Marathon Weekend 2023

[lookingforsunshine]

If I lose 100 lbs before MW (exaggeration), I’d love to wear the dress from My Date With the President’s Daughter.

 

[Naomeri]

The more I think about it, the theming is all wrong. The artwork is much more reflective of the late 80s than 1993. Grunge was the aesthetic from bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.

I distinctly remember having stuff in this theme when I was 8 or 9 years old, so I think the theme is right on for people who were kids at that point. Maybe teens/college kids had moved on to grunge, but the younger generation hadn’t. And I don’t think Disney had yet either.

This is me in 1994

 

[kps7795]

I distinctly remember having stuff in this theme when I was 8 or 9 years old, so I think the theme is right on for people who were kids at that point. Maybe teens/college kids had moved on to grunge, but the younger generation hadn’t. And I don’t think Disney had yet either.

This is me in 1994
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It's a little off-topic, but those are great pictures! Thank you for sharing them.

 

[Naomeri]

It's a little off-topic, but those are great pictures! Thank you for sharing them.

The one in the Mickey hat is actually from my first WDW trip, taken during the Electric Light Parade

 

[lookingforsunshine]

Ooo… a sailor scout Disney Princess! I have lots of ideas haha. Can you tell I’m procrastinating work?

 

[kps7795]

Ooo… a sailor scout Disney Princess! I have lots of ideas haha. Can you tell I’m procrastinating work?

Which cult favorite Disney movie was released in 1993? Hocus Pocus!

 

[Naomeri]

Which cult favorite Disney movie was released in 1993? Hocus Pocus!

Also, which cult favorite Disney movie is getting a sequel in October 2022? Hocus Pocus!!

**I’m really supposed to be working, but you all are way more fun **

 

[drummerwife]

What do you mean by Volunteering pls?
Is that option open to anyone?

Sorry for the late reply. I'm not real active on the boards and we're busy getting the house ready to move.
As @Dom497 said anyone can volunteer. I highly recommend it it's a lot of fun!

 

[Baloo in MI]

Late 80’s, early 90’s, where ever you want to place these designs I am quite excited about them. I think it will make for a fantastic Marathon Weekend. I am also now fully anxious about the upcoming registration!

 

[PrincessV]

Wanna talk about a MW topic outside of theme? COST. Ouch. My plan was to do the 10K and half... but I could instead just do 19.3 miles of the full for less - and even get a medal! I'd love to say I'm kidding, but honestly - I'm having a REAL hard time paying that much money for even "just" the half when the full is only $5 more.

Anyone want to remind me how much "fun" marathon training in August-Nov. in FL is?! Gah.

 

[pluto377]

I was looking at costs today too. I can save over $500 by not doing Dopey and doing "just" the other three races. Which on one hand seems like so much more fun, but on the other hand feels like slacking off. Decisions, decisions....

 

[Ariel484]

Ch-ch-ch-chip and Dale! YAAAAS! And love the retro theming! So very happy that they extended the PoT cut-off times - the ones for this year's marathon were literally BQ pace for me!
Another "welcome back" to @Ariel484!

Thank you!

My experience from MW 2022. I selected under 4 and had a 10 mile POT race but it was probably a minute past the cutoff they had. I got put in S3 which I believe was the first non POT corral. I would suspect if you submit that you will be put in the 4:30 to 4:45 corral.

@Ariel484 does this mean you are planning to participate? and welcome back. i hope you stick around a little.

Yes - I keep going back and forth but they are really getting me with this artwork and the fact that it’s an anniversary!

Are you running MW again? If so, I hope I get a chance to see you! Chris and Paige are planning to run "just" the marathon.

Planning on it!...I think. Maybe. Probably...I mean I at least have to see what they do at mile 20, so…

My brother and I are looking at doing the 10K (if we can get in??!) and marathon.

I would LOVE to see you guys!

Nice to see you on the boards!!

Thank you!

The Goof Troop is already working on this

Good to see you back here again

Who gets to run in a Zack Morris sweater?

Thanks for the welcome back.

Wanna talk about a MW topic outside of theme? COST. Ouch. My plan was to do the 10K and half... but I could instead just do 19.3 miles of the full for less - and even get a medal! I'd love to say I'm kidding, but honestly - I'm having a REAL hard time paying that much money for even "just" the half when the full is only $5 more.

Anyone want to remind me how much "fun" marathon training in August-Nov. in FL is?! Gah.

I've been out of the runDisney game long enough that I definitely forgot how much the races cost. Oof.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Oh geez... So they're trying for a 94ish type of theming, but it does look a little more late 80s. But if I'm really going to try to do this 90s thing... WDW's 25th was in 1996.

I gotta try to Disneybound as this:

 

[fatmanatee]

Looking up “early 90s design” on google and it’s a lot of this. Sorry guys, this was also happening while grunge was rolling in!

 

[GollyGadget]

Wanna talk about a MW topic outside of theme? COST. Ouch. My plan was to do the 10K and half... but I could instead just do 19.3 miles of the full for less - and even get a medal! I'd love to say I'm kidding, but honestly - I'm having a REAL hard time paying that much money for even "just" the half when the full is only $5 more.

Anyone want to remind me how much "fun" marathon training in August-Nov. in FL is?! Gah.

Last year I only ran the half because I knew I wasn't going to have the time for training. However, I totally resonate with what you're saying. The marathon seems like a steal compared to the other distances at only $8/mile.

 

[XoxoAmy]

The one in the Mickey hat is actually from my first WDW trip, taken during the Electric Light Parade

I heard the ELP song on the Disney Sirius channel in the car yesterday, complete with robotic intro, and tried to explain to my DD13 how magical that parade is (to no avail). I grew up in Southern CA with an AP to DL every year. That parade is my childhood.

 

[XoxoAmy]

So my plan is to run just the half on MW weekend. How risky is it to rent points now for a DVC room? I'm afraid that if I wait until after registration, the last few 1 bedrooms I'm eyeing will sell out.

Where would you pick: Riviera, VGF, BLT, Boardwalk

(Does the monorail typically run as morning transportation for the half?)

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

Who gets to run in a Zack Morris sweater?

What a blast from the past. This makes me smile so much. Who remembers how big Zack's cell phone was?!

 

[kps7795]

Last year I only ran the half because I knew I wasn't going to have the time for training. However, I totally resonate with what you're saying. The marathon seems like a steal compared to the other distances at only $8/mile.

I LOVE that way of looking at the cost. It's only $8/mile!

 

[nekonekoneko]

So my plan is to run just the half on MW weekend. How risky is it to rent points now for a DVC room? I'm afraid that if I wait until after registration, the last few 1 bedrooms I'm eyeing will sell out.

Where would you pick: Riviera, VGF, BLT, Boardwalk

(Does the monorail typically run as morning transportation for the half?)

How good have you been at registering in the past? As long as you've never had more problems than most, I'd say just go for it. The monorail does run in the morning for the half and full, and for the monorail resorts, it's the only way they'll allow you to go to Epcot (unless it breaks down)