Springtime Surprise Weekend 2025 (April 3-6)

[PrincessV]

While we wait for them to announce something… ANYTHING.. to acknowledge that this race is happening NEXT WEEK, a little bit of info some might need…

World Dr. is going to be closed southbound all the way from north of EP to Buena Vista until 9am Sunday. For a half-marathon, this is less meaningful, but for a 10-miler, more drivers are going to be stuck in the parking lot before they can get out. Hi, I’m one of them. My takeaway is that I should stop for LOTS of pictures and make this the slowest 10-Miler of my life to kill time.

 

[Baloo in MI]

Apologies if this was already discussed. Thoughts on pre-race and/or HH meetups next weekend? I always talk a good game of making it to the meetups but then the alarm goes off and the all powerful snooze button takes hold of me. But if folks do want to have meet-ups I will try to be more structured and get out of bed in time.

 

[Livelovedance]

Brooks and rD just posted a video on IG about the partnership and how excited they are etc etc etc WITH ABSOLUTELY ZERO INFO ABOUT THE SHOES OR MERCH! They do realize the race is NEXT WEEK right??

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I’m so glad I read this before I saw the video because I would’ve been thoroughly disappointed otherwise!

 

[KCMA]

I'm probably jinxing it, but looking at the weather forecast, I don't think we're going to have to worry about throwaway layers next weekend

Coming down from the Toronto area for the run weekend where it has been 32F to 50F or so the last week plus flurries and very excited to see the forecast.. them remembering we have to run 10 miles in it lol

 

[Dopey 2020]

World Dr. is going to be closed southbound all the way from north of EP to Buena Vista until 9am Sunday. For a half-marathon, this is less meaningful, but for a 10-miler, more drivers are going to be stuck in the parking lot before they can get out.

I saw that but I’m thinking I’ll be ok to find a workaround to get back to Oceola pkwy and AKL. Looks like something over here opens at 6:30…
Please tell me I’m right

 

[Dopey 2020]

Apologies if this was already discussed. Thoughts on pre-race and/or HH meetups next weekend? I always talk a good game of making it to the meetups but then the alarm goes off and the all powerful snooze button takes hold of me. But if folks do want to have meet-ups I will try to be more structured and get out of bed in time.

I’m planning on the usual light pole pre-race, hope to see everyone there.

 

[The Expert]

Apologies if this was already discussed. Thoughts on pre-race and/or HH meetups next weekend? I always talk a good game of making it to the meetups but then the alarm goes off and the all powerful snooze button takes hold of me. But if folks do want to have meet-ups I will try to be more structured and get out of bed in time.

I’m planning on the usual light pole pre-race, hope to see everyone there.

Yep, I'm only doing the 10K but will be there for that. Not sure about the usual 10K day meetup at HH since it's still under construction. I know for Princess they used the Swan pool bar. My flight leaves MCO at 5:30pm that day so I probably won't make that if it happens.

 

[PrincessV]

I saw that but I’m thinking I’ll be ok to find a workaround to get back to Oceola pkwy and AKL. Looks like something over here opens at 6:30…
Please tell me I’m right
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I agree, if you can exit onto EPCOT Center Dr eastbound, you should be able to skirt around and get to Osceola, avoiding World and Buena Vista. Just go by map, not the directional signs.

 

[jmasgat]

What we need is all the people who have tried to hack the password for the expo guide to devote their attention to uncovering some leaked images of the Brooks shoe.

 

[Naomeri]

Apologies if this was already discussed. Thoughts on pre-race and/or HH meetups next weekend? I always talk a good game of making it to the meetups but then the alarm goes off and the all powerful snooze button takes hold of me. But if folks do want to have meet-ups I will try to be more structured and get out of bed in time.

I’m planning on morning meetups and whatever Saturday afternoon meetup location we choose

 

[WillRunForPizza]

I’m planning on morning meetups and whatever Saturday afternoon meetup location we choose

The Splash Bar at Swolphin had lots of space for us at Princess, though it's a lot farther from any of the parks than HH.

 

[nancipants]

The Splash Bar at Swolphin had lots of space for us at Princess, though it's a lot farther from any of the parks than HH.

Agreed. It was a nice location but the Boardwalk pool bar is more centrally located.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

1. Hard to believe that a week from today I'll be checked in at Pop. SS was not on my radar as a potential race, but here it is and I'll be in it. Just wow.
2. Looks like warm temps, but also forecasts for 25+ mph winds! It'll be interesting to see if that changes. I debated whether or not to wear my red Mr I tights, but I did pack them. My hope/wish/blinkered notion is that I'll be done before it get too hot for them. I know, but they really help make the costume. The suffering we do for the art....
3. I plan to find you guys at the lightpole on Sun morning. I won't be able to make the Fri meetup.

I saw the stuff about the road closures. I had been thinking about driving to Epcot (or letting DS drive to Epcot and get a tad more sleep) so that we could then head to MK afterward, but now I'm thinking we stick to Disney transportation? Does the monorail run early for a 10-miler Sunday? If so, then we'll just take it over after the race. Thoughts?

 

[Livelovedance]

I saw the stuff about the road closures. I had been thinking about driving to Epcot (or letting DS drive to Epcot and get a tad more sleep) so that we could then head to MK afterward, but now I'm thinking we stick to Disney transportation? Does the monorail run early for a 10-miler Sunday? If so, then we'll just take it over after the race. Thoughts?

Unfortunately the monorail doesn’t run for the 10 miler. I’ve been driving to the races for the last few years but I think I’m going to try bus transportation this time around.

 

[Erika10021]

In my last experience at POP during the princess races, the bus service to the races was phenomenal. Well, there was a bobble getting on the bus back to the resort for one race but getting to the races was super easy and not stressful.

I look forward to meeting folks at the light pole. Hopefully we will get there early enough this time!

 

[PrincessV]

2. Looks like warm temps, but also forecasts for 25+ mph winds! It'll be interesting to see if that changes. I debated whether or not to wear my red Mr I tights, but I did pack them. My hope/wish/blinkered notion is that I'll be done before it get too hot for them. I know, but they really help make the costume. The suffering we do for the art....

Caveat: this is coming from a Floridian, so, you know, take it with that in mind lol…

I think you’re likely to be WARM in tights, but you’re absolutely right that it’s not tremendously hot until the sun comes up. It’s nothing like a FL summer yet: it’s still cooling down at night. I think if the tights are pretty thin and wick well, and you hydrate/electroylte/slow down/etc. accordingly, you’ll probably be fine. I see runners in my FL neighborhood wearing full tights year-round - not a choice I make, but it’s not unheard of!

 

[The Expert]

Agreed. It was a nice location but the Boardwalk pool bar is more centrally located.

The only drawback being less bar-specific seating and less shade. (We stay at BWV a lot.) But the meetups do tend to be smaller outside MW, and the umbrella tables on the far side of the slide are a nice afternoon spot if you don't mind a stroll across the slide bridge to grab libations.

 

[KellyKateri]

Off topic, but did the photopass links appear before expo pass day for princess (hence indicating bib numbers)? I had so much fun speculating corrals before we got the passes for MW this year, even if it’s only a day or two ahead

 

[mollygirl13]

Doing the Challenge again and can’t wait for some fun, sun & warmth!!! I’m from outside of Philadelphia and am looking forward to getting away from the colder temps for a bit.

 

[Dopey 2020]

Doing the Challenge again and can’t wait for some fun, sun & warmth!!! I’m from outside of Philadelphia and am looking forward to getting away from the colder temps for a bit.

This! Yes!
5 miles in western Mass this AM - 37 degrees.
Going to be a bit warm it looks like for races but I will take it.