Marathon Weekend 2018

[DopeyBadger]

Well, I wasn't 100% I was going to even do it. But now I am 100% after receiving an early registration. So, Dopey #5, Perfect Dopey, and Marathon Weekend 2018 here I come! It also had a $10 off discount.

 

[MissLiss279]

***? I got nothing

I haven't gotten anything either

It was an un-assuming runDisney email, and if you scrolled down towards the bottom, there was a link.

 

[Z-Knight]

I got it and wish I'd waited on the TA registration now. Who knew, though? Hopefully the TA will have decent prices on resorts since I'll need one anyway.

I did the same thing but I'm not worried about it - I needed to get a room and they are usually slightly cheaper than regular rates so I'm all good. The only issue I had with the TA was the requirement for park tickets - which I may try to work out of because I'm not really about going to the parks, maybe I'll switch it to Universal tickets like I did for the Dark Side last year.

 

[rteetz]

Well Dopey #2 is officially signed up for!

 

[camaker]

I did the same thing but I'm not worried about it - I needed to get a room and they are usually slightly cheaper than regular rates so I'm all good. The only issue I had with the TA was the requirement for park tickets - which I may try to work out of because I'm not really about going to the parks, maybe I'll switch it to Universal tickets like I did for the Dark Side last year.

I've got an AP, so I didn't have to worry about park tickets, anyway. Now that the initial rush is over and I think about it, I'm still probably better off overall since my entry included Active fees and I've got a cancellation option so if I run into injury trouble I can cancel for a (steep) fee but get something back.

 

[jessicaknarr]

Woo hoo! Love this early registration perk...Took all that stress out of DVC/Annual registration... I am in for the Marathon!!

 

[jessicaknarr]

Well, now we are considering a studio at Poly. It has queen bed and queen sofa sleeper, plus the murphy bed. Plus 2 showers. I wonder how hard it is to get a standard view?

I booked at the 11 month mark. It is my home resort for DVC.

 

[bellanotte10]

I didn't get an email either... huh....

 

[Nole95]

DW and I just registered for Dopey. Nice surprise by RD to allow early registration for people who participated this year.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Pretty stoked about getting registered for Dopey #5. No matter whether it is warranted or not I'm always a ball of nerves on registration day and I won't miss that feeling while hitting refresh...refresh...refresh...

 

[rteetz]

So RunDisney had a push with the early travel packages. Now we are seeing the sign ups for past runners. Rundisney really wants this weekend to sell from what I can tell.

 

[camaker]

So RunDisney had a push with the early travel packages. Now we are seeing the sign ups for past runners. Rundisney really wants this weekend to sell from what I can tell.

Looks to me like RunDisney isn't as optimistic about the anniversary-generated boost in interest as the rest of us are...

 

[rteetz]

Looks to me like RunDisney isn't as optimistic about the anniversary-generated boost in interest as the rest of us are...

Which is surprising to me because from here and Facebook groups people are all over the travel packages and now this early registration. I'd imagine its selling well so far.

 

[Z-Knight]

I haven't received my email yet, but given my last name starts with a Z, I might be last to get it.

Can someone tell me if the link they got was PERSONALIZED or was it generic? Ie. can you post the link here for us still waiting or was it tied to your name? I ask because my TA said I could register if I wanted and then I won't be tied to buying tickets, but will still use her for the hotels.

 

[Princess KP]

Didn't get an email either
Already booked my flights using points, getting ready to book DVC in a couple of weeks and now I just need to register for Goofy!

 

[Barca33Runner]

Looks to me like RunDisney isn't as optimistic about the anniversary-generated boost in interest as the rest of us are...

I think that because they didn't "sell-out" Dopey, Goofy, or the Full last year that they instituted a bunch of new measures that will prove to be overkill for 2018. I think they should be more interested in offering and pushing these choices after 2018. They are, of course, reactionary rather than proactive in their decision-making so it doesn't really surprise me that they've done this now. I can't lie, I'm glad they did and glad to have registration out of the way.

 

[bellanotte10]

I now wonder if I didn't get an email because I never actually participated in anything besides getting my "yay you survived getting out of the expo parking lot on Saturday" medal....

 

[croach]

Looks to me like RunDisney isn't as optimistic about the anniversary-generated boost in interest as the rest of us are...

Or they are aware of it and are trying to alleviate some of the sign up pressure. Wishful thinking?

 

[Z-Knight]

TA sent me the link...it is generic so not tied to your email, but when you register it might double check based on your email - but I doubt it:

https://www.rundisney.com/past-participants/

 

[cavepig]

I already have the link from someone else sharing elsewhere, so can anyone use it or do you think they'll kick out someone who didn't run in 2017? Just want the marathon but the $10 off would be nice.