Official Wine and Dine 2017 thread

[GoonieBride]

My DH signed up for his very first race ever in his life! The 5k. I am one proud wifey. He has been talking about it for years. Any advice for me on race day??

 

[lovingeire]

I understand that issue. I bring my own tea, because I am kind of picky about brands. I drink tea every morning, even on vacation, even if it's 100+ degrees outside. I usually try to bring something pretty strong and flavorful, like maybe a chai, to help knock out the coffee flavor. I have a bigger electric kettle that I have though about bringing.

I am ok with the Twinings English breakfast they normally have at the food courts. We normally grab an extra or two the morning before a race when we make that morning's tea and use the cups provided in the room. Fortunately I had some in my "race fuel" bag I travel with at Light Side because we were at a good neighbor and I couldn't do the Lipton. Maybe I am a tea snob? Either way the struggle is real!

 

[croach]

My DH signed up for his very first race ever in his life! The 5k. I am one proud wifey. He has been talking about it for years. Any advice for me on race day??

Congrats to him for signing up! Maybe prepare him for all the things pre-race like the early wake, crowds in the corrals, potential crowds on the course, etc. I guess if he's familiar with Disney races it might not be a big deal but could overwhelming if you aren't aware of it. Oh just tell him to enjoy it!

 

[GoonieBride]

Congrats to him for signing up! Maybe prepare him for all the things pre-race like the early wake, crowds in the corrals, potential crowds on the course, etc. I guess if he's familiar with Disney races it might not be a big deal but could overwhelming if you aren't aware of it. Oh just tell him to enjoy it!

How early is early?

 

[CarolynFH]

How early is early?

We participated in the Marathon Weekend 5K and caught the bus at 4:00 AM. 5K participants were told to be on a bus no later than 4:30. The race started at 6:00.

But it was well worth it!

 

[1lilspark]

How early is early?

W&D the program said be on the bus between 330-4 we woke around 215 and got to the stop at ASMo at 315 and had been one of the last people on the first bus race started at 530

 

[roxymama]

@GoonieBride Awesome! Tell him to enjoy it instead of being worried about it. I could have enjoyed my first disney 5k more if I was less worried about everything going right...BUT it was still my favorite race to date...loved it even more than any PR attempt or longer race. So it'll be great!

RE: TEA! I bought a box of Alice in Wonderland themed tea in the Contemporary hotel's market and I had seen them in other hotel marketplaces. They had all kinds of giftsets and then just the regular boxes of the tea. I bought some to come home with me and really like it.

 

[soniam]

@GoonieBride Awesome! Tell him to enjoy it instead of being worried about it. I could have enjoyed my first disney 5k more if I was less worried about everything going right...BUT it was still my favorite race to date...loved it even more than any PR attempt or longer race. So it'll be great!

RE: TEA! I bought a box of Alice in Wonderland themed tea in the Contemporary hotel's market and I had seen them in other hotel marketplaces. They had all kinds of giftsets and then just the regular boxes of the tea. I bought some to come home with me and really like it.

That is one of the teas that I bring on vacation. That way I have a taste of WDW at home too. The pink box, which is earl grey I think, is good too.

 

[GoonieBride]

We participated in the Marathon Weekend 5K and caught the bus at 4:00 AM. 5K participants were told to be on a bus no later than 4:30. The race started at 6:00.

But it was well worth it!

W&D the program said be on the bus between 330-4 we woke around 215 and got to the stop at ASMo at 315 and had been one of the last people on the first bus race started at 530

Oh Gosh, Please tell me there is some strong coffee somewhere or he might just find me sleeping at the finish line. LOL

@GoonieBride Awesome! Tell him to enjoy it instead of being worried about it. I could have enjoyed my first disney 5k more if I was less worried about everything going right...BUT it was still my favorite race to date...loved it even more than any PR attempt or longer race. So it'll be great!

Thank you, I am hoping that I can keep him grounded. I really hope he likes it enough to do more races. (plus it may help my Disney Addiction. lol)

 

[AThrillingChase]

Did anyone like the post race party last year? I didn't go. I guess I just didn't see the point for some extra ride time on Soarin, FEA and Test Track.

Yes please i would also like more feedback on the party - with no food included I would only do it for character meets...I saw some pictures and some were cool, but how is the consistency on those? I don't want to pay 80$ for Mickey and Minnie...

Really depends what your speed is. I am a night owl and love the more "party" feel of the event vs a regular day. I also don't take many character photos. And I only rode Soarin. But I had a lot of fun with the music being stepped up and the cast members were dancing. We mostly just drank and danced and celebrated with fellow runners. I am going again!

Getting tea bags is easy enough normally. Those even pack easily if necessary. However, my problem is where to get hot water. I can't do the coffee makers as I can taste the coffee in it and that is not bueno, especially the morning of a race! LOL! Darn me and my need for a proper cup of tea! I might have to spring for a collapsible electric kettle. (Yes, they do exist...thank you Amazon for that revelation.)

Would running a couple of water only cycles the night before help?

 

[roxymama]

Does your room have a microwave, or does the food court at your hotel? I know this may be sacrilege, but I have been known to microwave a mug of water when I don't feel like getting out my kettle.

Please don't pelt me with tomatos for suggesting it, I am a yankee and don't know any better

 

[GoonieBride]

Does your room have a microwave, or does the food court at your hotel? I know this may be sacrilege, but I have been known to microwave a mug of water when I don't feel like getting out my kettle.

Please don't pelt me with tomatos for suggesting it, I am a yankee and don't know any better

 

[lovingeire]

My DH signed up for his very first race ever in his life! The 5k. I am one proud wifey. He has been talking about it for years. Any advice for me on race day??

My first 5K was the Princess 5K in 2015. (I ran the 10K as well that weekend.) My best advice is to enjoy it! Stop for pictures and really soak up the atmosphere of the race!

@GoonieBride Awesome! Tell him to enjoy it instead of being worried about it. I could have enjoyed my first disney 5k more if I was less worried about everything going right...BUT it was still my favorite race to date...loved it even more than any PR attempt or longer race. So it'll be great!

RE: TEA! I bought a box of Alice in Wonderland themed tea in the Contemporary hotel's market and I had seen them in other hotel marketplaces. They had all kinds of giftsets and then just the regular boxes of the tea. I bought some to come home with me and really like it.

I might have to pick some up in April when I'm there to try! That would definitely make for a fun morning at home to have this fun tea!

Would running a couple of water only cycles the night before help?

Hmmmm...I havent tried this. On family trips my husband utilizes the coffee maker so I guess I just got in the habit of making the walk for hot water! I will be there in April for Dark Side so I guess I could try it then, but I definitely don't want to leave it to chance.

Does your room have a microwave, or does the food court at your hotel? I know this may be sacrilege, but I have been known to microwave a mug of water when I don't feel like getting out my kettle.

Please don't pelt me with tomatos for suggesting it, I am a yankee and don't know any better

No pelting here, although I'm kind of wishing there was a smiley face for that! We are staying at the Boardwalk Inn (non DVC) so I don't think there is a microwave in the room and there is no food court! Hence the dilemma.

 

[roxymama]

No pelting here, although I'm kind of wishing there was a smiley face for that!

Like this one?

 

[lovingeire]

Like this one?

Yes!!!!! I thought there was one! How did I miss it!!!!!!

 

[jeanigor]

Like this one?

You beat me to it!!

 

[roxymama]

I literally can never find the emoji I want when I go looking for it. It took me forever to find him in the sea of smilies.

 

[Ericaxo0528]

OK. I need a little convincing. My friend and I have been talking about planning a Disney trip for Oct. 29-Nov. 4 for a couple months now and are finally going to book next week. While browsing through the RunDisney site (Im doing the Princess 5k & 10k in a couple weeks!!!!), I noticed this race weekend will be starting while we are there! Now I've done a bunch of 5ks but this will be my first 10k. I'm thinking if I keep training after this race, I'll be ready to do my first ever half marathon in November! And since I'll be down there already, whats another day or two right? lol Someone give me a little encouragement that I can do this! haha Also, should I sign up within the next couple weeks? Anyone know when the half for this weekend usually sells out? Thanks for any help/encouragement in advance! haha

 

[Dis_Yoda]

OK. I need a little convincing. My friend and I have been talking about planning a Disney trip for Oct. 29-Nov. 4 for a couple months now and are finally going to book next week. While browsing through the RunDisney site (Im doing the Princess 5k & 10k in a couple weeks!!!!), I noticed this race weekend will be starting while we are there! Now I've done a bunch of 5ks but this will be my first 10k. I'm thinking if I keep training after this race, I'll be ready to do my first ever half marathon in November! And since I'll be down there already, whats another day or two right? lol Someone give me a little encouragement that I can do this! haha Also, should I sign up within the next couple weeks? Anyone know when the half for this weekend usually sells out? Thanks for any help/encouragement in advance! haha

Do it!

Usually the half sells out the day it opens. This year is the first year in a while that it didn't happen.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I'm thinking someone is going to have a pre-race party at my room before the half.