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[soniam]

I still haven't told kiddo, hoping he will forget about it (likely? No). But...I am sort of eyeing US as a possibility for a few days that week. Not sure he's old or tall enough or that I have the strength for planning that, to be honest, but I am definitely keeping the idea alive .

Planning Universal is incredibly easy. It's almost no planning at all compared to Disney. How old/tall is he? There are rides for much younger kids, but not as much as MK. The good thing about the HP areas is that you don't have to do the rides to enjoy them. There is just a ton of stuff to look at and buy. Seuss land is really cool and geared toward little ones. Simpsons looks cool too and has a little kids ride. We went last March, and I didn't book the hotel until like December. I made 2 reservations, via Open Table, but I couldn't do that until 30 days out. They actually wouldn't let me make a reservation earlier than 30 days out It wasn't absolutely really necessary, especially since onsite guests get priority seating, but I am a big planner.

 

[agavegirl1]

Totally off topic...I am not allowed to run due to old ankle fracture....can you walk a race?

 

[horse11]

Can some one tell more about Season of the Force and what will be going on during that. Are the dates are from Jan5th through march 20th. is this going on every day or only on certain days. Is there any special; parades or meals, meets and greets will be at launch Bay only or is there additional ones going on. helping plan a friends trip for March and wanted to get the most accurate information and new I could find it here.

 

[HopperFan]

Totally off topic...I am not allowed to run due to old ankle fracture....can you walk a race?

No not really. We have done the 5k mixing walking, fast walking and jogging. Only DS who is a runner does the longer ones. This is from RunDisney:

Pacing Requirements

• 16 minute per mile pace for all athletes in the Star Wars Half Marathon, Star Wars 10K and the Star Wars 5K
• Half Marathon and 10K are timed events using the ChronoTrack B-tag timing system.
• The Star Wars 5K is NOT a timed event but in order to receive a finisher medal, participants must maintain a 16 minute per mile pace requirement.
• Runners unable to maintain the pace may be picked up at any point along the course and transported to the course pick-up tent.
• A training pace of 15-minute per mile pace is recommended to allow for photo and restroom breaks.
• Pace Cyclists will be on the course indicating when runners are behind pace by waving light wands at each mile markers according to the official pace time. If you reach a mile marker with a light wand waving, please note you are behind the required 16-minute per mile pace and can be picked up at any time and transported to the course pick up tent.

 

[agavegirl1]

No not really. We have done the 5k mixing walking, fast walking and jogging. Only DS who is a runner does the longer ones. This is from RunDisney:

Pacing Requirements

• 16 minute per mile pace for all athletes in the Star Wars Half Marathon, Star Wars 10K and the Star Wars 5K
• Half Marathon and 10K are timed events using the ChronoTrack B-tag timing system.
• The Star Wars 5K is NOT a timed event but in order to receive a finisher medal, participants must maintain a 16 minute per mile pace requirement.
• Runners unable to maintain the pace may be picked up at any point along the course and transported to the course pick-up tent.
• A training pace of 15-minute per mile pace is recommended to allow for photo and restroom breaks.
• Pace Cyclists will be on the course indicating when runners are behind pace by waving light wands at each mile markers according to the official pace time. If you reach a mile marker with a light wand waving, please note you are behind the required 16-minute per mile pace and can be picked up at any time and transported to the course pick up tent.

Oh Well...it takes a lot of walking just to do WDW. Thank you. Many community organized events allow you to walk but I guess this one is out.

 

[HopperFan]

Oh Well...it takes a lot of walking just to do WDW. Thank you. Many community organized events allow you to walk but I guess this one is out.

It's just way too big, way too many participants and they need to get the parks and roads back open.

 

[agavegirl1]

It's just way too big, way too many participants and they need to get the parks and roads back open.

Just a note...3.8 MPH equals a less than 16 minute mile so if a person can walk that fast, it would work. I am only at 3.5 right now. But other fast walkers should not be discouraged.

 

[HopperFan]

Just a note...3.8 MPH equals a less than 16 minute mile so if a person can walk that fast, it would work. I am only at 3.5 right now. But other fast walkers should not be discouraged.

True, if someone can maintain that for 13 miles, they would make the end of the Half Marathon - only race still open. Just guessing based on thread you were asking about Star Wars races.

 

[mesaboy2]

Can some one tell more about Season of the Force and what will be going on during that. Are the dates are from Jan5th through march 20th. is this going on every day or only on certain days. Is there any special; parades or meals, meets and greets will be at launch Bay only or is there additional ones going on. helping plan a friends trip for March and wanted to get the most accurate information and new I could find it here.

Not that much info out yet. What there is, is covered in the first 12 posts or so. For your question, see Post 11. In my opinion, there is no more accurate or up-to-date source than this very thread.

 

[lovethattink]

Mesaboy2 answered.

 

[horse11]

Not that much info out yet. What there is, is covered in the first 12 posts or so. For your question, see Post 11. In my opinion, there is no more accurate or up-to-date source than this very thread.

Thanks mesaboy!!!

 

[mesaboy2]

Thanks mesaboy!!!

Hopefully we'll have more info by the end of the year, stay tuned.

 

[horse11]

Hopefully we'll have more info by the end of the year, stay tuned.

Will do thanks. #11 post helped tremendously!!! At least now I know to suggest a weekend date if they want to see special fireworks correct?

 

[mesaboy2]

Will do thanks. #11 post helped tremendously!!! At least now I know to suggest a weekend date if they want to see special fireworks correct?

That's something at least. Sounds like Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will have fireworks.

 

[lovethattink]

Totally off topic...I am not allowed to run due to old ankle fracture....can you walk a race?

I assume your asking for the Dark Side Marathon. You'll find the experienced runners over here on this part of the board.

http://disboards.com/forums/rundisney-events-competition.109/

 

[yulilin3]

I still haven't told kiddo, hoping he will forget about it (likely? No). But...I am sort of eyeing US as a possibility for a few days that week. Not sure he's old or tall enough or that I have the strength for planning that, to be honest, but I am definitely keeping the idea alive .

How old is he? I agree that Universal Orlando tends to be geared more toward bigger kids and adults but they have plenty of things for little ones to do. And, in my opinion, the food quality is much. much better htan Disney

Totally off topic...I am not allowed to run due to old ankle fracture....can you walk a race?

I will also encourage you to check out the WISH forum and race threads on the DIS. If you can maintain a 16 minute per mile you can walk it, skip it, run it...as long as you finish in the time allowed. I haven't been to the race forums in a while but I know there are a lot of people that walk it and finish, even the Dopey. One of them (I can't remember his name) actually usually goes off course a bit when the course takes you through Osceola Pkwy and goes down to McD and gets a McFlurry, I'm not klidding[/QUOTE]

 

[yulilin3]

It's just way too big, way too many participants and they need to get the parks and roads back open.

if you can maintain the pace you can walk it. Just make sure to move to either side so you let the faster people go in the middle

 

[pangyal]

Planning Universal is incredibly easy. It's almost no planning at all compared to Disney. How old/tall is he? There are rides for much younger kids, but not as much as MK. The good thing about the HP areas is that you don't have to do the rides to enjoy them. There is just a ton of stuff to look at and buy. Seuss land is really cool and geared toward little ones. Simpsons looks cool too and has a little kids ride. We went last March, and I didn't book the hotel until like December. I made 2 reservations, via Open Table, but I couldn't do that until 30 days out. They actually wouldn't let me make a reservation earlier than 30 days out It wasn't absolutely really necessary, especially since onsite guests get priority seating, but I am a big planner.

He's going to be just turned 7 at that point and definitely still under 50". He still thinks everything at MK is real (as far as he's let on, lol) so I'm worried Universal might be a little frightening in parts. I'm a big planner too and got a little overwhelmed looking at the idea of planning both and then coming home and picking up our first puppy right after the trip- might be too much planning even for me

How old is he? I agree that Universal Orlando tends to be geared more toward bigger kids and adults but they have plenty of things for little ones to do. And, in my opinion, the food quality is much. much better htan Disney

I will also encourage you to check out the WISH forum and race threads on the DIS. If you can maintain a 16 minute per mile you can walk it, skip it, run it...as long as you finish in the time allowed. I haven't been to the race forums in a while but I know there are a lot of people that walk it and finish, even the Dopey. One of them (I can't remember his name) actually usually goes off course a bit when the course takes you through Osceola Pkwy and goes down to McD and gets a McFlurry, I'm not klidding

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Thanks for the second vote towards being able to do US with a younger one, I'm definitely going to do more research. I have to say, the story of the runner getting the McFlurry is one of my favourites to date. I had one marathon where the end took us past a restaurant that was offering a special on cold beer to anyone running the face who wanted to stop for a pint....and didn't I see people with their bibs, happily quaffing a pint a mile from the finish

 

[yulilin3]

He's going to be just turned 7 at that point and definitely still under 50". He still thinks everything at MK is real (as far as he's let on, lol) so I'm worried Universal might be a little frightening in parts. I'm a big planner too and got a little overwhelmed looking at the idea of planning both and then coming home and picking up our first puppy right after the trip- might be too much planning even for me

Thanks for the second vote towards being able to do US with a younger one, I'm definitely going to do more research. I have to say, the story of the runner getting the McFlurry is one of my favourites to date. I had one marathon where the end took us past a restaurant that was offering a special on cold beer to anyone running the face who wanted to stop for a pint....and didn't I see people with their bibs, happily quaffing a pint a mile from the finish [/QUOTE]
I love the Dr. Seuss area of IOA and the Dinosaur playground. He could do Spiderman (if he's up for it) and the Popeye's raft ride (don't remember the name) Both HP main attractions can be a bit intense but it depends on his level of braveness. At YS the entire area around E.T. Fievel's playground, if it's hot Curious George splash area. Men in Black, Shrek 4D...I feel like you could still have a fun day there.

 

[HopperFan]

if you can maintain the pace you can walk it. Just make sure to move to either side so you let the faster people go in the middle

Completely agree but the key word is "maintaining" and that is not so easy to do come miles 8-13 if you haven't prepared for the race or if you plan to walk the entire race. The person I responded to said "I am not allowed to run due to old ankle fracture....can you walk a race?" and many of the posters who walk actually do a combo of walk/run in the race with these pace requirements. Both my kids were runners and DS is a running coach so I do follow the sport closely.

$200 race fee plus travel expenses are not cheap so I would be upset for the walker bus to pull up and ask me to get on because I was not able to maintain the pace for the full 13 miles since that is all that is open still. If I can only walk, I need to be sure I can walk that fast or faster (if you plan stops for photos etc) for a full 13+ miles or wait for another runDisney where I can start with a 10k.