Official all things Princess Half Weekend 2015 thread! DOoneY and offical mErcH on DisneyParksBLOg

[DisneyRunner2009]

Who's nervous? Me!!!

 

[jco_direwolf]

I would guess that Anna and Elsa will just be on the stage or worked in like Elsa was in the 10K this year. It would cause a terrible traffic jam if there was a meet and greet!

Like going though the center of the castle?

I've NEVER understood why they force us to run though there. With everyone stopping to take pictures, and the groups doing it as a big line. Why not let those of us that just want to keep our pace run around to the right though liberty square? I don't think it would change the mileage at all.

Running though the middle of the castle is neat, but it would be neater if you could RUN.

Maybe I just need to train harder and run faster so I can be the first though the castle

 

[DVCFan1994]

Like going though the center of the castle? I've NEVER understood why they force us to run though there. With everyone stopping to take pictures, and the groups doing it as a big line. Why not let those of us that just want to keep our pace run around to the right though liberty square? I don't think it would change the mileage at all. Running though the middle of the castle is neat, but it would be neater if you could RUN. Maybe I just need to train harder and run faster so I can be the first though the castle

I read so much about issues with the castle and was concerned about it, but it was not a problem at all. I'm definitely not fast either. Not saying many people don't have problems, but for those that see these types of posts and think running through the castle won't be fun, just want people to know it seems to be luck of the draw. Not everyone has a bad experience. I read more bad than good last year and it worried me. While I take walk breaks, I find I need them on my own schedule, or it messes me up. So I was worried how a slow down at the castle would impact me.

Entering into MK it seemed crowded, and running up Main Street. It made me realize how the castle tunnel could jam up. But, by the time I'd made it to the castle the crowd had thinned a bit. Lots of people pulled over to the side for pics. The trumpeters were playing the theme to Rocky when I went through, which I thought was awesome. There were only a small number of us as I went through, not crowded at all.

Maybe in 2015 I'll get caught in the jam and wish there were an alternate route, but I thought it was just as "magical" as I imagined this year

 

[LauraLeigh0126]

Hi All, I am new to disboards but not Disney We are registering today for the Glass Slipper Challenge. We will do our 1st Disney run this fall for the TOT. I am wondering, will they not have the room and tix discounts for the Princess 1/2? Does anyone know if they offered them last year? I know the 2015 room rates arent out yet and I am a type A planner so this is stressing me out
Help??

 

[joan4mickey]

Hi All, I am new to disboards but not Disney We are registering today for the Glass Slipper Challenge. We will do our 1st Disney run this fall for the TOT. I am wondering, will they not have the room and tix discounts for the Princess 1/2? Does anyone know if they offered them last year? I know the 2015 room rates arent out yet and I am a type A planner so this is stressing me out
Help??

This year, 2014, they discontinued the discounted tickets. You can find room discounts when they come out, usually in the fall.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Aww, sweet son!

I have the Paypal debit card, so as soon as there's money in my account I can use the debit card.

And Oh my gosh, I just got one of my best friends to do this with me! So now this stuff has to sell. If you're the praying sort, please say a prayer for me. I'm so excited!!!!

So we bought DS a car last night!! And I'm still a go for the race. Praying for you!! Keep me posted.

I'm with you on starting from scratch! I got sick almost immediately after I got home and only got well enough to run abut 6 weeks ago! We'll make it happen!

Me too!!! Starting from scratch this week.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Anyone else dying from anxiety?!?!

 

[PrincessV]

Goodness, V!! First the 10K, now the 5K!! I'm sooo looking forward to training in the Florida heat. Are we suckers??? You bet, sister!!!

That we are! I'm already knee-deep in self-loathing for signing up for TOT again.

Best of luck to everyone..veterans and newbies ! If anyone is wavering on doing the race.....just do it even if you have to walk ! Nothing like that exhilarating feeling of crossing the finish line and getting that medal !

Couldn't agree more! We'll miss you, Gryhndmom!

The Frozen frenzy is going to sell out that 5K fast yall!

Anyone want to talk their first runDisney race to pass the time?

2012 Royal Family 5K for me. Having watched the tail end of the 2012 WDW Marathon, my son said he wanted to run a Disney race, so we got online to investigate... and registered for the RF5K. A month before the race. That's how much registration has changed in just a couple years!

So, will the Frozen theme bleed over into the half marathon at all??

The half doesn't typically feature a specific Princess, but I'm sure there will be something Frozen-related along the course!

So I just bit and registered for the 5k (annual pass holder).. Now I'm doing all three.. Call me crazy

Welcome to the madness!

How many total participants usually do the 5K?

This year was around 10,000 and I'd expect 2015 to be about the same. I'm not sure they can go much higher than that.

if you do the 5k and the 1/2 you'll have a day to recover. and it shouldn't cause a problem with your 1/2. ALSO the 5k (I've only done one, so I don't know they are always this way) but the 5k seems to be more walking between meet and greets than about the running.

That's how I approached it - strolled through the 5K, stopping for lots of pics. Average pace? 21:xx/mile, lol!

Is there a disney visa discount code?

I haven't seen one yet... tried using first 4/last 4 digits when I pre-registered, but no dice.

I read so much about issues with the castle and was concerned about it, but it was not a problem at all. I'm definitely not fast either. Not saying many people don't have problems, but for those that see these types of posts and think running through the castle won't be fun, just want people to know it seems to be luck of the draw.

Totally agree! I started in J, stopped for lots of pics, and had a pretty slow race, but had no problem running through the castle. I wasn't sprinting, mind you, but I wasn't forced to a slow walk, either. And, silly though it is, I love running through there!

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Good luck to all who are registering today! I think we'll see a fast sellout of GSC and the Frozen 5K...

 

[InspiredbyMadi]

Anyone else dying from anxiety?!?!

YAY for DS's car AND the fact that you're IN!

I'm a mess this morning! I actually felt frustrated yesterday while at work (you may have seen my post asking about the kids races) and then I pep talked myself into relaxing about it all...

I'm STILL battling with my stubborn "I want to do it all" attitude. I've accepted the fact that GSC is not in the cards next year. But then the Frozen 5K comes to life and I want to do that...but that would mean missing a day of class which is NOT a good idea. So then I talked myself into finding a balance and signing up DD for the Saturday dash. But that comes at the cost of another night's accomodations which DH might not be happy about. Prices have already sky rocketed from what we paid this year (we will have a party of 5 - 9, depending on the final head count). He wants to pay for the hotel for everyone and I'm sitting here thinking we should ask to split it amongst the adults. It's a work in progress I guess.

I know this is all peanuts in the grand scheme but I wish I could settle on a plan and just relax patiently until noon. LOL!

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

YAY for DS's car AND the fact that you're IN!

I'm a mess this morning! I actually felt frustrated yesterday while at work (you may have seen my post asking about the kids races) and then I pep talked myself into relaxing about it all...

I'm STILL battling with my stubborn "I want to do it all" attitude. I've accepted the fact that GSC is not in the cards next year. But then the Frozen 5K comes to life and I want to do that...but that would mean missing a day of class which is NOT a good idea. So then I talked myself into finding a balance and signing up DD for the Saturday dash. But that comes at the cost of another night's accomodations which DH might not be happy about. Prices have already sky rocketed from what we paid this year (we will have a party of 5 - 9, depending on the final head count). He wants to pay for the hotel for everyone and I'm sitting here thinking we should ask to split it amongst the adults. It's a work in progress I guess.

I know this is all peanuts in the grand scheme but I wish I could settle on a plan and just relax patiently until noon. LOL!

What time does class start?

 

[InspiredbyMadi]

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[InspiredbyMadi]

What time does class start?

Most likely 9AM, depending on if I have clinicals that day.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Most likely 9AM, depending on if I have clinicals that day.

Ack, you wouldn't make it home before class starts.

 

[InspiredbyMadi]

Ack, you wouldn't make it home before class starts.

Sigh. I just have to find the bright side of this and enjoy what I CAN do! It's bound to be a great weekend no matter what.

I may have missed your post...what have you decided to do for next year?

 

[ImaDISchick]

I'm with you on starting from scratch! I got sick almost immediately after I got home and only got well enough to run abut 6 weeks ago! We'll make it happen!

I just started running again 6 weeks ago too! I'm using Runkeeper to train, and I'll be doing the Intermediate half marathon training program starting at the end of July. It's 23 weeks, which will take me to early January (gives me a little leeway for vacations and weather delays). What are you guys doing to train?

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Sigh. I just have to find the bright side of this and enjoy what I CAN do! It's bound to be a great weekend no matter what.

I may have missed your post...what have you decided to do for next year?

99.999% sure I am. I'm having major anxiety over spending the money though. We are trying to plan a trip to France and the cost of the race/airfare/hotel would pay for the RV for 2 weeks.
But I really want to go!!!
But I don't want to go alone.
But I really want to see all of you!!!

See what my brain is like?!?!?

 

[jco_direwolf]

But I don't want to go alone.

Trust me you will not be alone. You'll be with 25,000 of your closest friends Plus at least Princess Minnie.

 

[BernardandMissBianca]

Trust me you will not be alone. You'll be with 25,000 of your closest friends Plus at least Princess Minnie.

LOL I know. And I have the cupcake crawlers here in the pre-trip report forum. But alone without any family, at Disney, it's just.....weird.

 

[Octoberbeauty]

I've made enough to do the 5k and the half, but I really, really, really wanted to sign up for the GSC! Think I'm going to wait out the numbers and see if anything else sells. When it gets to 75% I'm hitting the button! But hopefully the rest will come in. Could use some last minute prayers. LOL

 

[Octoberbeauty]

99.999% sure I am. I'm having major anxiety over spending the money though. We are trying to plan a trip to France and the cost of the race/airfare/hotel would pay for the RV for 2 weeks.
But I really want to go!!!
But I don't want to go alone.
But I really want to see all of you!!!

See what my brain is like?!?!?

Ooh, France makes it a hard decision. I can understand why you're waffling! But I really want you to come too!