Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend - August 29-31, 2014

[cer]

Carrie - I'm wishing I were doing the DL half this year but did Tink and will do Avengers this fall. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time and I hope you really enjoy the charm of Disneyland!!! Hoping you don't miss the World too much and have a fantastic runDisney experience West Coast style!

And let us know if you have any specific questions about how a California experience will compare or about the parks, etc.

I have just started researching Disneyland parks. Bought the "unofficial guide" !!! What I need to know are things like...

Dining - What is the 'classic' table service for DL Parks - Not necessarily a character meal...I have heard Blue Bayou, but I was just wondering what other people think...

I know I need a fast pass to see World of Color, but do I really need a dining package?

We want a good experience, but we are not looking to break the bank or spend a whole lot of time dining. I am thinking more along the lines of more counter service type places, but again, which are recommended?

Would appreciate info on favorite and unique snacking options as well.

Any other recommendations on what not to miss, or 'make sure you do this first' would be appreciated.

[cer]

You're gonna love disneyland!!! It's i,possibly not to!
I wish I couid meet up but I'm working expo each day then triage for med tent - I get little time in the parks sadly

Christine, is it ok to stop to say hi to you at the expo or will you be working behind the scenes? Would hate to miss the opportunity - I'm thinking our next trip to WDW won't be til 2016 (ugh!)

[cer]

Christine, I'll look for you at the expo! So excited for the weekend.

cer, I'll be by myself this trip so would love to have a meet up.

Yes, let's meet up! I don't know how any of this works, but it sounds fun!

Anyone else going to come out for the DL Half Marathon Weekend?

[Christine]

Christine, is it ok to stop to say hi to you at the expo or will you be working behind the scenes? Would hate to miss the opportunity - I'm thinking our next trip to WDW won't be til 2016 (ugh!)

I'll be at the expo- Florida hospital booth. I'd love to see y'all!!!

Then Sunday I'll be it the medical tent. I don't want to see ANY of you there!!!!!

[Christine]

I wanted to let y'all know that I will NOT be working at the Disneyland 1/2 marathon weekend after all. My father died last week and his memorial is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. Just wanted to let ya know so you didn't waste time looking for me at the expo.

See you in November. Have a great time!

[cer]

I wanted to let y'all know that I will NOT be working at the Disneyland 1/2 marathon weekend after all. My father died last week and his memorial is scheduled for Labor Day weekend. Just wanted to let ya know so you didn't waste time looking for me at the expo.

See you in November. Have a great time!

So very sorry for your loss.

Please know you will be missed.

[badkitty]

So sorry, Christine, to hear about your loss. Take care.

[cer]

Leaving tomorrow for this event!

[Lacy]

Best of luck and wishing everyone who is running this weekend a lot of fun!!!

Disneyland Half is a great race!!!!

[Greenlawler]

I have just started researching Disneyland parks. Bought the "unofficial guide" !!! What I need to know are things like...

Dining - What is the 'classic' table service for DL Parks - Not necessarily a character meal...I have heard Blue Bayou, but I was just wondering what other people think...

I know I need a fast pass to see World of Color, but do I really need a dining package?

We want a good experience, but we are not looking to break the bank or spend a whole lot of time dining. I am thinking more along the lines of more counter service type places, but again, which are recommended?

Would appreciate info on favorite and unique snacking options as well.

Any other recommendations on what not to miss, or 'make sure you do this first' would be appreciated.

Sorry if this is too late DW and I have run the Dumbo for the past two years and I will be at Avengers. We are regular runDisney people, and go to DL often.

As far as your questions...

Blue Bayou for sure, it's about the only "classic" one there, to me. But it is pricey our meal was 90$ for two of us. Also you will need a reservation, especially if you are planning on going race day.

No need for World of Color Fast Pass.

Lots of easy counter service dinning at Disneyland, make sure you take in a show at the original Golden Horseshoe saloon.

In honestly would just make sure you took a slow stroll around the park, and I would not do too much research. One of the coolest things about DL for DW folks, is just experiencing the differences. Even the subtle ones. Pirates, Splash, Small World, etc they are different.

Im a nostalgia guys so just give me a day in the original Fantasyland and I would be fine. Walk through the Sleeping Beauty deal at the castle, look for random animatronics. There is a lot more attention to detail out there IMO.

I am excited for you!

EDIT....I thought this was an Avenrgers Race thread, just realized you were talking DL half...oops! So how was your run? We had a good race, not many characters out though.