Marathon Weekend 2019

[Chaitali]

Thanks for all the Southwest information everyone! I just went ahead and booked my flight for January as well. I hadn't even realized that it was already time for that.

 

[Smilelea]

DH said SW price did drop midday after booking for the arrival flight so he was able to get some points back. He's good about keeping a check on them so we can rebook at cheaper price/points whenever possible.

He did see that flights were almost 6K (points) cheaper if we flew down a day earlier. I momentarily got my hopes up that we could arrive on Wed. instead and I could run the 5K too. Then I remembered he'd already tacked on a day at the end which maxed out the number of days I could be away from work without needing a physician's excuse. Darn! DH did say that after I run the half I might need the physician's excuse

 

[cavepig]

Wow! You all book your flights early- maybe it's a Southwest thing? I won't book my flights until late fall.

Probably, I saw the nonstop coming back which is rare for Omaha so grabbed it and it was a decent price. Going out who knows when I'll get that, hoping for a good time & price, so that could be awhile or wishful thinking.

 

[Keels]

DH said SW price did drop midday after booking for the arrival flight so he was able to get some points back. He's good about keeping a check on them so we can rebook at cheaper price/points whenever possible.

He did see that flights were almost 6K (points) cheaper if we flew down a day earlier. I momentarily got my hopes up that we could arrive on Wed. instead and I could run the 5K too. Then I remembered he'd already tacked on a day at the end which maxed out the number of days I could be away from work without needing a physician's excuse. Darn! DH did say that after I run the half I might need the physician's excuse

I'm sure there's a doctor around here who could help you.

 

[jennamfeo]

I was reading some Dopey stories on reddit. Got a little teary-eyed. A little overwhelmed. And then realized that this will most likely not be my "first and only" Dopey because I am going to love it so much that I'll have to do it again. Can registration just open up already?! Sheesh.

 

[cavepig]

I was reading some Dopey stories on reddit. Got a little teary-eyed. A little overwhelmed. And then realized that this will most likely not be my "first and only" Dopey because I am going to love it so much that I'll have to do it again. Can registration just open up already?! Sheesh.

I've done Dopey once & I'll do it again one year (2023 for sure). It is special!

 

[Keels]

I was reading some Dopey stories on reddit. Got a little teary-eyed. A little overwhelmed. And then realized that this will most likely not be my "first and only" Dopey because I am going to love it so much that I'll have to do it again. Can registration just open up already?! Sheesh.

My first Dopey was the most amazing experience ever.

It’s worth every penny and every training hour. You’ll feel like you’re invincible.

 

[rteetz]

I was reading some Dopey stories on reddit. Got a little teary-eyed. A little overwhelmed. And then realized that this will most likely not be my "first and only" Dopey because I am going to love it so much that I'll have to do it again. Can registration just open up already?! Sheesh.

Yep my thoughts exactly.

 

[lahobbs4]

So Southwest flights are kind of a disappointment, after waiting all this time for them to be released. I am considering a 2 stop, 1 plane change flight that goes thru St. Louis and Raleigh/Durham. The benefit of this flight is that DD28 would be flying out of Raleigh on the same flight so she would get on my plane there. But I usually avoid flying thru places with snow on Marathon Weekend. Anyone fly out of/thru St. Louis that can weigh in? Plus, is 50 minutes enough time to change planes in that airport? I have never been there before....

Are you leaving from Little Rock? I don't know how far of a drive Memphis is for you, but they are really cheap right now and a direct flight.

 

[JM735]

I'm glad I checked this thread as I clearly missed that Southwest opened the schedule for the rest of January... So I'll probably be booking flights this weekend. As others have commented, it feels so strange to book flights before race registration even opens. It's a good thing my love of Disney, and runDisney, makes me more forgiving!

 

[JM735]

My first Dopey was the most amazing experience ever.

It’s worth every penny and every training hour. You’ll feel like you’re invincible.

Agreed. Couldn't have said this better.

 

[tidefan]

We’ll be driving...

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! We are 191 days from marathon weekend!

As promised a couple weeks ago, we're mixing it up a little bit for Sundays are for Disney this week. Instead of asking a question, I'd like you all to post your favorite photo(s) from any of the Disney parks. They can be of you, your family, characters, attractions, food, whatever. Just post pics that you enjoy.

This first one is from our second family trip to WDW. It's just one of my favorite family pics.



Next up is a pic from our last trip, marathon weekend 2017. It was my youngest daughter's first trip and she's wearing the Elsa dress we bought her in Epcot, which she was obsessed with for more than a year. I also have my marathon medal on.



This next pic is of the partners statue I took late one night in MK. I'm pretty sure I ripped off the idea for this photo from Tom Bricker. I just really love the shot.



Finally, one of my favorite photos from marathon weekend 2017. I was bound and determined to see IllumiNations and finally saw it the day of the marathon. I shot from Italy at the recommendation of the Disney Tourist Blog.

 

[FFigawi]

 

[PCFriar80]

Elevator for 2 please?


And...... What's for lunch today?

 

[cavepig]

@PCFriar80 oooh that's a great lion picture, they look very intent on something!

 

[DIS-OH]

With DD2 , after 2018 Fairy Tale Challenge Me and my guys!

 

[rteetz]

Seeing Jodi Benson perform live at Epcot at the Dis 20th event was amazing!



Post my first half with my favorite guy Donald!



Not a good picture but for those that don’t know I absolutely love the Country Bears and seeing them out on my first Full was a must stop.



This one was on my first runDisney trip after the 10K in the Mexico pavilion. It was also my Grandma’s last trip. She would take her kids every year for spring break. I was very happy to have this memory with her.



Running with a group was a fun new experience for me this year.



After my finishing the full Dopey this year I was of course on top of the world.



Who doesn’t take pictures with a bus during a race?



My first flower and garden trip and of course I had to see this guy.



Fireworks symbolize what Disney is all about.



I have much better quality photos but the dis doesn’t like many of them for being too large

 

[camaker]

Seeing Jodi Benson perform live at Epcot at the Dis 20th event was amazing!

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Post my first half with my favorite guy Donald!

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Not a good picture but for those that don’t know I absolutely love the Country Bears and seeing them out on my first Full was a must stop.

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This one was on my first runDisney trip after the 10K in the Mexico pavilion. It was also my Grandma’s last trip. She would take her kids every year for spring break. I was very happy to have this memory with her.

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Running with a group was a fun new experience for me this year.

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After my finishing the full Dopey this year I was of course on top of the world.

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Who doesn’t take pictures with a bus during a race?

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My first flower and garden trip and of course I had to see this guy.

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Fireworks symbolize what Disney is all about.

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I have much better quality photos but the dis doesn’t like many of them for being too large

These pictures are going to look SO much better with Panda face!

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Not a good picture but for those that don’t know I absolutely love the Country Bears and seeing them out on my first Full was a must stop.

This one was on my first runDisney trip after the 10K in the Mexico pavilion. It was also my Grandma’s last trip. She would take her kids every year for spring break. I was very happy to have this memory with her.

Yay Country Bears and Grandmas!