Marathon Weekend 2023

[jpeterson]

There was a crazy long line for the passholder shirt and pin though. I think it was just a logistical issue as they eventually ran down the line and started fetching things for people.

 

[Geographilia]

In at 8:30 with group already set and still got Group 94 with 345 minute wait. App gives a 2:18 callback estimate.

 

[The Expert]

That's an early flight!

A redeye! My watch tells me I got 0 sleep, so I'll be ready to go to bed early tonight. That's the whole idea! I was delayed enough I went right to the expo platinum line and only waited a few minutes to get in. Got to meet @lookingforsunshine -yay!

What are everyone’s thoughts about Dopey things selling out today? I heard W&D was very well stocked. I’m trying not to stress about it

There was a TON of Dopey merch and a huge variety of it! I was going to do a photo dump but looks like IG has it covered. I hope the VQ moves quickly!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Hey all,

Officially scrubbing my first Dopey. I am down with a mystery respiratory illness and sicker than I’ve ever been in my life. It’s been a week since symptoms started and I’m not making any real progress. Devastated is an understatement, particularly since where I am in life this was kind of my one shot at marathon weekend for the foreseeable future. I’ve emailed rundisney for a refund (lol) or a chance to pick up swag and medals for a chance to run this independently when I’m well. Would love to earn it one day.

Will be rooting for you all - I can’t believe this is the end of my marathon weekend journey but I’m sure there’s a lesson mixed up in all of this.

Very sorry to hear this. Condolences to you, and hoping you recover soon.

 

[Livelovedance]

https://instagram.com/runtheimpossible?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=

Click on the stories. Pics and prices and tells you what is going fast. Dopey ears will sell out first I bet.

ETA: keep refreshing that insta account. Constantly being updated with items.

Thank you for sharing this! I have to be honest, I didn’t hate the 90s theming but I’m not a fan of most of the clothing for sale. I do like the Dopey ears but I don’t need them and I won’t be surprised if they sell out right away. I wish they had the park icons on the back like the MW ears do, but those look soooo busy. If they’re still there I’ll have to decide in person. Looking to purchase my standard pins and magnets, and maybe a Dopey hoodie or MW jacket.

 

[bryana]

Just landed at MCO. Got group 136 with an estimated wait of 425 minutes. Honestly not as bad as I thought it might be but a little daunting, just from a “trying to figure out my day” type situation. I’m not dead set on any specific mercy so it is what it is whenever I get there.

 

[RunWI1265]

There was a TON of Dopey merch and a huge variety of it! I was going to do a photo dump but looks like IG has it covered. I hope the VQ moves quickly!

Thank you for the info! Out of my control so I’m going to let it go.

 

[jrsharp21]

I am digging some of the non race themed merch. May have to try for the black RD Corksickle. May try to grab a couple of pins and the AP stuff. But nothing else I really need.

 

[jpeterson]

I am digging some of the non race themed merch. May have to try for the black RD Corksickle. May try to grab a couple of pins and the AP stuff. But nothing else I really need.

the generic runDisney merch is the same as it was at W&D. I wouldn't expect it to sell out.

 

[jmasgat]

Then dreamed we had to dig a tunnel for the race

In all the race dreams I have had--and heard--that is a first. Points for originality. Well done!

 

[Goofy2015]

I logged and did everything right and still got group 91…..

Let me know what the merchandise inventory looks like at 1:30.

I hope I don’t have to buy things from eBay. Stuff is already showing up on eBay.

Crossing fingers. I had an early group for wine and dine, no problem. Worried about availability at 2:00 and that is just to get in the other line.

 

[Herding_Cats]

I somehow got group 19 and DH got 54 even though we both were sitting next to each other hitting refresh.

 

[Bree]

The only thing I saw that I liked was the generic RunDisney hat. Everything else was nothing I’d wear out in public

 

[DisneyParrothead]

Add me to the list of race dreams, and I'm not even running this weekend! I'm doing Princess.

 

[MissLiss279]

My Guardians and Merch return times are about the same. Hopefully, they will let me show up late after my merch window…

 

[GuinnessRunner]

https://instagram.com/runtheimpossible?igshid=YWJhMjlhZTc=

Click on the stories. Pics and prices and tells you what is going fast. Dopey ears will sell out first I bet.

ETA: keep refreshing that insta account. Constantly being updated with items.

Thanks for sharing this. Not getting to the Expo until Friday but this helped lessen my FOMO on the merch. Only things I saw that I liked were the generic RD stuff. It may sell out too I suppose, but expect, since it can be carried over to future events, there's a better chance of it still being in stock when I get there.

 

[1lilspark]

For W&D we were group 50 and got called just after noon (with our initial estimated time being pushed three or four times & a 15ish minute wait queued up inside)

Of what we wanted 5k pins were running low (there were maybe only a handful of medal replica pins left once I grabbed mine) and we looped the floor maybe three times before seeing a cm restocking the shoe ornament… also saw two people at checkout be handed the Mickey plush that was available from the go backs area

 

[Dopey 2020]

First time I’ve seen the bib pickup line longer than the merch line
wow

 

[jpeterson]

First time I’ve seen the bib pickup line longer than the merch line
wow

It was looking crazy when I left

 

[Dopey 2020]

Figured I’d get it out of the way first thing today
cant even describe how it snakes through the complex and all the way out the main ESPN sign
it is moving ok though, amazes me how Disney can move people when they want to