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UGAFan0829 · 01-29-2013, 04:31 PM

Please forgive me if this has already been covered, but I went back several pages and didn't see it...Anyone have any idea of around about when registration may open?
Thanks!

bungchiwow · 01-29-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UGAFan0829

Please forgive me if this has already been covered, but I went back several pages and didn't see it...Anyone have any idea of around about when registration may open?
Thanks!

March 12th.

McCoy · 01-29-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by UGAFan0829

Please forgive me if this has already been covered, but I went back several pages and didn't see it...Anyone have any idea of around about when registration may open?
Thanks!

Registration appears to be scheduled to open on March 12, 2013.

It is possible this might change though, because the RunDisney website for this event seemingly has been changing quite a bit for the last few days (i.e. every time I go on to check, it seems to revert back and forth between current info and dates and 2012's dates.) As of right now, the site shows all of last year's information and dates, but under the Registration tab displays the registration opening date I listed above.

schoonersky · 01-29-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PlutoBaby

Since I have absolutely NO patience

, and can't wait for race weekend to get here, I decided to go online and design a shirt for this year's race. Can you say hyper much??!!??

Are you going to share your masterpiece with us? Would love to see it!

schoonersky · 01-29-2013, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by capeseal

It is looking more likely that we will be doing the race! We were able to get a refund on our Southwest tickets for a trip we can no longer take do to DH's coming deployment. Since they were only going to refund DH's ticket (they were bought using a credit from another trip that the military forced us to postpone and we weren't able to extend the credits any longer), I wasn't sure how we would afford the trip in November but now with the refund we are all set for airfare. I really really hope we can make the trip happen so that we can run in November!

Fingers crossed!!

schoonersky · 01-29-2013, 06:12 PM

Here's my registration question. Do you have to create a profile before you can register? Should we be doing that now to save time when registration opens? I don't want to miss out on getting registered. Did they let people early register for Wine and Dine during WDW Marathon Weekend, or Tinkerbell, or even Princess weekend coming up I wonder? Just want to get my and DH's registration in and worried about it getting partly full before registration even officially opens. Lol.

fozziepitysthefool · 01-29-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by schoonersky

First Post is Up-to-date! We are a growing group!!! Let me know if I missed you or put you in the wrong place!

Me too + DS!

fozziepitysthefool · 01-29-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PlutoBaby

Since I have absolutely NO patience

, and can't wait for race weekend to get here, I decided to go online and design a shirt for this year's race. Can you say hyper much??!!??

Do you have a preferred site for the t-shirt design?

capeseal · 01-29-2013, 07:33 PM

I realize this is all speculation, but does anyone suspect that this year's race will sell out quickly? I know it doesn't typically but the way registration for the Disneyland half went is making me a little nervous. I would rather not commit to this race until May.

Rose&Mike · 01-29-2013, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by capeseal

I realize this is all speculation, but does anyone suspect that this year's race will sell out quickly? I know it doesn't typically but the way registration for the Disneyland half went is making me a little nervous. I would rather not commit to this race until May.

Disneyland sold out pretty quickly last year, too. I don't know if it will make it until May, but I don't think it will go as fast as Tinkerbell and Disneyland.

jeanigor · 01-30-2013, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by schoonersky

Here's my registration question. Do you have to create a profile before you can register? Should we be doing that now to save time when registration opens? I don't want to miss out on getting registered. Did they let people early register for Wine and Dine during WDW Marathon Weekend, or Tinkerbell, or even Princess weekend coming up I wonder? Just want to get my and DH's registration in and worried about it getting partly full before registration even officially opens. Lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by capeseal

I realize this is all speculation, but does anyone suspect that this year's race will sell out quickly? I know it doesn't typically but the way registration for the Disneyland half went is making me a little nervous. I would rather not commit to this race until May.

It can't hurt to fill out an account beforehand. Shouldn't be required though. California races sell out much faster than Florida ones. Just like park visitors, there is a larger number of locals (or within a couple hour drive) for DL races. In addition, the runDisney brand is doing particularly well at advertising and getting people on the course, so there is increased demand. Also there are fewer races on the West Coast as opposed to Florida, therefore limiting supply. Last year they added the Tinkerbell and that drove up excitement for the DL½. This year they added the 10K & Dumbo Double Dare, increasing demand and only slightly increasing supply. The Florida races can also handle more race participants than the California ones.

Although I will be one of the ones signing up the day registration opens, I will only be doing it because of my impulsiveness, not because I feel it will sell out as quickly as the DL½.

PlutoBaby · 01-30-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by schoonersky

Are you going to share your masterpiece with us? Would love to see it!

I can't figure out how to post it here, but I found a great wine picture, added a little Mickey Mouse head and a witty saying front and back. I designed it on Zazzle.com. Just holding it there until registered.

And in honor of the W.I.S.H.'ers, I added my name in WISH green!

PlutoBaby · 01-30-2013, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by fozziepitysthefool

Do you have a preferred site for the t-shirt design?

Zazzle.com

PlutoBaby · 01-30-2013, 07:52 AM

[QUOTE=jeanigor;47353321]It can't hurt to fill out an account beforehand. Shouldn't be required though. California races sell out much faster than Florida ones. Just like park visitors, there is a larger number of locals (or within a couple hour drive) for DL races. In addition, the runDisney brand is doing particularly well at advertising and getting people on the course, so there is increased demand. Also there are fewer races on the West Coast as opposed to Florida, therefore limiting supply. Last year they added the Tinkerbell and that drove up excitement for the DL½. This year they added the 10K & Dumbo Double Dare, increasing demand and only slightly increasing supply. The Florida races can also handle more race participants than the California ones.

Although I will be one of the ones signing up the day registration opens, I will only be doing it because of my impulsiveness, not because I feel it will sell out as quickly as the DL½.[/QUOTE]

Right there with ya!

schoonersky · 01-30-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by PlutoBaby

I can't figure out how to post it here, but I found a great wine picture, added a little Mickey Mouse head and a witty saying front and back. I designed it on Zazzle.com. Just holding it there until registered.

And in honor of the W.I.S.H.'ers, I added my name in WISH green!

Sounds cool! Good idea with the saying on back too!

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PlutoBaby Treat stress like a dog;pee on it and walk away. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 648	[QUOTE=jeanigor;47353321]It can't hurt to fill out an account beforehand. Shouldn't be required though. California races sell out much faster than Florida ones. Just like park visitors, there is a larger number of locals (or within a couple hour drive) for DL races. In addition, the runDisney brand is doing particularly well at advertising and getting people on the course, so there is increased demand. Also there are fewer races on the West Coast as opposed to Florida, therefore limiting supply. Last year they added the Tinkerbell and that drove up excitement for the DL½. This year they added the 10K & Dumbo Double Dare, increasing demand and only slightly increasing supply. The Florida races can also handle more race participants than the California ones. Although I will be one of the ones signing up the day registration opens, I will only be doing it because of my impulsiveness, not because I feel it will sell out as quickly as the DL½.[/QUOTE] Right there with ya! __________________ She is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are her life, her love, her leader. She will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of her heart. You owe it to her to be worthy of such devotion. "Too many Mickey moments to count!" http://twitter.com/Vixen1267

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01-29-2013, 07:33 PM	#204
capeseal Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 363	I realize this is all speculation, but does anyone suspect that this year's race will sell out quickly? I know it doesn't typically but the way registration for the Disneyland half went is making me a little nervous. I would rather not commit to this race until May.