Congrats to all! I am way behind in writing up my thoughts, but here they are!
I got to the expo on Saturday late morning and I didn't wait in more than a 5 minute line for anything. Some items were sold out but w/ pre-orders, I got everything I really wanted with no hassle.
I stayed at Pop Century, and on race morning I walked right onto a bus with no line. My only issue was that they ran out of bananas the night before.
I did the half and I had a GREAT time. The weather cooperated perfectly, I was in corral D and had no trouble. I listened to Jessica Simpson's new memoir audiobook and let me tell you that
completely entertained me... the miles flew by!! The part about her Mickey Mouse Club audition was particularly timely, lol.
It was a fantastic time from start to finish. If I were to change one thing it would be to add Mickey/Minnie characters to the post-race photo area.
Circling back on the race shirts since I complained about the yellow ... I retract my complaint! In person, I like it better. I ended up loving the vibrant colors of all the shirts, and seeing them in the parks! I love the "I Did It" half finisher shirt this year with a nice
solid color (no weird armpit color panels, yay! I am
so tired of the contrasting, heathered panels on everything) and good fit.
After doing this race and the Wine & Dine last fall which both had the new race shirts, I've decided I prefer these new race shirts to the Champion brand. I find the material lighter and more breathable. And my last Champion runDisney shirts pilled badly where the race medal rubbed, after just a few hours of wear. The old Champion Vapor "I Did It" etc. shirts for purchase were unwearable to me — flimsy and super weirdly sized.
Finally, I stayed until Tuesday night and did the parks. Didn't bother with DHS because I have no interest in fighting the crowds or joining the Rise of the Resistance lottery. The
Festival of the Arts was a highlight, as was the skyliner! The Epcot construction is oppressive... but I really hope something great comes out when it's all done.
I loved following along with everyone on this board and I hope I can sign up for this race again next year!!