Official Wine and Dine 2016 thread

[lovingeire]

Finally got my party ticket!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Question: do we know for sure whether they are sending party tix to a) Active account address or b) MDE address?? For my sister's ticket those are not the same and we don't have hers yet.

 

[RogueKnits]

Question: do we know for sure whether they are sending party tix to a) Active account address or b) MDE address?? For my sister's ticket those are not the same and we don't have hers yet.

I'm pretty sure they are using Active account address. I'm sure there could be a situation where not every runner has an MDE account, but every runner is entitled to a party ticket. I don't think my husband even has his mailing address filled out in MDE, since I do all our trip planning from my account, and he got his party ticket just fine.

 

[afan]

Rumor that ROL will soft open tonight. Fingers crossed, we want to see it next week.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'm pretty sure they are using Active account address. I'm sure there could be a situation where not every runner has an MDE account, but every runner is entitled to a party ticket. I don't think my husband even has his mailing address filled out in MDE, since I do all our trip planning from my account, and he got his party ticket just fine.

Makes perfect sense -- thanks!!

 

[Ariel484]

Question: do we know for sure whether they are sending party tix to a) Active account address or b) MDE address?? For my sister's ticket those are not the same and we don't have hers yet.

I agree with @RogueKnits that it's probably the Active account, just because the tickets were part of registration...so only by registering through Active do you actually get a ticket (same for those who aren't running the half but bought a ticket - they had to purchase through Active, not MDE).

 

[jeremy1002]

Rumor that ROL will soft open tonight. Fingers crossed, we want to see it next week.

Cool! Where did you see this?

 

[afan]

Cool! Where did you see this?

In the news and rumors thread on the news and rumors board. There's a ROL thread there too but it didn't have any new info the last time I checked.

 

[drummerwife]

Rumor that ROL will soft open tonight. Fingers crossed, we want to see it next week.

Cool!! I just arrived (well I'm on ME) and my first park is AK!

 

[PrincessV]

I started quoting, watched them go POOF!, gave up... here's a general post re: tickets/gift cards/rD info...

No reason to panic if you don't have party tickets, gift cards, or are confused in general about how things work! Calling simply gets you to some random person working for Disney's call center - what they know about rD matters is limited to what they've been told, what they can see on the rD website, and/or individual interpretation. My advice is that you don't bother calling. Rest assured that though busy and bustling, the rD expos are FAR more organized and knowledgeable. There are actual rD People Who Know Stuff at the expos and will guide you to the appropriate place to take care of business. Page 10 of the Event Guide lists where to find them:



You do not need to link your party ticket in MDE, nor do you have to use a MB: the tickets work on their own for entry. If you prefer to use your MB and/or feel more comfortable having your ticket linked, go for it... but I'd bring that hard ticket with you, just in case.

What else?... Oh, EP being open during the race - no big deal at all! I've been the runner and a park Guest during races there and it's all very clear where you can and cannot be as runner or Guest and traffic is well controlled by CMs, VoluntEars, cones and ropes.

Time between EP closing and the party... we really don't know exactly how this will go. It's possible they could close rides temporarily to clear the park, or they could leave them open and give out wristbands like at MK parties, allowing only those with wristbands into ride queues after 9pm. I would guess that even if they leave rides and food open, the party-specific stuff (DJ, dance parties, whatever else) won't start until 10.

Hope this is helpful! Only 3 days to go...

 

[bananabean]

This is my first time ever staying off-site at Disney (yay for friends that live 10 minutes outside of Disney!). Any advice for driving to the races in the morning?

 

[Ariel484]

This is my first time ever staying off-site at Disney (yay for friends that live 10 minutes outside of Disney!). Any advice for driving to the races in the morning?

Page 8 of the Event Guide...

Directions to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

(Expo and Kids Races)

Take I-4 to exit 65 (Osceola Parkway West). Take a left onto Victory Way and park in the main lot. Proceed on foot to the main entrance.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park (5K)

Please follow the signs to Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park. Pass through the toll plaza and you will be directed to park in the appropriate parking lot by Parking cast members. Parking at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park is complimentary before 7:00 a.m. If you arrive after 7:00 a.m. you will be charged the daily parking fee.

Directions to Epcot® (10K)

Take I-4 to exit 64 (192 West) and follow the signs to Epcot®.

Directions to Epcot® (Half Marathon)

Take I-4 to exit 67 (Epcot Center Drive) and follow the signs to Epcot®.

There will be no parking and no guest drop-off at ESPN Wide World of Sport Complex on race day. For guests driving to Epcot® on race morning, the race shuttle from Epcot® to the Sports Complex will begin at 3:00 a.m. The parking fee at Epcot® will be waived for participants and spectators arriving before 7:00 a.m. on race morning. All participants must board shuttles from Epcot® to the Sports Complex no later than 4:00 a.m. in order to make it to their corrals on time.

Directions to Epcot® (Post-Race Party)

Take I-4 to exit 67 (Epcot Center Drive) and follow the signs to Epcot®.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I just received this email to "please submit the RSVP Survey for the Post Race Party prior to Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Noon EST"... anyone else?!

Wine & Dine
Post Event Party

Let us know about your post event party plans

Carolyn,

We’re only days away from the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and we’re excited that you’ll be joining us for an amazing run through the middle of the magic!

As a participant in the half marathon or challenge events, entry to the Post Race Party on Sunday, November 6 at the Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival is included as one of your race entitlements.

As we’re making final arrangements for you to “Be Our Guest” please submit the RSVP Survey for the Post Race Party prior to Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Noon EST.

Thank you for your time, and get ready for an exciting race weekend!

See you soon,
The runDisney Race Team

 

[PrincessV]

This is my first time ever staying off-site at Disney (yay for friends that live 10 minutes outside of Disney!). Any advice for driving to the races in the morning?

Leave early. Also, leave early. And... leave early! Leaving early may mean a longer wait in the starting area, but will help you avoid traffic snarls that come as the start time approaches. Sunday is of particular concern to me because this is the first time they're busing us from EP to WWOS for a morning race. In theory, it should go just as smoothly as it did at night, but you never know.

I just received this email to "please submit the RSVP Survey for the Post Race Party prior to Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Noon EST"... anyone else?!

Nothing here yet...

 

[jeanigor]

I just received this email to "please submit the RSVP Survey for the Post Race Party prior to Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Noon EST"... anyone else?!

Just got it. There isn't a snarky spot to put answer "I plan on attending, if I get my ticket in the mail."

 

[bananabean]

Leave early. Also, leave early. And... leave early! Leaving early may mean a longer wait in the starting area, but will help you avoid traffic snarls that come as the start time approaches. Sunday is of particular concern to me because this is the first time they're busing us from EP to WWOS for a morning race. In theory, it should go just as smoothly as it did at night, but you never know.

Thanks!! I thought about sitting in the car before the race but I'm pretty sure I would then just fall asleep!

I just received this email to "please submit the RSVP Survey for the Post Race Party prior to Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Noon EST"... anyone else?!

I got the survey, too. Based on the questions the only thing they seem to be figuring out is how many buses to run.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just got it. There isn't a snarky spot to put answer "I plan on attending, if I get my ticket in the mail."

OMG I was thinking this EXACTLY!!!!!!

 

[ChrisNY2]

Time between EP closing and the party... we really don't know exactly how this will go. It's possible they could close rides temporarily to clear the park, or they could leave them open and give out wristbands like at MK parties, allowing only those with wristbands into ride queues after 9pm. I would guess that even if they leave rides and food open, the party-specific stuff (DJ, dance parties, whatever else) won't start until 10.

Hope this is helpful! Only 3 days to go...

The gap has been there every year with park closing at 9 and party at 10. My spectator friends with party tickets have been there during that hour in years past. I THINK the kiosks were closed for that hour, but the rides kept operating and only people with writstbands could enter the queues.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I got the survey, too. Based on the questions the only thing they seem to be figuring out is how many buses to run.

Was thinking the same thing, but not sure they'll get accurate info. For instance... my sister and I are both running and received this. If we both respond to this email and indicate that we are coming with 4 other family members (my DH, DD, DS), do they count that as a total of 10 people (her form has 5 total, and my form would have 5 total)?? Not a super clear survey for the purposes of a count...

 

[jeanigor]

The gap has been there every year with park closing at 9 and party at 10. My spectator friends with party tickets have been there during that hour in years past. I THINK the kiosks were closed for that hour, but the rides kept operating and only people with writstbands could enter the queues.

That hour would give the cast members manning the food and wine kiosks a break before the rowdy crazy runner crowd comes to party.