My dad died on New Year’s. And I say that only because we are just now going through all of his stuff and it makes me think that when it is time for my kids to go through my stuff they are just going to be shaking their heads at dozens and dozens of race shirts, Plus wondering what to do with 10 or 15 pounds worth of medals…
Sorry for your loss. I’m glad you made it to the races under a difficult situation.
Now, about being in s6 for Goofy and starting in the back! I was so discouraged by the crowding in the half that I didn’t even want to do the marathon the next day. Thanks
@camaker for the pep talk marathon morning. You were right that it was a little better! But it takes much more energy (and adds almost an extra mile) when you weave, stop behind people often, and can’t keep any kind of usual pace. Too many people were scared of the balloon ladies and were told all over Facebook, etc., to lie about their anticipated time to “pad” the distance between them. DH and I still finished in our estimated time, 5:31-6:00, but it was much harder to do. Disney, please bring back the lower POT requirements! People are less likely to lie if the have to supply evidence of a <2:30 or <3:00 half. (I have a 2:26 half from ATL Thanksgiving, but will never have <2:00.)
Next rant: Yes, Disney
Genie+ is horrible, especially in HS. As others said, even getting up at 7:00, the first ride I could get was in the afternoon, and by 11:00 most of the other rides were sold out, so we got one more the first day, meaning we paid $7.50 per ride. The second day we bought the two ILL rides, but they were scheduled on top of one another. Then a Genie+ ride overlapped them by 15 minutes. I don’t see any way to pick a time though. We rushed to get through all three in an hour and a half.
Rant 3, park hopping: We were at HS on Monday, but wanted to go over to EP to visit with the DATW crew. Bythe time we were allowed to hop over, we couldn’t find anyone. That 2:00 time is ridiculous!
And after all that, I love Disney World, loved Marathon Weekend, love this group of people, and hope to see you all soon.
@lhermiston, I’ll miss your SAFD, your sense of humor, and your literally larger than life personality. Drop in to say hi from time to time!