Marathon Weekend 2019

[Keels]

 

[croach]

I get the feeling DISmeets are gonna be exactly like participating in this thread, but actually saying things in person, not typing...

No screen names though, so no one know anyone's name.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Question for anyone with a little better knowledge:

Epcot is listed as closing at 9 PM on the day after the Marathon. I am considering a reservation at Spice Road Table for IllumiNations viewing. What time will IllumiNations be likely to begin and what time would be a good time for a reservation? I'm an amateur Epcot-er, but it seems like it would have pretty good viewing and decent shareables if we were kind of full from a day of Epcot-ing and didn't necessarily want a full meal.

 

[jennamfeo]

No screen names though, so no one know anyone's name.

I have a good idea of what everyone looks like though, pretzel face.

 

[croach]

I have a good idea of what everyone looks like though, pretzel face.

That seems harsh.

 

[StarGirl11]

Question for anyone with a little better knowledge:

Epcot is listed as closing at 9 PM on the day after the Marathon. I am considering a reservation at Spice Road Table for IllumiNations viewing. What time will IllumiNations be likely to begin and what time would be a good time for a reservation? I'm an amateur Epcot-er, but it seems like it would have pretty good viewing and decent shareables if we were kind of full from a day of Epcot-ing and didn't necessarily want a full meal.

I'm an amateur myself with Epcot so keep that in mind. But when it comes to prime viewing spots at eating places in my experience people will get a table and keep it if they want to watch the show from that spot. So I wouldn't make it too close to 9. I would book it closer to 8 to be honest because people will and can make long meals out of a viewing spot from what I've seen with other things (ie Wishes from the Grill as it was back then, sunset viewing from this one place in New Mexico, yeah this is pretty much a constant no matter where you go).

 

[Keels]

Question for anyone with a little better knowledge:

Epcot is listed as closing at 9 PM on the day after the Marathon. I am considering a reservation at Spice Road Table for IllumiNations viewing. What time will IllumiNations be likely to begin and what time would be a good time for a reservation? I'm an amateur Epcot-er, but it seems like it would have pretty good viewing and decent shareables if we were kind of full from a day of Epcot-ing and didn't necessarily want a full meal.

I've done this multiple times with 8:15 and 8:30 reservations - you actually want to sit inside instead of outside, honestly. Just let them know when they check you in that you'd like a good view ... it's never full indoors because people always request outside seating.

 

[Keels]

I have a good idea of what everyone looks like though, pretzel face.

That seems harsh.

Hmmmm ... now that you mention it, he kinda does look happy like a Mickey pretzel ...

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

It was a Disney Store Kylo Ren toy lightsaber that lights up and makes sound effects. I doubt it weighed even close to 6 or 7 pounds. It was made of plastic and the blade was the same shape consistently as opposed to the extendable ones where each segment is just smaller than the other so it can collapse. Honestly, I don't know that the slightly better light quality in the blade made for dramatically better photos. Here's a link to the one I ran with.


Honestly, I like the toy lightsabers with collapsible blades that the parks sell. Belt clips give you a place to store the lightsaber if necessary and the easily extendable blades come out quickly for pictures and can just as quickly be put away. Plus in congested areas, it's nice to not have to pull an extended blade in close. I would not want to carry 6 or 7 pounds in either arm for an entire race. I never ran with a non collapsible lightsaber again after that race. Not worth the hassle.

Thanks for the advice!! I think mine would be much more noticeable in pics, but would probably be crazy uncomfortable to carry. I'll do a test run and maybe just carry them for the 5k in April. Appreciate your lessons learned!!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I get the feeling DISmeets are gonna be exactly like participating in this thread, but actually saying things in person, not typing...

Nope. It's more fun.

And there is always a lurker that comes out to the meet who is a lot of fun and then they hopefully start participating more!

 

[Simba's Girl]

You are my people talking about New Mexico sunsets and Gronk...

 

[Tall Todd]

User name: Tall Todd
First name: Todd
Corral: ?? Look for the tall guy
Anticipated10K pace: probably 11
Stopping for characters: most likely, especially when we need a break.

 

[PCFriar80]

That seems harsh.

I'd say that you've been "a salted".

 

[John VN]

User name: John VN aka McFlurry John
First name: John
Corral: F

Full pace: remain ahead of Balloon Ladies
Stopping for characters: maybe some (not sure yet) -- comfort stops--I'm 68yo so it goes without saying , McDonald's at mile 15.5 for a M&M McFlurry, might stop in EPCOT for some sort of stimulating libation since this will most likely be my last marathon due to knees replaced being at top of "THINGS TO DO" list

 

[AFwifelife]

I travel for one day and this thread blows up! My ILs condo has a treadmill so I guess I’ll finish my taper before heading down to the beach each day. I think my husband is going to count surfing as his taper lol.

 

[croach]

I'd say that you've been "a salted".

 

[BriarRabbit]

User name: John VN aka McFlurry John
First name: John
Corral: F

Full pace: remain ahead of Balloon Ladies
Stopping for characters: maybe some (not sure yet) -- comfort stops--I'm 68yo so it goes without saying , McDonald's at mile 15.5 for a M&M McFlurry, might stop in EPCOT for some sort of stimulating libation since this will most likely be my last marathon due to knees replaced being at top of "THINGS TO DO" list

Make it a great last one John! (But you never know...)

 

[roxymama]

I have a good idea of what everyone looks like though, pretzel face.

I'm worried now since my avatar is basically the backside of an elephant.

 

[roxymama]

Serious question: Are there busses from the Expo back to the parks. Magic Kingdom specifically. Or do they only go back to the hotels?

If they don't go to park I'll grab a cab or something. I'm not buying tons of stuff, just gonna put my shirt and bib in my park backpack.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Serious question: Are there busses from the Expo back to the parks. Magic Kingdom specifically. Or do they only go back to the hotels?

If they don't go to park I'll grab a cab or something. I'm not buying tons of stuff, just gonna put my shirt and bib in my park backpack.

Just take the bus to Contemporary, Poly or Grand Floridian. The cab has to drop you off at the TTC anyway