Marathon Weekend 2022

[ValW]

Nope, still waiting. I’m listening to people talk about their “game plan” once we get inside and I’m wondering what I’m about the experience!? Is this going to be chaos???

If you want passholder stuff, get it first! Sizing seems a little big for shirts. Be aware that there are a men’s and a women’s jackets - no way to tell the difference except for the SKU. Try it on! (Thanks to cast members help)

 

[furiated]

If you want passholder stuff, get it first! Sizing seems a little big for shirts. Be aware that there are a men’s and a women’s jackets - no way to tell the difference except for the SKU. Try it on! (Thanks to cast members help)

You don't happen to have one of the SKUs handy do you? So I can take a quick glance at which one I'm grabbing?

 

[gosalyn_mallard]

We took the first bus from AKL and just got in line for merch. The line is outside and wrapping around like crazy. I'm now worrying we'll miss our 1:30 pm ADR.

 

[ValW]

You don't happen to have one of the SKUs handy do you? So I can take a quick glance at which one I'm grabbing?

last 3 digits - this is a mens. The women’s is a 49 instead of 50

 

[Bree]

Picked up dopey bibs
S3 for 5K/10K with estimated pace 8-10
S3 for half/full 218xx estimate 4-4:30

 

[furiated]

last 3 digits - this is a mens. The women’s is a 49 instead of 50

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Thanks! That'll help in the crazy rush! I almost got the wrong gender jacket at W&D because they weren't labeled!

 

[furiated]

The hounds have been released! First non Club people are heading into merch

 

[ValW]

I don’t think there are any wine glasses this year!

 

[Bree]

No park logos on sleeves. Fit true to size and nicer quality. This is a small over the sweater I am wearing. Length is great for me and I’m 5’4”.

 

[The Expert]

They opened bib pickup about 9:45. All Dopey pickups - bibs and shirts - are together upstairs.

243XX put me in S5
Estimate was 5:01-5:30.

 

[hauntedcity]

between covid cases, flights, and snow, I'm making myself sick with anxiety. my stomach is in knots.

I don't think my anxiety will abate until I'm on the flight back home after the race. I feel okay-ish with covid stuff; I'm boosted and purchased some n95 masks for the trip. I'm just worried about not getting back home in time for work and school. If flights get cancelled going TO Florida, c'est la vie. If I can't get back FROM Florida, that's a problem.

 

[1lilspark]

To all those expo-ing May the odds be ever in your favor
To those traveling safe journey

as for me I have a 6 hour shift this afternoon and then a quick weather double check before packing

merch strategy is to get there at or within the hour of things opening tomorrow at noon and prey that my pre-order magnet/pin bundle is still listed in the system and than pick over what scraps may be left for stock

 

[hauntedcity]

I know I'm in the minority, but I prefer the newer ones over the Champion ones, by quite a lot.

Champion's not doing the shirts anymore? My last Disney race was Star Wars in 2019. Who makes them now?

 

[Bree]

Champion's not doing the shirts anymore? My last Disney race was Star Wars in 2019. Who makes them now?

they are just a generic brand

 

[hauntedcity]

Random question... how long do the batteries in Magic Bands last? Will my bands from 2019 still work?

 

[HangWithMerida]

Random question... how long do the batteries in Magic Bands last? Will my bands from 2019 still work?

Cutting it close but Maybe. I used one from 2019 in Nov for W&D and it still worked. I think they are “supposed” to last about 2 years.

 

[jrsharp21]

I don’t think there are any wine glasses this year!

Oh, my wife is not going to be happy. That was on my list for me to pick up today. Do they have the shoe ornament this year?

 

[GollyGadget]

Random question... how long do the batteries in Magic Bands last? Will my bands from 2019 still work?

I'm not an expert but my understanding was that they worked forever. Some of the long range stuff will stop working but the tapping should continue working. I really hope so as all of mine are 2019 or older

 

[Grabnar]

I'm not an expert but my understanding was that they worked forever. Some of the long range stuff will stop working but the tapping should continue working. I really hope so as all of mine are 2019 are older

This is correct, the short range taps are unpowered, but your PhotoPass stuff will not work on rides.

Good luck to everyone there today! I'll be with you in spirit

 

[furiated]

I'm not an expert but my understanding was that they worked forever. Some of the long range stuff will stop working but the tapping should continue working. I really hope so as all of mine are 2019 are older

That's how I understand it. There's 2 different things in a Magic Band, short range and long range. Short range (tapstiles to enter the park, room door entry) will work forever as the reader is powered, not the band. Long range is used for rides picking up your band and auto attaching your photos (like on SDMT). Those batteries are in the Magic Band and can't be replaced. But you could always swap out the puck and reuse the band.