Wine and Dine 2015

[Jackie Skellington]

oops...

 

[Miranda]

Still trying to figure out where I am going to eat on Saturday. We decided to spend that day in Epcot and of course everything except the really $$$ stuff is booked up for lunch. I don't know if I want to eat $30 pre race pasta at Tutto Italia!

 

[Jackie Skellington]

I was thinking of eating at ESPN WWoS since I'll be picking up my packet. Their menu looks pretty good...

 

[Miranda]

I ended up just going with a Rainforest Cafe reservation. They have stuff I know my dad will eat, and they have pasta, and I'm staying at POFQ so I can just hop the boat back to my hotel after.

 

[DOOM1001]

I can't imagine Disney wouldn't have buses to take spectators from the start to Epcot,maybe they may have to stop them until after the last corral starts but I have to believe they have to get people to Epcot.There's a race down here in Ft.Lauderdale that was a one and done for me for that very reason,different start and finish lines and no spectator transportation from the start to the finish.I don't have to worry about that for W&D since it's only going to be me and a couple of other runners,but I would like to know the answer for sure in case I do the race next year and go with my parents.

 

[DOOM1001]

I had emailed runDisney just to make sure that there would be buses for my parents to get back to Epcot if they went to WWoS to see the start of the race because people had mentioned that in here. A lady called me back (?! I would have been ok with an email ) and said that there wouldn't be any buses running between WWoS and Epcot after the race starts, so if anyone else was thinking of having family members do that, I guess you'll probably want to change your plans.

The race guide says "transportation will continue throughout the evening for spectators" I would not be worried.It sure seems like there's a lot of bad info from CM's out there.

 

[renes]

I mistakenly purchased 2 tickets for the pre race taste and not interested in using them. Any ideas what I can do to get a refund?

 

[jeanigor]

I ended up just going with a Rainforest Cafe reservation. They have stuff I know my dad will eat, and they have pasta, and I'm staying at POFQ so I can just hop the boat back to my hotel after.

I haven't thought about an ADR yet, but an old stand by for me is Olivia's at Old Key West. Not only is the food good, but the atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. And there are no pachyderm stampedes, gorilla screaming matches or exploding fish tanks.

 

[flatlandcycle]

I'll probably hike over from Pop to Art of Animation for brunch at Landscape of Flavors.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/d...-resort/landscape-of-flavors/menus/breakfast/
The kids egg white omelet looks about my speed. Does anyone know when they stop serving breakfast there?

 

[Miranda]

The race guide says "transportation will continue throughout the evening for spectators" I would not be worried.It sure seems like there's a lot of bad info from CM's out there.

Thanks! I'll have to re-read it again. I missed that, along with the spectator area marked on the map, and only saw the stuff about the transportation being suspended between 9-10pm.

I haven't thought about an ADR yet, but an old stand by for me is Olivia's at Old Key West. Not only is the food good, but the atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. And there are no pachyderm stampedes, gorilla screaming matches or exploding fish tanks.

My mom and dad like it there and I figured I'd have an easy trip back on the boat to POFQ. Although at the rate I'm going we may not be eating there! I have been trying to make an ADR since 11pm last night and it keeps failing. I figured I'd try again this morning, but it's still having issues... through MDE as well.

 

[bcarey2k]

I ended up just going with a Rainforest Cafe reservation. They have stuff I know my dad will eat, and they have pasta, and I'm staying at POFQ so I can just hop the boat back to my hotel after.

We do the Downtown Disney thing ... Take in a movie ... Eat tummy compatible food pretty much anywhere down there.

Brian

 

[bcarey2k]

I was thinking of eating at ESPN WWoS since I'll be picking up my packet. Their menu looks pretty good...

We ate there a couple years ago for the same reason ... We weren't impressed. Only my opinion though.

Brian

 

[CamColt]

I'll probably hike over from Pop to Art of Animation for brunch at Landscape of Flavors.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/d...-resort/landscape-of-flavors/menus/breakfast/
The kids egg white omelet looks about my speed. Does anyone know when they stop serving breakfast there?

That's what we plan for lunch. After the Expo we will take the bus to Pop and walk over. We did this last time and I got the "make your own pasta" dish which worked out well.

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

We have breakfast ADR's at Captain's Grille, and FP's at DHS in the morning. By noon, we'll probably be looking for a QSL to hit. Thinking of Boardwalk Bakery. Dinner may be a collection of things (Zone Perfect bars) that we'd usually eat prior to a morning run.

 

[Miranda]

Yeah I'm going to be packing some oatmeal to bring with me and make a meal of breakfast items from the food court and the oatmeal. Oatmeal, banana, maybe a bagel.

 

[BriarRose59]

Thanks to all for the corral and pace info. I also really appreciate the the well wishes for DD28.

The reason we started running was for the bling from runDisney. We saw the medals and decided we had to have one! I turned 56 this year and knew something needed to happen to improve my health, mentally and physically. Running seemed to cover it all. I'm taking it slow to start because I don't want to get injured from over training. I've done a 5K and a 10K so far. We're only doing the 5K at W&D. I have signed up for the 5K and 10K for Princess and the Challenge for Star Wars at WDW. I feel a great sense of accomplishment after each race and training session. Good luck to all of you!

 

[AThrillingChase]

Looks like the after party is officially sold out. I was looking at something else today and noticed. I think just a couple of days ago it still said at 97%.

 

[AThrillingChase]

Does anyone want a Tutto Italia ADR for race day at 1:30?

I made one here and one at Via Napoli because I wanted to try something different (I usually do Tutto every race) but have been wavering back and forth. Finally decided to try VN!

 

[wilkeliza]

Looks like the after party is officially sold out. I was looking at something else today and noticed. I think just a couple of days ago it still said at 97%.

It is possible they just pulled it off line because they won't make it through the mail in time for the party. I know last year it was sold out but you could still buy them at the expo.

 

[jeanigor]

It is possible they just pulled it off line because they won't make it through the mail in time for the party. I know last year it was sold out but you could still buy them at the expo.

RunDisney has a habit of events mysteriously selling out a couple weeks prior to race weekend. Not sure if they just want it to look good or if it is for logistical purposes.