Marathon Weekend 2019

[rteetz]

While we’re somewhat on the topic of Memory Maker, quick question!

If I purchase One-Day Memory Maker can that one day be race day and will I be able to access all the official race photos with my bib number?

Yes, one day can be race day.

 

[rteetz]

Here's another memory maker question for those of you with APs. We are going to upgrade our tickets to APs when we arrive. YAY!!!

So, I think I know that you get memory maker "free" with APs, but how does that work? When you attach the AP to your MDE, does that then just automatically send any pictures to you? I mean I know for the race we have to enter the bib numbers etc, but is there something else we have to do?

Yes once you upgrade you automatically get photopass.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Here's another memory maker question for those of you with APs. We are going to upgrade our tickets to APs when we arrive. YAY!!!

So, I think I know that you get memory maker "free" with APs, but how does that work? When you attach the AP to your MDE, does that then just automatically send any pictures to you? I mean I know for the race we have to enter the bib numbers etc, but is there something else we have to do?

You just have to download from the website

Be warned they last for 13 months so it can get annoying when you need to bulk download after a race as you need to go through and delete what you have already downloaded (I realize this is a weirdly specific problem that only affects people of the you give Disney too much money award)

 

[ZellyB]

You just have to download from the website

Be warned they last for 13 months so it can get annoying when you need to bulk download after a race as you need to go through and delete what you have already downloaded (I realize this is a weirdly specific problem that only affects people of the you give Disney too much money award)

Well given that we are now buying APs, I think we fall into that category. So, they don't just show up in your MDE app then?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Well given that we are now buying APs, I think we fall into that category. So, they don't just show up in your MDE app then?

They do!

The issue comes when I download photos to the laptop from the website.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Also, are the post-finish line photogs pretty cool about snapping a pic with your phone?

I’m talking about the photos with your medal(s) after finishing.

If memory serves, I do not think they take photos with guest cameras in the post race medal photo area. Characters in the post race area is different as they will take photos with your camera.

When you attach the AP to your MDE, does that then just automatically send any pictures to you? I mean I know for the race we have to enter the bib numbers etc, but is there something else we have to do?

Photos will automatically show up in the MDE app. Be aware that they have said that if you do not prepurchase Memory Maker, the first 3 days of photos will not be included. I do not know if that applies to APs.

Well given that we are now buying APs, I think we fall into that category. So, they don't just show up in your MDE app then?

They'll be in MDE. If you want to download them to a PC, then you'll need to go to the website for that. The website also allows you to put special race borders around race photos if you wanted to.

 

[rteetz]

How did princess weekend get pin preview pics but not WDW?

 

[AFwifelife]

Here's another memory maker question for those of you with APs. We are going to upgrade our tickets to APs when we arrive. YAY!!!

So, I think I know that you get memory maker "free" with APs, but how does that work? When you attach the AP to your MDE, does that then just automatically send any pictures to you? I mean I know for the race we have to enter the bib numbers etc, but is there something else we have to do?

It automatically unlocks so when you look at photos on PhotoPass, they won’t have the watermark over them.

 

[Bulldogmommy]

Follow up question. Can you put a backpack inside your gear check bag? I'm most likely going to have a couple of hours waiting for DD20 to finish her marathon and I'd like to be able to change clothes and find a point on the course to cheer her on. That would be much easier if I could have my backpack with me to carry things around in after the race instead of just the flimsy gear check bag.

I do this for every race, I find my backpack easier to carry around than the clear bag. Same thing for the expo!

 

[Ellie_]

Yes, one day can be race day.

Awesome thanks! And you can only buy One Day day-of, right? No pre-purchases?

 

[rteetz]

Awesome thanks! And you can only buy One Day day-of, right? No pre-purchases?

I believe so. I am not positive though.

 

[rteetz]

Just noticed pre-purchase merch has been removed from the page. You can still buy race retreat though.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

So with this year's (assumed) lower participation numbers, I wonder if merch availability won't be so crazy limited this year? And the expo will be enjoyable?

A girl can dream I guess...

 

[StarGirl11]

So with this year's (assumed) lower participation numbers, I wonder if merch availability won't be so crazy limited this year? And the expo will be enjoyable?

A girl can dream I guess...

It should be some of last years craze was the anniversary year.

 

[rteetz]

So with this year's (assumed) lower participation numbers, I wonder if merch availability won't be so crazy limited this year? And the expo will be enjoyable?

A girl can dream I guess...

I sure hope so.

 

[StarGirl11]

So what is everyone's plans for music/podcasts during the marathon?

Will you keep your headphones in the entire time? Run without? What will you listen to?

I run with headphones for the record. Look I get some can get by without them. I’m not one of them. I need mine when we hit ESPN.

And my playlist is so long we would be sitting here for a few hours before I could list all of it.

Also I’ve seen people say it makes people behave worse. Two years ago I nearly got slammed into leaving the start of the half marathon line. No music excuse there. People will be crappy runners with or without music.

 

[Livelovedance]

It really depends on what pins you want: race logo, medal replica or "I did it". Last year at Marathon Weekend the pins went really fast on Wednesday; I was back at the expo on Friday and they had some of them restocked but not all. I do not remember the status of the magnets.

Thanks for the reply! I'm not really sure which type of pin I would want. While I appreciate the pin preview, the photo is so tiny! I was pretty confident about being able to buy them at the expo until I heard about Wine & Dine...

 

[Rory CB]

Thanks--that's kindof what's been guiding me. I've just trusted that if I follow the plan, I'll get where I want to be, and it's worked so far. That training plan has gotten me further than I ever thought I'd go. So I'm feeling fairly confident and enjoying my first ever taper.

I have a love/hate relationship with tapers (not that I have them any more) I love the break from high mileage - but I get insanely restless

 

[JulieODC]

@huskies90 - so hoping history doesn’t repeat!! It’s a high of 43 here on Tuesday and sunny and 40 on Wed now. I’m going out of BOS...

I do podcasts. I need to remember to save a couple good ones with interesting topics for pre-race/race listening! My list has dwindled over the holidays - so hopefully some new ones get releases in the next few days!

 

[lhermiston]

Started packing running gear tonight. It looks like Spider-Man, Capt. America (x2) and Mr. Incredible will be making appearances over marathon weekend.