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DisMar2011 · 10-26-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jmasgat

I know of one travel company that has still spots for the 1/2 marathon. One of the agents is a WISHer.

Won't pass the DIS filter,so PM me if you want the name.

Maura

Thanks Maura! It's marathon or bust for me. MarathonTours is still saying the "may" get some additional entries.

Cruz91 · 10-27-2012, 05:55 AM

Marathon Tours is the one I ended up going through. Guess I made it in just under the wire. I hope everyone who wants in can find a way! Happy training! Today is 15 miles for me... It's raining and horribly windy, though, so looks like I'm on the mill for a long time this morning!

DisMar2011 · 10-30-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Cruz91

Marathon Tours is the one I ended up going through. Guess I made it in just under the wire. I hope everyone who wants in can find a way! Happy training! Today is 15 miles for me... It's raining and horribly windy, though, so looks like I'm on the mill for a long time this morning!

Arrghh! You're the one who got my spot! jk.

Hope you had a good 15 miler! Still crossing my fingers for an entry. Running 14 miles tomorrow on hope!

Cruz91 · 10-30-2012, 07:06 PM

I got in about 3 weeks or so ago (Oct 9).

Rupert B Puppenstein · 10-30-2012, 09:05 PM

Just out of curiosity, how much did Marathon Tours end up charging? More than the minimum fundraising requirement of a charity? I am guessing that they made you buy a package that included the room, etc.? I just ask because I wonder if they are a lot more affordable for the WDW Marathon as opposed to the London Marathon where it is incredibly pricey to participate in a race that your only option is a tour package with them.

Weluvdisny · 10-30-2012, 10:37 PM

I got in! Woo-hoo!! Thanks for the tip Maura!

DisMar2011 · 10-30-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupert B Puppenstein

Just out of curiosity, how much did Marathon Tours end up charging? More than the minimum fundraising requirement of a charity? I am guessing that they made you buy a package that included the room, etc.? I just ask because I wonder if they are a lot more affordable for the WDW Marathon as opposed to the London Marathon where it is incredibly pricey to participate in a race that your only option is a tour package with them.

Cruz could verify/correct me but Marathon Tours requires a 3 night room reservation ($111 @ All Star Sports) and $140 for the marathon entry. Could get a cheaper room, but you also get a "discount" on the entry by not paying the late entry fee.

DisMar2011 · 10-30-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Weluvdisny

I got in! Woo-hoo!! Thanks for the tip Maura!

Glad you got in!!!

Rupert B Puppenstein · 10-31-2012, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DisMar2011

Cruz could verify/correct me but Marathon Tours requires a 3 night room reservation ($111 @ All Star Sports) and $140 for the marathon entry. Could get a cheaper room, but you also get a "discount" on the entry by not paying the late entry fee.

Thanks! That isn't too bad at all.

rocio · 10-31-2012, 09:58 AM

And you can get two marathon entries per room booking. Which worked out nice for us. I already had my entry but my two friends who were joining me after it sold out didn't. So I canceled my Disney hotel booking and went through Marathon Tours so that my two friends could get marathon entries. I thought it was reasonable.

Rupert B Puppenstein · 10-31-2012, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by rocio

And you can get two marathon entries per room booking. Which worked out nice for us. I already had my entry but my two friends who were joining me after it sold out didn't. So I canceled my Disney hotel booking and went through Marathon Tours so that my two friends could get marathon entries. I thought it was reasonable.

That is definitely a good deal then. I will have to see if that is the same deal with some of their international packages. It would definitely make it more affordable that way.

jmasgat · 10-31-2012, 11:02 AM

Glad to hear people are having some success....more people to meet at the WISH meet.

Maura

Cruz91 · 10-31-2012, 07:35 PM

I figured it would be way more expensive than "normal" entries, but since I didn't have to pay the late registration for the marathon, it was a wash. As an annual pass holder, I could have gotten the room a little cheaper, and may have chosen a different resort, but all totalled, I'll end up paying less this year than I did last year. I even got RT airfare CMH-MCO for something like $155. Still debating pasta in the park......

DisMar2011 · 11-26-2012, 08:26 PM

I'm in! ...I think.

Marathon Tours contacted me saying they had a marathon entry available. Jumped on it. Got the active.com sign up confirmation, but haven't been able to pull up my registration in my active.com account over the long weekend. Hopefully there's a minor glitch and I'll hear more from Marathon Tours in the next couple of days.

Tiger Lily 03 · 11-26-2012, 09:02 PM

Glad you were able to score entries! Like already mentioned, more WISH folks to meet!

10-27-2012, 05:55 AM	#17
Cruz91 Always at Disney in my mind... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,035	Good Luck!! Marathon Tours is the one I ended up going through. Guess I made it in just under the wire. I hope everyone who wants in can find a way! Happy training! Today is 15 miles for me... It's raining and horribly windy, though, so looks like I'm on the mill for a long time this morning! __________________ Nick Hotel - 3/1/06, Thanksgiving '06 (two weeks!), March '07 WH - Oct '07, Jan '08, Nov '08, March '09, Oct '09 WP - March '10 WH - Christmas '10 - OUR 10th trip!! WBC - Spring Break '11, WH/WBC - June '11 (Surprise Trip) WH - Thanksgiving '11, AS-Sports - Solo Marathon Weekend '12 - I DID IT!! WP - March '12 WH- June '12 Paradise Palms- TGiving '12 (also our 15th wedding anniversary) AS Spo - Jan '13 Solo Marathon (again) DW DH DD11 DS9

10-30-2012, 07:06 PM	#19
Cruz91 Always at Disney in my mind... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,035	nah... I got in about 3 weeks or so ago (Oct 9). __________________ Nick Hotel - 3/1/06, Thanksgiving '06 (two weeks!), March '07 WH - Oct '07, Jan '08, Nov '08, March '09, Oct '09 WP - March '10 WH - Christmas '10 - OUR 10th trip!! WBC - Spring Break '11, WH/WBC - June '11 (Surprise Trip) WH - Thanksgiving '11, AS-Sports - Solo Marathon Weekend '12 - I DID IT!! WP - March '12 WH- June '12 Paradise Palms- TGiving '12 (also our 15th wedding anniversary) AS Spo - Jan '13 Solo Marathon (again) DW DH DD11 DS9

10-30-2012, 09:05 PM	#20
Rupert B Puppenstein DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,524	Just out of curiosity, how much did Marathon Tours end up charging? More than the minimum fundraising requirement of a charity? I am guessing that they made you buy a package that included the room, etc.? I just ask because I wonder if they are a lot more affordable for the WDW Marathon as opposed to the London Marathon where it is incredibly pricey to participate in a race that your only option is a tour package with them. __________________ Shelby Click for Friends & Family Link

10-30-2012, 10:37 PM	#21
Weluvdisny I'm alot calmer than I thought I would be We're all CRAZY for Disney!! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central NY Posts: 2,740	I got in! Woo-hoo!! Thanks for the tip Maura! __________________ 2/00 - ASMo & Villas at DI, 1/03 & 1/06 - POR, 1/08 - POP & BWV, 11/08 - SSR, 01/10, 1/11 & 1/12-BWV, 8/12 AKV, 1/13 - CSR, 10/13 - BWV

10-31-2012, 07:35 PM	#28
Cruz91 Always at Disney in my mind... Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,035	Yeah, i was shocked I figured it would be way more expensive than "normal" entries, but since I didn't have to pay the late registration for the marathon, it was a wash. As an annual pass holder, I could have gotten the room a little cheaper, and may have chosen a different resort, but all totalled, I'll end up paying less this year than I did last year. I even got RT airfare CMH-MCO for something like $155. Still debating pasta in the park...... __________________ Nick Hotel - 3/1/06, Thanksgiving '06 (two weeks!), March '07 WH - Oct '07, Jan '08, Nov '08, March '09, Oct '09 WP - March '10 WH - Christmas '10 - OUR 10th trip!! WBC - Spring Break '11, WH/WBC - June '11 (Surprise Trip) WH - Thanksgiving '11, AS-Sports - Solo Marathon Weekend '12 - I DID IT!! WP - March '12 WH- June '12 Paradise Palms- TGiving '12 (also our 15th wedding anniversary) AS Spo - Jan '13 Solo Marathon (again) DW DH DD11 DS9

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10-31-2012, 09:58 AM	#25
rocio DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 537	And you can get two marathon entries per room booking. Which worked out nice for us. I already had my entry but my two friends who were joining me after it sold out didn't. So I canceled my Disney hotel booking and went through Marathon Tours so that my two friends could get marathon entries. I thought it was reasonable.

10-31-2012, 11:02 AM	#27
jmasgat DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,289	Glad to hear people are having some success....more people to meet at the WISH meet. Maura

11-26-2012, 08:26 PM	#29
DisMar2011 Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 18	I'm in! ...I think. Marathon Tours contacted me saying they had a marathon entry available. Jumped on it. Got the active.com sign up confirmation, but haven't been able to pull up my registration in my active.com account over the long weekend. Hopefully there's a minor glitch and I'll hear more from Marathon Tours in the next couple of days.

11-26-2012, 09:02 PM	#30
Tiger Lily 03 Famous for my Potato Salad Not nekid anymore ;-) Flashed through and scooped up some beads in NawwwwLins Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 9,654	Glad you were able to score entries! Like already mentioned, more WISH folks to meet! __________________ Lily, Happy to be your computer acquaintance! 1st 1/2 WDW 2005 WISH Walkers; Perfectly Goofy 2006-2012 WDW Half/Marathon. *-WISH forum Moderator

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