Marathon Weekend 2022

[camaker]

Dopey is currently back open if anyone miss out or wants to upgrade.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Dopey is currently back open if anyone miss out or wants to upgrade.

That was quick, it's closed, again.

 

[leaf44]

It's sold out again, already!

It looks like they are opening things up again, even when there is only a single entry. I was able to get into the marathon last night but when I went back to look so I could post it as open here, it was gone!

So if you are still trying to get into something, check back often and register immediately!

 

[camaker]

Weird accidental double post.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Maybe base it in reality somewhat, so you're probably not going to do ROTR eight times in a row

Can I just live in Rise of the Resistance? Take as much time as I want to in soaking it all up and maybe taking a power nap somewhere? Let's just say that the only time I came close to crying on any theme park attraction is the first time I experienced that. Granted all of Galaxy's Edge is pretty emotional for me since I love Star Wars so much.

SAFD: I'm going to switch things up a little bit and go with two actual experiences in Disneyland.

The day of the 2014 24 hour party was pretty spectacular. Disney allowed adult guests to dress in costume so naturally I spent the entire day in Jedi robes. Little kids staring at me in awe because they believed that they were actually seeing a real honest to goodness Jedi is something I will never forget. The characters were so much fun that day because they treated me like a Jedi, culminating with Jedi Mickey, Princess Leia Minnie, Darth Goofy, and Stormtrooper Donald really going over the top. What a magical day.

After a very challenging week in July 2019, I hatched a plan to quite literally run away to Disneyland for a day. So on just 2 hours of sleep, I got in the car and drove the 5 1/2 hours to Disneyland. While it was my second time in Galaxy's Edge, this time reservations were not required so they could not kick me out. I spent roughly 90% of my day in Galaxy's Edge just soaking it all up and having quite a few moments where I could not quite believe that I was really there. In Star Wars.

A guy I follow on instagram (Mike Wardian) is doing Bigs this year. It looks lIke a truly crazy experience!

I first came across him after my first marathon when he was attempting and would accomplish 7 marathons on 7 consecutive days on multiple continents. That still blows my mind.

I have not been much of an active participant in the thread this year but what is the majority feeling on expectations for on-course characters this year for the 10k?

Honestly, I do not expect characters to be on the course. As much as I hope they are, I do not want to expect that. I would be sufficiently happy given the current circumstances if they had distanced character photos available during the race. I tend to think that Wine & Dine will give us a decent idea of what to expect for marathon weekend.

 

[lhermiston]

I know in the W&D guide there was a photopass code listed so fingers crossed they will at least have some form of photo ops otherwise why bother going through all the trouble of making costumes

Because it’s fun?

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! We are 72 days from the start of Marathon Weekend 2022!

So who knows what’ll happen with on course characters, but for this week’s Sundays are for Disney let’s pretend they’re on like Donkey Kong (never say never - the Goof Troop has a lot of sway). What characters would you like to see on the course?

I’d like to see more villains, something I don’t think we’ve historically seen much of during Marathon Weekend. In particular, Dr. Facilier, Jafar, Oogie Boogie and Emporer Zurg (has that ever been a thing?).

I’ll just had that even without typical character stops, I have my faith in rD. They’ve done cool stuff like parade floats and retired ride vehicles. There will be bands and DJs. We’ll have the castle, Main Street, SSE and world showcase. Photographers will definitely be out. It’s going to be Marathon freaking Weekend for the first time in two years and it’s going to be rad.

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[Carol_]

SAFD: Stitch. He’s the only character I was really excited about stopping for while suffering through my run. Maybe because there was no line. Maybe because he was just so calm and welcoming in the middle of my personal storm that is running.

 

[Neon Cactus]

I like characters that aren’t usually put in the parks. Cogsworth, Lumiere, Sebastian, Megara and Hercules. Some Raya characters would be good. If I do see Loki Gator on the course, I’m probably not trying to get a picture with him.

 

[MissLiss279]

SAFD:
I’m always up for Darkwing Duck!
Maybe Huey, Dewey, and Louie with Scrooge McDuck???
Add in the rest of the Rescue Rangers with Chip and Dale - would be great!

 

[SheHulk]

SAFD: I've never stopped for Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland, but I'm hoping he is there for the half this year, because my planned costume is Miss Piggy in her First Mate Piggy Pigs in Space outfit and I'd like to get that picture with another space officer! Boring to everyone else I'm sure because he is there every year.
I also agree with @lhermiston that the old ride vehicles etc are some of the best photo stops. I like seeing the real animals outside of AK but I don't usually stop to get a photo with a goat. They are fun to see though as you go by.

 

[FFigawi]

SAFD: I hope all the character stops suck because I’m not going to be there. The great ones can come back in 2023.

On a more serious note, I hope they start including more from some of the recent movies and TV shows which fall under the Disney umbrella. I mean, who wouldn’t want a photo with Raya or Gator Loki or Counselor Jerry?

 

[Naomeri]

SAFD: I think it would be awesome if they brought in some Gargoyles characters. Maybe not a great fit for daytime races, but if they did a night race as part of Springtime Surprise, I would freak out. And probably get swept because I’d have to stop for pics with every single character

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

SAFD: I am all about the characters. We usually stop for every single one! It's always fun to see characters that aren't usually in the parks. I think the longest we've waited was 20 minutes for Rescue Rangers, which was 100% worth it even though the lighting was terrible!

I also love getting pictures with the characters that inspired our costumes. So, for Dopey 2022 that includes Phineas & Ferb and Ian & Barley. I think Phineas & Ferb have been on-course characters before so that is a possibility. Ian & Barley did meet in California, but (I think) never at WDW, so definitely don't think that one will happen! But I can dream.

 

[HangWithMerida]

SAFD: I like to see the characters but I don’t really do photo stops, in the parks or during races. They are fun scenery and distractions for me, like, “Hey cool there‘s Moana” as I trot by. I like the idea above of the old rides reserviced as photo stops. For a short race maybe I would stop for one of those. Longer races are no stop situations for me. Walking is fine but mentally I feel like if I stop for too long it would just be hard to get going again.

 

[Cabius]

SAFD: I was watching the Grand Opening TV special from 1971 on Youtube, and they had some DEEP cut characters in that, all with the “big head” style typical of that era.

Since this is the 50th anniversary, I think it’d be a hoot to get throwback big head style walkarounds from that era, like the Walrus and Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland, or Pooh with the wiggly nose.

And of course, Gurgi from The Black Cauldron would be great.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

The only character I’ve ever stopped for is Marie. I’d love to see all three kittens since I know that’s happened for the Paris races.

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD:

I don’t usually stop for characters. I do love looking at all the backdrops and characters V as I go by so I really do hope they have characters in some form.

My whole family is going to do the 5K, and they love Snow White, that would be cool. Or how about Baloo Bear in running shoes! I am stopping for that!

 

[princesspirateandrunner]

SAFD: I like seeing the classic characters in interesting outfits. Fortune Teller Donald from a couple of years ago comes to mind. Rare characters are always a treat, and I miss the old pirate ship that used to be in the median, but hasn’t been around lately. I would also enjoy Remy and Emile.

 

[camaker]

SAFD: I don’t stop for characters, but I love seeing them as I run by. It’s a mental break from the focus on the running. Some characters I’d love to see are:

Lock, Shock and Barrel from NBC. Bonus points for having their claw-foot tub out with them. They used to have a stop that was Jack & Sally for the half and Oogie Boogie for the full, but it was turned into an evil queens stop the last couple of years.

Hades, Pain and Panic from Hercules. They actually put in an appearance on the marathon course a couple of years ago. I’d love to see them again.

Just about anyone from Robin Hood. I saw them at a DLH weekend years ago, but haven’t seen them out at MW.

Lumiere and Cogsworth from Beauty and the Beast. It’s not all about Belle and the Beast, despite the name of the movie.