Two Grandmas and the grandkids... Marathon weekend 2016 PTR (update 1/3)

[momabaarjo]

2018???? That is when I plan to do my first full!

Most people my age don't understand me liking Disney so much either or running for that matter. I am not obsessed with Disney, but I just love the entire atmosphere and the happy feeling I have for a few days every few years!

 

[rteetz]

2018???? That is when I plan to do my first full!

Most people my age don't understand me liking Disney so much either or running for that matter. I am not obsessed with Disney, but I just love the entire atmosphere and the happy feeling I have for a few days every few years!

If I get the opportunity at the 5th anniversary of dopey I'm going to try to take it.

I'm more obsessed with Disney than I am running so.

 

[rteetz]

Well I should have my Day 6 update up in the next few days but wants to post a different update as well.

Tomorrow night at 7:00PM I am off to see Star Wars and I can't wait.

Only 20 days until we leave for Marathon Weekend! I need to start looking at a packing list.

I also wanted to add that I have been writing a lot for The DIS and have some new article posted.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-world/disneys-animal-kingdom-for-teens/

http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...disney-updates+(Disney+Updates+-+wdwinfo.com)

 

[momabaarjo]

I am so impressed with your writing...enjoy Star Wars

 

[rteetz]

I am so impressed with your writing...enjoy Star Wars

Thanks

I can't wait!

 

[SarahDisney]

Oh packing lists ... I'm just starting to make progress on mine.

The articles are great. You do a great job putting the information out there in an interesting, concise, and understandable way.

Enjoy Star Wars! I hope this movie ends up being the best Star Wars yet!

 

[rteetz]

Day 6 1/10/15

First a Star Wars update spoiler free.

This was my first time seeing a movie on opening night as well as seeing Star Wars in the theaters. I bought my tickets when they came out like two months ago. I went with my grandma, we go to a lot of movies together. This was her first Star Wars movie ever. We arrived two hours before the movie started got a front row parking spot and got our choice of seats. Our theater room did not fill up completely but it wasn't empty either. It was really exciting seeing this movie it that atmosphere with all of the fans. They did trivia prior to the movie, which I did not take part in because my Star Wars knowledge is not like my disney knowledge. As for the movie... It was great! I rank it up there with the original trilogy. I recommend everyone go see it. There was many different emotions felt throughout the movie as well, which I think helped make it good. We saw it in 3D, while the movie wasn't filmed in 3D it was still good in 3D. I might have to go again and check it out in 2D. I also now can't wait until 2017 when episode 8 comes out.

Now onto the planning!

Day 6 is Marathon day! Congrats to all of those competing in that event. I hope to be there someday soon.



We will start our day at The Grand Floridian for breakfast at 1900 Park Fare. This is a first for us and I am excited to check it out. That ADR is for 8:00AM. I am not looking to rush our eating but I want to get to MK as soon as possible so we can take advantage of the early morning low crowds.

Our first FP+ is for Pirates of the Caribbean at 10:40 AM- 11:40 AM. I am interested to see how this is since the refurb and since all of the complaining on the boats having water issues.



Our second FP will have us going to Space Mountain at 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. I am thinking we won't be hungry for a big lunch yet because of or big breakfast so might get a snack in Tomorrowland after or head towards Fantasyland.

Our third FP is for my favorite ride and It's the Wildest Ride in the Wilderness! Big Thunder Mountain Railroad 1:30PM to 2:30PM. After we get whipped around in the mine cars I think we will head to a spot in Frontierland for Festival of Fantasy! My favorite parade.



The afternoon is free after that. I am going to try and utilize the 4th FP on this day as well. Being Club Level guests this trip there is apparently an option for us to text the concierge and they will get us our 4th FP without having to go to a kiosk! I really hope to take advantage of this perk.

Being our last park day we will likely stay in the Magic Kingdom all day to take it in and enjoy it. We don't have to wake up early or anything so that is good.

We had our last day of school before winter break yesterday. My Sister's (Sydnee) Birthday is tomorrow, and then its only not counting today 5 days until Christmas and 16 days until the trip!

Time to look at packing!

 

[momabaarjo]

Happy Birthday Sydnee!

Loving your last day...especially not having to wake up EARLY for a Disney race...although that is fun too.

Yay for break...us too and this teacher of teacher is tired! We are headed to star wars tonight...hope you had a great time.

NOW GET PACKING...

 

[rteetz]

Happy Birthday Sydnee!

Loving your last day...especially not having to wake up EARLY for a Disney race...although that is fun too.

Yay for break...us too and this teacher of teacher is tired! We are headed to star wars tonight...hope you had a great time.

NOW GET PACKING...

Syd is the youngest in our group but she is also the boss. She is going to milk her birthday for all its worth.

Yeah we will still have to get up a little early just to get to GF but it's definitely not 2:30 in the morning early.

Have fun at Star Wars it was great. I've been contemplating going and seeing it again.

 

[SarahDisney]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Star Wars! I've been hearing a lot of good things about it ... it sounds like it's going to be a huge success!

We did 1900 Park Fare breakfast last year. We thought it was okay, not great ... but that's mostly because we're not morning people and some of the characters were a little too enthusiastic for us. I think that if you guys like character meals, you should enjoy it.

Great FP+ selections! I'm also interested to see Pirates of the Caribbean after the refurb (I just hope I don't get wet...). And the mountains are always excellent FP+ choices!

Last park day is always sad ... but it's great that you're going to try to make the most of the day! It's always nice when you don't have to wake up early on departure day so that you can stay up late on your last park day.

Also ... happy birthday Sydnee!!

 

[rteetz]

I'm glad to hear you enjoyed Star Wars! I've been hearing a lot of good things about it ... it sounds like it's going to be a huge success!

We did 1900 Park Fare breakfast last year. We thought it was okay, not great ... but that's mostly because we're not morning people and some of the characters were a little too enthusiastic for us. I think that if you guys like character meals, you should enjoy it.

Great FP+ selections! I'm also interested to see Pirates of the Caribbean after the refurb (I just hope I don't get wet...). And the mountains are always excellent FP+ choices!

Last park day is always sad ... but it's great that you're going to try to make the most of the day! It's always nice when you don't have to wake up early on departure day so that you can stay up late on your last park day.

Also ... happy birthday Sydnee!!

Star Wars has broken a ton of records already and I think thats only going to continue.

We are really going to make the most of our last park day.

She had a good birthday we went out to dinner and she got some Denver Broncos stuff as that is her favorite football team. Being from Wisconsin we are huge Green Bay Packer fans yet she wants to be different and like the Broncos because she likes their colors. She also says she wants to go to Boise State for college because they have blue and orange as well. She is something else.

 

[SarahDisney]

She had a good birthday we went out to dinner and she got some Denver Broncos stuff as that is her favorite football team. Being from Wisconsin we are huge Green Bay Packer fans yet she wants to be different and like the Broncos because she likes their colors. She also says she wants to go to Boise State for college because they have blue and orange as well. She is something else.

I like Peyton Manning, so I have to agree with her on the Broncos. But she definitely sounds like a character!!

 

[AaronInWI]

Day 6 1/10/15

First a Star Wars update spoiler free.

This was my first time seeing a movie on opening night as well as seeing Star Wars in the theaters. I bought my tickets when they came out like two months ago. I went with my grandma, we go to a lot of movies together. This was her first Star Wars movie ever. We arrived two hours before the movie started got a front row parking spot and got our choice of seats. Our theater room did not fill up completely but it wasn't empty either. It was really exciting seeing this movie it that atmosphere with all of the fans. They did trivia prior to the movie, which I did not take part in because my Star Wars knowledge is not like my disney knowledge. As for the movie... It was great! I rank it up there with the original trilogy. I recommend everyone go see it. There was many different emotions felt throughout the movie as well, which I think helped make it good. We saw it in 3D, while the movie wasn't filmed in 3D it was still good in 3D. I might have to go again and check it out in 2D. I also now can't wait until 2017 when episode 8 comes out.

Star Wars was awesome! I'm still thinking about one scene in particular; I obviously won't spoil it here but it was a major gut punch that I still haven't quite gotten over. As far as future Star Wars movies, don't forget Rogue One comes out in just about a year. It'll take place between Episodes III and IV, and will center on a band of rebels who steal the Death Star plans.

 

[skier_pete]

We saw Star Wars TFA yesterday. Really enjoyed it. Certainly better than the prequels by a mile. Wish there was a little more originality to the story, but overall I don't think it hurt it badly. Curious to see how it feels on 2nd viewing.

Looks like you have a good day at MK planned. Day 6 is often the point where the exhaustion sets in...smart to not have a packed day!

 

[rteetz]

We saw Star Wars TFA yesterday. Really enjoyed it. Certainly better than the prequels by a mile. Wish there was a little more originality to the story, but overall I don't think it hurt it badly. Curious to see how it feels on 2nd viewing.

Looks like you have a good day at MK planned. Day 6 is often the point where the exhaustion sets in...smart to not have a packed day!

Yeah I want to go seeks a second time but don't have any immediate plans to do so yet.

Not packed but not entirely relaxed either. I like those days the best.

 

[MommaBerd]

Oh my gosh - can you believe your trip is just 10 days (right?) away?!?! I'm excited for you all and can't wait for the TR. I wish for you an easy half-marathon and mostly LOTS of fun!

 

[rteetz]

Oh my gosh - can you believe your trip is just 10 days (right?) away?!?! I'm excited for you all and can't wait for the TR. I wish for you an easy half-marathon and mostly LOTS of fun!

Yes so excited!

Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

9 DAYS!!! (Not including today)

We have entered the single digit countdown and I can't wait.

I hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas. I know I did. Santa brought me a new Apple TV, some new shoes (not running shoes), some new clothes including some new running wear which has inspired my half outfit, and a Bose Bluetooth speaker.

As for my new half outfit, my mom got me a new champion long sleeve tech shirt in black. I have now decided I will run at Mickey for the half as I already have red shorts.

I will post my departure day update in the next few days as I have time.

 

[SarahDisney]

Sounds like you got a good Christmas haul this year!
I'm glad you half costume is worked out now ... Mickey is always an excellent choice.

Only a little over a week until Disney!! I'm sure you're really excited (I know I am).

 

[rteetz]

Sounds like you got a good Christmas haul this year!
I'm glad you half costume is worked out now ... Mickey is always an excellent choice.

Only a little over a week until Disney!! I'm sure you're really excited (I know I am).

Yes I'm glad the gift gave me an inspiration for an outfit.

I can't wait it's getting so close!