Marathon Weekend 2020

[camaker]

SAFD: I like seeing the rarer characters, as well. While I enjoyed seeing the villainess stop this year, I was sad that it had supplanted the NBC location. NBC is one of my favorites and I loved seeing Oogie Boogie, Jack and Sally there. Hopefully they can find a place for them this year.

As far as other characters go, I’d love to see Hades, Pain and Panic again, a return of Shan Yu, and some Robin Hood characters. Maybe Robin, Little John, Maid Marion and Friar Tuck. A couple of Aristocats would be welcome additions, as well.

 

[lhermiston]

Count me in for wanting to see Hades, too.

 

[Professor_Cookie]

SAFD: not certain, I’ll have to wait until after Oogie Boogie Bash this fall, but the more unique or off the wall the better. Overall I am not a character person, but would like to do it because I never have and after the my main race season I’m hoping to follow it up with something more light hearted.

 

[Barca33Runner]

SAFD:

Disney Afternoon. Even though I've seen/have pictures with many of them I'll never tire of DuckTales, Darkwing Duck, Rescue Rangers, or TaleSpin.

 

[bovie]

SAFD: I rarely stop for characters just because it's mentally hard to start running once I've stopped, and I usually have some sort of time goal. That said, I love seeing rare characters, and there are tons I would totally wait in line for outside of a race. I thought about stopping for the the Bowler Hat guy during the marathon- it's near impossible to find any Meet the Robinsons stuff in the parks. I've also always wanted to meet Marie, who isn't actually that rare. It's just never worked out.

 

[apdebord]

SAFD: I’ve never stopped for a character during the race but I’d probably make an exception for the Robin Hood gang.

Am I the only one who can't decide on a resort for the races? Tell me, is doing the Poly a good idea for the use of the monorail on the race mornings? Do you all walk over to the Epcot monorail or just take the resort around and then transfer?

We’ve stayed at Poly for both marathon weekends we’ve done. 5K and 10K mornings is by bus, which picks you up right around the regular bus stop...I think it’s just slightly behind it. The monorail on half and full mornings is super easy. We walk to TTC and pick up the Epcot monorail there. You do have to go through security at TTC; didn’t do the half this year, but marathon morning that security was a breeze. The walk from the finish line to the monorail wasn’t bad at all and it was nice not dealing with a bus after the race and possibly getting stuck in traffic. I would not hesitate to stay there again for MW.

 

[DIS-OH]

Registered DH and I for the Half today...so begins our second decade of runningDisney!

(And also beginning our 35th year of marriage! )

 

[steph0808]

I'd like to see the DuckTales group again - I didn't stop for it in 2018 because the line was massive and I was running with a friend.

I do have a photo with Launchpad McQuack from the 2013 Marathon though.

I would love to see anyone from TaleSpin. DuckTales and TapeSpin. My two childhood shows.

 

[MissLiss279]

I always enjoy seeing Darkwing Duck, but I would also love to see those TaleSpin characters: Baloo, Kit Cloudkicker, and Becky! Throw in the other Rescue Rangers with Chip and Dale and that would be awesome!!

 

[Gemini1131]

Count me in for any of the Robin Hood gang

 

[baxter24]

SAFD: Darkwing duck would be a great stop. I feel like he was one of the very first stops for the marathon in January and the line was really long so I skipped it. I really want to get a Mike and Sully stop. I know they are usually in Tomorrowland. Pain, Panic, and Hades would be cool also but I'd lose my mind if there was a Robin Hood character stop!

 

[lhermiston]

Secondary SAFD: what’s the most obscure character you’ve ever seen on the course?

I’d have to go with Bowler Hat Guy from the ‘19 marathon.

 

[PCFriar80]

Secondary SAFD: what’s the most obscure character you’ve ever seen on the course?

I’d have to go with Bowler Hat Guy from the ‘19 marathon.

I was on the Boardwalk spectating but no one seemed to notice me? Also, I had to move from my usual spot at the BC since they changed the course!

 

[KevM]

SAFD: Put me down for any character from Disney's Robin Hood, Darkwing Duck, and Rescue Rangers. I'd also like to see the Big Bad Wolf and the Three Little Pigs. Oh, and Goof Troop gang (including movie) as well. And if they ever did anything with Gravity Falls I would add on miles by circling back to get them a second time.

 

[Neon Cactus]

I like the rare characters like Hades and Shan Yu. Also liked Hathaway Brown and Otis Wrenn from the Adventurer's Club this year. I always like the Haunted Mansion gravediggers too.

 

[bovie]

Secondary SAFD: what’s the most obscure character you’ve ever seen on the course?

I’d have to go with Bowler Hat Guy from the ‘19 marathon.

Meet the Robinsons is one of my guy friend's fav Disney movie (what the heck? so random. Most people don't even realize it's a Disney movie), so i recognized him pretty quick. Everyone around me was trying to figure out who he was though.

 

[CDKG]

For this week's Sundays are for Disney, I want to know what characters you hope to see out on the course during marathon weekend.

I’m kind of boring when it comes to characters and am most inclined to stop for the Fav Five, especially when they are wearing unique costumes! Mickey and my guy Pluto are my favs. I also enjoyed the Adventurer’s Club and Gravediggers during the marathon! But, my posing game is pretty weak, so I may not stop for them next year.

 

[flav]

SAFD: I like the Fab Five and am looking forward to meeting them in their sporting attire. I would also like to see Maleficient. And, who am I kidding, I will probably be super excited for every single character!

 

[Poppcorn]

The last and only Disney race I did was the tower or terror ten miler the last year they had it. IT was also my first year back running after a long break and I was way more worried about finishing than stopping for characters! This time I'm ready and hope to be able to see any character that doesn't have a huge line!

 

[Desdemona924]

SAFD: With Darkwing being out for '19, my bucket list character stop has been fulfilled. Now I'll probably stop for ones that are rare, or a favorite character in a fun costume.

I'm so sad that I didn't realize that Chip and Dale were out with Clarice this past January. When I went by, they weren't there and all I saw was acorns. I thought to myself, oh, it's Chip and Dale, I don't need to stop for them. I still kick myself for that.