Marathon Weekend 2019

[PCFriar80]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars!

This thread have been quiet for the past day, so I trust you're all enjoying the Labor Day weekend. Speaking of Labor Day, this week's Sundays are for Disney is all about jobs. Specifically, what Disney Parks job would you like to have?

A RunDisney race starter. That's the closest I'll ever come to corral A!

 

[rteetz]

Well since you said I can’t be an imagineer...

I would choose ride attendant on Pandora (or any rode in AK for that matter) or photopass photographer.

 

[ZellyB]

CM working Tower of Terror. We've had some great ones who really get into character as they are loading you. I love that!

 

[CDKG]

This thread have been quiet for the past day, so I trust you're all enjoying the Labor Day weekend. Speaking of Labor Day, this week's Sundays are for Disney is all about jobs. Specifically, what Disney Parks job would you like to have? I'm talking ground-leve

I am not the "front of the house" type, so my answer may be skirting the rules a bit... I would like to do what I do now for Disney Parks. I am a Safety Program Manager at an international airport. I work with a variety of employees including maintenance workers (carpenters, electricians, mechanical engineers, etc.), project managers, engineers, even Police and Fire. If I worked for Disney, my job would be to keep all Cast Members (front of the house and behind the scenes) safe. Of course it would involve lots of time in the field (at the parks ; ) I figure it would also be high enough ranking to include a Silver Pass and paid vacation to visit other Disney parks. What could be better? Maybe some day...

 

[garneska]

Boat driver on the contemporary, wilderness lodge, ft Wilderness loop.

 

[roxymama]

I always felt like Jungle cruise skipper would be right in my wheelhouse. Cheesy puns and bad jokes that people only half laugh at but mostly groan. I do that now and don't get paid for it.

Though I think anything where I can soak up AC may be better. Casting would probably peg me for haunted mansion with my pasty palor. I'd dig that.

And finally...dancing zebra or fish or mouse or whatnot on stage or in a parade. Came this close to trying out in college and regret chickening out. Oh to have those moves and that body again.

 

[roxymama]

Ps...looks like castaway cay 5k for spring break this year

 

[Barca33Runner]

Sundays are for Disney:

Director of a future Star Wars film. I mean, I couldn't do worse than Rian Johnson, right?

Okay, Okay. While I'm not going to equate a position that employed Rian Johnson to Bob Iger, I know I'm outside the rules there. I have no idea where they are going with Galaxy's Edge and the immersive elements of the Hotel and Park experience, but I think it would be great fun to be a face character within that framework tasked with interacting with guests and advancing their plot lines within that experience. To be honest you could probably talk me into being just about anything within Galaxy's Edge when it opens.

Secondary option:

Pastry Chef-As a person who loves The Great British Bake Off (Mel, Sue, and Mary version; haven't seen the new one) and is an amateur baking enthusiast I would love to have these skills. Seems like a lot of creative opportunities would exist with all of the parks, resorts, and characters to draw inspiration.

Doesn't Exist option: Permanent Disney mystery guest. Disney would pay me to go from resort to resort, park to park, dining experience to dining experience, etc. and report on how my experiences compare. I realize Disney probably has some quality control, etc. positions that approximate certain aspects of this, but I'm talking Disney essentially paying me to be on vacation.

 

[JAMIESMITH]

I’m one of the rare folks who think BOG is highly overrated. Admittedly, we had a less than ideal experience. It sticks with you, though.

I haven’t had the new BOG menu, but I’d choose Ohana every single time.

I'm right there with you. We tried BOG twice. It just was not good.

 

[Keels]

marathon training question. i am at two months or so into my marathon training with about six weeks until the race. things have gone well; good progress, no injuries. but for the last week or so i've been lagging mentally. i'm just not motivated to get the runs in and work to the goal like i was at the start of this effort. i've allowed a few extra "rest" days and haven't stuck to the planned runs like i should.

i've done this enough times to know a lull like this is normal but i really want to find a way to avoid having this adversely affect my race in october. so, has anyone else dealt with this and what strategies did you use to overcome it?

I struggle with this all the time, but a “treat yo’self” purchase or registration seems to go a long way to get me out of a funk.

My *magical* travel agent came through for me today! I’ve been waitlisted for a room at beach club for awhile. In the meantime I had booked rooms at YC & BC as backup plans and was going to go with whatever one gave me the better rate with a Passholder discount. One less thing to stress about.

Yay!!!!!! We’re going to be neighbors!!!!

Good morning, runDisney all-stars!

This thread have been quiet for the past day, so I trust you're all enjoying the Labor Day weekend. Speaking of Labor Day, this week's Sundays are for Disney is all about jobs. Specifically, what Disney Parks job would you like to have? I'm talking ground-level, badge-CM jobs, so no Imagineers, no Bob Iger, no cushy office jobs. It'll be more fun that way.

I'd like to be a tour guide. Ideally, I'd rotate tours so it wouldn't get too stale, but if I had to pick one, I'd want to do the behind the scenes tour at Animal Kingdom.

Have a good weekend, everyone! See you all in 128 days!

I’ve already had my Disney dream job, sooo ...

Probably sommelier at Cali Grill or Jiko.

Or - who are we kidding - bartender at Hurricane Hannah’s.

 

[camaker]

I always felt like Jungle cruise skipper would be right in my wheelhouse. Cheesy puns and bad jokes that people only half laugh at but mostly groan. I do that now and don't get paid for it.

Ditto. I’d love to rock some back side of water. Some houses have a swear jar. I wish we had an eye roll jar for every time DW’s and DDs’ eyes roll at my top, top quality humor! We’d be making trips to Disney every month.

 

[steph0808]

I always felt like Jungle cruise skipper would be right in my wheelhouse. Cheesy puns and bad jokes that people only half laugh at but mostly groan. I do that now and don't get paid for it.

This is me. Jungle Cruise, most definitely.

Or Kilamanjaro Safari driver.

 

[hotblooded]

SAFD:
I was hired as a lifeguard through the college program immediately after graduating, but I accepted a position at another company so I never got to fulfill that dream. At this point I can’t imagine subjecting myself to 40 hous of sun exposure per week, so that’s off the table.

Realistically, I would work front desk or concierge at a hotel, because I have experience in that field. But I really don’t want to go back to customer-facing minimum wage positions.
Dreams change.

 

[kleph]

I struggle with this all the time, but a “treat yo’self” purchase or registration seems to go a long way to get me out of a funk.

after reflecting on it a bit (as well as perusing folks replies) i'm thinking training in the north texas weather has a LOT to do with it. but i can't change that. so i'm holding off on any purchases until after my next really long run.

 

[Keels]

after reflecting on it a bit (as well as perusing folks replies) i'm thinking training in the north texas weather has a LOT to do with it. but i can't change that. so i'm holding off on any purchases until after my next really long run.

No joke - that really plays a big role. Even before I got hurt, it just felt like NTX went from delightful to surface of the sun like overnight. It’s even more miserable than normal. And we’re not into the time of the year just yet when you use a race as part of a supported long run.

 

[hotblooded]

after reflecting on it a bit (as well as perusing folks replies) i'm thinking training in the north texas weather has a LOT to do with it. but i can't change that. so i'm holding off on any purchases until after my next really long run.

I hear you. I’m in Austin and I had an episode of heat exhaustion toward the end of a 3-mile run two weeks ago. It has been ROUGH this summer.

 

[kleph]

No joke - that really plays a big role. Even before I got hurt, it just felt like NTX went from delightful to surface of the sun like overnight. It’s even more miserable than normal. And we’re not into the time of the year just yet when you use a race as part of a supported long run.

that, i planned for. i won't undertake any of that type of training until after the WDW marathon.

i've run in hotter weather and i've run in more oppressive conditions but it's been two plus months of 6 a.m. runs at 80 degrees and 80 percent humidity. i'm weary.

 

[Bree]

SAFD: I’d work in the Main Street confectionary making the treats. The candy apples are so pretty and look fun to make.

I swear this summer just seems worse than usual. This is my 5th FL summer and it just seems really oppressive this year. Usually once the sun goes down it always cooled off, but this year it’s still still stifling at 9-10pm. Last night I was in West Palm Beach for a concert and thought I was going to pass out!

 

[PrincessMickey]

I hope you all are enjoying the long weekend...I will be working. Both tonight and tomorrow night, ugh. But my long weekend comes this next weekend so all will be good.

I think if I could pick any job I would like to bring out my crafty/creative side by designing and sewing the character’s costumes and outfits.

 

[Disney at Heart]

SAFD: Waving at boatloads of people setting off for the happiest cruise at IASW, but wearing ear plugs, because who could listen to the song over and over?