Official Dopey 2018 Thread

[DopeyBadger]

Time to update the spreadsheet, XACT had me starting at 5:45 from corral D (I was near the back so maybe 5:44 for those at the front).

Good call. I was in B this year and toed the line with a start of 5:39. So it looks like it was off by a hair. I'll fix it for next year.

 

[MissLiss279]

I just received an email for early registration (for participating in 2017) with a $10 discount. I'm all registered with no stress!

 

[Z-Knight]

If I didn't need hotels anyway, I woud probably be kicking myself that I pre-ordered the bib through travel agent.

 

[DopeyBadger]

I'm in as well! Dopey #5 here I come!

 

[Nole95]

DW and I just registered for Dopey. Nice surprise by RD to allow early registration for people who participated this year.

 

[rteetz]

Dopey #2! I must still be on runners high or something.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Perfect Dopey #5 here I come!

 

[Z-Knight]

TA sent me the link...it is generic so not tied to your email, but when you register it might double check based on your email - but I doubt it:

https://www.rundisney.com/past-participants/

 

[Nole95]

My guess is they either have a limited amount of these early registrations they are offering, or they don't care who gets the link. Either way, it helps RD know what kind of demand they might have for next year prior to AP and DVC registration opening up in a couple weeks.

 

[Barca33Runner]

My guess is they either have a limited amount of these early registrations they are offering, or they don't care who gets the link. Either way, it helps RD know what kind of demand they might have for next year prior to AP and DVC registration opening up in a couple weeks.

I don't really think they care who gets the link, but I would hope they were smart enough to limit the number of registrations. I don't think they want to get to general registration with races sold out. They could get into that situation with the 5K and 10K pretty easily.

 

[Nole95]

I don't really think they care who gets the link, but I would hope they were smart enough to limit the number of registrations. I don't think they want to get to general registration with races sold out. They could get into that situation with the 5K and 10K pretty easily.

True about the 5K and 10K. They are probably doing something similar to what they do with AP and DVC registrations. They might only have 10% of total spots available via this early registration link. When they are gone, then everyone has to wait for normal registration to open up.

 

[rteetz]

I don't really think they care who gets the link, but I would hope they were smart enough to limit the number of registrations. I don't think they want to get to general registration with races sold out. They could get into that situation with the 5K and 10K pretty easily.

Yep that could be dangerous and have people upset.

 

[courtneybeth]

How long for race retreat to sell out? Can I add it later?

 

[baxter24]

Oh my gosh what have I done?!? Dopey 2018 here I come!

 

[ZellyB]

Thanks for your replies. @jeanigor, after reading your experience with the off property issues, I think on property is the way to go. Are there hotels that people prefer for their proximity to Epcot? Also, how many minutes is it between each of the corrals being let go?

There are lots of reasons to stay on-site, so don't want to dissuade you but did want you to know we've participated in 2 Marathon weekends where we stayed off-site and had no problems at all and, in fact, for us in some respects it was easier/better. I think the key is to leave early to get to Epcot so you avoid any traffic delays. We have usually left our condo around 3 (staying at Windsor Hills and Emerald Island and been in the parking lot and situated within about 15-20 minutes. It's nice too having a car because you can sit and relax in the car until time to walk to the corrals (that would have been nice to have this past race weekend when it was so stinking cold). Anyway, as I said, onsite is great too, but did want you to know that we've had very good luck staying offsite but an early travel plan is key.

 

[Z-Knight]

TA sent me the link...it is generic so not tied to your email, but when you register it might double check based on your email - but I doubt it:

https://www.rundisney.com/past-participants/

Dopey is now sold out.


















Just kidding, but imagine if it does before regular registration even starts, lol

 

[courtneybeth]

Well, I'm in. I'm still shaking and kind of overwhelmed that I am in and it's happening.

I've decided to go for Dopey to Chateau 2018 -- Dopey in January, Paris in September. And I'll run the local Disneyland races in the mean time. 35th birthday year is going to rock

 

[PrincessV]

Oops, I did it again... only planned to to 5K, 10K and full in 2018, but somehow registered for Dopey #2 today, thanks to the email.

 

[PrincessV]

There are lots of reasons to stay on-site, so don't want to dissuade you but did want you to know we've participated in 2 Marathon weekends where we stayed off-site and had no problems at all and, in fact, for us in some respects it was easier/better.

+1 for having no issues staying offsite. I haven't stayed onsite in ages, and even when I do I drive to the races - I leave within 15 minutes of when buses start running and have never had traffic issues. Couldn't be easier!

 

[Castle2Castle]

We're officially in for our first Dopey!

...and it looks like we will be paying to run another half or full between now and October since we backed off a bit last year from the official runs. Gotta get some new times for corrals!