year. I would guess between the two parks and one visit to Disneyland Paris I have been to a Disney Park for at least 30 trips. Only three runDisney trips so far though, need to grow that number!

 

[SunDial]

Well it is Sunday and Sunday's are for Disney (and football right now Go Pack Go!). Thanks to @lhermiston and @FFigawi for the nomination for this new job.

Today's Disney Question for everyone:

How many times have you been to Walt Disney World and when was your first trip?

My answer, I have been 9 times. My first trip I was 8 months old (1999) and don't remember anything of course.

First trip was atleast 1973. Was 14 then. Found a picture of us in parents box of pics. (I know back in the stone age by @Keels calendar. ). My number of trips is easily into the hundreds since I live a couple of hours away. Way back when you could easily see the castle from I-4. And there was nothing between 192 and the Florida Turnpike on I-4.

 

[jmasgat]

ATTQOTD: Been to Disney probably 50 times since my first trip in 1992 with my 5 month old son and 3 year old daughter (but no DH--he is decidedly non-Disney). One of my sisters has had DVC since 1993, and a lot of the fun of going there has always been being with family. I am currently in a "Disney-overload" period--the magic has worn off, and there are many other things to do and places to see.

That said, I find myself going to Florida Friday cause same sister has a 2 BR condo and somehow I ended up with 9 park days on an old ticket and I found a cheap airfare, so yeah, I'm a hypocrite.