Marathon Weekend 2022

[cburnett11]

I didn’t really go look for it. I’ll probably try to find the group for the half and maybe full.

I’m in unchartered territory doing Dopey. I think I’ve only met up with the group for 2018 marathon.

 

[xjillianpaige]

I’m awake for my shake out run this morning and it is SO slippery in Massachusetts! Sitting in my car and waiting to see if anyone from my club wants to try running later.

ETA: I’m not trying to slip and break an ankle 3 days before the marathon!!

 

[pluto377]

Whew got my finisher pic just in time to get get LL for today!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

I’m directionally challenged. Couldn’t find you guys.

Ditto. I am currently sitting on the bleachers in front of the main stage. Dressed as Mr Incredible

Currently in a loooooong line for cogsworth and lumiere

it was a huge line

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

I’m directionally challenged. Couldn’t find you guys.

Ditto. I am currently sitting on the bleachers in front of the main stage. Dressed as Mr Incredible

Currently in a loooooong line for cogsworth and lumiere

it was a huge line

 

[The Expert]

We had a big group this morning! Sorry for those who didn't find us. When you come into the big waiting area with the DJ stage, we were all the way right and about halfway back as you enter (facing the food trucks).

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

The 5k here was a new experience for me. Not only am I in the sixth corral, I managed to be almost one of the last people to start. But did an easy jog to the course and now it’s hit Hollywood studios for some fun

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

We had a big group this morning! Sorry for those who didn't find us. When you come into the big waiting area with the DJ stage, we were all the way right and about halfway back as you enter (facing the food trucks).

Someone please tap me on the shoulder tomorrow. I will be dressed as Deadpool and wandering around looking for you all. My guess is I was more or less circling you this morning and should’ve ask if y’all were our crew

 

[BigEeyore]

Do you need a paper copy of the expo pass, or can you just show it on your phone?

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

Do you need a paper copy of the expo pass, or can you just show it on your phone?

Just show on your phone!

 

[camaker]

Do you need a paper copy of the expo pass, or can you just show it on your phone?

‘Just show it on your phone. They suggest screenshotting it. It’s supposed to be a paperless system.

 

[camaker]

We had a big group this morning! Sorry for those who didn't find us. When you come into the big waiting area with the DJ stage, we were all the way right and about halfway back as you enter (facing the food trucks).

‘I’m not sure that was actually our group, unless half of it decided to wear green unicorn hats.

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

Curious to see if they have any after. No post race photo with Dopey will be a bummer

No characters post race this morning. Per a cast member, there won't be characters after any of the races. Major bummer.

 

[Sara W]

I saw in another group it was around 1.5 mi from the parking to get through security and into the corrals. Did anyone notice if the walk was shorter via uber or bus?

 

[furiated]

No characters post race this morning. Per a cast member, there won't be characters after any of the races. Major bummer.

That sucks. I don't see why they can't have them distanced behind a planter or something like on the course.

 

[1lilspark]

What was the ratio of characters on the sideline waving vs roped off with photopass?

also I know no characters pre/post but any backdrops??? (Like how W&D had the Queen of heart throne & nautilus at MK staging and evil Queen throne & magic mirror at Epcot staging)

 

[The Expert]

‘I’m not sure that was actually our group, unless half of it decided to wear green unicorn hats.

Well, I wouldn't put it past me to join the wrong one.

As for the walk, from the bus drop it was definitely longer. I think ride share was the same as I saw the signs for that area as we were pulling in. We were dropped in the park bus area and they used the scanners at the park entrance, then looped us all the way back to the staging area. I felt for those who drove, as they basically walked that whole thing twice.

 

[Barca33Runner]

I had as many steps from our car to starting the race and finishing the race back to the car as I did in the 5k (and we really explored the space in the 5k). I realize these races are difficult logistically but this felt almost as though they attempted to devise the worst possible plan.

But it was fun. And much better organized than Genie+.

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

What was the ratio of characters on the sideline waving vs roped off with photopass?

also I know no characters pre/post but any backdrops??? (Like how W&D had the Queen of heart throne & nautilus at MK staging and evil Queen throne & magic mirror at Epcot staging)

All on course characters had photopass.
- Cars themed background
- Pinocchio
- Abu
- Cogsworth & Luminere
- Sadness
- Joy

Post race they had 2 backdrops themed for the 50th with photopass. And 2 backdrops like what's at the expo outside next to the merch building - a window photo box thing themed for the race weekend. No photopass there because bib numbers aren't visible, but they do have a cast member you can hand your phone to.

 

[LilyJC]

I put all my codes in this morning for myself and DH through the Disney app. You have to manually enter the code, starting with the year, it’s all on the back of the bib. And if your bib number is less than 5 digits you put the proper amount of 0s at the beginning to make you bib number 5 digits (I.e. 00217 if you were bib 217.)

Thank you! The year tip did the trick!