Marathon Weekend 2019

[Princess KP]

I see a lot of push back on my comments about the timed 5K.
Many are ridiculous, like this: "There is zero reason to chip-time a race that does not sweep."
WHAT? HUH? WOW! I am speechless.

However nobody has refuted that it's unfair to the other participants.
All answers are simply cop-outs for Disney not to time it.
They have timing mats and people pay to run it, just like the Dopeys.
And yes, I have run the Dopey, did the first and that was plenty.

In this day of social media people like to post their accomplishments.
Folks will have all their races online BUT* the 5K.
I suppose they can upload a pic of their Garmin.

First, no reason to be such a jerk, saying someone's comment is ridiculous.

Second, as I stated earlier, if people didn't think it was fair, they don't have to sign up yet the 5K is the one race that often sells out first. These people must be ok with not having a time and not being able to brag on social media.

As ridiculous as it sounds, I would rather post a photo of me with Vacation Genie on the course than a screenshot of my time.

 

[croach]

I see a lot of push back on my comments about the timed 5K.
Many are ridiculous, like this: "There is zero reason to chip-time a race that does not sweep."
WHAT? HUH? WOW! I am speechless.

However nobody has refuted that it's unfair to the other participants.
All answers are simply cop-outs for Disney not to time it.
They have timing mats and people pay to run it, just like the Dopeys.
And yes, I have run the Dopey, did the first and that was plenty.

In this day of social media people like to post their accomplishments.
Folks will have all their races online BUT* the 5K.
I suppose they can upload a pic of their Garmin.

As a more serious arguement though, I would say that Disney is just trying to promote it as a family fun event. Not everything in life has to be a timed competition so just enjoy it and have fun. Post on the all important social media that you just had an enjoyable 5k at Disney World. It’s all good.

 

[Keels]

As ridiculous as it sounds, I would rather post a photo of me with Vacation Genie on the course than a screenshot of my time.

Poor overworked Vacation Genie.

 

[SarahDisney]

Poor overworked Vacation Genie.

Vacation Genie needs a vacation.

 

[PCFriar80]

Vacation Genie needs a vacation.

Maybe a lampside retreat?

 

[jennamfeo]

Guys, the first time I ever saw Vacation Genie I teared up a little bit. Man I miss RW.

 

[rteetz]

For those staying on property, dining opens up so soon! (As we all know... )

Question: Have you made ADRs on your phone before? Through the app? Or just on the website? Work ok?

I have done both and never had a problem.

 

[rteetz]

I see a lot of push back on my comments about the timed 5K.
Many are ridiculous, like this: "There is zero reason to chip-time a race that does not sweep."
WHAT? HUH? WOW! I am speechless.

However nobody has refuted that it's unfair to the other participants.
All answers are simply cop-outs for Disney not to time it.
They have timing mats and people pay to run it, just like the Dopeys.
And yes, I have run the Dopey, did the first and that was plenty.

In this day of social media people like to post their accomplishments.
Folks will have all their races online BUT* the 5K.
I suppose they can upload a pic of their Garmin.

My question is why is it unfair?

 

[Keels]

Guys, the first time I ever saw Vacation Genie I teared up a little bit. Man I miss RW.

Don’t worry, by the time you see him for the fourth time during Dopey you’ll be like “couldn’t they find ANYONE else to be out here today?”.

 

[rteetz]

Don’t worry, by the time you see him for the fourth time during Dopey you’ll be like “couldn’t they find ANYONE else to be out here today?”.

I am secretly hoping he is out for all three W&D races and all four marathon weekend races just so we can keep making jokes about it,

 

[Keels]

I am secretly hoping he is out for all three W&D races and all four marathon weekend races just so we can keep making jokes about it,

He was last year, so if I was a betting woman ...

NARRATOR: She was, in fact, a betting woman

 

[SarahDisney]

I dont care about the half (sorry guys, I'm super selfish), but if vacation genie is not out there for all three of my races, I'm gonna be pissed.

 

[goingthedistance]

My Dining Reservation window opened today. First time ever I have my hotel, flights, and dining all booked before I registered for Marathon Weekend.

 

[sandam1]

I'm working on Plan B for marathon weekend - on the off-chance that my friend does NOT want to do the 5K (love the girl, but trying to get her to make a decision is like nailing Jell-o to the wall). Does anyone know what time the bid pick-up usually opens on Friday? I'm trying to figure out if it is feasible for me fly in on an early morning flight, go pick-up my bib in the morning and then go back to the airport to pick up my friend in the afternoon.

 

[Keels]

I dont care about the half (sorry guys, I'm super selfish), but if vacation genie is not out there for all three of my races, I'm gonna be pissed.

I’m pretty sure he was even out during Star Wars, so I think you’ve got a good shot.

 

[lhermiston]

My Dining Reservation window opened today. First time ever I have my hotel, flights, and dining all booked before I registered for Marathon Weekend.

I’ll be in the same boat by this time tomorrow.

 

[jennamfeo]

For what it's worth, which isn't a lot, I would probably do runDisney races even if none of them were timed.

I'm here for a good time, not a race time.

 

[rteetz]

For what it's worth, which isn't a lot, I would probably do runDisney races even if none of them were timed.

I'm here for a good time, not a race time.

Fo-shizzle

 

[cavepig]

For those staying on property, dining opens up so soon! (As we all know... )

Question: Have you made ADRs on your phone before? Through the app? Or just on the website? Work ok?

Yes, I've done them on the phone app and it works fine!

I’m pretty sure he was even out during Star Wars, so I think you’ve got a good shot.

Creeping around along with the stormtroopers would be a funny site

 

[subtchr]

In the FWIW file: I am planning to register for the half at noon on Tuesday, as an AP holder. With the new registration system, I called rD to ask if I can also sign up my sister, a non-AP holder. The CM I talked to double checked and came back to tell me that yes, I can. We shall see on Tuesday!