Marathon Weekend 2022

[ZellyB]

I used to always have race dreams/nightmares before Disney races. Usually it involved me getting lost on the course somewhere and typically ending up inside a mall! So weird.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Which for those who don’t know is basically another word for the parade/sweep bus.

And to reassure slower runners, just because you see a bus with Parade Bus parked to the side of the road along the course, that does not mean you're in danger of being swept. They will warn you if that bus is in your immediate future. It may be parked there because it will be needed in 15-30 minutes.

I used to always have race dreams/nightmares before Disney races. Usually it involved me getting lost on the course somewhere and typically ending up inside a mall! So weird.

I had a few like that. Sometimes they even involved character stops randomly showing up along city streets.

 

[jmasgat]

Not to belabor the race dream thing, but last night I had a first....a race dream within a race dream! In the nested dream, I am at the front corral of a race (that should have been a tipoff!) listening to the announcer tell everyone it was time to get to their corrals--but when I look around, there were no other runners. I started running back to where my true corral was---then I "woke up" to realize I had been dreaming and was really in a changing room area. I had fallen asleep getting ready and now it was 9 am and I had missed the start. But I still figured I could run the race and so started running over to the start area. Then I really woke up--and was amused and impressed. Don't think I can top that one.

 

[rundisfan]

Before my 1st Dopey Challenge, I used to have the recurring dream of waking up too late for the 5k and blowing the whole weekend - it didn't happen. However, on another race weekend I did accidentally set my alarm for PM instead of AM, but thankfully the slamming hotel room doors of all the other runners woke me up, so now I think of that as my secondary alarm.

On another note, the last month or so Orlando has had near-perfect running weather most days. Let's hope the trend continues for another month (or 3).

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

On another note, the last month or so Orlando has had near-perfect running weather most days. Let's hope the trend continues for another month (or 3).

Fingers-crossed for good running weather! I bought some "throw away" fleece blankets from Walmart today just in case! Blankets + mylars + multiple hot-hands + costume layers = it'll probably be 80 degrees, but I'm ready for the cold. If only I could prepare for the long miles this well!

 

[StarGirl11]

Prep for me is so weird this year. I need blankets but not for throw away purposes. Because more than likely sitting in the chair is going to make me cold since I won't be as active as normal.

Side note trying to set up DAS. And currently been left on 'Sent' for an hour. Getting close to trying to phone call Disney IT and see if anyone knows how to get me chatting for the Advanced Selection again. Because closing and reopening or signing in and out. Does not fix the problem.

 

[princesspirateandrunner]

I don’t usually have dreams about races, but I once had a dream where I went to a race, and there was a man standing there waving at all the runners. I was pretty amused when I woke up and realized that my dream was a pun. That man was the race waver/race waiver!

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! We are ONE MONTH from the kickoff of Marathon Weekend 2022!

This will be my first visit in two years and boy am I excited to get back and see what’s changed. So, for this week’s Sundays are for Disney, what is something new *to you* that you are excited to check out during this upcoming trip? Staying at a different resort for the first time? Got an ADR for a restaurant that has alluded you in the past? It all counts. As do shows, rides, etc. that are brand new to the rest of us.

Although I’ve checked it out before, I’m excited to stay at POFQ for the first time! I’m most excited to see and photograph the new nighttime shows and just see MK done up for the 50th. I’m also hopeful to check out the Mickey and Minnie Railroad ride at DHS and maybe Ratatouille, if I’m lucky. Holding out hope for a drink at Space 220, too!

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[SheHulk]

SAFD: Lots is new to us this trip!
Disney resort prices have finally gotten to the point where we feel it's not worth it, so, for MW and Princess Weekend, we are trying the Dolphin and Swan respectively. We got good AP rates so I'm looking forward to trying something new. We could afford to get my young adult kids their own room, which we would *not* have done if we stayed at Yacht or Beach Club right next door.

DH is never really up for drinking alcohol, and I'm not one to drink by myself, so I haven't tried any of the specialty drinks in the parks. But my older DS will have just turned 21 and will want drinking buddies, he's especially interested in drinking around WS. So I'm going to try as many new alcoholic beverages as my "lightweight" self can handle. I normally have one glass of wine and am suffering a little the next day. Pair that with running Goofy and I won't have much to drink but I'll try my best.

As for food, we're going to try the breakfast buffet at Cape May Cafe. And younger DS and I have been salivating over all the 50th Anniversary treats on instagram and Disney Food Blog. Going to taste as many of those as I can handle as well.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I’m staying at the Swan for the first time, and I want to check out the new expansion at the French pavilion. This means the Ratatouille ride and the new creperie place. My mom and I are also checking out the Mandara spa at the Swan for the first time.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Every MW, we try staying at a new resort to get a feel of the different areas around Disney. This year is WL. I was really stoked when they mentioned that Artist Point is reopening! So excited for that!

We haven't done the new ride in The France Pavilion, so we're looking forward to that, as well.

We scheduled to get on The Dream after MW. They're not doing the CC this year, but I think just being on a ship will be exciting and new! Come aboard! We're expecting you!

 

[princesspirateandrunner]

SAFD: We aren’t DVC, but we’re renting points for the first time. We’re staying at OKW, and then we tacked on an extra day, and are moving over to AKL. I’m excited to stay both places for the first time. Our younger DS and his girlfriend are joining us, and DS is running the half, which will be his first rD race. DH and I are doing Goofy for the first time. We always try to go to new restaurant, along with old favorites, and have Terralina and Frontera picked out to try for the first time, as well as the OKW restaurants.
My training has not been where it needs to be, but I am hopeful for a successful long run this afternoon. I need a boost of confidence at one month out!

 

[Carol_]

SAFD: 1st time running the 5k. I’m hoping that means there might be something left to buy in my size at the expo.

 

[1lilspark]

SAFD
Kitetales!!!! Since it was canceled on our DAK in November for weather

the new scene in philharmagic (I saw a recording when it debuted in California over the summer but can’t wait to see it irl)

just doing this weekend in general as I’ve only done Wine & Dine and one Star Wars weekend and I assume the energy here is much stronger

 

[GuinnessRunner]

SAFD:

Will be at POFQ for first time so looking forward to checking another resort off of the list. Hoping to experience Ratatouille as well but will see. Also looking forward to actually having the courage to attend one of the meetups this year (Friday afternoon or before the races Saturday and Sunday)

 

[Herding_Cats]

SAFD:

-Running in a runDisney race (x2!)
-Staying at a new resort--Boulder Ridge for a night
-Eating at 2 new restaurants--Skipper Canteen and Terralina

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD: Having never stayed in a Deluxe, my family (as brand new DVC owners) are getting to stay at Poly snd then Wilderness Lodge. WL is by far my most favorite resort to explore so to get to stay there, way excited!

We are also trying Artist Point for the first time. DW loves Snow White, so I know it will be a great meal. Also, having not been since the 2020 MW there are a few rides I am excited to try like Mickey and Minnies Railroad and Ratatouillie!

 

[augrad1993]

SAFD:
*running my first runDisney race
*running my first marathon EVER!
*new restaurant, Enzo's Hideaway
*first trip with my work sisters who lured me in to this distance running thing 4 years ago!

 

[MissLiss279]

SAFD:
I’m staying at Bay Lake Tower for the first time and am excited about getting to walk to MK. I also was able to snag a reservation at Space 220 for a late lunch the Monday after the marathon.

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

SAFD: Looking forward to firsts with Space 220, Gideons, and Polite Pig. To make them not all food-related, I'll add Beauty and the Beast sing-along in France at Epcot.

So excited that it's just a month away!