2011 Disney Marathon Weekend

[moof324]

Who's in?! January 8-10, 2011, at Disney!

So far:

Goofy
Moofy
Moofy's mom (walker)

Full

Half
Moofy's husband

If you're in, where are you planning to stay? We'll probably look at Port Orleans or another moderate-price on-site resort.

[Tori]

Who's in?! January 8-10, 2011, at Disney!

So far:

Goofy
Moofy
Moofy's mom (walker)
Tori
Rob

Full

Half
Moofy's husband
Tori's Mom (walker)

100m Dash
Owen

Booking this week! We were also looking at Port Orleans but also Animal Kingdom Lodge if I can get a good deal (it's our 10th anniversary and I want giraffes outside my hotel room). I hear our mom's have been talking and are training buddies for the year.

[moof324]

Animal Kingdom would be awesome! Owen would love it for sure! I do think our moms have been talking about being training partners for the half. Mom signed up for Goofy though, so she has a bit more training in store for her! One of my best friends from Atlanta is going to be running the half with her husband and brother too--she'll have a 9-month old by then!

[HCcD]

Umm, the actual date is January 6-9, 2011 ...

Haven't decied yet, but, if I do return in 2011, Port Orleans French Quarters would be my recommendation ..

Though, may stay at a Time Share due to budget constraints ... we'll see ..

[lxiao]

We stayed at Animal Kingdom this year...can't say enough about the view from the balcony in the morning...totally worth the pennies!!

[HCcD]

Still waffling about Goofy 2011 ... and/or Disneyland 1/2 2010

Apparently, it's Disneyland's 5th Anniversary for the 1/2 this year, and a special medal will be give out ... let alone the Coast-to-Coast Challenge Award ..

Also, just noticed that they raised the price of Goofy to $310US this year ... another $25US increase ... that is, $50.00US over the past 2 years

[moof324]

Still waffling about Goofy 2011 ... and/or Disneyland 1/2 2010

Apparently, it's Disneyland's 5th Anniversary for the 1/2 this year, and a special medal will be give out ... let alone the Coast-to-Coast Challenge Award ..

Also, just noticed that they raised the price of Goofy to $310US this year ... another $25US increase ... that is, $50.00US over the past 2 years

I vote yes Although the price increases are killing me. My bank account will smile when I change to every-other year after 2011! You probably still have some time to decide though--last year they re-opened registration twice, IIRC. Would love to see you again in Florida though!

[cbaker1]

Based on my experience, Disney was worth the money. I have run the Goofy once and just the marathon once. You will have an excellent race experience and if you stay on the resort, you dont have to worry about making any travel plans to the expo or to and from the race.

That said, I think I have done my last Disney marathon, just because there are so many other marathons out there to run and $150 /CDN for a marathon (and especially $150 for a 1/2) is just getting a little too pricey for me. Like Andy, my wife and I are considering the Disneyland 1/2 so we can get the Coast to Coast medal.

[HCcD]

Based on my experience, Disney was worth the money. I have run the Goofy once and just the marathon once. You will have an excellent race experience and if you stay on the resort, you dont have to worry about making any travel plans to the expo or to and from the race.

That said, I think I have done my last Disney marathon, just because there are so many other marathons out there to run and $150 /CDN for a marathon (and especially $150 for a 1/2) is just getting a little too pricey for me. Like Andy, my wife and I are considering the Disneyland 1/2 so we can get the Coast to Coast medal.

Here are the special hotel packages for the Disneyland 1/2 Marathon weekend ... http://www.gettravel.com/HalfMarathon/

[HCcD]

Oh, oh ... just accidentally booked a 1 bdr timeshare in Kissimmi (sp?) from January 7-14th ...

Anyone want a 1 bdrm / 4 person or 3bdrm / 12 person timeshare in this same time-frame??

Guess I should be registering for Goofy soon, eh !!!

[HCcD]

Who's in?! January 6-9, 2011, at Disney!

So far:

Goofy
Moofy
Moofy's mom (walker)
Tori
Rob
HCmD

Full

Half
Moofy's husband
Tori's Mom (walker)

100m Dash
Owen


Dopey & 5K
HCmD

[moof324]

YAY Andy's coming to Florida!

[HCcD]

YAY Andy's coming to Florida!

You coming to Ottawa in May ??

[HCcD]

Just registered for the Goofy Challenge ...

Ended up being $330.65US with a $20.65 Online Registration Charge ...

Gonna hold off on the 5K until I can verify my flight, an additional accommodation, as my current plan is arrive on the Friday .. due to my timeshare availability ... Would like to fly out on a Wednesday or Thursday latest, and stay at a Value Hotel on the resort before moving to the resort on Friday afternoon ....

[moof324]

YAY Andy's coming to Florida!

You coming to Ottawa in May ??

We're seriously considering it. Need to look at the finances once I start my new job next week to see if we can make it work. Airfare from here to there is crazy expensive! Multi-stops start about $600US per person, and there aren't any non-stops available since we live in the sticks, apparently. I'll let you know as soon as we decide for sure though.

[Tori]

2 x Goofy registration + 1 kids registration = $700 paid for race fees today! But we are registered for Disney!

[HCcD]

2 x Goofy registration + 1 kids registration = $700 paid for race fees today! But we are registered for Disney!

Yay, Owen's comin', Owen's comin ...

err, Tori and Rob, as well

[Tori]

2 x Goofy registration + 1 kids registration = $700 paid for race fees today! But we are registered for Disney!

Yay, Owen's comin', Owen's comin ...

err, Tori and Rob, as well

I am a litle nervous for his chances of taking the children's 100m dash though! He has to compete against 3 year olds this time.

And the little one is already harassing me to go to Disney. We have to look at the Disney World site daily on the internet because it is "my disney" is his words.

[HCcD]

2 x Goofy registration + 1 kids registration = $700 paid for race fees today! But we are registered for Disney!

Yay, Owen's comin', Owen's comin ...

err, Tori and Rob, as well

I am a litle nervous for his chances of taking the children's 100m dash though! He has to compete against 3 year olds this time.

And the little one is already harassing me to go to Disney. We have to look at the Disney World site daily on the internet because it is "my disney" is his words.

Wouldn't Owen still be 2 at race day ?

And, besides, I thought that they had a number of heats for the kiddie events ?

When you gonna get Owen into a structured training program? How long will he run up to? Gonna include hills, intervals, repeats in his program ??

[HCcD]

Wondering what Disney will come up with next ??

Perhaps, offering a 10K event on Friday, and thus making it possible to do the 5K, 10K, 1/2 and Full Marathon .. and, calling it "The Dumbo" perhaps ??

Would you sign up for this ??

[HCcD]

Goofy Challenge is not even 50% full, as of today .... So, there is still a lot of time to consider 2011, Maniacs !!!!

eta: On a side note, just registed and booked my flight/hotel for Disneyland 1/2, set for this Labour Day ...

[HCcD]

fyi .. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/06/marathon-monday-newest-twist-for-disney-marathon/

Marathon Monday’ Newest Twist for Disney Marathon « Disney Parks Blog

Anyone who runs 26.2 miles deserves something in return, right? I mean, besides a lot of aching muscles. Well, we think we’ve come up with the perfect reward for marathon runners.

If you run the Walt Disney World Marathon next year, you’ll get a day at Walt Disney World on the house. Yep, runners who collect their finisher medals from the marathon on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, can bring them back to Disney the next day and gain entrance at no charge into a Walt Disney World theme park on “Marathon Monday.’’

Marathon runners and fans can also have a say in what that Disney Marathon finisher medal looks like. Just go to www.disneyworldmarathon.com and vote for the medal you think Disney should award runners at next year’s Disney Marathon. Voting runs now through July 28 with the winning medal announced in early August.

Hey, if you sign up and vote now, you’ll still have plenty of time to train for the race. On your marks…get set…go!

[Tori]

fyi .. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/06/marathon-monday-newest-twist-for-disney-marathon/

Marathon Monday’ Newest Twist for Disney Marathon « Disney Parks Blog

Anyone who runs 26.2 miles deserves something in return, right? I mean, besides a lot of aching muscles. Well, we think we’ve come up with the perfect reward for marathon runners.

If you run the Walt Disney World Marathon next year, you’ll get a day at Walt Disney World on the house. Yep, runners who collect their finisher medals from the marathon on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, can bring them back to Disney the next day and gain entrance at no charge into a Walt Disney World theme park on “Marathon Monday.’’

Marathon runners and fans can also have a say in what that Disney Marathon finisher medal looks like. Just go to http://www.disneyworldmarathon.com and vote for the medal you think Disney should award runners at next year’s Disney Marathon. Voting runs now through July 28 with the winning medal announced in early August.

Hey, if you sign up and vote now, you’ll still have plenty of time to train for the race. On your marks…get set…go!

Nice that means I can save a few $$$ on tickets this year.

[HCcD]

fyi .. http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/06/marathon-monday-newest-twist-for-disney-marathon/

Marathon Monday’ Newest Twist for Disney Marathon « Disney Parks Blog

Anyone who runs 26.2 miles deserves something in return, right? I mean, besides a lot of aching muscles. Well, we think we’ve come up with the perfect reward for marathon runners.

If you run the Walt Disney World Marathon next year, you’ll get a day at Walt Disney World on the house. Yep, runners who collect their finisher medals from the marathon on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, can bring them back to Disney the next day and gain entrance at no charge into a Walt Disney World theme park on “Marathon Monday.’’

Marathon runners and fans can also have a say in what that Disney Marathon finisher medal looks like. Just go to http://www.disneyworldmarathon.com and vote for the medal you think Disney should award runners at next year’s Disney Marathon. Voting runs now through July 28 with the winning medal announced in early August.

Hey, if you sign up and vote now, you’ll still have plenty of time to train for the race. On your marks…get set…go!

Nice that means I can save a few $$$ on tickets this year.

Yay, a new Mickey Mouse Medal for 2011 ...

I voted for the 2nd Medal option ....

[Tori]

I like medal option #1 myself.