Marathon Weekend 2019

[rteetz]

My younger DD loves Lilo and Stitch, and I was debating adding an Ohana breakfast....but the only day that really works is Sunday at 7:30. I’m guessing that trying to Uber over from the Dolphin on marathon morning is a bad idea, right?

This will be tough. Uber should work but it may take extra time so build that in for sure. You can take it either directly too the Poly or take it to the TTC and then walk over.

 

[FFigawi]

Hypothetical: for someone considering a dole whip themed running costume. Is this skirt A) cute or B) meh
C) too early to pick anything because I have months to change my mind or D) dang that's a fugly skirt, don't be persuaded by the pineapples

I just don't know.
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Not enough pockets for rum

 

[Princess_Nikki]

Hypothetical: for someone considering a dole whip themed running costume. Is this skirt A) cute or B) meh
C) too early to pick anything because I have months to change my mind or D) dang that's a fugly skirt, don't be persuaded by the pineapples

I just don't know.
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@roxymama I have seen quite a few runners in the past with Dole Whip themed costumes. Some were way cuter than others but I think they’re actually quite fantastic! I do not know if they still carry them but I bought myself a Raw Threads tank top that was Dole Whip themed. It says “Will Run For > (has pic of dole whip)”.
Raw Threads tanks I noticed are super popular with Disney runners, especially the ladies. I have quite a few of them. Super soft too. You could pair something like that with the skirt. I’m SURE someone on Etsy would have a dole whip inspired anything for sale. The skirt you posted reminds me of a print you would see from the early 90’s, which has made a comeback, so I don’t think it’s too over the top or ugly at all.

Probably for the sake of running, I would keep it simple and comfy. I’ve seen quite a few clever dole whip costumes. I think it’s a great idea! I love these Dole Whip inspired ears too.

 

[cavepig]

Hypothetical: for someone considering a dole whip themed running costume. Is this skirt A) cute or B) meh
C) too early to pick anything because I have months to change my mind or D) dang that's a fugly skirt, don't be persuaded by the pineapples

I just don't know.
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I think it's Cute & should pop in pictures.

It's never too early to figure out outfits!

 

[pixarmom]

Hypothetical: for someone considering a dole whip themed running costume. Is this skirt A) cute or B) meh
C) too early to pick anything because I have months to change my mind or D) dang that's a fugly skirt, don't be persuaded by the pineapples

I just don't know.
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Too soon? Absolutely not! Agree with @cavepig - it's never too soon! I ordered our Lilo and Stitch outfits from etsy last month for August delivery for our January race.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Never too early to think about costumes. I think my planned 2018 Dark Side 5K costume needs to actually show up during marathon weekend. I left Yoda at my resort which kind of ruined the whole costume.

I think my Prince Phillip costume will be appearing once again although possibly for the full this time. I'm torn about using the old cape which reads "Once Upon a Dream In a Galaxy Far, Far Away. . . ." on the back or getting a new cape that references 26.2 or 48.6 miles being the new dragon or something to that effect. Speaking of a Prince Phillip costume, for those who have run all the events at marathon weekend, is there any one race more likely to have Princess Aurora or anyone else from Sleeping Beauty as a character stop than another? That could influence my decision.

This would leave me with two more races to come up with something. Granted all my race costumes use performance shirts so sometimes they're more themed instead of costumes.

 

[roxymama]

Not enough pockets for rum

That's why they sell those waist belts with the little bottles on them right?

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@roxymama I have seen quite a few runners in the past with Dole Whip themed costumes. Some were way cuter than others but I think they’re actually quite fantastic! I do not know if they still carry them but I bought myself a Raw Threads tank top that was Dole Whip themed. It says “Will Run For > (has pic of dole whip)”.
Raw Threads tanks I noticed are super popular with Disney runners, especially the ladies. I have quite a few of them. Super soft too. You could pair something like that with the skirt. I’m SURE someone on Etsy would have a dole whip inspired anything for sale. The skirt you posted reminds me of a print you would see from the early 90’s, which has made a comeback, so I don’t think it’s too over the top or ugly at all.

Probably for the sake of running, I would keep it simple and comfy. I’ve seen quite a few clever dole whip costumes. I think it’s a great idea! I love these Dole Whip inspired ears too.

Oh I like those ears on the right!!!

 

[DopeyBadger]

is there any one race more likely to have Princess Aurora or anyone else from Sleeping Beauty as a character stop than another?

Tough to say with any high level of certainty. I do believe the last few years Aurora has been in France in EPCOT at the end of the marathon. But I'm usually at that point on the course before the World Showcase has really opened up. So I can't say whether she's still there once it gets busier.

 

[Keels]

Speaking of a Prince Phillip costume, for those who have run all the events at marathon weekend, is there any one race more likely to have Princess Aurora or anyone else from Sleeping Beauty as a character stop than another? That could influence my decision.

She was out for both the half and full, but I can't remember if it was in the same spot or not. I know @croach got pictures with her in both races ...

 

[croach]

She was out for both the half and full, but I can't remember if it was in the same spot or not. I know @croach got pictures with her in both races ...

Half marathon, she was in the MK backstage area - or at least that’s who I was told she was. She was with Belle in France during the full.

 

[Keels]

Tough to say with any high level of certainty. I do believe the last few years Aurora has been in France in EPCOT at the end of the marathon. But I'm usually at that point on the course before the World Showcase has really opened up. So I can't say whether she's still there once it gets busier.

We get it. You’re fast.
What even was the point of this post?

 

[DopeyBadger]

We get it. You’re fast.
What even was the point of this post?

Ouch, I'm sorry. This was in no way a humble brag post. He asked whether Aurora was on course. I responded by telling him where I found Aurora on course the last few years. However, the location at which she appeared was in EPCOT World Showcase. Therefore, I was unaware of whether Aurora would be present in the park when open to the general public. I genuinely didn't know whether she was still present on the path of the course when hundreds of other day guests are present. But @croach has confirmed that location. Apologies as the intent of the post was to help.

 

[ZellyB]

We also got Aurora around France during the marathon one year. I think it might have been in 2015 but can’t recall for sure. The truth is you just can’t always predict on the princesses since they seem to trade them out throughout the race.

 

[gjramsey]

I got Aurora and Belle this year, and they looked lonely as I ran up.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Thanks everybody. The last time I did a more general themed runDisney event was 2012. Since then all races have been Star Wars with the exception of The Avengers. And obviously the traditional Disney characters aren't out for those races.

 

[SarahDisney]

I think there are usually princesses out. At least I hope so.

EDIT: Forgot to mention, I'm already thinking costumes. But I'm also fairly well known as an overplanner...

 

[WDWfeelslikehome]

Tough to say with any high level of certainty. I do believe the last few years Aurora has been in France in EPCOT at the end of the marathon. But I'm usually at that point on the course before the World Showcase has really opened up. So I can't say whether she's still there once it gets busier.

This is definitely true. My wife and I have had completely different character experiences on the same course in WDW only 60-90 minutes apart.

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! 163 days until the kickoff of marathon weekend!

I was reading on the Disney Tourist Blog this week about the rumors of Brazil coming to the World Showcase, which I think would be pretty cool. So, this week's Sundays are for Disney question is: what country or countries would you like to see added to the World Showcase?

Just a reminder that the current lineup of countries is: Mexico, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, United States, Japan, Morocco, France, United Kingdom and Canada.

I'd like to see some combination of Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Greece (put in a Hercules attraction, please!), India, Australia/New Zealand and another African country, perhaps Egypt. Obviously, there isn't space for all of these, but one or two off the list would be pretty rad.

Have a good week, everyone!

 

[cavepig]

Brazil has been rumored for sooooo long, I'll be blown away if it ever happens.

A country I would like to see added - I like your idea of Greece with Hercules that would be cool.

I feel Australia should go into Animal Kingdom instead of Epcot.

 

[lhermiston]

I feel Australia should go into Animal Kingdom instead of Epcot.

I could live with that!