Thanks. Did you have any info or experience with the actual ChEAR Squad package? That's what I am hoping to get feedback on.
She's been an AP holder @ Disneyland since she was 5 and knows her way around that place really well - but this will be her first time @ WDW.
As far as crowds go - she's braved the 4th of July crowds @ Disneyland for her bday year after year as well as New Year's Eve (once). Talk about rude people! 4th of July & NYE brings out the worst in people.
Funny story: Most recently, at the Tink Half 5K the seas parted for her to make her way to the restroom really fast, but when she came back the SAME women NOT would let her come back up through the crowd to be next to me. She called me in a panic, but I told her 'find security'. Sure enough, she hopped back on the sidewalk next to security, pointed right at me and said 'they won't let me back in with my mom', and security told her "Tinker Bell doesn't like grown ups who don't behave!" and helped her get back to me.![]()
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For you with veteran spectators. What and how would be the best time for DH to leave? We are staying at Saratoga Springs and will have a car. I am planning on taking the bus to the start so he can have the car if he needs it. I was thinking he could skip the start and just go to the TTC maybe see me go through there, hop the monorail to MK and get a spot there. Or skip TTC and just go to MK. I am really hoping he can get a shot of me somewhere in MK. Would it be possible to drive to the TTC or will it be blocked off to motor traffic? If he can get in MK, I'm thinking leave the car parked there and take the monorail back to Epcot. I guess really the main question is can he drive to TTC and what time should he get there. Sorry so long winded.
I really think they made a mistake and placed me in corral B when I should be in C by comparing my 10K time with everyone else. Also, I'm nursing this stupid knee since my 11 mile run in December. So I'm even slower. I don't feel like I earned the B placement. Would you move yourself back to C or would you just start in the back of B and keep to the side?
For you with veteran spectators. What and how would be the best time for DH to leave? We are staying at Saratoga Springs and will have a car. I am planning on taking the bus to the start so he can have the car if he needs it. I was thinking he could skip the start and just go to the TTC maybe see me go through there, hop the monorail to MK and get a spot there. Or skip TTC and just go to MK. I am really hoping he can get a shot of me somewhere in MK. Would it be possible to drive to the TTC or will it be blocked off to motor traffic? If he can get in MK, I'm thinking leave the car parked there and take the monorail back to Epcot. I guess really the main question is can he drive to TTC and what time should he get there. Sorry so long winded.
I really think they made a mistake and placed me in corral B when I should be in C by comparing my 10K time with everyone else. Also, I'm nursing this stupid knee since my 11 mile run in December. So I'm even slower. I don't feel like I earned the B placement. Would you move yourself back to C or would you just start in the back of B and keep to the side?
Thanks Joan. Do you know if there is a way to find out what roads will be closed and what time they will be closed?
I was hoping my mom would come to see me finish but my dad decided not to come. My plan was he could stay with the kids and Mom could come over for the finish. I'm so excited for this and no one around here (home) is. That's why I'm on here every second I can be!Any time I mention plans or try to figure out a plan with DH he just tells me what he DOESN'T want to do while we are at Disney. All I want to discuss is race logistics. He's really supportive when I come back from a run and I tell him how far I went. But when I tell him I'm going out I get "(sigh) fine/alright". I feel like Im inconviencing him by going out. He comes and goes from here as he pleases between first aid calls and having to run back to work. but heaven forbid I go out for a run on a weekend afternoon. To me that's not really being supportive. At this point I don't even care if he's at the finish. I'm more excited to share in it with all of you gals here! Sorry for the vent. I know you all would understand.
Is anyone planning on getting to the expo as soon as it opens?
I am very interested in the Dooney Crossbody bag but I don't land unitl close to 10 am and the group I am with have to meet up and check in so we won't hit the expo til later on Friday. I have heard that the bags sold out in 2 hours at the Tinker Bell. I know this is an off the wall question but if anyone is going first thing I woulld love to buy the Crossbody bag from you
Is anyone planning on getting to the expo as soon as it opens?
I am very interested in the Dooney Crossbody bag but I don't land unitl close to 10 am and the group I am with have to meet up and check in so we won't hit the expo til later on Friday. I have heard that the bags sold out in 2 hours at the Tinker Bell. I know this is an off the wall question but if anyone is going first thing I woulld love to buy the Crossbody bag from you
Has anyone ever walked from Port Orleans French Quarter to the start corrals?
From looking at a map, it should be possible...and less walking than from the parking lot/staging area.
No experience with chear squad.
Have you been to WDW? It is much more spread out...miles apart between parks, but has a great bus system and a good bus system for the event. When do you arrive? Will you have time to scope out locations? HOw fast are you walking/running? Maybe another "wisher" has family going to watch and running/walking your speed and she can pal around with them? She sounds able enough to do that. Depending on how fast you are she could see you in a couple of spots. Main Street at MK is a fun spot to see loved ones and it doesn't cost anything to get in early..no ticket, they just let people in and later make them leave...not sure what time. The monorail system is good for this....but you have to change monorails. One from Epcot to the TTC and the from the TTC to MK. Very doable if you are a 10 min. miler or greater. she can still get back to the finish. Wish I could help out more so hard to explain it all...