Official Wine and Dine 2016 thread

[jeanigor]

Is anyone else not having their photos come up yet? I put in just what it said on the back HLF0xxxx and nothing comes up?? says it's invalid. am I missing something here or is it just taking a while? I'm getting nervous!

2016 WINE HLFX XXXX some of my photos didn't show up until today. I am happy I bought Memory Maker for this weekend.

 

[1lilspark]

The only less then kind comments I heard were from non running guests at Epcot Sat during the Half complaining about the race being held during park hours as they paid good money to be there and didn't appreciate being held for racers to pass... I even had one guest try to rip off my 10K medal

 

[jeanigor]

The only less then kind comments I heard were from non running guests at Epcot Sat during the Half complaining about the race being held during park hours as they paid good money to be there and didn't appreciate being held for racers to pass... I even had one guest try to rip off my 10K medal

Hmmmmm....We paid how much for our Half or Challenge bibs? For how many hours? Even if they bought one day tickets, we still paid a higher price. So they can gripe to the accountants...

 

[Sailormoon2]

Just wanted to add my two cents that I loved my Photopass photos, unfortunately, as a solo runner, I didn't buy memory maker, but these are hands down the best race photos I've ever had taken. I was blessed to be in Corral A/D and have numerous shots without any other runners in them!!! And I'm actually smiling

 

[AThrillingChase]

The only less then kind comments I heard were from non running guests at Epcot Sat during the Half complaining about the race being held during park hours as they paid good money to be there and didn't appreciate being held for racers to pass... I even had one guest try to rip off my 10K medal

Rip off your medal? Am I reading this right??

 

[Kellina]

2016 WINE HLFX XXXX some of my photos didn't show up until today. I am happy I bought Memory Maker for this weekend.

Thank you!
I was missing the first part! It worked now!!

 

[1lilspark]

Rip off your medal? Am I reading this right??

Yes they started to reach out to grab the ribbon part around my neck thankfully I was able to step to the side to avoid further confrontation

 

[AThrillingChase]

I did the half only this time around - pleasantly surprised by the course. I am not big on character stops though fwiw. Still prefer night and the old boardwalk course though. I did PR - but barely. And I was in great shape this time so expected more.

Shout out to RD bus organizer guy at the yacht club that morning - a line started forming and I watched him pacing and walking to see if he could spot a bus entering the lot. He kept radioing people - he clearly really cared! He called in a "floater" - his word - and sent us all straight there. We arrived in less than 10 min with plenty of time.

Unfortunately, people cannot handle the concept of lines and port o potties. I waited 45 min and gave up because I thought I had missed my corral! (I). The other lines all moved so I have no clue what happened. I was so stressed I didn't even notice until the 45 min mark that the other side of potties were nearly all open. I sprinted there, and in my panic messed up my left calf muscle. I saw a corral and popped in expecting to be very far off. I started asking people what corral it was and by some grace it was I!! Couldn't believe it. I just took the first fence opening I could find and expected K or L. I ended up right in the front of the corral so I felt so rude - but I truly was shocked! Right after I entered we walked to the start line. So thanks to everyone who humored me there!! I was shaken up and my calf was hurt so that first 5k wrecked my time. I played catch up the rest of it and my calf still is sore today. But I will take it!

I had a lot of fun at the after party too! Quick lines, loved the CM's dancing and generally having fun. And way less busy than the festival was during the rest of the trip.

Congrats everyone!! I am currently getting talked into January races...

 

[CamColt]

Back when the registration date was moved up, I didn't think I would be able to do this weekend. Somehow everything fell into place and DH and I got to do the challenge. I have to say I could not be happier!

We stayed at the Swan and had no issues with transportation. I would say it was excellent. DH left his wallet on the bus after the 1/2 and the dispatch person at the Swan and BW, were very helpful!

Loved running through WS for the 10K, but didn't love the 1/2 course. It seemed like too much street running and not enough parks. Then again, I may be spoiled since my last race was the full and we did all 4 parks then, so this may have seemed low because of that. I wont complain though because I was just happy to be doing it.

It seems like I'm in the minority here but I didn't feel it was too hot at all. I felt it was a bit cool starting out, but it did warm up, I just didn't feel it was bad.

As for the party, while we were very tired and had sore feet, and only made it until 11:30, I feel I got more out of it this way, than I did when it was after the race. We arrived right at 8:00 and hit a few booths with minimal waits. At Illuminations we took a break in France and then realized things were closed. Once we saw the France booth reopen we started walking again, and at that time we noticed long lines, but it didn't seem to take too long until they thinned out some. We hit 4 more booths with average wait times (1 had no wait), rode Soarin with a 10 minute wait, then called it a night.

All in all, the changes were exactly what I had been hoping for when we were all speculating, and I enjoyed it very much. I have some stuff going on next fall so I had been thinking I probably wont be able to make it back for next year's W&D, but after doing it this way, I'm starting to think of any way I can possibly make it work out. I REALLY want to do it again!

 

[arbie_m]

Yes they started to reach out to grab the ribbon part around my neck thankfully I was able to step to the side to avoid further confrontation

I'm sure if any other fellow runners saw that happen you would've had your medal back quickly and possibly with a little blood on it for smacking that goober!!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The only less then kind comments I heard were from non running guests at Epcot Sat during the Half complaining about the race being held during park hours as they paid good money to be there and didn't appreciate being held for racers to pass... I even had one guest try to rip off my 10K medal

For real?!? Good grief. What is wrong with some people?!?

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

Since everyone else is sharing them, here are some of my thoughts on the weekend:
-Expo was smooth overall, but a bit of a disappointment. I was upset that some of the merchandise was pulled due to the spelling error, since I really wanted the black event t-shirt. I ended up getting the half marathon "I Did It" shirt instead (which is bigger than I'd like - should have gone with the small even though the volunteer told me she thought the medium was better when I tried them on), and even though I saw on Sunday that the black shirt was in the post-race merchandise tent, I couldn't bring myself to get it. I would have loved the water bottle too, even though I have tons of water bottles. I was also disappointed in New Balance, since I was wearing flip flops and they didn't have footies to try on the shoes. I guess the good news is it saved me over $100 since I ended up not getting any.
-Transportation from All-Star Sports was a breeze. Only had to wait for a bus for about 10 minutes for the expo. For the 10K and half, we literally walked right onto buses that were able to then leave pretty much right away since people were coming steadily.
-I was really excited about the 10K course since I love the Boardwalk area and Epcot, and it did not disappoint. I definitely got a little bounce in my step upon entering World Showcase and loved that loop. Everything about it was amazing.
-The half marathon course did not bother me either. The park time was super fast and I would have loved the World Showcase loop there too, but overall it was fine. I definitely did notice the camber (I think that's the word for the slanting) of the roads though. And as a side note, I have to mention that I saw @Ariel484 after exiting Animal Kingdom. I wish I would have said hi but I'm such a chicken and didn't!
-I absolutely adore the medals. They did a great job with them.

Overall, I had an amazing time and without a doubt plan to be back for another RunDisney weekend at some point. I'd still love to do Marathon or Princess Weekend, and also try out Disneyland too. In the meantime, I'm trying to work out my short term goals and keep doing local races.

It seems like I'm in the minority here but I didn't feel it was too hot at all. I felt it was a bit cool starting out, but it did warm up, I just didn't feel it was bad.

I agree. And this is coming from me, someone who is a wimp when it comes to heat! I was definitely sweating and felt the humidity, but never did I feel overheated or think it was too much. Even when the sun came up. Strangely, I was a lot hotter during the last few miles of my local half marathon in June.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Etc.: Apparently it was a little warm? Sorry, I don't mean to sound snarky! I'm so acclimated to the infernal summer heat here in FL, I honestly forget what our sun/heat/humidity feels like to northerners. It wasn't as cool as I'd have like,d but it was better than 95 degrees and 100% humidity, so I was happy!

I agree on that! My husband and I were really happy with the temperatures this weekend but as you live in Central Florida and we live in Southwest Florida - we are used to training in much hotter and more humid weather! It felt like a treat! Perfect temperature for us. I do get that those people up north would think it would be warm though.
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I forgot to mention another good part of this weekend. My husband mentioned he wanted more DVC points - this time at an EPCOT hotel. Looks like I'll be on the lookout now for the perfect April Use Year contract!

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We were overall happy with the races - not perfect - but I've yet to see a race that was outside of this lovely 5K/10K we do over Memorial Day Weekend!

 

[Mimsy Borogove]

Etc.: Apparently it was a little warm? Sorry, I don't mean to sound snarky! I'm so acclimated to the infernal summer heat here in FL, I honestly forget what our sun/heat/humidity feels like to northerners. It wasn't as cool as I'd have like,d but it was better than 95 degrees and 100% humidity, so I was happy!

Same! It's been so long since I haven't run in heat AND humidity, I was thrilled! Even when the sun came out "early" due to the time change, I felt great. But I also understand how those not training in coastal plains summer could be affected by it.

 

[Ariel484]

And as a side note, I have to mention that I saw @Ariel484 after exiting Animal Kingdom. I wish I would have said hi but I'm such a chicken and didn't!

Aw man! Maybe next time!

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

Anyone also buy the royal blue with dark blue short sleeve half marathon shirt? I bought a size large and was really looking at my shirts last night and it is small. Says a large but shorter than any other shirt I've got with me by over an inch. Likely returning it today if I can.
Fits like it's child sized or something

 

[jaxonp]

Anyone want to comment on their experience running solo?

 

[TeeterTots]

Anyone want to comment on their experience running solo?

I ran the half solo and enjoyed it. I think the entire experience would have been fun with a friend but once on the course I want to worry only about myself. I ran most of the way with the same people so I never felt alone, but how could you with so many people.

 

[Ariel484]

Anyone want to comment on their experience running solo?

I ran the 5K and half solo. I liked being able to totally control the pace and when I stopped for characters and pictures. I do most of my runDisney races solo and they're always fun!

 

[koala1966]

I ran the 5K and half solo. I liked being able to totally control the pace and when I stopped for characters and pictures. I do most of my runDisney races solo and they're always fun!

Me too! Well I only ran the 5K, but I also run solo in RunDisney races and always enjoy them.