Marathon Weekend 2019

[SarahDisney]

Is it bad that FOMO has me considering Dopey again too? I thought just Goofy but I don't know. TOO MANY DECISIONS!

This is a tough one for sure. I'm kind of glad that I can't do goofy or dopey so that question is off the table.

 

[croach]

Is it bad that FOMO has me considering Dopey again too? I thought just Goofy but I don't know. TOO MANY DECISIONS!

No will power. Wait I mean yay!

I actually figured I’d do Dopey this year because of the timing but I’ve settled on doing Goofy. Those two extra days just aren’t worth for me.

 

[ZellyB]

Yay @Keels!

Our stance to not return for Marathon Weekend 2019 lasted about 2 weeks before we also folded like a cheap card table.

"Only" running the marathon this time though and probably not arriving until Friday, but now I'll need to ensure an early flight so we can make it to HH on time!

 

[Keels]

Definitely! But will we be starting from Mexico this time? @Keels

BREAKFAST MARGARITAS FOR ERRYBODY!!!!!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

before we also folded like a cheap card table

This made me LOL- quote of the day!

I am so happy everyone is coming around! I selfishly want a big dis-party for my debut and retirement marathon!

 

[KingLlama]

What if I'm not a drinker?

Can I tag along with you guys as I do "Turkey Legs Around the World"?

 

[SarahDisney]

What if I'm not a drinker?

Can I tag along with you guys as I do "Turkey Legs Around the World"?

Do they sell turkey legs in every country?

(And I'm hoping drinking alcohol in each country is not a requirement ... I'm planning to just have 1-2 drinks)

 

[KingLlama]

Do they sell turkey legs in every country?

No, but I usually carry about 11-12 of them in my bag with me at any given time, so it still works out.

 

[rteetz]

No, but I usually carry about 11-12 of them in my bag with me at any given time, so it still works out.

You could get a different snack from each country.

 

[Princess KP]

What if I'm not a drinker?

Can I tag along with you guys as I do "Turkey Legs Around the World"?

This was my drink in Morocco this year.

 

[croach]

What if I'm not a drinker?

Can I tag along with you guys as I do "Turkey Legs Around the World"?

Judgement free zone. All are welcome!

Also did any of you guys ever listen to WDW today? They did an episode called Sip and Snack around Epcot. Pretty funny. I think Len Testa went with maple syrup in Canada for either his drink or his snack.

 

[SarahDisney]

Also did any of you guys ever listen to WDW today? They did an episode called Sip and Snack around Epcot. Pretty funny. I think Len Testa went with maple syrup in Canada for either his drink or his snack.

I feel like you can use maple syrup for both...

 

[LSUlakes]

No, but I usually carry about 11-12 of them in my bag with me at any given time, so it still works out.

That would be awesome!!! You could use them as a form of currency to trade for other goods.

Judgement free zone. All are welcome!

Also did any of you guys ever listen to WDW today? They did an episode called Sip and Snack around Epcot. Pretty funny. I think Len Testa went with maple syrup in Canada for either his drink or his snack.

I know what I am going to listen to after lunch today!

 

[croach]

That would be awesome!!! You could use them as a form of currency to trade for other goods.



I know what I am going to listen to after lunch today!

It’s pretty old but I’m guessing they have them archived somewhere.

 

[GollyGadget]

I stayed at OKW this past Dopey. I used the bus transportation and was on pretty much the first bus each time. For some odd reason, they sent us to SS for the HM and M before EPCOT. This resulted us in being the third or fourth bus in line at SS both times even though we had plenty of people from OKW. Both times our driver got frustrated and ended up passing the other buses before waiting to pick up more. Probably added an additional 20-30 min to the overall trip. Caused an issue for those caught up in the traffic behind the accident. I think it was @GollyGadget got stuck in that traffic from OKW off a 3:15am bus and cut it closer than hoped for corral placement.

The property is spread out for pre race transportation but they have a bus going around taking people to the front of OKW. We requested a close room and was only a 5 min walk.

Otherwise, I felt like it was a fine hotel choice for marathon weekend.

@MilesMouse - Billy is remembering correctly, I got on the bus at a time I considered to be early enough but didn't even get to my corral until after 5 because of the traffic and I had to hustle and skip the potties. I don't remember what time it was offhand, but it was before the recommended time. Moral of the story, get to the bus early. Lots of people will tell you that isn't necessary but I really would have liked a pre-race pee and I wasn't willing to squat near the woods with all the boys. This also could vary depending on your corral. I was all the way up in B so my corral was starting pretty quick after the initial start. If I had been in one of the later corrals, it wouldn't have been as big of a deal. Granted, I could have self seeded myself further back, but I wanted that early corral that I had earned earlier that fall.

I also had some problems in that we could hear the race start from our room. It wasn't enough to wake me up, but I did wake up one morning and could definitely hear the announcers and fireworks. The good news is that you're running Dopey so you'll be up anyway!

We requested a room as close as we could get to the main bus stop, but didn't have the HH area reserved. It was a bit of a hike but bearable. I will say overall, I wasn't very impressed with the rooms at OKW. Our yet to be refurbished room at Pop earlier in the stay was nicer. On the other hand, having a hot tub on resort was nice.

 

[jennamfeo]

debut and retirement marathon!

LOLOLOL. This might also be me.

 

[IamTrike]

@MilesMouse - Billy is remembering correctly, I got on the bus at a time I considered to be early enough but didn't even get to my corral until after 5 because of the traffic and I had to hustle and skip the potties. I don't remember what time it was offhand, but it was before the recommended time. Moral of the story, get to the bus early.

I don't think this is unique to OKW. We had a similar experience at POR a couple years ago. I know there are tons of people that take the bus, getting on the last bus that make it to the race start in plenty of time. That works great... unless it doesn't. We left POR at 3:30 and it took over an hour to get to Epcot because the bus driver went the wrong way. I realize that issues like this are the exception not the rule.

 

[cavepig]

Has anyone ever pre-booked hotel and bib with RunDisney and then been able to successfully add in whatever commemorative items you wanted when registration opens?

YOu can add commemorative merchandise at any time, it can be a seperate order. Usually under your active registartion is a link to add commemorative items.

 

[Simba's Girl]

I'm excited about Keels FOMO

Luckily this year DH&I won't be missing out on HH or DATW since we're leaving the kids at home!!! HOORAYYY!!!!

 

[LikelyLynae]

Really want to do Dopey again, also really want to PR on the marathon. Which urge is stronger? The FOMO is real.