Springtime Surprise Weekend 2025 (April 3-6)

[Naomeri]

At the music bus stop at 242–3 buses lined up and waiting, but not pulled up to the door, so no one can get on. What kind of Mickey Mouse operation are they running here?

A couple guys went to talk to the driver of the lead bus and he’s been told he’s not leaving until 3 but at least they pulled the buses up so we could wait on them

 

[Dopey 2020]

In the lot, about to head to security, no rush, they hold everyone until 3 now and I’d rather sit with my coffee this AM. See you all there.

 

[Livelovedance]

On the bus! I’m wearing all red (Crowned Athletics Jasmine set) and Baymax ears.

 

[StarGirl11]

Well I am out. My dampener broke on my elevator this morning. Leaving me not able to control my front tire properly safely. Not the way I wanted my race weekend to finish but here we are

 

[furiated]

Mando is an actual meet! In GE by the shops.

 

[Naomeri]

It is AMAZING how much better the path to HS works without a water stop clogging it up!!

 

[rockpiece]

Balloon ladies started at 6:09 AM

 

[dobball23]

In the lot, about to head to security, no rush, they hold everyone until 3 now and I’d rather sit with my coffee this AM. See you all there.

You mean no one can go through security until 3? Is this new for this weekend? Or something they've been doing recently? Or just a long-standing way they operate? Just curious as I look forward to other race weekends.

 

[Livelovedance]

This Mando line is long (as expected), but I’m going for it, even if it’s the last photo I can do in this race. It’ll be worth it! Thankful for @Naomeri posting the character list, it allowed me to prioritize!

 

[Stitch&Co.]

Got Mando Woody & Bellhops. HS success. Did miss Sully though.

 

[rick1zoo2]

Really great to meet everyone this morning. We had a decent race. I am happy with my time, was close to my target. And thanks to Dopey 2020 for your advice on run walk run. I did 3 minutes run and 30 seconds walk for most along with some steady stretches too. Had enough gas for the last mile to be the fastest.

 

[fatmanatee]

Saw a couple of photos of the Mando spot, very jealous! Great location for that stop.

 

[Dopey 2020]

You mean no one can go through security until 3? Is this new for this weekend? Or something they've been doing recently? Or just a long-standing way they operate? Just curious as I look forward to other race weekends.

I was held when I got there early at MW as well so I think it’s going to be policy going forward. Maybe others know for sure? I believe they have been holding busses at the resorts as well so they don’t get there too early but I usually drive so I can’t say times for sure.

 

[Dopey 2020]

Really great to meet everyone this morning. We had a decent race. I am happy with my time, was close to my target. And thanks to Dopey 2020 for your advice on run walk run. I did 3 minutes run and 30 seconds walk for most along with some steady stretches too. Had enough gas for the last mile to be the fastest.

Great meeting you this AM, glad you had a good race. I figured going out fast today was a mistake but wanted to see how it felt, had to leave the 1:15 group at mile 3 and ended up dropping the pace to grab a couple pics and finish with the 1:20 pacers. Huge difference between 5 minute and 4 minute intervals in today’s T & D.

 

[rick1zoo2]

 

[marty3d]

I was held when I got there early at MW as well so I think it’s going to be policy going forward. Maybe others know for sure? I believe they have been holding busses at the resorts as well so they don’t get there too early but I usually drive so I can’t say times for sure.

For MW I believe I only took the bus twice - 10k (from the Swan) and Full (from Yacht Club) and I know that from the Swan we definitely held until 3am even though the first bus was full and there were 4 or 5 buses there. I don’t remember if we held at Yacht club for the full.

 

[Naomeri]

So...you know how this wasn't "PR weather"? Not true for me, at least as far as Disney races are concerned. I beat my rD 10 miler moving time PR by about six and a half minutes, and my overall time by about 4 minutes. I got Donald, Sulley, Woody, Bellhops, Fat Cat, Stitch, and Edna Mode. And my grandma got positioned right to see me right after the big curve before the finish line. She very smartly positioned herself next to one of the Kelsie's Hope cheer people, so she could tell me to look for the yellow shirt/pink tutu sign.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Good to see everyone this morning. I went over and got in line to see Mrs. I, and managed to beat the cut off for that photo. The other characters I did were Mr. incredible, and the Mandalorian. I paused my watch for those two just to try to get a sense of what my pace would’ve been without the long wait times. Looks like around 2hrs and 10 minutes.
Saw Galloway near the finish line and thanked him for RWR.
Hamstring was a non-factor, for those who had asked. The temps, extra lbs, and my overall lack of conditioning were factors.
Temps weren’t too bad, but I should have left the tights in the room.
Overall, fun race and fun to do considering I never expected to be participating.

 

[mollygirl13]

I really had a fun weekend and loved the races. I did SS Challenge last year and enjoyed it so much I decided to do it again this year. Went to MK for my medal photos since we leave in the AM to head back to Pennsylvania. Will be back for Wine & Dine Half but really had such an awesome time!! Congratulations to everyone.

 

[StarGirl11]

On the bright side they still got me the medals. I know medals in these circumstances are always a hot button topic. We talked quite a bit. I did have some control of the wheel but I found out if we became stranded out on the course and had to be brought back to the tent it’s extremely complicated. (Which basically confirms that yeah the shortening a few years ago was definitely influenced by us…) So me going out there was no a smart idea.

And when I say I had no other means of participation. I truly do mean it. At this point at time I do not have any other equipment to do 10 miles. My walker could maybe take me 2-3 miles not 10 and that’s in good weather not todays.

I have a half next weekend. My local Achilles chapter has confirmed they have the replacement part I need to race. Which is good because I am going to try and aim for a new PR.