Marathon Weekend 2022

[DisneyParrothead]

My favorite was Maelstrom and I hold a grudge against Frozen. I also loved Soarin’ when it was actual footage from California. I’ve been on Soarin’ Round the World and was disappointed. I also love the French film and bonus for the AC on a hot day. I’m really looking forward to the Ratatouille ride, whenever I get to Disney (hoping for next year).

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD:
I have to agree with the votes for the old Soarin’. I still like the ride, but it is not as good. Can’t wait for Guardians! But my favorite is simply walking World Showcase, checking out the shops and shows and eating good stuff!

 

[camaker]

SAFD: I’m not a rides person, so just put me down for eating and shopping around the World Showcase.

 

[meye1099]

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[Carol_]

There used to be a robot surrounded by old school telephone handsets. You’d talk to the robot using the handset and he’d answer you. This and old school figment are my faves at Epcot.

 

[Rogue224]

SAFD:
Illuminations Fireworks was always my favorite. Sad to see it retired. Interested to see how new ones will be.
The W&D Post Race Party- going around getting food and drinks. Seeing everyone walking around with the medals.
Soarin’
Living with the Land is becoming a favorite
Am I allowed to say the Skyliner? I know it’s not ‘in’ Epcot lol

 

[flav]

SAFD: Soarin’, Test Track, Frozen Ever After, and Turtle Talk

For Soarin’, I agree that California was more of a whole story but it had aged pretty badly.

 

[azrivest]

SAFD: Agent P's World Showcase Adventure

My son and I have a blast searching all over the different pavilions. Germany was our absolute favourite with the glockenspiel and the trains

 

[Jason Bryer]

SAFD: Rose and Crown Pub ;-)

Current ride: Test Track
When I was a kid, the original Journey to Imagination ride.

 

[PrincessV]

SAFD: Forever and always Horizons.

But since it is, in fact, gone , of the current offerings WS is my favorite "attraction" at EP, and Seas is my favorite actual attraction.

I think Rat and GOTG will likely step up to become favorites in the future, though!

 

[DisneyParrothead]

SAFD: Soarin’, Test Track, Frozen Ever After, and Turtle Talk

For Soarin’, I agree that California was more of a whole story but it had aged pretty badly.

I forgot about Turtle Talk! That one is always good!

 

[The Expert]

SAFD: I was ready to roll my eyes at Frozen but it's actually pretty darn cute.

Historically, I'm not a parade person but I LOVED Tapestry! I also really liked the Kim Possible version of the scavenger hunt game.

 

[pluto377]

SAFD: This is a hard one. I'm kind of cranky about Epcot right now. I used to love Soarin', but I despise the new version. Everything else there is pretty much take it or leave it for me. Looking forward to seeing how the new Ratatouille ride is!

 

[BigEeyore]

SAFD: Living with the Land! It's so relaxing and peaceful, and I think it is so interesting how they grow the various plants, and also the unusual varieties in there. My family puts up with my dorkiness...

Looking forward to Ratatouille and Guardians (although I am worried that one might make me sick!)
And if I can say Voices of Liberty is an attraction - then I have to put that at the top!

 

[NewYKRunner]

SAFD: I guess the girls probably enjoyed Frozen the most, although the lineup took FOREVER. Overall it isn't as exciting compared to the other parks, but it is quite neat: the different countries, mini railroad, etc. We went to Epcot after picking up the race packages at Wide World of Sports for Dopey 2020 so it was the first park we went to. I remember it being nice and sunny that day but cool in the shade and especially when the sun went down.

 

[lhermiston]

SAFD: Living with the Land! It's so relaxing and peaceful, and I think it is so interesting how they grow the various plants, and also the unusual varieties in there. My family puts up with my dorkiness...

Have you done Behind the Seeds? It’s excellent if you like Living with the Land.

 

[RunDopey]

SAFD:
- Living with the Land
- Spaceship Earth
- Soarin'
- The Japan Pavilion exhibit

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars!

For this week’s Sundays are for Disney, tell us what motivates you to run.

When I started running about 12 years ago, running was about bringing my weight under control after putting on a few too many pounds post-college. I also wanted to set an example for my young daughters.

As I started entering races, I was motivated by a desire to challenge and improve myself, going from 5Ks up to marathons and then working to set better marathon times.

These days, I’m motivated by the opportunities running provides me. It’s an excuse to sign up for races, travel and see friends. I’ve had the joy of helping my girlfriend and another friend start their running careers. It’s also been great for stress management during these tumultuous times.

Have a safe and healthy week, everyone!

 

[jmasgat]

SAFD: I was initially motivated to run the year I turned 50. By then, my DH and both kids were already runners. I also needed to improve my fitness--it was okay, but I was bored and also knew I could do better. These last 13 years have been filled with the ups and downs of going longer, going faster, going nuts, getting injured, getting better, getting older.

These days, I run to stay in shape and to feed my ego that I am still a reasonable age group runner (yeah, I'm an idiot in that sense) I don't race a lot, and I would like to link my running to new places/experiences. My goal is to keep running in some way, shape or form til I'm a real old bag.

 

[meye1099]

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