What is Your Favorite Disney Endurance Race Perk?

[MKCP 1985]

For me, after all the years of rushing from place to place inside and out of Disney World parks, just having a chance to run through the parks with the blessing of the powers that be is a huge perk, but I have given you other options.

 

[SpongeScott]

NOBODY does bling like Disney does.

 

[MKCP 1985]

Nobody wants to vote in this poll?

 

[dreamfinder]

I can't vote multiples? : ( It's pretty much a tie between Bling, Rare Characters, and running through backstage areas.

 

[MKCP 1985]

I can't vote multiples? : ( It's pretty much a tie between Bling, Rare Characters, and running through backstage areas.

yes, you can vote for as many as you want.

 

[HollyBelle]

Need I even say it?! First and foremost, the characters. Followed by the bling, of course. And really, I have no other races to compare Disney to, but I have to think they really do it up right with making you feel special... especially post race when you get to wear your medal around and all the characters/CMs notice it and comment. Plus it's great to talk with others post race about their experience, and they're easy to find due to the fabulous bling! :sohappy:

 

[surfsupdon]

My choice wasn't listed!!

The best perk for me is the ridiculously cheap room rates and theme park passes for runners and family members.

 

[fmingo36]

My choice wasn't listed!!

The best perk for me is the ridiculously cheap room rates and theme park passes for runners and family members.

Those are good too, but for me it's all about the characters. Every vacation to Disney is about getting pictures with the characters and the chance for some rare ones...WOW it's totally worth the 6 months of training!

 

[frank2271]

Need I even say it?! First and foremost, the characters. Followed by the bling, of course. And really, I have no other races to compare Disney to, but I have to think they really do it up right with making you feel special... especially post race when you get to wear your medal around and all the characters/CMs notice it and comment. Plus it's great to talk with others post race about their experience, and they're easy to find due to the fabulous bling! :sohappy:

I agree with you Holly, the bling is the reason. I also really have a great time wearing the bling and talking with other runners. I can't wait for October, but I do badly need the training time. It's all worth it when they place that medal around your neck.

 

[JimboJones123]

I agree with you Holly, the bling is the reason. I also really have a great time wearing the bling and talking with other runners. I can't wait for October, but I do badly need the training time. It's all worth it when they place that medal around your neck.

I'll totally agree. The Disney running community is fantastic. I met more people with my Coast 2 Coast T-shirt on at DL in one day than I have ever met on a Disney trip before.

The great thing about Disney Running is also the wide range of skill levels. As a slower pacer, it is pretty cool to run into hundreds of people that are at my same level.

 

[HollyBelle]

Yeah, if crossing the finish line wasn't enough to make me want to do it again, the camaraderie I felt with other finishers when we saw them in the parks afterward was. It's like there's an instantaneous appreciation for one another... from those we had actual conversations with to the ones we'd just say hello/congratulations to in passing. The nods from across the park felt like imaginary high fives. :sohappy: Going into the marathon, I totally wasn't expecting this kind of benefit/reward, nor was I expecting it to rank as highly with me as it has.

 

[fmingo36]

Regarding the BLING--I have a funny story, on the monorail I actually had someone ask me where they could buy one of the medals. When I told them that I earned it running in the 1/2 marathon that morning, the person kinda chuckled and said "It looks like one of those pin trading lanyards and well I'm sure I can find one in the parks, because Disney sells everything".

 

[MKCP 1985]

I remember running near the Hess gas station in this year's Marathon and someone had a sign stuck in the grass advertising that the marathon medals were for sale at some convenience store nearby . . .

 

[HollyBelle]

I can't understand why anyone would want Disney bling if they didn't actually earn it?! That's the thing... I couldn't imagine buying a medal and wearing it around the parks. But we all know those people are out there. I mean, to me the bling is so great because it's a representation of the accomplishment!! Same goes with the tshirts... I couldn't wear them if I hadn't finished the races.

 

[MKCP 1985]

I can't understand why anyone would want Disney bling if they didn't actually earn it?! That's the thing... I couldn't imagine buying a medal and wearing it around the parks. But we all know those people are out there. I mean, to me the bling is so great because it's a representation of the accomplishment!! Same goes with the tshirts... I couldn't wear them if I hadn't finished the races.

Agreed 100%

If I didn't run the race, I'm not wearing the shirt . . . or the bling.

Nobody has voted for the bands so far. The bands are such an inspiration, as are the people who line the course and shout encouragement. Now I am feeling guilty for not voting for them!

 

[fmingo36]

The bands are such an inspiration, as are the people who line the course and shout encouragement. Now I am feeling guilty for not voting for them!

Those Japanese drummers past mile 4 at the TTC were AWESOME!!! I could have just stayed there.They definitely helped pump up my energy and get me to the MK.

 

[GoofyFan1]

While running through the parks and back stage areas is cool, it's ultimately all a about the bling!:sohappy:

 

[lukacseven]

The best experience of any race I've ever done is by far the run down Main St. and back through Cinderella Castle.

 

[frank2271]

The best experience of any race I've ever done is by far the run down Main St. and back through Cinderella Castle.

The segment in the MK deffinately got me excited, which was great! Totally re-invigorated me.

 

[garyhoov]

Looks like I'm too late to vote, but I go with: "Having an excuse to go to Disney World now that my son isn't interested anymore and it would seem weird for me to go by myself without an excuse like a race.":lookaroun