Marathon Weekend 2019

[rteetz]

The problem is too many good choices! I want to go to MK Sunday night. I had planned on dining at Artist Point at WL then taking the boat to MK. I just read on the Restaurants board this morning about Artist Point possibly changing over to a character dining experience.

Nothing confirmed about Artist Point but they keep changing hours and other things there so something is definitely up.

I would recommend Cali grill, Ohana, or something at GF. Even something at Ft. Wilderness would be cool if you want to take a boat somewhere.

 

[cavepig]

Yeah - unfair is not a word I’d use at all to describe the situation.
Unfortunate? That’s more like it - it’s unfortunate that they don’t do it when the capability is already there, but hey ... it’s their circus and their monkeys, so . It just seems like overkill to complain about something that is the way it is and doesn’t seem like it’s going to change.

We are the monkeys in their circus for sure!

 

[SarahDisney]

If we're gonna be monkeys, can I be one of the tumblemonkeys from festival of the lion king?

 

[rteetz]

If we're gonna be monkeys, can I be one of the tumblemonkeys from festival of the lion king?

Me too!

 

[cavepig]

Oh , so we should all dress as tumblemonkeys for the marathon, hahaha!

 

[flav]

I was planning on using my phone as camera for the race. I'll only be doing the 5k because we fly home that day so fingers crossed will get registered for it

Having a camera on me is one of the main reasons why I run with my phone. It is really easy to use your phone as camera at runDisney: Most character picture spots are attended by two CM that handle those personal cameras in top of the official photographer.

It now includes pictures for a period of about 25 months (it is good for a year + 30 days, but includes any pictures taken within a year of the date of activation. That means that any picture in MDE from previous trips within 12 months are also downloadable.) That has a lot of value for some (especially now that the pictures of races are included). That doesn't add much value for others.

I am trying to understand this. Let say I buy an AP now and activate it only in January, does that mean that
- I can do the AP pre-registration for runDisney?
- I would be entitled to photos from January 2018 to February 2020?
TIA

 

[cavepig]

Having a camera on me is one of the main reasons why I run with my phone. It is really easy to use your phone as camera at runDisney: Most character picture spots are attended by two CM that handle those personal cameras in top of the official photographer.

I am trying to understand this. Let say I buy an AP now and activate it only in January, does that mean that
- I can do the AP pre-registration for runDisney?
- I would be entitled to photos from January 2018 to February 2020?
TIA

Your AP needs to be activated now to do AP early registration, so technically you can't if you aren't activating till Jan.

You would get photos taken from Jan 2018 to Jan 2019 not 2020. They expire about one year (maybe it's 13 months) after they are taken so the ones taken in Jan 2019 you can still access thru Jan/Feb 2020.

 

[Simba's Girl]

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.

I don't think it's "unfair" (and in all honesty that word choice makes me feel like my 11 year old is arguing with me about her bedtime vs. her two teenage sister's bedtime) to not time that race because the mats aren't for that race they are for a completely different race. I feel like the majority of people just don't care what their 5K time is at a Disney 5K. Like someone else said, if you want a timed 5K you can get one MUCH cheaper than Disney on any given weekend locally no one is FORCING you to run it.

I honestly don't get the "unfair" argument at all. Especially since we are discussing two separate races. I also don't get how this explanation is a "copout" either. Is it because you don't like what was said?

 

[lhermiston]

Flights: booked
Rooms: booked
ADRs: booked

Wooooo!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I should see when my ADR date is and figure that out. I still don't have my November Trip 100% decided either.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I keep thinking about my ADRs and just can't decide if I will go to the parks the day of the Marathon.

Do you go to the parks post-marathon? Why or why not?

 

[rteetz]

I keep thinking about my ADRs and just can't decide if I will go to the parks the day of the Marathon.

Do you go to the parks post-marathon? Why or why not?

Yes! I need to celebrate somehow.

 

[camaker]

I keep thinking about my ADRs and just can't decide if I will go to the parks the day of the Marathon.

Do you go to the parks post-marathon? Why or why not?

Absolutely! I want to celebrate the marathon and wear my shiny new medal around. Plus it keeps me moving around (after an initial nap) so my legs recover more quickly.

 

[lhermiston]

I keep thinking about my ADRs and just can't decide if I will go to the parks the day of the Marathon.

Do you go to the parks post-marathon? Why or why not?

You bet. I was at Epcot until just before park close. But, that’s how I tend to vacation - up early, squeeze in as much as possible, go to bed late. I can sleep when I’m back home. If I’m at Disney, I want to be in the parks.

 

[JeffW]

I keep thinking about my ADRs and just can't decide if I will go to the parks the day of the Marathon.

Do you go to the parks post-marathon? Why or why not?

Absolutely. It really helps my recovery if I (slowly) walk around a park the afternoon after the marathon.

 

[lhermiston]

I keep thinking about my ADRs and just can't decide if I will go to the parks the day of the Marathon.

Do you go to the parks post-marathon? Why or why not?

Also, my wife and I played a game of “who ran the marathon today?” by looking at how sore people appeared to be when they were walking.

 

[jennamfeo]

I want to celebrate the marathon and wear my shiny new medal around.

I have never worn my medal in a park. And now I feel like I have been missing out. Haha.

 

[ANIM8R]

I have been an AP holder many times. My advice is simple - do the park ticket math, and don't include discounts on things like food or merchandise. Those discounts are too sporadic to be sure that they will actually add value, IMO.

It now includes pictures for a period of about 25 months (it is good for a year + 30 days, but includes any pictures taken within a year of the date of activation. That means that any picture in MDE from previous trips within 12 months are also downloadable.) That has a lot of value for some (especially now that the pictures of races are included). That doesn't add much value for others.

Sorry - a little late on this...
We bought our AP back in Jan2017 (when Disney was offering the 13 month term). The 2017 marathon weekend, the 2018 marathon weekend and another trip (we wanted to do Halloween or Christmas - end up being Halloween) more than justified the price compared to the admission costs.

I've liked having the PhotoPass more than I anticipated. I wouldn't have paid for it before the AP, but I think it's great now.

One warning, though! DW and I are marks/suckers/victims of the "AP Exclusive" merchandise! The pins, the shirts, etc. I almost think we've LOST money on buying the AP!

I'm just joking (well, half-joking) but I never cease to be amazed at Disney's ability to separate us from our money AND have us love every minute of it!

 

[SarahDisney]

I keep thinking about my ADRs and just can't decide if I will go to the parks the day of the Marathon.

Do you go to the parks post-marathon? Why or why not?

I'm planning to go to all 4 parks, but it's also widely acknowledged that I'm a little weird.
Honestly, I think that as long as you take it relatively easy, a post-marathon park visit is a great way to celebrate! Just don't plan for that to be your only day at your favorite park. Plan for it to be an easy day and one where you'd be okay going back to the hotel early if you're not feeling up for park touring.

 

[rteetz]

I have never worn my medal in a park. And now I feel like I have been missing out. Haha.

I have never not worn my medals in the parks.

People congratulate you and stuff.

Unless your theme park review who openly on social media has made fun of runners.