Marathon Weekend 2022

[DanaVonSchweet]

ATTQOTD: Astro-orbiter. I think about it every time, and then I chicken out…

I hope you can try it sometime! It is my favorite of "those" types of rides. When we rode it the first time, my husband laughed the ENTIRE time and it was pretty special.
SAFD: It's been said before, but I'd love to do DiveQuest or Victoria and Albert's. If either are open by June, I will be elated.

 

[Barca33Runner]

SAFD:

The thing that always brings me back is that I have so much left to do.

Attractions: Cosmic Rewind, Tron, and hopefully many more down the road.

Restaurants: Jiko, Takumi-Tei, Victoria and Albert’s, Le Cellier, Cinderella’s Royal Table (you’ve got to try it once, right?), and a few more I’m forgetting off the top of my head.

I’ve gone to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party and look forward to going again in the future; but I’d also like to go to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas party.

Mostly I’m looking forward to WDW getting back to pre-pandemic excitement. I know it will take time, but I want to see announcements about expansions and new experiences, not cancellations and empty pockets of space that they no longer have the funding or inclination To improve.

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

SAFD- my husband surprised me with V&A reservations for our anniversary, and then the parks shut down before we could go. I was so proud of him for planning that out, he even had to create another MDE account so I wouldn’t see the reservation until he was ready to tell me. I’d still like to go.
Jiko wine tasting
Behinds the Seeds tour
Club 33
Unfortunately, the only thing that is currently available is the one thing my husband would never agree to spend the money on.

I love the extra effort to keep it a secret! That is awesome!

 

[GreatLakes]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! We are 107 days away from the kickoff of Marathon Weekend 2022!
For this week’s Sundays are for Disney, what’s something you’ve never done at Disney that you’d love to try?

Not counting new things we haven't had a chance to do yet staying at different resorts would be our main items.

Our top 3 are Poly, AKL, and Boardwalk Inn.

 

[FFigawi]

Victoria & Albert’s. My people wouldn’t do it, but I like what they deem too pretentious. I’ll push through their disdain and get the wine pairing.
ETA: and the caviar, please.

Definitely get the extra John Dory course and the Wagyu add-on as well. Both are excellent, especially the beef as it's an interesting & enjoyable side-by-side taste comparison.

 

[HangWithMerida]

I’d also like to visit Disneyland Paris and do a race there, if that starts up again. If they do, bucket list!

This was on my list too. I have been to Disneyland Paris but I really wanted to do the castle to chateau challenge. Hopefully they bring back racing there!

 

[ZellyB]

SAFD: My answer is pretty simple. I've never ridden the train in MK. We wanted to on a recent trip not realizing it was not running due to Tron construction, so planning to do it on our next trip back when it's running.

 

[Neon Cactus]

Castle to Chateau Challenge is high on my list, as is visiting all of the foreign parks. At the US parks, I'd like to see the new Cirque du Soleil show and stay at the Grand Floridian and Grand Californian resorts.

 

[chantaldb]

castle to chateau challenge.

YESSS! Travel to the US from Europe will be possible from November onwards!!!. I had taken a bit of a gamble registering for Dopey 2022 and booking Pop Century. I do hope the Disney run weekend in Paris will be on as I am aiming for the Castle to Chateau as well. But that's September 2022, so I am fairly confident. Actually I was "reminded" by my phone this morning that exactly 2 years ago I picked up my bibs at Disneyland Paris expo.

 

[Waiting2goback]

Correct me if I am wrong, there are no longer travel agents that have race bibs? i thought I heard that a couple years ago. I had reached out to my TA I used to use and that's what they told me. I wanted to try and do Goofy this year. It's sold out. I reached out to runDisney to see if they would break apart once of the open Dopey spots and let me do Goofy and they told me for the safety of all runners they can't do that because they have to limit the amount of participants. I responded and said that makes no sense as if they sell the Dopey registration someone will still be running those races so they only thing they are losing if a couple hundred dollars on the registration. They responded with the same respond about limiting entries but directed me to the travel partners section on their site to see if they have a spot open. I looked and can't even see a spot for travel agents? Am I missing something?

 

[camaker]

Correct me if I am wrong, there are no longer travel agents that have race bibs? i thought I heard that a couple years ago. I had reached out to my TA I used to use and that's what they told me. I wanted to try and do Goofy this year. It's sold out. I reached out to runDisney to see if they would break apart once of the open Dopey spots and let me do Goofy and they told me for the safety of all runners they can't do that because they have to limit the amount of participants. I responded and said that makes no sense as if they sell the Dopey registration someone will still be running those races so they only thing they are losing if a couple hundred dollars on the registration. They responded with the same respond about limiting entries but directed me to the travel partners section on their site to see if they have a spot open. I looked and can't even see a spot for travel agents? Am I missing something?

Travel agents are no longer able to sell bibs. Maybe a charity might have a Goofy bib available?

 

[Waiting2goback]

Travel agents are no longer able to sell bibs. Maybe a charity might have a Goofy bib available?

I didn't think so. Must have been an old form email response from runDisney.

I am so torn. I have been looking for a race in the winter to stay focused on my training since I have been so inconsistent with all the injuries I have had this year. I really wanted to do Goofy. Now I have to chose between Dopey and the marathon if anything. If i do Dopey there are no reasonably priced hotel rooms on property still so I would be off site. i feel like I would feel disconnected from race weeked being off property. I have never done Dopey, and the wife told me to just do it and get it overwith but I am also not sure if my body is ready for it since my training has been so inconsistent this year. I had to take 3-4 months off from running this year while I was waiting for an MRI to come back on my back.

 

[hauntedcity]

Nabbed my Southwest tickets on Thursday, and I just made a town car reservation to get me from & to the airport! I've had too many Mears issues that I can't take a chance on getting to the expo the day I arrive.

Oh, this is getting real!

 

[jmasgat]

I didn't think so. Must have been an old form email response from runDisney.

I am so torn. I have been looking for a race in the winter to stay focused on my training since I have been so inconsistent with all the injuries I have had this year. I really wanted to do Goofy. Now I have to chose between Dopey and the marathon if anything. If i do Dopey there are no reasonably priced hotel rooms on property still so I would be off site. i feel like I would feel disconnected from race weekend being off property. I have never done Dopey, and the wife told me to just do it and get it over with but I am also not sure if my body is ready for it since my training has been so inconsistent this year. I had to take 3-4 months off from running this year while I was waiting for an MRI to come back on my back.

If you are willing to coast for awhile, it is possible that a Goofy entry might pop up--there are random appearances of race bibs every now and then. Also, RD may break up Dopey bibs--one can never tell. It doesn't sound like you're all that thrilled to do Dopey, so honestly, I wouldn't bother. Why spend all that money on something you won't enjoy.

 

[Waiting2goback]

If you are willing to coast for awhile, it is possible that a Goofy entry might pop up--there are random appearances of race bibs every now and then. Also, RD may break up Dopey bibs--one can never tell. It doesn't sound like you're all that thrilled to do Dopey, so honestly, I wouldn't bother. Why spend all that money on something you won't enjoy.

That’s my struggle. I have always wanted to do Dopey. It never worked out cuz of the schedule or finances on the given year. This year I can pull it off. But, it is a lot more money than just doing the marathon. It’s almost double when I factor in the race registration and additional hotel stay.
A couple of questions for anyone that stays off property for races though.

Do you have to pay for parking at the races?
Do you feel disconnected from race weekend? I just know staying on property I feel the energy of race weekends with signage around the resorts, seeing everyone wearing medals, etc...
I really like the Goofy and Dopey medals this year so I feel like if I’m going to do Dopey doing it for the 50th would be the best time to give it a go.
My other question is, how hard on your body is Dopey? My longest run so far has been 8 miles. I have time to get to a reasonable long run before race weekend for sure.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

That’s my struggle. I have always wanted to do Dopey. It never worked out cuz of the schedule or finances on the given year. This year I can pull it off. But, it is a lot more money than just doing the marathon. It’s almost double when I factor in the race registration and additional hotel stay.
A couple of questions for anyone that stays off property for races though.

Do you have to pay for parking at the races?
Do you feel disconnected from race weekend? I just know staying on property I feel the energy of race weekends with signage around the resorts, seeing everyone wearing medals, etc...
I really like the Goofy and Dopey medals this year so I feel like if I’m going to do Dopey doing it for the 50th would be the best time to give it a go.
My other question is, how hard on your body is Dopey? My longest run so far has been 8 miles. I have time to get to a reasonable long run before race weekend for sure.

have you thought about the Swan and Dolphin? It’s not Disney but it’s on property, with transportation.

 

[Waiting2goback]

have you thought about the Swan and Dolphin? It’s not Disney but it’s on property, with transportation.

Yes but the price was more than I wanted to spend. All Star Music is available Thursday through Monday so I may just book that and find an off site hotel for Wednesday night if I decide to do Dopey.

 

[LEN375]

Goofy is still sold out but the half and full are open. If I sign up for both will that automatically sign me up for goofy??

 

[camaker]

Goofy is still sold out but the half and full are open. If I sign up for both will that automatically sign me up for goofy??

No. You’ll be doing the Goofy Challenge, but you won’t get the bib, shirt or medal for the challenge, just the ones for the individual races.

 

[steph0808]

Yes but the price was more than I wanted to spend. All Star Music is available Thursday through Monday so I may just book that and find an off site hotel for Wednesday night if I decide to do Dopey.

I just booked my Marathon Weekend hotel this week because I'm lazy.

We're going Wednesday-Tuesday, and All-Stars was available, Pop was available, and Port Orleans Riverside (I know it is more expensive, but at least it's not $700/night!).

Try looking Wednesday-Tuesday or Wednesday-Wednesday, book that, and then call to cut the last night or two off. Disney is weird that way.