'The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler Weekend'

dreamfinder

dreamfinder

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a2grafix said:
Registered right before midnight before the price went up. I had been thinking of running this race since I heard about it in January - February. Paid $111.11 for race entry plus the commemorative race pin.

This will be my first Disney race, let alone my first 10 miler. Should be interesting. Never ran the ToT 13K, but I almost did.

Should be interesting training this spring and summer. The farthest I have ever run is an 8K and more recently I have been running 5Ks. Easy enough to go from 3.16 miles to about 7 more, right?

I am staying at the Shades of Green and was wondering what would be the quickest / easiest way in getting to and from Wide World of Sports for the race packet pick-up?

As well, on race night, what bus(es) shall I take from Shades / Polynesian / TTC to get to the starting line, etc.

Thanks for advice in advance!
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Unfortunately, Shades of Green isn't a participating host resort (neither is any other MK resort). So that makes it a bit tricky.

To get to the packet pickup, the easiest way will probably be to be at either DHS or Epcot that day, and then walk to Boardwalk/Yacht/Beach club and get on the bus there. They may still be running the normal DHS to WWoS bus, but at the worst, those resorts will have shuttles.

Race night, may be something similar. I don't think they have officially announced where the start will be. I'd wager either DHS or WWoS. If it's WWoS, you would need to look into doing something similar as to get to the packet pickup. If it is DHS you could possibly take the last park bus over, and then chill in the parking lot/race area for several hours (DHS closes at 6PM that day). Or, go to Epcot, and then walk over close to the start time.

Getting back, cab with be the easiest and quickest way. Store the number of MEARS in your phone before hand.
Depending on your estimated finish time, and how late you stay at the party, you might be able to get to DTD, and then get a SoG/Poly bus from there. You would need to transfer via another resort, so either taking on of the host shuttles back, and then getting a DTD bus, or walking to one of the Epcot resorts and getting the DTD bus. I wouldn't count on that as being a viable option, and the chances of getting stuck somewhere that isn't your hotel at 2AM are reasonable.
 
enchanted_belle

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dreamfinder said:
Race night, may be something similar. I don't think they have officially announced where the start will be. I'd wager either DHS or WWoS. If it's WWoS, you would need to look into doing something similar as to get to the packet pickup. If it is DHS you could possibly take the last park bus over, and then chill in the parking lot/race area for several hours (DHS closes at 6PM that day). Or, go to Epcot, and then walk over close to the start time.

Getting back, cab with be the easiest and quickest way. Store the number of MEARS in your phone before hand.
Depending on your estimated finish time, and how late you stay at the party, you might be able to get to DTD, and then get a SoG/Poly bus from there. You would need to transfer via another resort, so either taking on of the host shuttles back, and then getting a DTD bus, or walking to one of the Epcot resorts and getting the DTD bus. I wouldn't count on that as being a viable option, and the chances of getting stuck somewhere that isn't your hotel at 2AM are reasonable.
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It's nothing "official" yet, but in the description it says that it starts "in the shadows" of the hotel, so I'm guessing probably back behind Fantasmic! area? And it says that it goes through WWoS, LMA, the streets, by the hat, and ends at Sunset.

That should also give an idea of where to meet after? :sohappy:
 
Blueliner

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It's great to see that so many signed up for the race while I was out of pocket (Disney Cruise, followed by two days at Beach Club Villas :)) last week.

For a group shot, I agree with those who think a set time and place after the race might work best. At the Wine & Dine in 2010, we tried to meet before the race at a specific spot, but the area was simply too packed to pick anyone out of a crowd. Of course, if somebody wanted to volunteer to race in a unique costume, it might be easier to meet up. Joel, I volunteer you to dress up as the ghost nanny in the TOT.

I had been doing the Insanity program exclusively from the first of the year through March 16. I started back with my running last week while on the Disney Dream, and then with a couple of 2.5 mile runs in the Epcot Resorts area (down to DHS and back, around Crescent Lake, over to the Gateway and back :)). For the next 15 weeks, I am going to train using a running/Insantiy mix, and then for the final 12 weeks I will focus nearly exclusively on running.

By the way, I'm not excited or OCD about the race or anything.
 
joel_maxwell

joel_maxwell

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Fievel said:
I was looking for a meeting place we all could easily find each other after the race. You know the route won't go through a big seating area.

It wasn't me that posted the map. I think it's in the other ToT race thread though. :)
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I googled it last night and found it. Group photo.... YES please.

dreamfinder said:
Getting back, cab with be the easiest and quickest way. Store the number of MEARS in your phone before hand.
Depending on your estimated finish time, and how late you stay at the party, you might be able to get to DTD, and then get a SoG/Poly bus from there. You would need to transfer via another resort, so either taking on of the host shuttles back, and then getting a DTD bus, or walking to one of the Epcot resorts and getting the DTD bus. I wouldn't count on that as being a viable option, and the chances of getting stuck somewhere that isn't your hotel at 2AM are reasonable.
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You know, there is something kind of adventurous about that. Well, for at least the first 20 minutes. Then you just want to be in your bed, at the resort. :D

fmingo36 said:
Here's a link to the 2009 Tower of Terror 13K map course. It's not a great map but you get the general idea.

http://disneyrunning.com/TowerOfTerror13KMap2009.pdf

It seems like we spent more time running in DHS in the Wine & Dine 1/2 and the Marathon races so I'm hoping they will adjust the course to include more time in the park for the race in September.
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Yes, we did spend a lot of time in DHS for the W&D. I loved it. Weren't some of the Osbourne Lights up? I think if I had my choice, we would start in the DHS parking lot, head out and make the tail end of the run all through the parks. With that said thoough, with a 2 hour and 30 minute'ish time limit, that means the race course would have to remain clear until after midnight. Who knows. Cant wait to see that race course.

Blueliner said:
It's great to see that so many signed up for the race while I was out of pocket (Disney Cruise, followed by two days at Beach Club Villas :)) last week.

For a group shot, I agree with those who think a set time and place after the race might work best. At the Wine & Dine in 2010, we tried to meet before the race at a specific spot, but the area was simply too packed to pick anyone out of a crowd. Of course, if somebody wanted to volunteer to race in a unique costume, it might be easier to meet up. Joel, I volunteer you to dress up as the ghost nanny in the TOT.

I had been doing the Insanity program exclusively from the first of the year through March 16. I started back with my running last week while on the Disney Dream, and then with a couple of 2.5 mile runs in the Epcot Resorts area (down to DHS and back, around Crescent Lake, over to the Gateway and back :)). For the next 15 weeks, I am going to train using a running/Insantiy mix, and then for the final 12 weeks I will focus nearly exclusively on running.

By the way, I'm not excited or OCD about the race or anything.
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I think that we underestimated how large of a group the W&D was going to be or maybe the area we had pre-race in. To be honest, there wasnt any landmarks to meet at.

Im down for that. You know there will be people dressed up. That would be awesome. I have no insecurities about wearing an old nanny uniform/dress. Now, the suitcase she is holding might get heavy after 10 miles, but I can do it.

OCD... naaahhh, not me either.
 
joel_maxwell

joel_maxwell

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I think it would be a great idea this year to post in this thread a picture of yourself, so when we are trying to meet up, we can know peoples faces. Obviously we can wait till the week before. Just a thought.
 
fmingo36

fmingo36

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joel_maxwell said:
I think it would be a great idea this year to post in this thread a picture of yourself, so when we are trying to meet up, we can know peoples faces. Obviously we can wait till the week before. Just a thought.
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Great idea! And maybe real names too. I still onlly know some people by there userCP name.
So once we get the waiver info, I'll start a new thread so runners can post a picture of themself, their name and bib#.
I'm so excited for this race and to meet everyone!
 
MKCP 1985

MKCP 1985

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Fievel said:
I was looking for a meeting place we all could easily find each other after the race. You know the route won't go through a big seating area.
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From my prior frustrating experiences trying to locate friends after the race, it would be my suggestion to try and get together for a pre-race photo with Mickey Mouse or the like at a set time for these reasons:

People finish at different times and the faster runners want to get to the rides before the lines get big.
Some people have family members waiting for them at the finish and the family members are eager to get on with going on rides.
Some people aren't feeling so great at the end . . .


My suggestion for a pre-race gathering to say hello and wish everyone good luck would be one hour prior to race time, meeting at a place that Disney always has for every race such as the entrance for runners whose last name begins with "W" (for wdwmagic - or walt disney world) I would even volunteer to make a sign and mount it on a stick and hold it up in the air at that meeting point (or wherever if someone else has a better location in mind). The pre-race photo ops are plenty, from the sign in board to the characters to the welcome signs.

that's just a thought. :animwink:
 
enchanted_belle

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joel_maxwell said:
I think it would be a great idea this year to post in this thread a picture of yourself, so when we are trying to meet up, we can know peoples faces. Obviously we can wait till the week before. Just a thought.
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fmingo36 said:
Great idea! And maybe real names too. I still onlly know some people by there userCP name.
So once we get the waiver info, I'll start a new thread so runners can post a picture of themself, their name and bib#.
I'm so excited for this race and to meet everyone!
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Also on wiht this idea!! That'll make it much easier for us


MKCP 1985 said:
From my prior frustrating experiences trying to locate friends after the race, it would be my suggestion to try and get together for a pre-race photo with Mickey Mouse or the like at a set time for these reasons:

People finish at different times and the faster runners want to get to the rides before the lines get big.
Some people have family members waiting for them at the finish and the family members are eager to get on with going on rides.
Some people aren't feeling so great at the end . . .


My suggestion for a pre-race gathering to say hello and wish everyone good luck would be one hour prior to race time, meeting at a place that Disney always has for every race such as the entrance for runners whose last name begins with "W" (for wdwmagic - or walt disney world) I would even volunteer to make a sign and mount it on a stick and hold it up in the air at that meeting point (or wherever if someone else has a better location in mind). The pre-race photo ops are plenty, from the sign in board to the characters to the welcome signs.

that's just a thought. :animwink:
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The only thing that would be nice with post-race is we can all have our medals on, which I think would be the exciting part, especially since there's a lot of us first timers going. :sohappy:
 
PolynesianPrincess

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fmingo36 said:
Great idea! And maybe real names too. I still onlly know some people by there userCP name.
So once we get the waiver info, I'll start a new thread so runners can post a picture of themself, their name and bib#.
I'm so excited for this race and to meet everyone!
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LOVE this idea!!! :)

Super excited to meet everyone!!
 
DisneyRunner

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MKCP 1985 said:
From my prior frustrating experiences trying to locate friends after the race, it would be my suggestion to try and get together for a pre-race photo with Mickey Mouse or the like at a set time for these reasons:

People finish at different times and the faster runners want to get to the rides before the lines get big.
Some people have family members waiting for them at the finish and the family members are eager to get on with going on rides.
Some people aren't feeling so great at the end . . .


My suggestion for a pre-race gathering to say hello and wish everyone good luck would be one hour prior to race time, meeting at a place that Disney always has for every race such as the entrance for runners whose last name begins with "W" (for wdwmagic - or walt disney world) I would even volunteer to make a sign and mount it on a stick and hold it up in the air at that meeting point (or wherever if someone else has a better location in mind). The pre-race photo ops are plenty, from the sign in board to the characters to the welcome signs.

that's just a thought. :animwink:
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These are some good ideas/reasons for a pre-race meet. I especially like the sign on a stick idea.:D I can visualize it now.
 
DisneyRunner

DisneyRunner

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Lets consolidate our TOT 10-Miler information, who's in!

I have some free time here and there, so I thought I would start a thread listing everyones information. Feel free to list your user name, your resort location for the run, your arrival and departure dates, and the number of runDisney events you have done. I'll start a list with the next post. I'll try to update daily.:animwink:
 
DisneyRunner

DisneyRunner

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DisneyRunner, ASMu, second race
MKCP 1985, offsite, ninth race
enchanted belle, ASMu 9/28-9/30, first race
Hannah1284, first race
PartofYourWorld, POR 9/26-9/30, first race
Howe, first race
MCC1, Boardwalk
a2grafix, SoG
derelicte19, ASSp, 9/24-10/1
 
joel_maxwell

joel_maxwell

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fmingo36 said:
Great idea! And maybe real names too. I still onlly know some people by there userCP name.
So once we get the waiver info, I'll start a new thread so runners can post a picture of themself, their name and bib#.
I'm so excited for this race and to meet everyone!
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YES!

MKCP 1985 said:
From my prior frustrating experiences trying to locate friends after the race, it would be my suggestion to try and get together for a pre-race photo with Mickey Mouse or the like at a set time for these reasons:

People finish at different times and the faster runners want to get to the rides before the lines get big.
Some people have family members waiting for them at the finish and the family members are eager to get on with going on rides.
Some people aren't feeling so great at the end . . .


My suggestion for a pre-race gathering to say hello and wish everyone good luck would be one hour prior to race time, meeting at a place that Disney always has for every race such as the entrance for runners whose last name begins with "W" (for wdwmagic - or walt disney world) I would even volunteer to make a sign and mount it on a stick and hold it up in the air at that meeting point (or wherever if someone else has a better location in mind). The pre-race photo ops are plenty, from the sign in board to the characters to the welcome signs.

that's just a thought. :animwink:
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Dougs suggestion wins. For all the reasons. We can have a post race photo too for those who can meet.

Plus, we wont stink yet. I know after the W&D, I smelled like a polecat. :lol: It was very hot that night.

enchanted_belle said:
Also on wiht this idea!! That'll make it much easier for us

The only thing that would be nice with post-race is we can all have our medals on, which I think would be the exciting part, especially since there's a lot of us first timers going. :sohappy:
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I think we can have both.
 

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