Princess Weekend 2023 (Feb 23-26, 2023)

[Naomeri]

Wait if you hit register now on any of the other virtual princesses, you can pick the challenge and it’s open!!

Let’s hear it for Disney’s screwy IT

 

[drlorilovesdisney]

I’ve been absent from the boards for a bit. After catching up, I’m glad that I signed up for the challenge through a charity since there is no way I would have been able to manage the registration drama at work.

My goals are:
-Have fun!
-Start the weekend injury free
-Try to PR the half again this year
-Get some fun snacks- the run to eat strategy
-Return home well in 2023. I came home this year with COVID and still have not fully recovered.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I have my costume choices! I’m unsure about the crop top I have for one since it hits right above the waist and I’ve never worn a crop top in public. But it’s super cute!!

 

[Navychica]

I have my costume choices! I’m unsure about the crop top I have for one since it hits right above the waist and I’ve never worn a crop top in public. But it’s super cute!!

Life is short! WEAR THE CROP TOP!

As long as it’s still easy to pin your number on lol.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

Life is short! WEAR THE CROP TOP!

As long as it’s still easy to pin your number on lol.

I can definitely play around for the bib. The skirt can certainly take it.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I can definitely play around for the bib. The skirt can certainly take it.

one major thing I forgot since the crop top is so cute: I wear my running belt around my waist and have no idea if it’ll stay on my hips. If not, I’ll need a new shirt because there’s no way I’m letting it chafe my waist.

 

[azrivest]

What does everyone think of my HM outfit? I bought the Dottie skirt and the top to be Ariel, but I'm not convinced I'm pulling it off.

I bought the Lululemon tank knowing I can return it, instead of printed tops on Etsy which are not returnable.

 

[DopeyBadger]

What does everyone think of my HM outfit? I bought the Dottie skirt and the top to be Ariel, but I'm not convinced I'm pulling it off.

What's the inspiration picture look like?

 

[azrivest]

The original skirt is a lot greener on Dottie's website :


I didn't really have an inspiration picture, except Ariel has a green tail and wears purple seashells. But I'm not running with just seashells lol

 

[DopeyBadger]

The original skirt is a lot greener on Dottie's website :
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I didn't really have an inspiration picture, except Ariel has a green tail and wears purple seashells. But I'm not running with just seashells lol

Hmm, yea that green skirt really does look like her tail color. Did they possibly send you the wrong one, because the one you got sure seems blue/pink bow vs green/orange bow.

 

[azrivest]

Hmm, yea that green skirt really does look like her tail color. Did they possibly send you the wrong one, because the one you got sure seems blue/pink bow vs green/orange bow.

There's a "caveat" on the website (that I did not see cause I ordered really fast) that warns about this:
**Please note that on this particular top layer, dye lots can vary and can be more blue than shown.**

At least you're confirming that I'm not the only one who feels this is off.

I'll either find something on Etsy or find another princess to bound to

 

[Naomeri]

There's a "caveat" on the website (that I did not see cause I ordered really fast) that warns about this:
**Please note that on this particular top layer, dye lots can vary and can be more blue than shown.**

At least you're confirming that I'm not the only one who feels this is off.

I'll either find something on Etsy or find another princess to bound to

That definitely doesn’t look even close to the pic from the site. I know she’s not a princess, but the blue/pink combination looks very Fairy Godmother-ish to me.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

There's a "caveat" on the website (that I did not see cause I ordered really fast) that warns about this:
**Please note that on this particular top layer, dye lots can vary and can be more blue than shown.**

At least you're confirming that I'm not the only one who feels this is off.

I'll either find something on Etsy or find another princess to bound to

Have you looked at Sparkle Athletic? They have a mermaid skirt with scales.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I ordered a tank top for Rapunzel since I now know the crop top won’t work. My running belt would not stay on my hips yesterday during my treadmill run and I went back to Etsy and ordered a performance tank top. I also have sparkle arm sleeves for each costume.

 

[LilyJC]

Ugh, SWA released flights through early March this morning, but the prices are mostly trash Booked our flight over to MCO at least

 

[azrivest]

That's unfortunately going to be the reality for the next couple of months/years, with the shortage of employees and the current crude oil price. We can't expect pre-pandemic prices.

 

[Naomeri]

Yeah, I wasn’t thrilled with the prices from SWA, but they’re still better overall than any of my other choices so I went ahead and booked. I’ll check for price drops between now and when the booking window for late April 2023 opens because I can use any credits I might get for Springtime Surprise flights.

 

[jpeterson]

Yeah, I wasn’t thrilled with the prices from SWA, but they’re still better overall than any of my other choices so I went ahead and booked. I’ll check for price drops between now and when the booking window for late April 2023 opens because I can use any credits I might get for Springtime Surprise flights.

I booked mine today as well because I just don't see them getting any lower. Like you, I'll try to check later (if I remember) but I'm OK with what I booked today.

 

[mtnmjd]

Ugh, SWA released flights through early March this morning, but the prices are mostly trash Booked our flight over to MCO at least

Booked mine this morning using points. Not great but surprisingly a tiny bit cheaper (less points) than what I used in January for Dopey.
Most disappointing for me is the lack of options for my local airport. The only direct flight to and from is the first flight of the day. I wanted to leave to MCO mid-afternoon so I could work in the morning but now I'm "forced" to get to Dis early. But coming home I'm certainly not leaving to catch a 6:00am flight, so I have a stop in BWI.

 

[azrivest]

The half and the Challenge are open as of 1:52 pm, if anybody's interested!