BriarRose59
WDW Once Upon a Dream
- Joined
- Aug 22, 2003
FYI for anyone that travels on Southwest. Their schedule is now open through June.
Thank you! I just booked my DH and I for only 20K points RT thanks to our SW Companion Pass!
FYI for anyone that travels on Southwest. Their schedule is now open through June.
I did the Challenge + 5K alone last year and it was a wonderful experience! I was less stressed than having to worry about what other people needed to be successful that day. I made and worked my plan at my own pace. I would do it again alone in a heartbeat if any of my peeps bails on me.
I'm not a runner and was only going to do the 5K, but a buddy pushed me to go big or go home!
I booked at an All Star (Sports I think?) for the weekend.
This year was sooo much better. The transport from Epcot to starting line was super fast and having your car there at the end was so nice. Last year I had to wait more than 30 minutes in line to catch the shuttle back to my car at the end. My legs were killing me.
This would not be possible, as the boats from EP to the Beach Club only run from the International Gateway: the park would need to be open, and you'd need to have a park ticket to enter, in order for you to walk form the finish to the International Gateway. The race starts at 6am, so EP will not be open when you finish. You CAN however take a bus from the finish to the Beach Club.First timer here... I'm running the 5K with my 4 young children. I know they will be ready for a good breakfast once they are done! We are thinking of taking the ferry to Beach Club and eating at Cape May for the Minnie Mouse breakfast. What time would be good for reservations????
Thanks PrincessV!This would not be possible, as the boats from EP to the Beach Club only run from the International Gateway: the park would need to be open, and you'd need to have a park ticket to enter, in order for you to walk form the finish to the International Gateway. The race starts at 6am, so EP will not be open when you finish. You CAN however take a bus from the finish to the Beach Club.
I never make ADRs after races, so I'm not the best to answer! But it'll depend mostly on when you start and how fast you finish. Say you don't start until 7am and run it in 1:30:00... that would put you finishing at 8:30am, plus another 15 minutes or so for finish pics, food, water, etc. So say 8:45am as the latest you'd be at the race buses.Thanks PrincessV!
What time would suggest for catching a bus at the finish line??
We may consider Garden Grill instead - the kids would love Chip 'n Dale. It looks like they take reservations at 8am even when park opens at 9. Just don't want ADR too early.
First time doing a Disney half, I feel biggest challenge is getting to corral. When do they officially announce race course? I am currently booked at Polynesian figuring I could walk to start point if it's at TTC.
Also how is transportation back to resorts after, buses, or monorail.
Last year, people were able to walk from the Poly, but reported that it was a LONG, confusing walk, dark, and not well-marked. Buses are plentiful and easy. I don't recommend waiting until the last minute to board, as the increases chances of delay and traffic issues. I can't speak to the monorail, as I've not stayed at a monorail resort for a race. I think it only runs for certain races at certain times, but the official race guide will detail that information. That guide won't be out until a few weeks before the race, and that's where the course maps will be, too.First time doing a Disney half, I feel biggest challenge is getting to corral. When do they officially announce race course? I am currently booked at Polynesian figuring I could walk to start point if it's at TTC.
Also how is transportation back to resorts after, buses, or monorail.
Thanks in advance
Jim
so with Halloween coming has anyone else started getting their costume/outfit for the run together? I figure now is a good time to find things. I am going as BB8 & my friend is thinking she'll be R2D2.
I'm not going crazy (some of the costumes I've seen people wearing are REALLY good), but I'll have some fun with it! I found a cute BB8 skirt on Ebay last week.
I'll just issue my usual caution to all considering costumes: FL in late April is HOT. We still think of it as "Spring" because much worse is yet to come, but it's the equivalent of summer in other parts of the country. Plan accordingly!