Springtime Surprise 2026 (Apr 16-20)

[DianaMB333]

I looove Tigger!! Yeyy
Not that I need it excuses to sign up LOL

Fingers crossed for themed Brooks shoes

 

[BigEeyore]

You had me at Pooh! I also love Zootopia - thinking that I will sign up for the 10K first, and if the 5K is still open I will add it on.

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

So, I am already doing the 10K and half at Marathon Weekend and potentially also taking a trip in late March, but I am really trying to figure out how to make the 10-miler work. I love Inside Out, and I’ve been dying to be able to do the 10-miler course. Since I’ll have a couple other trips so close, I wouldn’t really care at all about the parks and would make it something really quick (i.e. fly in Friday and maybe even out Sunday evening). Tell me I’m not crazy!

 

[The Expert]

So, I am already doing the 10K and half at Marathon Weekend and potentially also taking a trip in late March, but I am really trying to figure out how to make the 10-miler work. I love Inside Out, and I’ve been dying to be able to do the 10-miler course. Since I’ll have a couple other trips so close, I wouldn’t really care at all about the parks and would make it something really quick (i.e. fly in Friday and maybe even out Sunday evening). Tell me I’m not crazy!

If you've come here to be talked OUT of a race, you've come to the wrong place.

Plenty of us have done race-only trips, and honestly that time of year, it might be preferable. The parks will be busy, but it'll be warm enough to enjoy your resort pool or even hit up a water park for a cheaper change of pace. Or hide in the AC with a little resort hopping.

 

[sandam1]

Plenty of us have done race-only trips, and honestly that time of year, it might be preferable. The parks will be busy, but it'll be warm enough to enjoy your resort pool or even hit up a water park for a cheaper change of pace. Or hide in the AC with a little resort hopping.

I did my first "no parks" trip on my first Springtime Surprise weekend and I had sooooo much fun. I never felt bored or deprived and actually felt busier (and came home more tired) than I do on a normal race weekend. And I was still left with a list of "someday I'll do THAT" things for the next trip.

 

[emilyann704]

True, BUT the SS race weekend is almost always HOT, and if you don't do well in the heat or are coming from a northern climate where summer weather hasn't yet settled in, it can be rough. Consider how well you tolerate a hot race and/or plan to do some heat acclimation at the end of your training for sure.

This is why I'm only doing the 5K for this race weekend. I'd like to get a medal for every distance at a Disney race (already have a 10K medal from this year's Marathon Weekend) and the April series seems like a no brainer to knock out a quick 5K.

 

[*DisneyDreamer]

If you've come here to be talked OUT of a race, you've come to the wrong place.

Plenty of us have done race-only trips, and honestly that time of year, it might be preferable. The parks will be busy, but it'll be warm enough to enjoy your resort pool or even hit up a water park for a cheaper change of pace. Or hide in the AC with a little resort hopping.

Definitely not looking to be talked out of it. Moreso just talking through my thoughts.

 

[anniebean]

I went ahead and signed up for the 10k thru a charity. Princess signups were too stressful. In a surprising move, my hubby signed up as well with the same charity so he’ll be running with me.

 

[Baloo in MI]

My plan was to register for the challenge regardless of theme. But, I like it. Star Wars would have been better but I might be able to talk my daughter into the weekend now that it has Pooh and Inside Out!

 

[MissLiss279]

Just getting back from a cruise and seeing the themes.
I’m disappointed it doesn’t include Star Wars. I think the themes are okay. To be honest, I will run this weekend whatever the themes are. Pooh and Tigger should be fun and Aladdin has great songs! I like Nick and Judy, and I am a little indifferent on Inside Out. Overall I think this is a fun weekend, and it will continue to be with these themes.

 

[jpholic]

I went ahead and grabbed a charity bib for the Challenge. It's my birthday present to myself and I get to help a great cause.

 

[Disney102015]

My sister officially committed to trying for the 10 miler with me. Anything for an extra Disney girls weekend

So! Any expert tips for registration day?

 

[Naomeri]

My sister officially committed to trying for the 10 miler with me. Anything for an extra Disney girls weekend

So! Any expert tips for registration day?

This thread has all the tips and a walkthrough of how registration works
https://www.disboards.com/threads/historical-race-weekend-sell-out-timing.3844193/post-65195209

 

[Disney102015]

This thread has all the tips and a walkthrough of how registration works

Perfect!! Thank you so much!

 

[fatmanatee]

My sister officially committed to trying for the 10 miler with me. Anything for an extra Disney girls weekend

So! Any expert tips for registration day?

I don't know if you'll need them. Challenge and 10 miler didn't sell out for months last year, the year prior the challenge was sold out a lot quicker but the 10 miler still remained open for awhile. In 2023 both were open beyond the first day. For a variety of reasons (most notably the weather) this registration hasn't been as chaotic as others.

But, if we're treating this with the same urgency as other weekends... be ready to jump into the queue waiting room when it opens (should be BEFORE 10 am eastern), have multiple devices in the queue to increase your odds, and keep an eye on this thread. Don't panic if your queues are all over an hour off the bat, things can move quickly. Once people start signing up they'll start sharing unused queue IDs (preferably in DMs). If you end up needing one instructions on how to use it are here.

Have to note that last registration for Princess Weekend was kind of a disaster (website crashed as they tried to open the waiting room, they ended up randomly opening the queue) but I'm more optimistic about this weekend just by virtue of this being a less busy weekend. I hope I don't regret saying that!

 

[anniebean]

I *think* I am going to casually try for the 5k during registration, but not gonna stress if/when I don’t get it. I have a mammogram appointment at 11:15 so won’t be able to spend a whole lot of time trying to get spot.

 

[LorrieAnn5]

I'm tentatively planning on registering for the 10 miler, but one of my draws to it is that it goes into DHS. Has there been any discussion or predictions if the DHS part will be greatly effected by Rock N Roller Coaster reimagining or the Muppets Courtyard changes?
Should I wait until 2027 or is it just a likely, or more likely for the course to be limited then too?

 

[1lilspark]

I'm tentatively planning on registering for the 10 miler, but one of my draws to it is that it goes into DHS. Has there been any discussion or predictions if the DHS part will be greatly effected by Rock N Roller Coaster reimagining or the Muppets Courtyard changes?
Should I wait until 2027 or is it just a likely, or more likely for the course to be limited then too?

Unless the monsters construction completely closes off the grand Ave entrance to SWGE it should be fine

 

[Naomeri]

Unless the monsters construction completely closes off the grand Ave entrance to SWGE it should be fine

And I can't imagine they'd ever want to do that, since the only other way into SWGE is through Toy Story, and that place is already a crowded nightmare

 

[The Expert]

Just got my Club registration link. Stand by for screen shots!