So Who's Doing the Disneyland Half Marathon?

[Lexxiefern]

I really really want to do this race. I am working on convincing DH The airfare is the killer.

So who is planning on the Disneyland half? And if you don't mind sharing, what deals did you find on airfare, hotel, car, tickets, etc.? I have not been to Disneyland since I was 5 and would love to go back!


Becky

 

[WDWFAN9]

Hi Becky,

I did DL last year and had a blast. A bunch of WISHers stayed at the Candy Cane Inn, which is within easy walking distance of the park entrances. We did find that everything seemed a lot more expensive than traveling to WDW, but the castle medal is absolutely awesome!! Hope you can make it work!

 

[Lexxiefern]

Thanks Pat! Are you going back this year? I think I might use my DVC points to stay at DLH or GC. But even still, the air, car, tickets and food will run close to $2k! I did look at pics of the Candy Cane and it looked really cute.


Becky

 

[WDWFAN9]

Thanks Pat! Are you going back this year? I think I might use my DVC points to stay at DLH or GC. But even still, the air, car, tickets and food will run close to $2k! I did look at pics of the Candy Cane and it looked really cute.


Becky

No, I think DL was a one-time thing for me and DH. I just love WDW too much and between the full, Minnie, and now ToT events my vacation budget has been overextended to say the least

 

[DianeL]

Sadly we can't go back this year so I hope it stays so we can go back in the near future to do it again.

But we stayed at the DL Hotel. Cathy did the arrangements for the bus transfer. It went right from LAX to the hotel. Actually we stayed our 1st night at Paradise Pier so I think our hotel was 2nd after the DL Hotel drop but it worked really nice for us.

Check the bus transfer and see if that can save a wee bit.

Good luck in trying to convince your DH. Hope you can go, you'll have a really great time. The ending is amazing. I got chills and about started crying as we hit DTD. OMG! That is the BEST way to finish a race.

I hope to return in 2009 or 2010. 2008 is already filled up for me with WDW plans for May(minnie/princes whatevah!) and Oct (10K). So I hope to do it in one of those other 2 years and take DH and hopefully run it with him.

 

[lap3]

I'll be doing it again this year. I'm the wrong person to ask about airfare since I live about an hour from DL. Regardless, I hope you can make it for the race. It should be just as fun as last year!

 

[wfloyd]

We went out for it last year. For airfare, we went with Southwest and got a round trip of about 170 per person from Florida. Granted we spent what we saved when we decided to stay at the Grand Californian though.

Bill

 

[goingthedistance]

I am doing the DL 1/2 again this year. We booked non-stop flights on united from Albuquerque to LAX. Thought about southwest, but united had better times on their non-stops than southwest did, and the prices were similar.

We are staying at the Best Western Park Place Inn. It is at the traffic light on Harbor right across the street from Disneyland. At Disneyland it is not as important as DisneyWorld to stay at a Disney-owned property. The Best Western Park Place Inn is closer to the entrance to DL than the Disneyland Hotel.

We are not going to rent a car. There are enough of us going that we can justify a private shuttle through Supershuttle.

I don't have pricing information in front of me right now, but I think that DL is cheaper for us than WDW because of proximity. New Mexico is a lot closer to DL than WDW.

Paul

 

[Kim10110]

So excited i just signed up for the half. It will be my 3rd half but im sure one of the best ones. Unfortunitly the hubby will be deployed but it will help keep minds off of it............... cant wait to see all the lime green

 

[Lexxiefern]

So I am definately doing the half at Disneyland. Signed myself and DH up for it last week. I am staying at GC on my DVC points - I am so excited!! I booked Jetblue for the air since I had $400 in credits. I still need to buy park tickets and figure out a babysitter for the girls. This will be my first half! I was supposed to start training this week, but have been sick. Bright and early tomorrow though See everyone there!


Becky

 

[Kristi1357]

Becky - last year's DL half was my first half & it was awesome! MANY more characters along the route. I absolutely love DL too. Please ride Indiana Jones for me! The best Disney attraction ever! Diane was right too - coming through DTD and turning the corner to the finish line was amazing - much more amazing than WDW.

 

[Lexxiefern]

Kristi - I will definately ride Indiana Jones for you! I am so excited to go. And my oldest DD can go on everything at DL (but I think she will skip IJ since she did not like dinosaur at AK). Did you have your son when you went? Who watched him? I have to try to find an inroom babysitter for my 2 girls. I am a little nervous about it. I guess DL does not offer it themselves.


Becky

 

[ThePumpkinKing13]

I just registered for the half. And I decided to register for the 5k also. I did Goofy in January and I figure doing the half and 5k would be like a mini-Goofy. I'm travelling with goingthedistance, a couple posts back. He's my brother. I had a great time doing the half last year and also the Goofy in January.

If anybody's thinking of signing up for the Disneyland half I would encourage you to do so because registration is now at 90% capacity.

 

[DianeL]

I'm so glad to hear you (Pumpkinking) and your brother signed up for it. I can't wait to hear what your race afterwards to hear what you thought comparing from 2006 to 2007

Best of luck in your training!!!!!

 

[sramille]

What am I thinking???? I have totally not been training. Did the half at WDW in '06 as well as the Minnie, but haven't done much since.

I've got about 11 weeks to change all of that!

 

[Lexxiefern]

sramille - I know what you mean! I did the minnie in May also, and have gotten out about 2x's a week since, but nothing great. Last week I was sick, so I just really started my training this week. Don't worry, we will do great I am sure!

I am glad to see such a group is going! Look forward to seeing you all there!


Becky

 

[Bahamamomma1]

I am glad to see that there are others, like me, who haven't really started training yet. I signed up in January, but you know....excuse after excuse. I teach Kindergarten at I am sooooooooo tired at the end of the day that when I get home I just crash. Next week we are out for the summer and I am really hoping to make up for my procrastination. I just don't want to get hurt. I am a walker and I am slooooooowwwwww. I am old and could lose some pounds , anyone with me out there? But man, I want that medal!! It's all about the bling!

let the training begin!

debbie