Official Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend - The Dark Side 2017

[MissLiss279]

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side? My first Disney run was W&D last year and didn't dress up but didn't feel that as a problem. This time it seems everyone is wearing a costume! I can't imagine anything worse, and when I run, I want to wear the least, most lightweight clothing and nothing more!

I'll be the one not in costume!! :'D

I'm not wearing a costume. However, I think I may 'Disney Bound' as Kylo Ren for the half (with normal running clothes, which are pretty much just black).

 

[bryana]

What's everyone's trip plans?

Wednesday
Arrive at airport around 11:30pm.
Stay at airport hotel.

Thursday
Pick up rental car.
Target, Character Warehouse.
Expo.
Return rental car to Swan/Dolphin.
Check in at Boardwalk.
Disney Springs.
Lunch ADR: Homecomin'

Friday
5K with my mom.
Breakfast ADR @ Boma.
Animal Kingdom 11am-close.
FP: Lion King, Nemo, ROL.

Saturday
Epcot 9-5ish.
FP: Pixar Short Films, Turtle Talk with Crush, Frozen
Early dinner ADR: Trattoria Al Forno.
Maybe sneak back over to see Illuminations depending on if I am actually tired/in bed yet.

Sunday
Half marathon.
Shower, relax for a little bit.
Hollywood Studios 1pm-close.
FP: Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania, Star Tours.
ADR: Star Wars Galactic Nights Dessert Party.

Monday
Check out of Boardwalk.
Check into Poly Villas.
Magic Kingdom 11am-close.
FP: Jungle Cruise, Haunted Mansion, Enchanted Tales with Belle
Lunch ADR: Skipper Canteen.

Tuesday
Breakfast ADR: The Wave.
Dinner ADR: The Boathouse, which we may cancel.
Aside from that, no plans. Will just see what we feel like doing that day.

Wednesday
Breakfast ADR: Kona Cafe
Relax around the Poly for the day.
Flight home @ 6pm.

That's the "loose" (LOL) plan. We've been so many times over the last 5 or so years (and were just there in September) so I usually go all out making a spreadsheet and planning everything out, just to end up dropping it and winging it once we get there. We have some "unconventional" fastpasses, you could say, but our goal this trip was to try to do a lot of attractions that we usually skip or haven't done in a few trips. We are also trying to hit a lot of ADRs that we have either never done or switching what meals we are going for. Can't believe we're less than 2 weeks out!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side? My first Disney run was W&D last year and didn't dress up but didn't feel that as a problem. This time it seems everyone is wearing a costume! I can't imagine anything worse, and when I run, I want to wear the least, most lightweight clothing and nothing more!

I'll be the one not in costume!! :'D

I wear a sparkle shirt and a tank top. My tank top is usually themed for the race but far from a costume.

 

[Chasing Dopey]

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side? My first Disney run was W&D last year and didn't dress up but didn't feel that as a problem. This time it seems everyone is wearing a costume! I can't imagine anything worse, and when I run, I want to wear the least, most lightweight clothing and nothing more!

I'll be the one not in costume!! :'D

Yeah, 'costume' is a loose term. Most of the time 'dressing up' for the race is just getting in a themed (not race) character shirt, or the color scheme of a character. Part of the fun for us is figuring out an outfit. I love seeing what people come up with, especially the mash-ups.

 

[MyFavEeyore]

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side? My first Disney run was W&D last year and didn't dress up but didn't feel that as a problem. This time it seems everyone is wearing a costume! I can't imagine anything worse, and when I run, I want to wear the least, most lightweight clothing and nothing more!

I'll be the one not in costume!! :'D

You won't be alone. DS and I are without costumes ourselves too. However, I think I'm doing what they call Disney bounding...that is to say wearing the colors within my running clothes that would represent one of the characters. So for my hat, shirt, and pants etc, I have the colors grey, black, white, and orange. Any ideas??

 

[Barca33Runner]

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side? My first Disney run was W&D last year and didn't dress up but didn't feel that as a problem. This time it seems everyone is wearing a costume! I can't imagine anything worse, and when I run, I want to wear the least, most lightweight clothing and nothing more!

I'll be the one not in costume!! :'D

Another in the no costume club.

I'm not averse to wearing one, but I don't have anywhere close to the requisite talent to make one and didn't really feel like buying one. I've run in an Eeyore onesie at WDW Marathon Weekend, but it is insanely hot in good conditions and the weather will probably be quite warm to begin with during these races. So just running clothes this time around.

 

[opusone]

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side? My first Disney run was W&D last year and didn't dress up but didn't feel that as a problem. This time it seems everyone is wearing a costume! I can't imagine anything worse, and when I run, I want to wear the least, most lightweight clothing and nothing more!

I'll be the one not in costume!! :'D

I'll probably just wear a UA Darth Vader shirt for the 10k and normal running clothes for the half.

 

[cavepig]

Here's my outfits in order of 5k, 10k, Half - so not costumes just tanks & skorts! I have hair accessories for each too as it's like the one time I put fancier clips in. I'll also have compression leg sleeves on cause of my shins. If you see me, say hi!

 

[Ndusmama]

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side? My first Disney run was W&D last year and didn't dress up but didn't feel that as a problem. This time it seems everyone is wearing a costume! I can't imagine anything worse, and when I run, I want to wear the least, most lightweight clothing and nothing more!

I'll be the one not in costume!! :'D

I have never done a costume but thought it might be fun this time to try. So my 10k is a mashup, mostly of a tutu skirt and themed shirt. The half I really don't want anything on me cause who wants to run that far with stuff, so just a themed shirt if I can decide on one. I am either thinking the Star Wars "lack of sparkle disturbing" empire logo, a "I thought this was the darkside of the moon" pink floyd shirt with the Death Star (one I am leaning towards), or some kind of storm trooper.

Sunday
Half marathon.
Shower, relax for a little bit.
Hollywood Studios 1pm-close.
FP: Tower of Terror, Toy Story Mania, Star Tours.
ADR: Star Wars Galactic Nights Dessert Party.

We are having dessert together! I was thinking what better way to end Star Wars weekend then Star Wars food and fireworks. I will see you there. I might be the half asleep looking person.

 

[DisSconnie]

Here's my outfits in order of 5k, 10k, Half - so not costumes just tanks & skorts! I have hair accessories for each too as it's like the one time I put fancier clips in. I'll also have compression leg sleeves on cause of my shins. If you see me, say hi!
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I'm wearing a jabba tank too for the half! Although yours looks much better than mine will be (IF it shows up in time).

 

[Goofy2015]

Training Update:

Wednesday, April 5th - 4 Miles - 30:12 - 7:32 Pace
Thursday, April 6th - 3 Miles - 24:34 - 8:10 pace - Run The Streets Mentor Run
Saturday, April 8th - Official 10K - 58:54 - 9:29 Pace - Run The Streets Mentor Run
Sunday, April 9th - 10 Miles - 80:45 - 8:04 Pace

 

[ssdeverell]

Our plans:

Wednesday
Drive down from Tennessee
Dinner at Homecoming
Shopping at Disney Springs

Thursday
EPCOT for Flower and Garden Festival
Dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse (15th wedding anniversary!)

Friday
Keys to the Kingdom tour
Expo
Trader Sam's and 'Ohana

Saturday
Morning at Magic Kingdom
Lunch at ESPN Club
Hang out and dinner at hotel

Sunday
My first half!!
Brunch at Trail's End
Hollywood Studios
Dinner at Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
Star Wars dessert party

Monday
Head home

 

[Goofy2015]

Group Plans

Friday, April 21st
Arrive to Orlando
Check-In - Boardwalk Villas and Caribbean Beach
Star Wars Half Marathon Expo - ESPN Wide World of Sports
Eat either around Flower & Garden Festival Food Around Epcot or Disney Springs

Saturday, April 22nd
Star Wars 10K
Animal Kingdom - Ride the main rides and explore
Some will rest and some will pick up packets at ESPN Wide World of Sports
Hollywood Studios - FP (Rock 'N' Roller Coaster, Star Tours, Tower of Terror)

Sunday, April 23rd
Star Wars Half Marathon - The Dark Side
Rest / Pool
Epcot - FP (Soarin', Disney Pals, Spaceship Earth)

Monday, April 24th
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure
Disney Springs

Tuesday, April 25th
Magic Kingdom - FP (Big Thunder Mountain, Splash Mountain, Space Mountain)
Monorail Tour

Wednesday, April 26th
Wild Card Day

 

[cavepig]

I'm wearing a jabba tank too for the half! Although yours looks much better than mine will be (IF it shows up in time).

Woohoo Awesome! My brother painted it for me, Jabba's tail wraps around the back even. It's funny I've had that tank for awhile and finally had a character to match it.


Can't believe this is the last full training week!

 

[PrincessV]

If you won't be acclimated, what HOPE do us up North have, haha!

LOL, good point! But I'm looking to get acclimated to what's coming after race weekend - when I'll routinely be running in heat indexes over 100. It's not that bad yet here, I promise!

What's everyone's trip plans?

A whole lot of nothing! It's been a really tough couple months, so I'm looking forward to lots of downtime between races.

Does anyone NOT run in costume for dark side?

I'm sort of doing a costume for the 5K, but it's made of regular running clothes. 10K is just a running tank and skirt with a lightsaber. Half is a "May the course be with you" tank and skirt. My #1 priority is to be comfortable!

 

[TCB in FLA]

My plans:
Wednesday: drop oldest DS at school, drive to airport, flight to MCO
ME to POR
Supper at DS

Thursday:
Rope drop at MK, hopefully meet up w friend
BOG late breakfast
Expo late afternoon

Friday:
5k
Disney Studios
Roomie arrives

Saturday:
10k
No parks planned as I only have a three day park hopper. Considering upgrading to an AP while there, so then maybe AK? Otherwise pool, rest, DS
Lunch at beaches and Cream

Sunday:
Half
Epcot, food booths for meals

Monday: tragic express way too early, then home

 

[Ndusmama]

Our plans:

Wednesday
Drive down from Tennessee
Dinner at Homecoming
Shopping at Disney Springs

Thursday
EPCOT for Flower and Garden Festival
Dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse (15th wedding anniversary!)

Friday
Keys to the Kingdom tour
Expo
Trader Sam's and 'Ohana

Saturday
Morning at Magic Kingdom
Lunch at ESPN Club
Hang out and dinner at hotel

Sunday
My first half!!
Brunch at Trail's End
Hollywood Studios
Dinner at Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge
Star Wars dessert party

Monday
Head home

Woohoo party at the dessert party Sunday!

 

[ssdeverell]

Woohoo party at the dessert party Sunday!

I know! We all need to make sure we get a group picture.

 

[Ndusmama]

I know! We all need to make sure we get a group picture.

And with all of our shinies!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

My plans:

Thursday AM: arrive in Orlando from west coast redeye. Go to Expo. Wander around the resort or visit Disney Springs.

Friday: Magic Kingdom. Breakfast at Be Our Guest, early dinner at Skipper Canteen.
Saturday: 10K followed by afternoon at Epcot with early dinner at Le Chefs de France.
Sunday: Half. Tenative 1:30 lunch at Be Our Guest, but this may be cancelled in favor of a counter service lunch in Epcot. Dinner at Le Cellier. Fighting to stay awake as this is my preferred night for Illuminations.
Monday: sleep in a bit, Star Wars Guided Tour in the afternoon
Tuesday: Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Wednesday: Animal Kingdom with dinner at Tiffins for Rivers of Light
Thursday: Magic Kingdom with dinner at Be Our Guest
Friday: Last day. Epcot until late afternoon before heading over to Hollywood Studios for the evening to finish off with Star Wars a Galactic Spectacular.
Saturday: Departing the world late afternoon, may spend part of the day at Disney Springs.