lhermiston
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- Feb 6, 2013
I’m trying to get through my last few days of work before a week-long vacation and time is moving at a glacial pace. The struggle is real, gang.
That is also the worst... Hang in there!I’m trying to get through my last few days of work before a week-long vacation and time is moving at a glacial pace. The struggle is real, gang.
For those who stayed at Pop during a race weekend, how quiet was it? I loved how quiet French Quarter and Riverside were for the past two Dark Side weekends. I have a great rate at Pop, but am still leaning towards French Quarter because of how quiet it is and proximity to Epcot.
For those who stayed at Pop during a race weekend, how quiet was it? I loved how quiet French Quarter and Riverside were for the past two Dark Side weekends. I have a great rate at Pop, but am still leaning towards French Quarter because of how quiet it is and proximity to Epcot.
Will I regret not doing Dopey if I sign up for Goofy?
My debate comes down to Goofy or Dopey. I understand that training is the key to this, but I'm not worried about that. I know I can get the training in because my last few training seasons for Star Wars have been near perfect. Will I regret not doing Dopey if I sign up for Goofy?
I appreciate this. I was thinking of a first floor room for marathon weekend, but now I think I want a top floor room. Less chance of noise that way?As a notoriously poor sleeper with fairly acute hearing that picks ups every little noise, I found Pop to be fine this past MW. I like to ask for a top floor room, farthest building (I don't mind the walks). Some people have commented that the reno'd rooms with laminate floors are noisy (and dirty), but I didn't really find this to be the case. As a reference, I was in 9350--which would not have been my first choice (too close to the elevator and all that "ding" noise, not top floor)
When I stayed at All Star Sports for 2012 Wine & Dine, I found it to be a noisy resort. But that's to be expected. I've loved the quiet of French Quarter and Riverside and these reviews are confirming my lean. I can save money other ways, right?Our first night at Pop during Princess was noisy. It sounded like a stampede of people, but I can't remember if it was coming from above us or just outside our door. I was a little worried about the rest of our stay, but we didn't have any other noise problems any other night we were there. On the second night, on our way to our room we noticed people posted in chairs around the corners of each walkway. This was our first stay in a value, so this may be a daily thing, but it was slightly reassuring to know there were people posted outside overnight.
One of the things I love about these boards is that no one here thinks less of any runner, regardless of their distance of choice.This is a complicated question. Certainly if you finish Goofy you will feel as though you could have added a 5k and 10k to the front end. I’m not sure if that will lead to regret or not. That’s really a personal issue. No one here will think less of you; but if it will bother you that you didn’t do it then it might be best to just sign up for Dopey.
This may be my only full marathon so there is an element of making sure that I get the experience I want. I don't think I'll feel unfinished business unless I get swept from a race and thus am unable to complete the challenge.I don’t think training is really much of an issue between Goofy and Dopey. If you can do one you can do the other. A lot of people train for Dopey using a marathon training plan. I think the bigger questions are whether you want to get up 4 mornings in a row for Dopey and what is your susceptibility to FOMO? My first Marathon Weekend I ran the 10k, 1/2 and full as individual races. I wasn’t prepared for the focus on Dopey and felt like I was missing out big time by not doing Dopey or being registered for Goofy as an official challenge. I was back the next year for my Dopey because I felt like there was unfinished business.
I think that's why Goofy holds the appeal to me. My last 3 Walt Disney World visits have been tied to races. Obviously, marathon weekend would be no different, but there's a part of me that doesn't want this visit since it will be somewhat condensed to be completely defined by the consistent early bedtimes and early wakeup calls that Dopey would entail. Psychologically, it will just feel different if I run Goofy. Then again if my sister comes too, she wants to run Dopey so that may well mean I run Dopey if only because if I'm going to wake up early every morning, I may as well run on those mornings.My husband has no regrets of doing Goofy over Dopey. Less Vacation Time and Less Early Mornings!
Will I regret not doing Dopey if I sign up for Goofy?
I feel like my heart is really saying Goofy. I'd like to enjoy some time in the parks.
Dopey is fun with all the excitement, medals, shirts, feeling of being part of the Dopey crowd. However, I did just the marathon this year and honestly didn't really feel I was missing out just doing one race. It was actually amazingly enjoyable after doing all the races at the last weekends I did to just do one, one early wakeup, one outfit, one must skip out of the park early night, etc. My first marathon weekend was just the marathon as well & I didn't feel one ounce of missing out on the challenge part. This time I'm 95% sure we are doing Goofy (because I haven't done just Goofy so it will be different & a chance to buy Goofy merch. as when I did Dopey I only bought Dopey stuff & won't eat as much park time). I don't feel the inkling of the Dopey pull (granted I've done it & will again one day). Training for Dopey or Goofy won't be any different as the half/full combo is the beast of Dopey. That all being said I'm glad I have done Dopey. Whatever you decide you'll have a blast with. But don't underestimate the power of the Dopey energy drain, it's so real unless you have the force maybe not!My debate comes down to Goofy or Dopey. I understand that training is the key to this, but I'm not worried about that. I know I can get the training in because my last few training seasons for Star Wars have been near perfect. Will I regret not doing Dopey if I sign up for Goofy?
Plus, I don't feel like training for Dopey again. One longish run over Christmas week versus a sim weekend sounds pretty dang awesome right now.
Overrated WDW: Hmm, that's a tough one. I'll go with Pirates and Fantasmic, but you must understand that I say this only because I love the far superior versions of these attractions in Disneyland.
There are a lot of attractions I enjoy such as Mine Train and even Frozen Ever After, but I also believe they're not worth insanely long waits. Since I stay at WDW for a week, my multiple days in the parks makes this a non issue for me.
After upgrading to an AP during my Dark Side trip, I'm now committed to one more WDW visit before next February. My first choice is for Marathon weekend. My little sister is threatening to run Dopey, and I'm considering either Goofy or Dopey.
This will be my first full, but since I've always vowed that if I ever run a full, I will run my first at Disney World and since I know there is no Star Wars race in January at Disneyland next year, this makes it a good year.
My debate comes down to Goofy or Dopey. I understand that training is the key to this, but I'm not worried about that. I know I can get the training in because my last few training seasons for Star Wars have been near perfect. Will I regret not doing Dopey if I sign up for Goofy?
For those who stayed at Pop during a race weekend, how quiet was it? I loved how quiet French Quarter and Riverside were for the past two Dark Side weekends. I have a great rate at Pop, but am still leaning towards French Quarter because of how quiet it is and proximity to Epcot.
Thanks so much @Keels. You've helped me feel like whatever decision I do make is the decision that I'm happy with. Especially if that is Goofy.
Because speaking for myself, any FOMO really only applies to Star Wars races. For instance, I signed up for Avengers 2017 with just 3 weeks to train. I briefly regretted not doing the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge. But then I signed up for 2018 Dark Side instead and knew that I was perfectly content not running the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge.
I feel like my heart is really saying Goofy. I'd like to enjoy some time in the parks.
I think it all comes down to your own mindset about it. I first did the 10K + marathon, then signed up for Dopey the next year but had the DIY canceled half, so I did Dopey again the year after that to finally feel like it was "official." That first year, with "just" the 10K and full? I had absolutely zero feelings of missing out, regret, etc. - because I went in knowing what my goal was. For a first marathon, it was a perfect plan, IMO, without all the extra baggage that comes with Dopey, and I came out of it feeling really strong and confident in my ability to tackle Dopey in the future.Will I regret not doing Dopey if I sign up for Goofy?
For those who stayed at Pop during a race weekend, how quiet was it? I loved how quiet French Quarter and Riverside were for the past two Dark Side weekends. I have a great rate at Pop, but am still leaning towards French Quarter because of how quiet it is and proximity to Epcot.
I feel like my heart is really saying Goofy. I'd like to enjoy some time in the parks.