New Disney Race in Sat Oct 27(Night Run) & Minnie Rumor

[aladdinsgirl]

Whew! Am I glad I already took my days off. The girl I work with who was thinking about going to WDW the last week in October, but I told her it was hot, etc. Well, today she starts asking me what we airline we fly and if we like them. I told her Airtran and I asked why. Well, she's on Disney's website and is booking her trip for the week of Oct. 29!!! I told her I was already off that week and she made a face at me. I am so glad I put my time off slip in yesterday.

Craig--I am so sorry you had to deal with that jerk yesterday.

 

[solotraveler]

Okay, reading the information in the WDW Sports web site, I see the course like this:

Start on Sunset Boulevard under the Tower of Terror.
Up Sunset
Right to the Sorcerer's Hat
Left along the alley with the Commissary on the right
Right onto New York Street
Through the stunt show
Left and wind along the back roads
Into the parking lot area then turn right
Follow the access road under the little overpass we go over at mile 22 in the marathon
Along World drive under the overpass we go over at mile 20 of the marathon
Sharp left for 1 mile or so
Right to the World of Sports Complex for whatever distance is necessary
Hit the turn around point and the do it in reverse

Well at least that's my theory. This uses a fair amount of the Race for the Taste 10K course, just tacking on the Sunset Boulevard stretch of the Studios and whatever they need in the World of Sports complex to get 4.04 miles out.

That sounds about right.... but I don't seem to remember that overpass being quite so "little".....

And I really needed this today. We had a faculty meeting this afternoon which made me want to quit my position and work at a different College or University. The topper was when the most arrogant person I've ever seen (we'd not met but his reputation preceeded him) complimented people in my position at the college saying, "we even act as if they are worthy of being our colleagues." Worthy? At that point I jumped up and said "I take extreme offense at that statement." He proceeded to yell at me that everything he, the lord of knowledge, said was true, then asked the people around him who the hell I was to question his highness. Well, if he spent any time on our campus instead of doing executive ed he would know I teach more course equivalents, more students, and get higher teaching ratings than anyone else at the College. I guess when you're true royalty you don't have to know anything about anything. The only saving grace was a handful of people after the meeting thanked me for standing up to this idiot. Now in our next division meeting I'll get teased for being a rabble rouser.

Oh I hear ya! It seems that you find one of those in every faculty department of every University across the country. (But hey, at least your school is incredibly prestegious-- I just don't get it when I see folks with that attitude around our little school....) And invariably it is those people with so little access to student populations (more often than not by their own choice) who think they know what is "best" for them.

Hope today is a better day!
Kevin

 

[ultramickeymouse]

Talked to my DW last night and we decided to cancel our RFTT reservations and I just booked for ToT 13K. Airline res changed and rebooked DVC. Only able to get SSR so we are in for 10/19-10/30.

Sounds like too much fun

 

[Kristi1357]

...I had an very early and very unfortunate first marriage. The only thing good I can say about it is that we went to Disney World. I know WDW is magical because we were able to overlook each other's flaws for most of the trip!

After counseling, divorce and ... very happy second marriage I'm even happier going to WDW!

Hey - I could have written that!

I am so anxious to register for this! They better get that up soon. With everyone already booking hotels, I am getting nervous about being locked out.

 

[RedDragon]

I was lucky in that my folks took us to WDW the first year it opened. The Magic Kingdom was the only park open. I didn't get back there until after Craig and I were together and Craig had never been before! It was the year before we were married and he was like a little kid in that he just couldn't sleep that night.

We were on the first boat over to MK and closed down the park that night. This was in 1979 so not much else was open. We've been almost once a year since then. We even bought Disney stuff before there was a catalog! Somehow Craig got a list of Disney merchandise and we called and ordered it over the phone!! Yup, we're that old...

I'll never forget taking Lesley to Disneyland for the very first time. We are just a Disney family! Aaaahhhh, what a happy thought! I feel better now.

Anywho:
Vic: thanks for the video! Loved seeing Tigger in a skeleton costume!

Oh, and Rhonda is coming too!!!

 

[keenercam]

Craig -- I cannot believe someone had the nerve to speak that way in a room full of professionals. Kudos to you for standing up to that obnoxious egomaniac! Then again, I'd expect no less from you.

Krista -- Whew! That was a close call! I am soooo glad that you aren't a procrastinator like me!

Kiena and Kristi -- I am so glad you are both past those earlier, unhappy experiences and that both of you are in relationships where your love for all things Disney can be nurtured and indulged.

 

[sap1227]

Alright, I was able to get a room at the Boarwalk Villas for Saturday night, so now I just need them to open the registration and we will be official for this one! I am super excited!!!!

 

[Calcio]

Thank You Kevin

You have that spot on, the guy teaches only in executive education and never blesses the main campus with his presence. Without a doubt our most prestigious program is our undergrad program, and he has never done 1 day of work in it. He also writes in a field that is, shall I say, much less prestigious than my own field, so where his arrogance comes from is a mystery.

I'm sorry, but I have forgotten, which "little school" are you a community member of? The blessing of my job is at 8:15 I had 40 smart and fun 19 year olds in front of me. It's hard to be crabby when that kind of energy and excitement is in the room.

Well, the overpass is sort of little, especially compared to that monstor in mile 23 where you go up, then turn right and then down to the Studios entrance. The little overpass is just enought to get over the road from World Drive into the back of the Studios parking lot. That road seems to dip a bit, so the overpass doesn't seem so high to me. Or maybe I'm being delusional.

Craig

 

[Big Vic]

Vic--Thank you so much for offering to pick up our race packets. I'll e-mail Disney to make sure it's possible for someone else to pick up the packets, but I know it can be done for the marathon, so I assume it's not a big deal for a 13K. I'll PM you once we get closer to the event. Thanks for parade clip too, I love MNSSHP and I love that parade!

Glad to do it, and glad you liked the video.
Reference you and your coworker - You're bad. Good job!

Craig – Hoping you’re having a better day today.

Wendy/Judy/Martha – Glad you liked the video.

disnutt – It was the second parade. A good portion of the crowds had thinned out by then.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Well, I have made my ressies at Pop (arriving Thursday), hoping for a great AP rate later on, AND I officially have the time off from work Looks like I will be coming solo, DH preferred to wait until Jan! This is really going to be awesome!

 

[WDWFAN9]

We definitely need a ToT clippie!!

 

[DianeL]

Susan received the confirmation today, we're booked in at OKW.

Now for airlines tickets and registration

I keep having this moments where I just want to scream! I'm THAT excited! What a party it will be that night!!! Susan has declared she is dressing up in her costume of a WISH Racing shirt. She's going to pretend she's a runner I'd thought about tearing Minnie's skirt off of a costume I have but how bizarre would that look? Safety yellow shirt and a red skirt with white poka dots LMBO

This is a race where those WISH bibs would come in handy. We could attach them at the leg. They'd need to be glow in the dark for this race though LOL

Flying Pig racers.... Disney is listed as a Vendor for the Expo!!! I can't wait to drool over the medals they bring.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I talked to a Disney employee(not EMMI) and there will be a DVC discount app. I will post on my website when I get it. I asked when reg opened and he didn't reply

 

[rosy1020]

Hey everyone,

I'm so excited for all of you who are headed to Disney in Oct...wish I could join you but I won't be able to make it.

I've had a frustrating couple of days. I was doing so well with my training plan but caught a bug and have been sick for the last 2 days. I missed 2 training runs and it stinks. I want to go out and run so badly but I know if I do I'll probably just prolong the illness. My plan is to just take it easy and hopefully get better for my Sun LR. What do you all do when you're sick? Do you run through it or rest and then just continue on with the plan wherever you pickup? It's been beautiful running weather too which is even more torture. Hopefully this will all pass in the next day or so and I can get back on track.

Kristin

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I would rest and get better. Your run will be bad and you will struggle. Get strong and get back into your training schedule. You'll enjoy it more too.

 

[cdn_gal_eeyore]

FYI - Got AAA rates for value and moderate in case anyone is interested. Value = $84.15/night. Moderate = $140.25/night. Hoping for an AP discount eventually though!

 

[Maherae]

Helllloooooooo, WISH team mates!!!

Oh, how absolutely, FATABULOUSLY WONDERFUL!!!!

What a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious way to come back to the group..with a NEW race!! Just reading this thread had me laughing and crying with all of you...

As soon as DH walked in the door, I met him grinning like the Cheshire cat and bouncing like Tigger ....we are so IN!! Anne

 

[Honeibee]

Oh Anne...YAY!!! Oh I'm so glad!


OK, who else has the TOT13K page now as your browser homepage? I'm watching for registration.

Is this a sickness I have or what???

 

[Big Vic]

We definitely need a ToT clippie!!

Done! Right click and save the link to your signature.

 

[DianeL]

YAY ANNE!!!!! I'm sooo happy that we get to see you in October!!!! Just let me know if your wearing a cap or not and what color so I can keep my eyes peeled in the dark during the race LMBO

I am sooo excited that sooo many are coming!!!!! I might not be the most active but I definitely think of the group daily sending out Pixie Dust thoughts

Woohooo!!!