Official 2015 Disneyland Half Marathon Thread.

[VickiHD]

No, and it's bugging me because I want to ask Galloway about intervals and hills.

ETA: Okay so now they have announced one speaker: http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ries-during-disneyland-half-marathon-weekend/ . Funny enough I'm running as Jasmine for the half.

Thanks for posting the info. I guess we will just have to wait. I also wanted to listen to Galloway...I'm planning on mixing up my intervals and just need to hear his words of wisdom.

 

[StarGirl11]

^^ related question, are there in-room coffee makers at Paradise Pier? Anyone know?

Oh god its been ages since we stayed at Paradise Pier so it might have changed but I believe yes from what I remember.

 

[Ariel484]

Oh god its been ages since we stayed at Paradise Pier so it might have changed but I believe yes from what I remember.

Okay, I googled it. Looks like they are either in the rooms or I can request one. whew!!

 

[hauntedcity]

Thanks for posting the info. I guess we will just have to wait. I also wanted to listen to Galloway...I'm planning on mixing up my intervals and just need to hear his words of wisdom.

My wife and I listened to him at WDW a couple years ago. We left convinced we could run a full marathon. (And a year later -- we did!)

 

[cavepig]

^^ related question, are there in-room coffee makers at Paradise Pier? Anyone know?

There was one in our room, that was 8 yrs ago though! I'm planning on just using the one in the room at the Grand.

 

[MeridaAndAngus]

I have to be on a conference call for work at noon on Thursday. Any recommendations for quiet places where I can skip out of the Expo to take the call?

 

[emzben25]

If you don't mind my asking, what sizes are the ones that sell out? I'm really hoping to buy a shirt, that's the only merch i really want.

I'm curious too. I assume the popular sizes sell out fast. I ended up buying the Tink jacket on eBay because I really wanted it and it sold out on Thursday. Wish Disney would do something to restrict/limit eBay resllers. For the past few races, Disney has also been selling "I Did It" shirts online after race weekend. The design was different from the shirts they sold at the expo but it still had the course map on the back. Don't know if they plan to do this again for this race. I really hope I can get some merch on Friday.

 

[emzben25]

Thanks! I'm trying to decide if i want to risk getting there, seeing a massive line up, then having to get in my corral without coffee, that would be a disaster!

From what I recall, I've seen a massive line (all the way out the door) to a line that wasn't as long (still contained within the store). I can't remember what time I arrived each time. The other options are to get coffee beforehand or go to another place (if you're not picky about your coffee). The lines aren't usually long for the other places. Just a few people.

 

[ANIM8R]

I have to be on a conference call for work at noon on Thursday. Any recommendations for quiet places where I can skip out of the Expo to take the call?

Heimlich's Chew Chew Train

 

[hauntedcity]

I'm curious too. I assume the popular sizes sell out fast. I ended up buying the Tink jacket on eBay because I really wanted it and it sold out on Thursday. Wish Disney would do something to restrict/limit eBay resllers. For the past few races, Disney has also been selling "I Did It" shirts online after race weekend. The design was different from the shirts they sold at the expo but it still had the course map on the back. Don't know if they plan to do this again for this race. I really hope I can get some merch on Friday.

I imagine every race is different, but I think men's L & XL were sold out. I REALLY wanted one, so I bought a XXL, which was a mistake because I never wear it. Women's M & L were sold out. Again, this was Friday evening at WDW in January, so I hope Hope HOPE someone at runDisney will learn from past mistakes.

All of the stuff that sells out in 5 minutes could easily be handled through pre-purchases online (like the pins). I can't imagine why they don't do it, because Disney is leaving (lots of) money on the table. There should not be any shortages, because there's more than enough lead time before the races.

 

[Ariel484]

I imagine every race is different, but I think men's L & XL were sold out. I REALLY wanted one, so I bought a XXL, which was a mistake because I never wear it. Women's M & L were sold out. Again, this was Friday evening at WDW in January, so I hope Hope HOPE someone at runDisney will learn from past mistakes.

All of the stuff that sells out in 5 minutes could easily be handled through pre-purchases online (like the pins). I can't imagine why they don't do it, because Disney is leaving (lots of) money on the table. There should not be any shortages, because there's more than enough lead time before the races.

I so agree with this. I also wish they would limit number of purchases for people, since non-runners are allowed to buy stuff - that would sort of help prevent those that are going to re-sell things on eBay from scooping up everything...


...I say "sort of" because I know that the eBay "pros" have tricks to get around the purchase limits.

 

[SgtTibbs]

I have to be on a conference call for work at noon on Thursday. Any recommendations for quiet places where I can skip out of the Expo to take the call?

The lounge out in front of Steakhouse 55 is typically fairly quite at that time of day.

 

[Ariel484]

Also, I am completely useless today at work. I've got Disneyitis and I've got it BAD.

 

[Keels]

Also, I am completely useless today at work. I've got Disneyitis and I've got it BAD.

Duuuuuuuude.

I'm not even at work and it's taking all of my inner strength not to call and move to an earlier flight.

Must. Have. Dole. Whip. Radiator. Springs. Racers. Now.

 

[emzben25]

All of the stuff that sells out in 5 minutes could easily be handled through pre-purchases online (like the pins). I can't imagine why they don't do it, because Disney is leaving (lots of) money on the table. There should not be any shortages, because there's more than enough lead time before the races.

Totally agree too. Need more options to preorder items. They are starting to sell more pre-purchased items. For SW 2016 they had a bundle which included a hat, tumbler, and magnet. For Tink 2016 the bundle includes: Wide Head Band, Narrow Sports Band, Magnet and Bag Tag Set. Although you have to pay active fees and you don't know what it looks like.

 

[SgtTibbs]

Duuuuuuuude.

I'm not even at work and it's taking all of my inner strength not to call and move to an earlier flight.

Must. Have. Dole. Whip. Radiator. Springs. Racers. Now.

California Adventure is currently open, Radiator Springs Racers have a posted wait time of 25min with an expected wait time of 34 Min. Current fastpass return time is 4:45pm.

Better hurry!

 

[Keels]

California Adventure is currently open, Radiator Springs Racers have a posted wait time of 25min with an expected wait time of 34 Min. Current fastpass return time is 4:45pm.

Better hurry!

You're not helping!!!

 

[SgtTibbs]

You're not helping!!!

What? I was being good. I could have told you the Single Rider line at Radiator Racers is under 10min.

 

[Keels]

What? I was being good. I could have told you the Single Rider line at Radiator Racers is under 10min.

 

[hauntedcity]

Totally agree too. Need more options to preorder items. They are starting to sell more pre-purchased items. For SW 2016 they had a bundle which included a hat, tumbler, and magnet. For Tink 2016 the bundle includes: Wide Head Band, Narrow Sports Band, Magnet and Bag Tag Set. Although you have to pay active fees and you don't know what it looks like.

Something like this wouldn't necessarily have to be part of Active. It could be outside of the registration process, maybe even in the RunDisney section of DisneyStore.com. For certain items, you would have "Pick up at Expo" as a shipping option. Disney Store has sold other items in advance, and it would be just like those. I pre-ordered a couple Main St Electrical Parade shirts about a month before they printed them.