So we are getting closer and I’m kinda in panic mode .
There's nothing to panic about . You will have a great time, but I also understand wanting to know what to expect.
I like to go onto youtube and find videos of previous race weekends. There are plenty of channels that cover everything from the expo (usually edited) to highlights of the races, down to full livestreams while they run(as in, 5+ hours of the marathon!) There are plenty of options out there for these, so just do a search and start watching. (Rise and Run Podcast just did a video about the upcoming race season expo, and it's only about 18min.)
We get in thursday am DD runs the 5 Friday. We are at Pop. We can’t do waiver because it says not outside of the US till we get there ? But then it also stated won’t get more info until waiver is done ?
There are paper waivers in the building where you pick up the race bibs. It's super easy and (usually) quick to just sign one, and then take it to one of the people assisting there. They will let you know which line you need to get in to actually get the bib. (Side note that if your daughter is a minor, you can pick it up for her without her there, but if she is 18, she has to pick it up herself and will need photo ID.)
You will absolutely be able to access the guide (when it is released...usually about 2 weeks before the race weekend) even if you haven't signed your waiver, and this will have pretty much all of the information you need.
so when we get to hotel I go online and get a virtual spot for the expo to pick up her bib ?
virtual queue is ONLY for the rundisney merch building on Thursday. not for bibs. not for the included race shirts.
And there are buses to the expo from resorts ?
yes. they are big charter/tour busses, NOT the usual Disney busses that would take you to the parks. For *most* resorts there is only one pickup point. I see you are staying at Pop, so just go out to where the busses would normally be and look for that bus. You may have to wait a little bit for one to arrive.
Race day what time do buses start?
Usually between 230 and 3am. There are usually signs in front of the lobby building with either a QR code or just the information about the bus schedule. There is also *usually* a line of busses to take people to the start area.