Official Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend - The Dark Side 2017

[Calfan]

At Epcot in Norway at the Kringla bakery. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/epcot/kringla-bakeri-og-kafe/

It pairs well with the ham and apple sandwich too!

The Force is clearly with me, since I have a FastPass+ for Frozen Ever After on Sat. at 11:55. Sounds like I will need a Viking Coffee and maybe a ham and apple sandwich for lunch

 

[lovingeire]

I'm getting in Wednesday afternoon. I was planning on seeing the fireworks at MK since I've never seen them and won't have children and strollers to keep track or and lug around. I was planning on staying the extra hours and being there until midnight but now extended hours are until 2am so I may try and get as much of MK in as I can that night. Depending on when I wake up the next day will determine how soon I get to the expo. Nothing planned until late afternoon early evening Thursday; ROL at AK, I am determined to see all night shows this trip. Hopefully later start at expo I can still get pins and race jacket. Still trying to decide do I preorder dooneys or wait. I know third world problems.

We are doing DAK on Wed night for Tiffins & ROL, but had planned to hop over to MK after ROL and riding Everest since it was open till midnight, but now 2am gives us even more time! Although since we're planning to be at the expo early I'm not sure how late we'll want to stay out. We decided to just play it by ear and see how we feel.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

I think we are heading to the expo Thursday early afternoon, I just want a magnet to keep up my collection.

 

[MyFavEeyore]

How late is the Expo usually open on Thursday night and/or how early does it open on Friday? We don't get in until 5:30pm on Thursday night, so wouldn't expect to be on Disney property until 7ish (baggage claim, car rental, etc). Otherwise, I'll try to hit the Expo Friday morning. I don't plan on buying much, except for an optimistic "I did It!" Shirt

Here ya go!
runDisney Health & Fitness Expo

Thursday, April 20, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Friday, April 21, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.


Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

 

[Calfan]

Is/was there a VIP package for the expo? I don't see one on the runDisney page for Dark Side. Curious if they only have them at DL races? There was one for SWLS in January, and the one for Tink in May just got posted.

 

[MyFavEeyore]

With those of us staying at CBR, does anyone have a preference as to which village they care to stay in? We have always managed, liked, and have a request in for Barbados, but now I'm wondering with the planned construction and Barbados being one of the villages on the list for revamp if it isn't such a good idea?

 

[cavepig]

Is/was there a VIP package for the expo? I don't see one on the runDisney page for Dark Side. Curious if they only have them at DL races? There was one for SWLS in January, and the one for Tink in May just got posted.

I don't think there is. They had where if you bought race retreat for marathon weekends or princess you got pre-shopping VIP at the expo, but I haven't seen anything for Darkside.

 

[bryana]

With those of us staying at CBR, does anyone have a preference as to which village they care to stay in? We have always managed, liked, and have a request in for Barbados, but now I'm wondering with the planned construction and Barbados being one of the villages on the list for revamp if it isn't such a good idea?

I'm not sure about how the construction might impact Barbados, but when I stayed there in September, we were in Building 42 of Jamaica at the far corner. If you look at the resort map, we were in the small corner that is right in between the two smoking area logos. It was a little bit of a longer walk to OPR and was a little confusing at first getting to Jamaica's bus stop, but once we got used to it, my mom and I really enjoyed it. It was VERY quiet and tranquil.

 

[PrincessV]

4 Weeks till the Expo!!

When does everyone plan on going? We plan on Thursday afternoon, thinking 2:30. Merchandise isn't a priority & would rather not deal with looooong lines. Hoping maybe some characters are out/setup, but not sure how my waiting game will be then if lines are long. Vendor booths are always enjoyable although I haven't bought anything at them ever.

I drive and usually wind up at the expo around noon, so probably noon Thursday. Grab lunch, geek out, get bibs and shirts, hang out some more. My AP is blocked out, so I may just hang out at the expo most of the day lol!

 

[cavepig]

Park mornings are too valuable to me to do the expo in the morning which I guess is the main reason we'll head there in the afternoon

We'll be at All-Star Sports, anyone else staying there?

 

[MyFavEeyore]

Here's another dumb (and jumping the gun) question. Where and how does one link any runDisney photos taken of them during the runs to their disney photos. I became an annual passholder this past winter and have heard that I would be able to get the runDisney photos linked over to my disney account. I also know its about 24 hours after the run that pics might be available so I need to wait. But where exactly do I go to find the link and what will I need to enter?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Here's another dumb (and jumping the gun) question. Where and how does one link any runDisney photos taken of them during the runs to their disney photos. I became an annual passholder this past winter and have heard that I would be able to get the runDisney photos linked over to my disney account. I also know its about 24 hours after the run that pics might be available so I need to wait. But where exactly do I go to find the link and what will I need to enter?

The guides will have the info needed to do that.

 

[cavepig]

Here's another dumb (and jumping the gun) question. Where and how does one link any runDisney photos taken of them during the runs to their disney photos. I became an annual passholder this past winter and have heard that I would be able to get the runDisney photos linked over to my disney account. I also know its about 24 hours after the run that pics might be available so I need to wait. But where exactly do I go to find the link and what will I need to enter?

After the race you'll input a code into photopass just like you would if you got a photopass card in the parks. The code will be on the back of the bib, in the event guide and on rundisney.com (or at least that's how it's been in the past). The code has a specific part and then your bib number fills in the XXXXs at the end. Each race will have a unique code. If you do the challenge you have to put it in for the 10k and for the half using the 10k code and half code. Pictures can start showing up later that afternoon after races too and can take up to week to all show up it seems.

Make sure your bib is very visible as there is no way to search for unidentified photos. If your photos are lost you can contact photopass through their lost photos link, but they may not find them. At wine & dine one of mine was lost and never found, the one at the end with the backdrop and my medal on. However they did find one I had taken with Lumiere in the post area.

Here's last years codes, this year will probably be similar but with 2017
If your bib number is less than 5 digits, please add zeros at the beginning of your bib number to complete the 16-digit code. See below for RaceIDs; replace the x's with your bib number to complete the code:
11-digit RaceIDs are as follows:

• KIDS RACE: 2016-DARK-KIDx-xxxx
• 5K: 2016-DARK-W5Kx-xxxx
• 10K: 2016-DARK-10Kx-xxxx
• Half: 2016-DARK-HLFx-xxxx

 

[MyFavEeyore]

After the race you'll input a code into photopass just like you would if you got a photopass card in the parks. The code will be on the back of the bib, in the event guide and on rundisney.com (or at least that's how it's been in the past). The code has a specific part and then your bib number fills in the XXXXs at the end. Each race will have a unique code. If you do the challenge you have to put it in for the 10k and for the half using the 10k code and half code. Pictures can start showing up later that afternoon after races too and can take up to week to all show up it seems.

Make sure your bib is very visible as there is no way to search for unidentified photos. If your photos are lost you can contact photopass through their lost photos link, but they may not find them. At wine & dine one of mine was lost and never found, the one at the end with the backdrop and my medal on. However they did find one I had taken with Lumiere in the post area.

Here's last years codes, this year will probably be similar but with 2017
If your bib number is less than 5 digits, please add zeros at the beginning of your bib number to complete the 16-digit code. See below for RaceIDs; replace the x's with your bib number to complete the code:
11-digit RaceIDs are as follows:

• KIDS RACE: 2016-DARK-KIDx-xxxx
• 5K: 2016-DARK-W5Kx-xxxx
• 10K: 2016-DARK-10Kx-xxxx
• Half: 2016-DARK-HLFx-xxxx

Thank you for taking the time to answer! This info will help me...er rather my technology adept DS. I'm hopeless hence the reason for my waaayy ahead of need question.

 

[Dopey Devon]

4 Weeks till the Expo!!

When does everyone plan on going? We plan on Thursday afternoon, thinking 2:30. Merchandise isn't a priority & would rather not deal with looooong lines. Hoping maybe some characters are out/setup, but not sure how my waiting game will be then if lines are long. Vendor booths are always enjoyable although I haven't bought anything at them ever.

We will probably get there as close to opening as possible. We're flying from the uk and arrive on the Wednesday night but are staying offsite that night. We're don't buy loads of merchendise, maybe a top or two, but we got there for opening for marathon weekend 2016 and my mam loved watching all the crowds and such. We're not doing a park afterwards, just beaches and cream and a wander around boardwalk, so we won't be in any rush. Hoping to get some new information on the weekend soon, full of flu and wanting to be cheered up!

 

[Calfan]

We'll be at All-Star Sports, anyone else staying there?

I'm staying there too

 

[Barca33Runner]

We are headed to the expo on Friday afternoon. My sister gets in Friday morning so we will probably have lunch, make a quick trip to the expo and head over to AK for the rest of the day.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

I'm chaperoning my DD's band trip. I don't think I will be able to sneak away until they leave. They will be getting on the DME to head home at about 3pm on Friday afternoon. We will be heading to the expo after that.

I have been debating on preordering the Dooney tote. I love it, but those extra $20 in Active fees, plus not being able to get the discount has me hesitating. I can't decide how upset I will be if it is sold out by Friday afternoon.

This run was a last minute add on for me, and I'm going to DL in May for Tinkerbell, so I'm trying not to break the budget. Haha! I'm not sure who I'm trying to kid, Disney takes all my money!

 

[Goofy2015]

One Month Until the Half Marathon!!! Trained very hard for the Dark Side Challenge!

Current or Latest Paces
5K - 7;35/mile - Whiskey Run - Kansas City, MO - 3/12
4Mile - 7:53/mile - Westport St Patrick's Day 4 Miler - Kansas City, MO - 3/17/2017
10K - 8:16/mile - Personal Training Run - Bartlesville, OK - 3/19/2017
12K - 8:10/mile - Big 12 Run 12K - Kansas City, MO - 3/11/2017

Weird that my latest 12K pace was better then my latest 10K pace lol Goal is for a sub 2 hour Half Marathon

 

[HockeyMomNH]

We are at Pop Century for the week and then moving to All Star Sports on Friday for the weekend.