Marathon Weekend 2018

[tigger536]

Well I was actually considering Light side right after marathon weekend since I should still be on break from college. Otherwise Labor Day weekend would be next best.

It is REALLY fun walking around DL with your C2C at only the second race of the year. 10 medals in 10 days! Doooo iiiiittttt! Plus the lightside race itself is really fun. And running thru Cars land before dawn is amazing (but this is any DL race).

 

[LadyDi13]

It is REALLY fun walking around DL with your C2C at only the second race of the year. 10 medals in 10 days! Doooo iiiiittttt! Plus the lightside race itself is really fun. And running thru Cars land before dawn is amazing (but this is any DL race).

We did that in 2016, you do feel pretty bada$$ having earned the coast to coast before January is even over! We opted to do the Rebel Challenge because my DH is in it for the bling. It was quite impressive though to see folks who had done Dopey, the Castaway Cay 5K and earned their C2C...talk about bling!

 

[rteetz]

It is REALLY fun walking around DL with your C2C at only the second race of the year. 10 medals in 10 days! Doooo iiiiittttt! Plus the lightside race itself is really fun. And running thru Cars land before dawn is amazing (but this is any DL race).

If I get someone to go with me to DL I will definitely be doing it.

 

[FelisLachesis]

I think part of the benefit to going with this as a "basic package" deal is that the deposit is only $200+ travel insurance (if you opt in for it) vs. one night's charge for a room only reservation which could be significantly more than $200 for some.

FWIW I did the same thing last week. Called iRun through Disney and booked a package but with tickets and insurance for us who are over/going to be over 18. I was able to get the room we wanted at the resort we wanted. The agent told me I could call back and get/see if any future discounts apply to our room category as well as make payments on the vacation package during the year. I must say that I've never made reservations 10+ months in advance for anything before. Kinda weird for me. Going to drag until we get close to that 180 day mark.

Good to know! I'm going to keep checking the discount sites to see if/when there will be discounts available marathon weekend. The amount of money for the deposit is of no consequence, even the moderates are about $250 for one night, so not much more than just the $200 deposit as a package.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

Looks like I'm in for Dopey #2!

 

[LadyDi13]

Good to know! I'm going to keep checking the discount sites to see if/when there will be discounts available marathon weekend. The amount of money for the deposit is of no consequence, even the moderates are about $250 for one night, so not much more than just the $200 deposit as a package.

According to Mousesavers.com, historically the promotions that would impact marathon weeekend come out at the end of September.
I am trying to convince the other members of our group that we need to get rooms booked soon so we don't end up paying out the nose again due to a lack of planning.

 

[FelisLachesis]

According to Mousesavers.com, historically the promotions that would impact marathon weeekend come out at the end of September.
I am trying to convince the other members of our group that we need to get rooms booked soon so we don't end up paying out the nose again due to a lack of planning.

I booked with iRun a could days ago. I swear the quoted price was cheaper than booking at rack rates. Either that, or my math is off.

 

[SheHulk]

I like that things arent selling out immediately now. But...I also fear I will wait too long and miss out. Because now who knows when it will sell out??

Oh no I like it too! I was just surprised, I didn't think the half would last this long.

 

[tigger536]

If I get someone to go with me to DL I will definitely be doing it.

We did that in 2016, you do feel pretty bada$$ having earned the coast to coast before January is even over! We opted to do the Rebel Challenge because my DH is in it for the bling. It was quite impressive though to see folks who had done Dopey, the Castaway Cay 5K and earned their C2C...talk about bling!

Yes! This is the way to do it! That's what I did this past January. It was so much fun I think I'm going for a repeat! 12 medals in a week and a half!

 

[rteetz]

Okay I'm very sorry but I completely forgot to post the Sunday Disney Question earlier. Better late than never right?

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

My answer: I would update Tomorrowland Speedway. It was a favorite as mine as a kid but now as I'm getting older it needs to be updated to electric cars or something that gives it a fresh look.

 

[camaker]

Okay I'm very sorry but I completely forgot to post the Sunday Disney Question earlier. Better late than never right?

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

My answer: I would update Tomorrowland Speedway. It was a favorite as mine as a kid but now as I'm getting older it needs to be updated to electric cars or something that gives it a fresh look.

Illuminations. I've always enjoyed the show, but it just feels like it's time for something new.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Okay I'm very sorry but I completely forgot to post the Sunday Disney Question earlier. Better late than never right?

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

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I would update Living With The Land to something more interactive - like a hybrid between the boat ride and the tour. I miss having human interaction on the ride!

 

[drummerwife]

Okay I'm very sorry but I completely forgot to post the Sunday Disney Question earlier. Better late than never right?

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

Not an update, but reverting to the original version of Journey into Imagination. The ride with Dreamfinder(?) was a great ride. Why Disney felt the need to "improve" it I'll never know.

 

[courtneybeth]

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

There are some empty pavilions in Epcot that I'd love to see attractions added to them. A ride based on Big Hero 6 or Walle would be fun. Imagine riding in a floaty chair or having Baymax teach you about the body and health? Much better than empty areas.

 

[Baloo in MI]

I would update Kali River Rapids. It is too short. It has a great story, but without a fast pass it is not worth it. On a hot day the lines are insane! I would lengthen the ride giving it more substantial experience; worth the wait. And (I realize I know nothing about this) design it to offer more than one excursion making it a different experience for the rider and increasing the capacity.

 

[rteetz]

I would update Kali River Rapids. It is too short. It has a great story, but without a fast pass it is not worth it. On a hot day the lines are insane! I would lengthen the ride giving it more substantial experience; worth the wait. And (I realize I know nothing about this) design it to offer more than one excursion making it a different experience for the rider and increasing the capacity.

Did you know Kali River Rapids was originally supposed to be called Tiger River Run and was supposed to be longer. It was also supposed to have a part that would have live Tigers hence the name.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Okay I'm very sorry but I completely forgot to post the Sunday Disney Question earlier. Better late than never right?

Today's Disney Question:

What Disney attraction would you update, and what would be the update you do to it?

My answer: I would update Tomorrowland Speedway. It was a favorite as mine as a kid but now as I'm getting older it needs to be updated to electric cars or something that gives it a fresh look.

Mine isn't really an update to a single attraction, but rather something I would add to at least one and maybe all four parks. I got to thinking when going through DinoLand, U.S.A. that it would be nice if each park had an area with a high concentration of rides for smaller kids. My thinking was that it would allow families to feel like they had gotten more done during the day and provide a place to take toddlers and kids who weren't quite tall enough to ride some of the larger attractions something to do while others in their party were experiencing a bigger ride. This would also allow a chance for some movies that don't have a large presence in the parks to be represented and could possibly help shorten lines elsewhere.

I know that this probably isn't a new revelation and I can picture some of the reasons why it isn't done and why some wouldn't like it, but I have faith that Disney could find a way to do something like this and not have it look cheap or like an afterthought. I love the parks, but I couldn't help but think when I was there with my family that the park experience was actually designed more for someone like me (an adult) than it was for my 5-years and younger nieces and nephews. Maybe this is by design, of those two groups I am in the one with that decides how to use disposable income. I just can't help but feel there is/should be a way to offer more for smaller/younger children.

And, tangentially to the Tomorrowland Speedway suggestion, I am a huge Wreck-It Ralph fan and would love to see that movie have larger presence in the parks. Perhaps Tomorrowland Speedway isn't the place for it, but I would love to see a Sugar Rush themed racing ride somewhere.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Did you know Kali River Rapids was originally supposed to be called Tiger River Run and was supposed to be longer. It was also supposed to have a part that would have live Tigers hence the name.

I did not know that. Too bad it did not happen, that sounds pretty cool!

 

[FFigawi]

Illuminations. I've always enjoyed the show, but it just feels like it's time for something new.

This would be my choice too. The show feels very dated and could use a different narrative at a minimum.

 

[rteetz]

This would be my choice too. The show feels very dated and could use a different narrative at a minimum.

Well I do know a replacement is in the works.

When it does go I'll miss it dearly. Illuminations is by far my favorite show. All good things must come to an end though.