If they do not have enough medals to give out to everyone that 'could' finish, I do not think think they will give out any medals because trying to keep track of everyone that did not receive a medal is a logistical nightmare.Iām disappointed with the medal thing because I went through hell and high water to get my 5k registration. ( like I literally only got it last week) and itās still not āoffficalā because the charity had issues, had running buddy drop out due to shingles, and a bunch of other fun stuff. Iām not too worried though because they have to have some medals, so maybe Iāll cross the finish line before they run out!
Agreed. Unless it's by race (ie, they have all the 10k medals, but none of the 10 mile medals, so they know which ones they need to ship to the runners).If they do not have enough medals to give out to everyone that 'could' finish, I do not think think they will give out any medals because trying to keep track of everyone that did not receive a medal is a logistical nightmare.
Supply chain is absolutely the issue. However, I think the planning for the shipping date is the problem that I have with Disney. They know the final count even before registration. They show medals on display at expos and social media before the event (so the physical medal exists well in advance). They should plan to have these medals shipped and delivered months in advance. Maybe that is the case. However, I can see it being a small cost saving for them to wait to ship for a later date even with global supply chain shortages and take that risk. That risk being having to pay for shipping, labor cost organizing medals, and the opportunity cost for disappointing customers.I'm definitely no runDisney apologist but I think this one really is a supply chain issue. I'm not going to pretend to know exactly all of the logistics around the medals but I assume they come from Asia and we have problems getting exactly the type of stuff that is produced in the same manner.
Or they made a mistake and aren't owning it but I don't think so.
I do hope they have the foresight to have medals for the post race photographers to use so at least everyone gets a pro photo in the finish area with one. That is assuming they have more than the few replicas and proofs.
Iām sensing ulterior motives!I suggest that everyone infuriated by this turn of events send RunDisney a strong message by boycotting registration for the Dopey Challenge.
Sounds great in theory, but thousands of runners placing those around their necks sounds so gross to me, I vote new Magic Shot!In all seriousness, it would be nice if they did something for Medal Monday people. Like, take the demo medals from the expo (you know they probably have a couple sets) and have dedicated PhotoPass folks in front of the castle where you can pose with their medals. I know the lines would be huge, but it would be something.
Sounds great in theory, but thousands of runners placing those around their necks sounds so gross to me, I vote new Magic Shot!
Sally Shine is the little girl in TOTās intro video.Sally Shine? Please explain. I loved the Adventurer's Club maid costume.
I never knew that the little girl actually was given a name. Will you run with a stuffed Mickey Mouse just like Sally though?Sally Shine is the little girl in TOTās intro video.
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I sent an email to runDisney, suggesting they give us all gift cards if we don't get medals on site.I truly donāt care about medals anyway, and would gladly tell rD to keep mine if theyād give me a $25 gift card instead. Iām planning to bring my 2012 TOT medal for post-race photos!
I totally would have brought my virtual W&D medals, if only theyād warned us sooner. But I didnāt get the email until I was already in Disney WorldOn one of the fan Instagrams I follow they said to ācelebrate yestermorrowā by showing off an older medal to wear in the parks since Iām doing Everest & pondering if I should bring something park based (virtual leota) or animal kingdom vibes (virtual lion king or virtual black Panther) thoughtsā¦
I'd go with Lion King, it's a better fit for AK and they have the statue if you decide to take photos there.On one of the fan Instagrams I follow they said to ācelebrate yestermorrowā by showing off an older medal to wear in the parks since Iām doing Everest & pondering if I should bring something park based (virtual leota) or animal kingdom vibes (virtual lion king or virtual black Panther) thoughtsā¦