Official 2015 Disneyland Half Marathon Thread.

[mbwhitti]

Ok, seeing details a little better now. Loving the fireworks

 

[Ariel484]

There will be better pictures...either on rD's Facebook or the Disney Parks Blog. Or both. I'm sure they'll want to put word out there that the pre-order is up and going.

 

[mbwhitti]

I love that they are grey and not white. Basically I just love them.

What I don't love...those prices are before Active.com fees. Total prices:

Wristlet - $112.72
Letter Carrier - $250.74
Shopper Tote - $308.25

I've heard that you can pre-order a bag, then pick out your bag at the expo, return the bag and re-buy it so that you get the Active.com fees back. I'm definitely going to try that, and am going to see if they'll give me a Disney Visa discount. Couldn't hurt.

I've heard this too. Prices seem much higher than previous Dooneys at rD events. At Marathon weekend at WDW, the letter carrier was only like $180 plus tax. I remember paying around $180 with my Disney Visa discount. (Basically the cost of tax was the discount).

That being said, I would probably want the shopper since I already have a letter carrier. But that price is nuts... Decisions. I'm sure if I preorder and decide it's not for me, I can sell at cost to at least make my money back.

 

[Ariel484]

I've heard this too. Prices seem much higher than previous Dooneys at rD events. At Marathon weekend at WDW, the letter carrier was only like $180 plus tax. I remember paying around $180 with my Disney Visa discount. (Basically the cost of tax was the discount).

That being said, I would probably want the shopper since I already have a letter carrier. But that price is nuts... Decisions. I'm sure if I preorder and decide it's not for me, I can sell at cost to at least make my money back.

I think (hope) that the letter carrier is bigger than the Marathon Weekend one. The prices have tax added in, which I think is why they are so high.

I have that tote in another print and really like the size a lot.

 

[Ariel484]

I think the marathon weekend letter carrier is the same size as the blue one in the photo below. I think (hope) that the DL one is like the Haunted Mansion one. That would explain/justify the price difference to me.

 

[mbwhitti]

Ooh, I really like the size of th haunted mansion one! That's a possibility. I made the mistake of asking DH if I could get one. His response, "don't you already have a Disney purse? Don't you only need one Disney purse?" Ahhhhh! Men just don't get it. Or at least this one doesn't.

 

[zanzibar138]

Love the race Dooneys. But if I bought one, I wouldn't be able to afford any 60th anniversary souvenirs!

 

[MeridaAndAngus]

How long is the pre-order link available? Considering buying a bag but debating whether it's really in my budget...

 

[Z-Knight]

If you are not delivering letters, why would you need a mail carrier bag?

.........runs away - don't go postal on me!

 

[Keels]

I'm a pretty loyal LV gal ... but I love the pattern on the wristlet.

Any DB lady out there that can give me a size on a wristlet? My favorite LV wristlet fits my phone, so I'm hoping it's the same?

 

[Ariel484]

Ooh, I really like the size of th haunted mansion one! That's a possibility. I made the mistake of asking DH if I could get one. His response, "don't you already have a Disney purse? Don't you only need one Disney purse?" Ahhhhh! Men just don't get it. Or at least this one doesn't.

Again, that's assuming that the LC is that same size. But I gotta think it's significantly bigger than the January one given the pricing.

How long is the pre-order link available? Considering buying a bag but debating whether it's really in my budget...

Not sure. But I don't think you have to decide today or anything. And they will have some available for non-pre-orders at the expo, by then you're not guaranteed one.

I'm a pretty loyal LV gal ... but I love the pattern on the wristlet.

Any DB lady out there that can give me a size on a wristlet? My favorite LV wristlet fits my phone, so I'm hoping it's the same?

I have one at home...I'll measure it and post later.

 

[mbwhitti]

I'm a pretty loyal LV gal ... but I love the pattern on the wristlet.

Any DB lady out there that can give me a size on a wristlet? My favorite LV wristlet fits my phone, so I'm hoping it's the same?

White size phone do you have? I have a DB wristlet at home. It's a pretty decent size. I may end up going with the wristlet just so I can spend money on other merchandise.

 

[Ariel484]

I think - THINK - the wristlet measures 6"W x 4"H x 1"D with an 8"L strap. I'm basing this off of a wristlet they have on the Disney Store website that I am pretty sure is the same size as the race weekend wristlet.

@mbwhitti I totally am with you on the sticker shock, but the one wristlet I have, I never use and am thinking about putting up on eBay soon. I'll get way more use out of a bigger bag.

 

[mbwhitti]

I think - THINK - the wristlet measures 6"W x 4"H x 1"D with an 8"L strap. I'm basing this off of a wristlet they have on the Disney Store website that I am pretty sure is the same size as the race weekend wristlet.

@mbwhitti I totally am with you on the sticker shock, but the one wristlet I have, I never use and am thinking about putting up on eBay soon. I'll get way more use out of a bigger bag.

I know....the decisions... def like this better than the 60th anniversary Dooneys. I know I'm going to want a few race gear items too though... you are now convincing me of the bigger bag, lol.

 

[croach]

Breakfast at Plaza Inn with Minnie after the 10k. I got a reservation for 8:15 which I hope is before park opening. Forgot how that works at DL with the early entry/magic morning stuff. Either way though, I'm looking forward to it.

 

[Ariel484]

I know....the decisions... def like this better than the 60th anniversary Dooneys. I know I'm going to want a few race gear items too though... you are now convincing me of the bigger bag, lol.

 

[roselark]

Quick question for Disneyland veterans. I like having a really big breakfast the day before a half marathon. Where is the best place within walking distance of the parks (either in or out of the park) for a nice, big breakfast after the 10K on Saturday? Not really wanting to pay for a character breakfast since it will just be me.

 

[Keels]

Quick question for Disneyland veterans. I like having a really big breakfast the day before a half marathon. Where is the best place within walking distance of the parks (either in or out of the park) for a nice, big breakfast after the 10K on Saturday? Not really wanting to pay for a character breakfast since it will just be me.

Steakhouse 55 has an a la carte menu (and breakfast cocktails!) - that's where we're going after the Half.

 

[Keels]

White size phone do you have? I have a DB wristlet at home. It's a pretty decent size. I may end up going with the wristlet just so I can spend money on other merchandise.

I have an iPhone 5S but will probably upgrade to the 6 (not the gigantic one) before too long.

My LV wristlets are about the size of a 3x5 index card, so they're not large by any stretch that's for sure.

 

[mbwhitti]

I have an iPhone 5S but will probably upgrade to the 6 (not the gigantic one) before too long.

My LV wristlets are about the size of a 3x5 index card, so they're not large by any stretch that's for sure.

If the DL wristlet is the same size as the Dooney wristlet I have now, there is plenty of room for the 6. I'll try to take a pic when I get home.