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MotoXPrincess99 · 12-21-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by JCH

Looking at the response, I have a feeling this "Dumbo Double Dare" is going to sell out VERY quickly. Hopefully I can sign up at the expo!

That's what I'm hoping for too!

MotoXPrincess99 · 12-21-2012, 11:28 AM

I was really thinking of skipping the Disneyland Half until the medals changed but now I'm definitely running it. Darn you Disney! Lol.

JCH · 12-21-2012, 12:40 PM

Still haven't figured out what to do...DDD at the tune of about $1000, wait for Tinkerbell 2014 (I love that medal!) when it would cost slightly less, or just forego DL and do all four race weekends at WDW next race season? (I don't count Everest) Oh decisions!!!

dreams91 · 12-21-2012, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoXPrincess99

I was really thinking of skipping the Disneyland Half until the medals changed but now I'm definitely running it. Darn you Disney! Lol.

I agree. Wish the medals would change a lil each yr.

RunRookie · 12-21-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JCH

Still haven't figured out what to do...DDD at the tune of about $1000, wait for Tinkerbell 2014 (I love that medal!) when it would cost slightly less, or just forego DL and do all four race weekends at WDW next race season? (I don't count Everest) Oh decisions!!!

This will be my first C2C so I have to go. And with DDD being the inaugural race, I can't pass that up.

JCH · 12-21-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by RunRookie

This will be my first C2C so I have to go. And with DDD being the inaugural race, I can't pass that up.

I don't have C2C yet, either. I had a plan in my head to do all the WDW halfs in 2013, and then in 2014 to Tinkerbell and one half at WDW for C2C. This throws such a wrench in my plans! I have been seriously debating it, looking up quotes, and driving myself nuts. My DH calls it "first world problems to the Nth degree". but it's still frustrating

cobbler · 12-21-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by MotoXPrincess99

I was really thinking of skipping the Disneyland Half until the medals changed but now I'm definitely running it. Darn you Disney! Lol.

This was me exactly!

tolemommy · 12-26-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cobbler

This was me exactly!

I couldn't of said it better myself "darn you Disney!" I completed my CTC this year. I ran DL TBHM & WDW WADHM thought I would save some $ this year my accomplishing this goal but now they are offering the West Coast Dumbo Dare! I am so saving my mad money to run this!

JCH · 12-26-2012, 05:20 PM

After getting some Christmas cash for race registrations, I am back to looking! I am looking at good neighbor hotel and am wondering if anyone has experience with Carousel. It says across the street, free breakfast, mixed reviews, but has a 3rd night free promotion making 2 1 park tickets and 3 nights hotels $508...that seems reasonable...anyone know anything about it?

dreams91 · 12-26-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JCH

After getting some Christmas cash for race registrations, I am back to looking! I am looking at good neighbor hotel and am wondering if anyone has experience with Carousel. It says across the street, free breakfast, mixed reviews, but has a 3rd night free promotion making 2 1 park tickets and 3 nights hotels $508...that seems reasonable...anyone know anything about it?

I also got race money! I've started to look at planning too. I have no experience with this motel tho.

disney_runner · 12-26-2012, 07:05 PM

As I understand it, the Carousel is a simple hotel. Nothing bad about it, but nothing outstanding either. I know some folks who only stay there and don't even consider anywhere else. So it can't be all bad! Fireworks from the rooftop viewing location, I believe, so that's cool. It's location being just about as "literally" across the street as you can get makes it a good choice! There's maybe 1 or 2 other hotels before the crosswalk? Something like that.

In 2010, I stayed at the Candy Cane Inn which was very nice. To us, anyway. Great breakfast included, super comfy beds, a fridge, and the grounds were just beautiful. But a friend and I split the cost of the room so that helped out. I had a little bit longer of a walk to the race start, but it still wasn't terrible.

I'm hoping to do this race too, and stay at the Sheraton Anaheim, using my points. I'll be walking to the start of the race through the back-way, near the parking structure. But that's OK. It's still closer than the Epcot parking lot walk to the WDW starting corrals!!

tolemommy · 12-27-2012, 01:37 PM

My family and I stayed at the Best Western Park Place Inn for the last couple of races. It is walking distance from everything, clean, affordable, and it has a pool and hot tub for after the race. I am a AAA member and split the cost of a suite with my family so it ends up being a really great deal at about $40 bucks per night per person. Already booked it for 2013 DLHM weekend.

sunshine269 · 12-27-2012, 02:39 PM

My friends and I just decided to do this. I think I've lost my mine. I'm training for Goofy 2013 and said I would never do back to back again, but here I go

I believe we are staying at Best Western Stovall.

Jennifer

pjpoohbear · 12-27-2012, 04:42 PM

I just received permission from my Boss to go ahead and makes plans to do the Dumbo Dare (I work at a University and this is the weekend before the students arrive on campus.)

Now to plan the transportation (BUF/YYZ,) how painful is LAX, there are non-stop flights from Toronto, night be worth the extra $$ to not have a layover flight,

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Where to stay, have already used my 2013 DVC points,

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A four medal weekend (DD, 10k, 1/2 and C2C) Wow!

MotoXPrincess99 · 12-27-2012, 05:02 PM

I always stay at BW Stovall's for Disney races. It's just a short walk to the start/finish.

12-21-2012, 11:28 AM	#32
MotoXPrincess99 Yep, mine is new too I just googled Drive-by girl Today is a GOOD DAY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 89 miles from the Happiest Place on Earth Posts: 5,565	I was really thinking of skipping the Disneyland Half until the medals changed but now I'm definitely running it. Darn you Disney! Lol. __________________

12-21-2012, 12:40 PM	#33
JCH DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 786	Still haven't figured out what to do...DDD at the tune of about $1000, wait for Tinkerbell 2014 (I love that medal!) when it would cost slightly less, or just forego DL and do all four race weekends at WDW next race season? (I don't count Everest) Oh decisions!!! __________________ Jenn Completed Races: Halloween 5k 2011 Family Fiesta 5k 2012 Princess HM 2012 ToT 10 Miler 2012 WDW Half 2013 Princess HM 2013

12-26-2012, 05:20 PM	#39
JCH DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Palm Beach County, FL Posts: 786	After getting some Christmas cash for race registrations, I am back to looking! I am looking at good neighbor hotel and am wondering if anyone has experience with Carousel. It says across the street, free breakfast, mixed reviews, but has a 3rd night free promotion making 2 1 park tickets and 3 nights hotels $508...that seems reasonable...anyone know anything about it? __________________ Jenn Completed Races: Halloween 5k 2011 Family Fiesta 5k 2012 Princess HM 2012 ToT 10 Miler 2012 WDW Half 2013 Princess HM 2013

12-26-2012, 07:05 PM	#41
disney_runner Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 315	As I understand it, the Carousel is a simple hotel. Nothing bad about it, but nothing outstanding either. I know some folks who only stay there and don't even consider anywhere else. So it can't be all bad! Fireworks from the rooftop viewing location, I believe, so that's cool. It's location being just about as "literally" across the street as you can get makes it a good choice! There's maybe 1 or 2 other hotels before the crosswalk? Something like that. In 2010, I stayed at the Candy Cane Inn which was very nice. To us, anyway. Great breakfast included, super comfy beds, a fridge, and the grounds were just beautiful. But a friend and I split the cost of the room so that helped out. I had a little bit longer of a walk to the race start, but it still wasn't terrible. I'm hoping to do this race too, and stay at the Sheraton Anaheim, using my points. I'll be walking to the start of the race through the back-way, near the parking structure. But that's OK. It's still closer than the Epcot parking lot walk to the WDW starting corrals!! __________________ Tanya Medals received: 2008 WDW Half ~ 2010 Princess Half + 2010 Disneyland Half = Coast to Coast ~ 2011 WDW Full ~ 2011 Wine & Dine Half ~ 2012 WDW Marathon Relay ~ 2012 Expedition Everest Challenge ~ 2013 Goofy (Dopey, actually!) Medals pending: Tinkerbell Disneyland Half, ToT 10 miler, Disneyland Half + Disneyland 10K = Dumbo Double Dare

12-27-2012, 01:37 PM	#42
tolemommy Princess who runs with pugs and loves to find hidden mickeys. Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The WA Pug Palace but of course. Posts: 267	My family and I stayed at the Best Western Park Place Inn for the last couple of races. It is walking distance from everything, clean, affordable, and it has a pool and hot tub for after the race. I am a AAA member and split the cost of a suite with my family so it ends up being a really great deal at about $40 bucks per night per person. Already booked it for 2013 DLHM weekend. __________________ WDW Port Orleans 08/02 WDW Off-Property 07/03 WDW All-Star, OKW, and Hurricane Charlie 08/04 WDW OKW 08/05 WDW AKL & BCV 08/06 DL-Off Property 09/07, DLHM DC/WC aboard the Magic 03/11 DL-Off Property 01/12, TBHM WDW-Off Property 11/12, WADHM

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12-27-2012, 02:39 PM	#43
sunshine269 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 172	My friends and I just decided to do this. I think I've lost my mine. I'm training for Goofy 2013 and said I would never do back to back again, but here I go I believe we are staying at Best Western Stovall. Jennifer

12-27-2012, 04:42 PM	#44
pjpoohbear Back in DVC point Debt! Sofa surfed the PC and now the TA on DCL And … Sofa surfing the world on DCL with my DIS friends Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 9,218	I just received permission from my Boss to go ahead and makes plans to do the Dumbo Dare (I work at a University and this is the weekend before the students arrive on campus.) Now to plan the transportation (BUF/YYZ,) how painful is LAX, there are non-stop flights from Toronto, night be worth the extra $$ to not have a layover flight, . Where to stay, have already used my 2013 DVC points, . A four medal weekend (DD, 10k, 1/2 and C2C) Wow! __________________ We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.~Walt Disney 1976 off-site camping, & 24 years later '00 CBR, '01 CBR, '01 Xmas ASMus, '02 DCL Wonder & POR, 2004 DCL Eastern & PopC, DVC SSR '04-'54(10/04@SSR, 04/05@OKW - F&GF, 10/05@OKW F&WF-Solo, 12/06 WLV Solo, 10/07 SSR, 12/07 AKV solo), 12/06 CC Double Dip~Magic (A lovely bunch of DISer's), 10/07~DCL Magic, the sister ships meet at Nassau, 05/08 DCL Panama Canal Repo-WB & DLR GC, B-Day F&WF Solo Sept '08, DCL Wonder 4 day and SSR 02/09, BB 3 day Wonder fall'09, DCL WBTA Repo '10, Dream Hallo'cruise 10/11

12-27-2012, 05:02 PM	#45
MotoXPrincess99 Yep, mine is new too I just googled Drive-by girl Today is a GOOD DAY! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 89 miles from the Happiest Place on Earth Posts: 5,565	I always stay at BW Stovall's for Disney races. It's just a short walk to the start/finish. __________________

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