Marathon Weekend 2019

[ZellyB]

SAFD: Lots of splurges!
Staying at Beach Club
Lots of good meals - Cali Grill, Tiffins, Flying Fish
Contemplating the Dooney & Bourke tote bag. I love it so much but $$$$

 

[bananabean]

She just got married too, so y'all be prepared to hear lots and lots of stories about that! It really would be a good drinking game for every time she says "I"...

Do you want to die of alcohol poisoning before the race even starts?

Maybe it’s just my propensity to hate all people, things, and situations at 5 AM, but I’ve never been struck by anything Carissa does that makes her more worthy of my hate.

 

[steph0808]

This whole marathon weekend is a splurge! I was not planning to go, but I saw a great deal for an AKL DVC reservation over the weekend and well, I just had to attend!

Besides that, I do not have any plans for specific splurges.

I'm just happy to be going. I wanted to run for a PR, but I've been sick for 1.5 weeks and long runs have been off my radar for the past two weekends. I'm just going to go, run, and have fun. And buy stuff.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

ATTQOTD: Depends on if I can convince my husband along with the plan but I'm probably buying the Stitch/Sunset Painting.

 

[BigEeyore]

SAFD: I tend to buy the same things at every rD expo: Tervis tumbler, sweaty band(s) and the sneaker ornament. Other possibilities are the "I Did It" shirt (if I like the design, haven't been crazy about the ones they have put out lately) and maybe a jacket. SO tempted by that Dooney tote - it's hard to justify getting myself something that big right after Christmas though. Not coming with my family this time, so having a Disney hotel room all to myself is a splurge in itself!

 

[garneska]

SAFD: We stay for two weeks at marathon time and this year the end of our trip is my birthday. I managed to snag an Amorette’s cake decorating spot. We have done it once before but I thought it was so much fun and I wanted a Mickey Mouse cake for my birthday anyways so why not decorate it.

 

[apdebord]

I’m not a big merch person, but I’ll probably buy an “I Did It” shirt AFTER I do the thing. Or I may just say I don’t care I just want to go back to the room and that be it.

The time away and relaxing will be a splurge enough and what I’m looking forward to the most. We’ll also be going to all our favorite spots and overindulging, so that will be a nice reward.

 

[lhermiston]

ATTQOTD: Depends on if I can convince my husband along with the plan but I'm probably buying the Stitch/Sunset Painting.

Pic or link? Sounds cool. We had a friend paint a Simba, Timon and Pumba scene for my daughters' room when she was born. She also has a Simba and Mufasa sketch from one of the Disney art stores.

 

[wdvak]

SAFD:
splurged on 2 weeks at a condo at Reunion and APs for DH and me. Also preordered the race jacket. May get a Pandora bead.

 

[Sakigt]

Besides staying at the Fort for 10 days.....

Want a Dopey I did it tank top
Character dinner at Artists Point

Got in our 18.5 mile training run today. Hubbs had to walk the last two miles which is perfect bc now he gets it when I told him how important the yoga and stretching is.

Tested the Uncrustables mid run snack and as imagined it’s amazing!!!

 

[lhermiston]

I haven't seen the race jacket, but I might be tempted to pick one up if the merch lines aren't insane when I head to the expo. I just don't know how much I'd wear it??

 

[LSUfan4444]

Okay...so, I'm going to try to put together something so we all know who is in our corrals, paces, doing character stops, etc. The idea is that if you're going solo and looking for someone to run with, this is where you'll find them.

This is nowhere near as detailed as @DopeyBadger's past spreadsheets. I don't know what time you're all starting or what time you'll hit Everest, Hollywood Studios, etc., but I hope you'll still find this useful.

So, here's what I'm looking for (from anyone who feels like participating):

User name:
First name:
Corral:
Anticipated 5K pace (if applicable):
10K pace:
Half pace:
Full pace:
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some):

So, for me, it'd be:

User name: lhermiston
First name: Lee
Corral: B
Anticipated 5K pace: 9:00
10K: 9:00
Half: 9:00
Full: 9:00
Characters: some

If I "like" your post, it means I have your info. If at all possible, try to get me your info in the next four days while I'm logging in from home. I'll try to post the excel file next weekend to see if we've missed anyone.

User name: LSUfan4444
First name: Adam
Corral: B
Full pace: 8:20/8:30
Stopping for characters (yes, no, some): Some

 

[LSUfan4444]

SAFD: I won't make it to the race expo until Saturday morning so I don't plan on seeing anything in my size that I want (only racing the full) but I would love a jacket if I can find one (I have a jacket obsession). Our splurge was going to be the Wreck it Ralph VR experience at The Void (we did the Star Wars one and it was outstanding) but now we're thinking about skipping it. I am worried about putting too much on that day.

Our flight doesnt land until like 10:00pm on Frida night then Saturday I have the expo, we have FP+ in MK starting at 1:40pm and an ADR at Cali Grill for 5:15. The experience itself doesnt take too much time im just worried about all the extra walking/mileage.

 

[Keels]

I haven't seen the race jacket, but I might be tempted to pick one up if the merch lines aren't insane when I head to the expo. I just don't know how much I'd wear it??

I have a few of the pre-order jackets (the Champion models) and I actually wear them more often than I originally thought I would - mostly to and from the pool/gym after a workout or to just have around the house for when it's chilly.

I like the design for 2019 race weekend pre-order jacket, but if it's not Champion I won't buy it because of sizing (I'm very particular). My favorite piece of merch was probably the lightweight Dopey pullover I bought this year - I wear it ALLLLL the time. If there's a Goofy one for 2019, I'll probably by it despite not really caring much for ole Goof but because I love the model of pullover itself.

Otherwise, I will just buy myself a beer at the Expo and put the rest of those funds towards my payment of Hurricane Hannah's January electric bill.

 

[baxter24]

My largest splurge was getting an annual pass!! I don't plan on making any huge purchases this year. I got a jacket last year so I don’t think I will get one this year. I would like to get a magnet for sure but no plans for anything besides that.

 

[lhermiston]

I have a few of the pre-order jackets (the Champion models) and I actually wear them more often than I originally thought I would - mostly to and from the pool/gym after a workout or to just have around the house for when it's chilly.

I like the design for 2019 race weekend pre-order jacket, but if it's not Champion I won't buy it because of sizing (I'm very particular). My favorite piece of merch was probably the lightweight Dopey pullover I bought this year - I wear it ALLLLL the time. If there's a Goofy one for 2019, I'll probably by it despite not really caring much for ole Goof but because I love the model of pullover itself.

Otherwise, I will just buy myself a beer at the Expo and put the rest of those funds towards my payment of Hurricane Hannah's January electric bill.

Solid and valuable feedback. And I totally get being picky about sizes. I’m 6’5” and getting clothes that fit right has been an ordeal for 20 years.

If the merch line is manageable and I have time before my FOP FP+ then I might look at marathon and Dopey jackets. Otherwise, my expendable income is going toward post race beers and DATW.

 

[gsu1988]

User name: gsu1988
First name: Ken
Corral: D
Anticipate
5k - 11:00
10k - 11:00
Half - 12:00 (from corral G with daughter)
Full - 11:00
Characters: probably will do some during half

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD: If I were going I would celebrate with dinner at ‘Ohana post the Marathon and replace my 2016 Marathon coffee mug that now leaks all the time. But this year I will settle for scanning DIS and living vicariously through you all. Jealous much? I would have to say I am...

 

[Keels]

If the merch line is manageable and I have time before my FOP FP+ then I might look at marathon and Dopey jackets. Otherwise, my expendable income is going toward post race beers and DATW.

There should be plenty of Marathon stuff left over ... however, Dopey could be pretty picked over. I've only shopped during Race Retreat Early Entry or where I've lined up about 45 minutes early to get Dopey stuff and it seems to go pretty quickly.

 

[Simba's Girl]

SAFD: I usually end up with a Pandora charm every time we visit, other than that I may get a marathon jacket sweatshirt/jacket. Our major purchase might be a bounce back for spring break or May when DD is out of school and August before kids go back. Having APs makes it easier to visit.