Prices are up on the Run Disneh website for the 2014 Tinker Bell Half Marathon weekend. Registration opens the 9th. I'm betting it sells out on the 9th.
Thanks!! I'll have to look up the dates for the races... - Sweet_Irish_Cream2707.0 #19 6-7-13 12:14AMLike Reply
Thanks for posting! My BFF And I are super excited! Need to spend more time running, less time on MW, lol. - randirella29.7 #4463 6-7-13 12:26AMLike Reply
I really want to do a marathon. I've recently started eating very healthy and started running 2 miles everyday. I think this may be a perfect goal for next year π - FoolishMortal138237.3 #1163 6-7-13 9:22AMLike Reply
not at the moment but Dumbo was announced pretty late so we'll see if they come up with a similar thing for Tink. - SorcererMky 236.7 #1172 6-7-13 9:43AM
Trivia: Which ears point to DL and DCA? Which point to the tram and which ones point to the buses?
The blue is disneyland, the waves and sunshine are California adventure, of course. The stripes are the 5 freeway? and the vines are dtd - Twitterpated233.7 #1213 6-6-13 11:25PMLike(3) Reply
Never paid attention to that before. - PrincessTianna 90.6 #3186 6-6-13 11:41PM
Good answer! If you want an anniversary park map just DM me a mailing address. - SorcererMky 236.7 #1172 6-7-13 12:04AM
The blue one points to Disneyland - mattc181.6 #1880 6-6-13 3:37PMLike Reply
The Lone Ranger world premiere will be held at Disney California Adventure on June 22. Tickets are available now at $1,000 each, with 100% of the proceeds donated to the American Indian College Fund. https://community.collegefund.org/the- More...
WTG Disney for picking a great charity. (Too bad $1,000 is out of my price range) - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-29-13 11:10AMLike Reply
Great opportunity for those who can swing the $1k a pop. Hopefully at least one MWer will attend so we can spy some pics. - Linzee533.4 #218 5-29-13 11:21AMLike Reply
Link to the Good Morning America clip http://gma.yahoo.com/video/disneyland-stays-open-24-hours-130827269.html "Rachel Smith reports the extended hours of the popular vacation destination." I wonder if any MWers are in the clip. More...
Cool. I walked by as they were filming this. It was crazy how bright the lights were for this. - PrincessTianna90.6 #3186 5-29-13 12:38AMLike Reply
I'd never noticed the stamp under the window in Indy. Is this new?
Oops forgot about the water mark. It says "Deliver to: Club Obi Wan" Whaaat? - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-28-13 10:29PMLike Reply
Club Obi Wan is the name of the knight club in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom - ckholliday 199.0 #1686 5-28-13 10:54PM
No it has been there for a while but there are a few things like that in adventureland look at the crates above jungle cruise for another movie reference. - dnerd293.9 #659 5-28-13 10:34PMLike Reply
I will have to look. Thanks dnerd! I admit I'm not the most observant person. Usually at this point in the queue I'm focused on getting in the Jeep. i will definitely have to look at the Jungle Cruise. - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-28-13 10:52PMLike Reply
ckholiday, I haven't seen the trilogy in years. I'll have to add it to my list. - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-28-13 11:03PMLike Reply
It's really a quadrology, but it's best we forget the 4th Indy. ;) - DeadliestPassholder 43.2 #3975 5-29-13 5:31AM
I'm usually too busy scoring points to look around at the scenery in here but as always the Disney detail is awesome.
Wonder where the flesh colored crayon is... does anyone remember that? terrible Crayola! not everyone is light peach! - dolewhipkarlita19.1 #5262 5-28-13 10:22PMLike(2) Reply
So funny!!!! ππu guys have been cracking me up all night. - missariel33 134.6 #2572 5-28-13 10:30PM
And really.... Is anybody light peach? π - meridafan 1100.6 #74 5-28-13 10:38PM
I think it's Tarzan's Treehouse, I don't remember this plaque being there for Swiss Family Robinson's Treehouse... - BombFrog-formerCM52.0 #3769 5-27-13 7:34AMLike Reply
MW survey: If you sleep at the parks are you awesome for hanging in there or are you wimpy for not powering it out. Thoughts?
Awesome for providing us sleeping people photos. It would not be possible without them ππ - Sweet_Irish_Cream2707.0 #19 5-25-13 2:40AMLike Reply
Not just sleeping people, a sleeping person with pink ears. It's very Disney. I tried to talk 50 people into laying down in front of the castle but I couldn't manage it. It's almost 3am. I'm trying! lol! - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-25-13 2:46AMLike Reply
π Lol. That would have been great! - Sweet_Irish_Cream 2707.0 #19 5-25-13 2:51AM
Part of me says wimpy because youre not experiencing the park for 24 hrs but then you get to say you slept at DL park, rather than just dozing on IASW or Pirates. - Minnique451.8 #275 5-25-13 2:58AMLike Reply
Even CMs at the Candy Palace are still hard at work! I love Disney at night! (If you haven't tried the chocolate covered pineapple you must. It's amazing!)
Run Disney fans how awesome is this medal hanger! I want one!
That is very cool, makes me want to run, and then turn around and hang my keys on my "once upon a nap" holder. - ribidib424.7 #306 5-12-13 7:56AMLike(3) Reply
Thank you for this post! Running my first marathon in August and would love to do the coast to coast challenge. Went from wheelchair bound one year to running a marathon a year and half later! Gotta love it! Definitely getting one of these. - TamiLovesDisney126.5 #2673 5-13-13 7:02PMLike(1) Reply
How awesome! I definitely need one of those especially after the Dumbo Double Dare! - PirateQueenBriezy291.4 #678 5-12-13 9:32AMLike Reply
Sorry everyone, it has been a busy day. The medal hanger posted here is from HeavyMedalz.com as HASMGS said. :) Allied Medal Displays have some cool ones too. Their site is MedalHangers.com - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-12-13 2:32PMLike Reply
Germ ball, Captain EO, Space
Mountain. So happy to have my favorite ride back! And as always no matter how late it is, the germ ball is getting plenty of action. ;p
About to board the submarines for the second time ever. Last time I rode it the ride was themed 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. The line is too long for me usually. Which ride do you ride the LEAST and why?
Probably autopia and nemo. My foot gets tired on autopia, so... Lol. - aidensmama339.4 #446 5-10-13 10:52PMLike(1) Reply
This one, too much of a claustrophobic feeling for me - LBChica1560.6 #52 5-10-13 9:52PMLike Reply
I am the same way. I have been on this twice ever! Last trip we used the observation room, SO much better! - MizzSpaceRAYnger 49.2 #3831 5-10-13 9:55PM
Same with me. I let my friend take our daughters on this while the hubby and I did Space twice. She got off and said," Never again." - HasAnyoneSeenMyGlassSlipper 346.3 #434 5-10-13 9:58PM
I skip Casey jr and storybook canals though from the pics people post, I'm thinking its time to revisit - HiddenMickeyFanatic308.0 #584 5-11-13 7:53AMLike Reply
Indiana Jones.. The only ride my little little dude isn't tall enough for but we keep checking every time lol - nurseclick38.2 #4124 5-11-13 8:03AMLike Reply
Aww... My ears don't light up anymore. - dumbbunny186.7 #1826 5-11-13 2:10AMLike Reply
Drop them in the moat did you? - GrumpyPirateDad 617.3 #181 5-11-13 2:16AM
get a screw driver and open up the battery vault inside the cap and replace with new batteries. Enjoy. These glo ears do go throught batteries fast. Thinking they exhaust their juice looking for a signal all the time. - Plumiegirl 3503.0 #11 5-11-13 11:23AM
Thanks to MW I never look at the park hours sign but this caught my eye today. "The Happiest Place on Earth Just Got Happier" because we showed up. Awwww. For all I know it says that daily but the birthday girl in our group thought it was More...
As a fan of Disney villains I was so excited to see this pin set at Emporium this week. The little pin trading monsters in my life are going to be thrilled.
Dumbo Double Dare and Disneyland Half Marathon participants the Jeff Galloway training programs are officially up online. I guess we should start training or something. lol. http://www. More...
Wow I am thankful they finally put a dumbo care one up.... Just the other day they only had the half up and I was thinking that's a bummer..... Doesn't look that different tho lol - BooEve123800.9 #121 5-2-13 12:35AMLike Reply
It doesn't. I was pretty much planning to train hard for the half and just enjoy the 10K. I don't race Disney for time, too many cool things to see on the course. - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-2-13 9:42AMLike Reply
same here as long as i am not dragging my limp body across the finish line on sunday I will be fine. I have a really REALLY hard time sleeping the night before races. At the tink I did the 5k then the half and literally got may 4 hrs of sleep that weekend. I am like a little kid just cant shut off and go night night hahah, makes me somewhat concerned for the extra 3 miles - BooEve123 800.9 #121 5-2-13 9:58AM
Awesome! Thanks for the heads up. I definitely have to go check it out. - Principessa294.5 #655 5-2-13 10:54AMLike Reply
I think most runners sleep horribly the night before a race. And many of us are doing multiple race so ugh!!! You'll be okay SS, healing is way more important, June is plenty of time. - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 5-2-13 2:11PMLike Reply
Okay I don't know that I've ever stood in this section before for World of Color but what's the deal with this trellis (?) thing blocking the view? It must have some other purpose.
Yeah we got that once, it doesn't make for a good video or pics. - adisneyfamily565.0 #202 5-2-13 6:30AMLike Reply
I may be wrong but I think it is for handicap guests - Pinman22.8 #4916 5-2-13 6:34AMLike Reply
There's a section further back for handicapped. I don't think that's it. - MrsSchnooks 713.6 #142 5-2-13 6:51AM
I always want to settle into this chair with a good book. Which book would you choose?
It this in Toys Story Mania exit? It looks like it but I never get the chance to look around on the second floor. - mncrocks21.0 #5061 5-1-13 11:46PMLike(1) Reply
Looks cozy! My choice would be Gone with the Wind or Gatsby. Or maybe A Farewell to Arms. Or Their Eyes Were Watching God. I like to read, lol - Spoonful_O_Sugar439.1 #288 5-2-13 6:22AMLike(1) Reply
WDW started their My Magic+ APs. These are the four choices at the moment. I'm curious to see how long it takes for DL to get the same technology. It sounds like it's still a long way away.
This might be part of the Disney YES (Youth Education Series) Program. It's a science-based experience for students. I wish I could afford to bring my students! - susieQzee486.8 #250 3-17-13 2:09PMLike Reply
How old were these kids? If I did that in elementary or middle school I would NOT be able to focus on school work at Disney XD - JRDrummer_CM793.0 #123 3-17-13 2:11PMLike Reply
yes you would because like this example of the screamin' loop you would understand the why and how this thing works. From wiki "A commonly used shape for loops is the clothoid loop, which resembles an inverted tear drop and allows for less intense G-forces throughout the element for the rider." There is a mathmatical equation to the loop. - Plumiegirl 3503.0 #11 3-17-13 4:54PM
They looked like high school kids :) - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 3-17-13 3:10PMLike Reply
Live: Mickey and Friends is closed. I ended up in Woody for the first time ever :) and they're selling park tickets on a cart on a cart in the parking lot. I had no idea they did this. cool!
So sad Starbucks is taking over. Being from Washington we have one on every street corner. Was nice to go to the parks and visit a coffee shop that was unique and special. - dimplesdanie607.7 #183 3-16-13 9:48PMLike(2) Reply
I can honestly say that the decision to turn market house into Starbucks saddens me greatly. DCA has one already not to mention they are in every corner of every city. I just can't imagine Walt saying "hey let's turn my market house into Starbucks" SMH this is one remodel that I'm dreading - DumboGal7096.0 #3126 3-17-13 5:37AMLike(1) Reply
I'm so sad they are turning thus into a Starbucks. If I wanted Starbucks I would drive down the street to one of their many locations on pretty much every corner or go to dca. I'm really disappointed with Disney and their decision to do this. - Queenof2princesses254.7 #989 3-17-13 5:11AMLike Reply
Ahhhhh the "S" word.π - Hop-Low195.4 #1732 3-17-13 8:38AMLike Reply
I like to stand over close to the hungry bear and watch the characters getting on the floats! They actually have to carry Ariel to her float! - Prettynpink1023276.4 #780 3-16-13 8:43PMLike(2) Reply
The monkeys are my favorite part of the show π I love watching them set everything up. Thanks!!!! - aimeecaitlinnn54.1 #3727 3-16-13 8:48PMLike Reply
My favorite part is the princess part. I always have a huge smile on my face every time - DisneyForLife(:34.7 #4255 3-16-13 9:28PMLike Reply
Not live because my phone died at the park when I dropped in today and I'd *gasp* forgotten my charger but I'm posting it anyway. I've always loved the treehouse.
I really would love some food reviews and photos on these items. - aidensmama339.4 #446 2-9-13 8:54PMLike Reply
The Chinese Chicken salad is a regular item and is so so good - Linzee533.4 #218 2-9-13 9:04PMLike Reply
You're right MrsFG!I moved to the East Coast for work. I am very happy to be home again. I tried to lurk a bit but didn't have much time. I see lots of changes but I'm happy to see you're still here! - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 2-9-13 9:35PMLike Reply
Hawaii Disney Store Vinyls and Aulani Vinyls (not pictured). Looking for 2 chicago tin, 1 cable car and villains primarily. Will consider others. Email sorcerermky@ gmail.com.
How about a TS big baby, a Urban gears and a urban bearded man!!! Lol just playing :)! - BooEve123800.9 #121 10-4-11 11:54PMLike Reply
9/24 current traders. Priority is Herbie from Park 3. Otherwise I am looking for villains (except ratcliffe), sw, and pretty much anything other than hal, u5, p3, robots and animation. Send trades to sorcerermky@ gmail.com.**update: Anima More...
Dinner at French Market last night. If you prefer a Muffaletta sandwich and chips to popcorn it costs $14.99. The chocolate coffin desert was $4.99. I don't like DL popcorn so this was awesome (plus they have AP discounts!)
Very cool...but wait... you don't like DL popcorn?!? How can you not love DL popcorn? Just kidding. This actually seems like a better deal! - msdizmaui521.5 #226 9-19-11 4:12PMLike Reply
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In honor of The Lion King 3D in theaters I am RAKing off this 3D lion vinylmation pin for one lucky MWer. Winner will be chosen o More...
DCA current park map. Shows you where the entrance detour is. I actually think traffic flows much better now and you can reach tot from the Hollywood Backlot entrance near the future Carthay theater or through Bugs Land as always.
live: dca construction. To give you perspective I am standing in front of Taste Pilot's grill next to Soarin'. You can see the greetings sign on your left but that's the entire entrance area barricaded. Again the future Carthay Theater is More...
still live: so the construction barricades have pictures of the construction on them along with signs that say construction will be over soon (summer 2012). The entrance isn't as big a hassle as I thought it would be. I was pleasantly sur More...
live: just inside new entrance to dca. sign directing you on the right. tot in the middle almost entirely blocked by the carthay theatre construction. the round building with green tarps.
live: main street. a little (future?) plaid dancing along to the band. I realize as I post this that my days of park visiting anonymity are over.*Waves to mooshu* one of my favorite people, a new MW addict and fellow Disney nut.
NICE!! *waves hi back*!!!
I'll be there on Friday, save some fun for me! - Mooshu220.3 #1381 8-30-11 2:00PMLike Reply
Some friends very graciously picked me up the SF bridge vinyl and the aulani exclusive vinyl. I'd like to trade my extras (1 bridge and 2 aulani) for hong kong sorcerer mickey, sf cable car in tin and r2d2 from star wars. I also have glad More...
I just have R2D2. Does that get me anywhere? Please mail me if it does. Tonyjord3@yahoo.com
-Jordan - tonyjord3202.6 #1632 8-30-11 10:00AMLike Reply
I have a cable car to trade for aulani. Email me and we can work something out. Mrnavarr0@aol.com. I could meet in park also. - mrnavarr064.4 #3552 8-30-11 10:08AMLike Reply
I have an extra cable car tin if you are willing to trade. Shoot me an email at ticklememanda03@aol.com and let me know. - MrsLightyear156.4 #2242 8-31-11 9:04AMLike Reply
@sorcerermky let me know! Ty ξ - kristian1806.9 #45 8-31-11 10:30AMLike Reply
I loved her hint of every disney princess-inspired dress and took a pic with her! Momma's the awesomest! ξ @VinlySteve: I did !! They were so cool! I saw a lot of Rapunzels too :) - iPoca.911.9 #99 8-21-11 12:08PMLike Reply
@iP yea me three lol yesterday late afternoon all the tinks gathered i guess lol cuz i saw at least 5 of them - VinylSteve515.4 #229 8-21-11 12:10PMLike Reply
live: the back of the DCA Cars Land construction from Harbor. It will be interesting to see if they cover it at a future date. What do you think they will use?
The Alpine Motel! I stayed there years ago, wonder if it has improved any - connielu672.2 #161 8-21-11 8:30AMLike Reply
I think it's going to be a flat wall. I'm assuming they need it opened right now for the construction inside. As soon as their done, they will close it up and use a neutral color following city rules. - goofball450.1 #276 8-21-11 8:38AMLike Reply
I agree with the flat wall. Maybe with pictures of up-coming movies or pictures of " Cars" characters. - calidream1386.6 #354 8-21-11 8:41AMLike Reply
On second thought calidream1 is right about the advertising. Their probably allowed to advertised on the back, hopefully. - goofball450.1 #276 8-21-11 8:47AMLike Reply
She's right. press and the big packages got in today for merchandise. Premium and Sorcerer packages got to pick up packets today. I have big Disney nut friends so I tagged along and they let me take pics.:) - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 8-18-11 7:56PMLike Reply
I will NOT allow myself to start a pin collection but these vinylmation key chains are my kryptonite! I want them all!!! I think this just inspired me to head over to eBay. Ahhhhhh someone stop me!!!!!! Lol - AliceIsMyHomegirl5.1 #10580 8-18-11 6:04PMLike Reply
idk i don't think the iasw set is all that great.. - toph2406.7 #26 8-18-11 6:18PMLike Reply
Attention runners! The Tinker Bell half marathon at DL in Jan is 93% full and very close to selling out. If you're still interested in running it, you need to register while you can!
Runnings not my thing. But more power to those who do. Good luck. - Dougr9240.4 #4055 8-17-11 11:10AMLike Reply
I just registered this morning!! Didn't want to miss out. @pintraderswife, you can walk it but you have to maintain a 16 min mile and finish in less than 3:30. - Mimmy1405.6 #57 8-17-11 11:36AMLike Reply
Traders 8/10 specifically looking for Dodger. Bottom row doesn't have cards. Anything but robots, U5, HAL, or animation (except for Dodger). Live near DL. Thanks!
I have Dodger for Love Bot... email me rruyeras@gmail.com Thanks! - jumpman12127.0 #8395 8-10-11 2:48PMLike Reply
Love Bot is gone. Still happy to trade the rest but hooray I have Dodger! - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 8-10-11 4:03PMLike Reply
MW CMs are you working tomorrow if so when and where? I have yet to meet any MW CMs and what better day to do that then on CM appreciation day where I can shake your hand and say thanks at the same time! And for the CMs who work for WDC b More...
I'll be in land of the wild frontier tomorrow 'til around sunset. Then I'll have to leave and ride my horse home... - BaseballMickey_CM2995.2 #15 8-4-11 9:18PMLike Reply
In the land of Fantasy where your inner self is allowed to run free and be a child once more. Whether gaining courage from a magic feather to help dumbo fly or letting your conscience be your guide, you never forget who you really are! Working 4:45-00:30. - PrincessTianaCM213.1 #1474 8-4-11 9:25PMLike Reply
DL guide in front of Blue Sky cellar just said the entire walkway area will be closed from in front of the Golden Gate Bridge and guests will be routed around Soaring so Imagineering can break ground on the entryway starting August 29th.( More...
Yes, BLG shared awhile back. My wife found a article that said the front entrance will also be blocked, when you enter you will be directed to behind soarin now. will have to see cause first weekend of Sept is Half Marathon and a very busy weekend. - GoofyJoe1868.3 #41 8-3-11 4:17PMLike Reply
I think people knew...maybe not the date? I know I didn't. Going to be interesting! - ythdudette340.0 #445 8-3-11 4:18PMLike Reply
Live from this afternoon (battery issues). It turns out Space Mountain breaks down when you have too much awesomeness grouped together. Met a bunch of MWers today and had a great time hanging with them in the parks. I love this App!!!
Yay! Those are some Awesome people right there! I am glad you had a good time! - Mrsblue692.4 #150 7-31-11 11:43PMLike Reply
We were unbalanced. It was great meeting you also. - JediStitch429.7 #296 7-31-11 11:49PMLike Reply
Lol, let me know which one(s) you would like and when you'll be at the park and we can do a parking lot hand off or something :) They're not really he kind of RAKs you carry around the parks. Lol! - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 7-27-11 9:56PMLike Reply
I am still out of town until Thursday. I haven't been to DL since early July and I can hear my AP cry every time I get near my wallet. I got so desperate for Disney I bought vinylmation. I would like to blame the Blues for posting their d More...
(seriously though, thanks Blues, my nieces are super excited with their pink Urban 5 vinyls) - SorcererMky236.7 #1172 7-26-11 9:46PMLike Reply
Opened a box of Animation vinyls and this fell out when I was cleaning up wrappers. None of them look broken so what is it? Please tell me Fairy Godmother has a wand and this is it!
It's a horrible picture with the sun in the back but I had to post it for the person who asked if the hole for the original skyway ride is there. I said no but it turns out I was wrong.
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As far as I know that is what is going to be there. This is the new enterance to DCA. Maybe I am confused. - AKMouse376.7 #372 7-14-11 8:53PMLike Reply
they're just adding a concrete bridge that will be themed to fit the theme.. it will be similar to the bridge at disneyland under the railroad tracks to enter the park.. but there will be only one and it will be concrete and will have vines running on it - DonaldMissingPants296.2 #648 7-14-11 11:36PMLike Reply
That stinks! I thought that bridge was super cute!!! - Sydkitten123.2 #2734 7-14-11 11:44PMLike Reply