The Official 2013 Wine and Dine Half Marathon Thread

[capeseal]

Thank you so much for the explanation about race registration differences in CA vs. FL. I felt like last year when we ran ToT there were still a limited number of W&D spots left. (Though I may be thinking of Princess slots.) I wouldn't wait that long to sign up, of course, was just concerned that Disney race entries were getting super competitive.

[Rose&Mike]

I couldn't remember, so I looked at the 2012 thread and it looks like the race sold out in July last year.

Hard to say what will happen this year. Disney races definitely now seem to have a 'frenziness' attached to them.

Here's the page from last year in case you are interested:
http://disboards.com/showthread.php?...t#post45661107

[PlutoBaby]

Originally Posted by schoonersky

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

The front says "No wining...at least until you cross the finish line." And the back says "Just hand over the wine and no one will get hurt." Then I added in smaller print, "Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2013". I did the costume thing last year and that was fun, but I'm not that creative and this way I have a lot less to stress about while still sticking with the Disney/Wine and Dine/Race themes. Some of the costumes last year were just so GREAT!! How Cruella managed to run with that wig on her head is beyond me!

[schoonersky]

[QUOTE="PlutoBaby"]

The front says "No wining...at least until you cross the finish line." And the back says "Just hand over the wine and no one will get hurt." Then I added in smaller print, "Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2013". I did the costume thing last year and that was fun, but I'm not that creative and this way I have a lot less to stress about while still sticking with the Disney/Wine and Dine/Race themes. /QUOTE]

Sounds incredibly creative to me!!!

[FloridaNative8]

Originally Posted by PlutoBaby

The front says "No wining...at least until you cross the finish line." And the back says "Just hand over the wine and no one will get hurt." Then I added in smaller print, "Wine and Dine Half Marathon 2013". I did the costume thing last year and that was fun, but I'm not that creative and this way I have a lot less to stress about while still sticking with the Disney/Wine and Dine/Race themes. Some of the costumes last year were just so GREAT!! How Cruella managed to run with that wig on her head is beyond me!

I love this!!

[PlutoBaby]

Originally Posted by FloridaNative8

I love this!!

Go to Zazzle.com and you can design anything. It can be a little pricey, but not too bad considering I'm only ordering only one shirt. The only down side is they don't use "tech" material, only cotton blends. So I'll just wear a tech shirt under it. And contrary to many of my northern neighbors, anything below 80 is cold for me for layers are good!

I also used them to design my wedding invites, reply cards, and thank you cards, and they came out awesome!

[fozziepitysthefool]

So what happens at the FLP? Is there food and drink for purchase or is some of it included? I couldn't tell from the registration if there is an additional fee for the FLP (like the breakfast for the Princess...)

[schoonersky]

Originally Posted by fozziepitysthefool

So what happens at the FLP? Is there food and drink for purchase or is some of it included? I couldn't tell from the registration if there is an additional fee for the FLP (like the breakfast for the Princess...)

From what I have read, runners get admission to the finish line party with their race registration, along with a drink near the finish line and some small tidbit of food perhaps? Then you can sample the drinks and food at the party, but have to pay for your selections just as if you were there during regular park hours.

Feel free to correct me if I am wrong!

[Rose&Mike]

Originally Posted by fozziepitysthefool

So what happens at the FLP? Is there food and drink for purchase or is some of it included? I couldn't tell from the registration if there is an additional fee for the FLP (like the breakfast for the Princess...)

A domestic canned beer or prepackaged sangria (it was a little scary) at the finish. I think there was pop too. $10 gift card to spend in epcot on food or drinks.

Food at the finish was (if I remember correctly) a banana and the box of food they have been giving out since Princess 2012. I actually really like it cause they have some g-f stuff in there. There was also powerade and water.

[fozziepitysthefool]

Originally Posted by Rose&Mike

A domestic canned beer or prepackaged sangria (it was a little scary) at the finish. I think there was pop too. $10 gift card to spend in epcot on food or drinks.

Food at the finish was (if I remember correctly) a banana and the box of food they have been giving out since Princess 2012. I actually really like it cause they have some g-f stuff in there. There was also powerade and water.

Ok, great, thanks so much for the info!

[FloridaNative8]

Originally Posted by PlutoBaby

Go to Zazzle.com and you can design anything. It can be a little pricey, but not too bad considering I'm only ordering only one shirt. The only down side is they don't use "tech" material, only cotton blends. So I'll just wear a tech shirt under it. And contrary to many of my northern neighbors, anything below 80 is cold for me for layers are good!

I also used them to design my wedding invites, reply cards, and thank you cards, and they came out awesome!

I'm definitely going to check it out!! Thank you!

I live in Tampa, and RARELY run in tech material for my shirts, I usually go with cotton tanks. It takes a bit for me to work up a sweat, I think living in FL almost all of my life has made my heat tolerance a bit higher than most!

Off to check out Zazzle!

[jeanigor]

Originally Posted by fozziepitysthefool

So what happens at the FLP? Is there food and drink for purchase or is some of it included? I couldn't tell from the registration if there is an additional fee for the FLP (like the breakfast for the Princess...)

Originally Posted by Rose&Mike

A domestic canned beer or prepackaged sangria (it was a little scary) at the finish. I think there was pop too. $10 gift card to spend in epcot on food or drinks.

Food at the finish was (if I remember correctly) a banana and the box of food they have been giving out since Princess 2012. I actually really like it cause they have some g-f stuff in there. There was also powerade and water.

I agree the sangria was a little odd, but I couldn't imagine a beer after the race. There was pop for minors and adults who didn't want alcohol.

The $10 gift card can be spent on anything, it doesn't need to be at the after party. I use mine to buy a Food & Wine vinylmation.

I too am a fan of the goodie box they have been giving out. It offers a nice variety than a bagel, an orange and a banana. It also is nice to be able to carry it all easily.

[Steve's Girl]

Planning to run the W & D 1/2 this year. DS who will turn 14 is August wants to run it with me.

Does anyone know which resorts are host resorts? I would like to get our resort reservations made soon.

Thanks

[jeanigor]

Originally Posted by Steve's Girl

Planning to run the W & D 1/2 this year. DS who will turn 14 is August wants to run it with me.

Does anyone know which resorts are host resorts? I would like to get our resort reservations made soon.

Thanks

Most likely won't have anything official until they open registration.

[Figment1990]

I'm in! Add me to the list. You can add +1 to me if you want, as I'll be running with either my sister, or DH or both! So excited!