Official Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2020

[Keith Tyger]

Should be interesting, My wife had to register through a charity. Will they release her commitment?

 

[PrincessV]

I'm delighted that they made the call now, and that they're offering a full refund - I was worried about that! Also really nice they they're offering a virtual option, too, for those who want that. Well done, rD!

 

[Capang]

I knew it was coming but it still is such a bummer. Figures, I loved the villains theme so much.

 

[camaker]

I'm delighted that they made the call now, and that they're offering a full refund - I was worried about that! Also really nice they they're offering a virtual option, too, for those who want that. Well done, rD!

Im very interested to see how much they are going to charge for the virtual races. Here’s hoping they at least reveal the medals before they make us choose between refund and virtual.

 

[Kerry1957]

Depending on the pandemic situation in Orlando in November, I'm sure that a bunch of us disers will do our own group run, perhaps laps around Crescent Lake starting and stopping at Yacht/Beach Club.

There is no way I would choose the runDisney virtual option and pay that much for a shirt and a medal, but many others will feel very differently. Of course, runDisney may offer a partial refund for virtual folks and make the decision more difficult.

 

[Keith Tyger]

I plan on keeping our trip booked. We may end up doing like we did for the 2017 WDW Half marathon after it was cancelled and run the races through the resort each day. To this day, that is still one of my favorite race weekends ever. The number of people completing their half by running around SSR, OKW and DD was incredible. Plus, the fact that numerous shops in downtown set up impromptu water stations and cheered us on.

 

[mmm_texas]

Im very interested to see how much they are going to charge for the virtual races. Here’s hoping they at least reveal the medals before they make us choose between refund and virtual.

A picture of the medals is available in the runDisney blog announcement.

 

[Ctpessimist]

Assume that’s why they are giving a gift card when choosing virtual for select races and why they aren’t confirming the amount. I am mildly curious what they mean when people who have already received a refund can switch to virtual. Is there a cost or is the “less processing fee” gift card that was already offered the cost of this new option. And everyone else is essentially getting a full refund less the processing fee when they choose the virtual race. For the 6% or so that it cost, the medal and t-shirt might be a nice way to remember the crazy 2020 WD half marathon.

There is no way I would choose the runDisney virtual option and pay that much for a shirt and a medal, but many others will feel very differently. Of course, runDisney may offer a partial refund for virtual folks and make the decision more difficult.

 

[1lilspark]

Is anyone staying in for the virtual? I'm curious about the gift card portion of the benefits of the virtual (it also appears they might be opening up additional registrations for the virtual?). Not sure I want to pay 1/2 marathon prices for a shirt and a medal.

My assumption is the gift card = the difference between live race cost + what they plan to sell additional bibs for

My personal plan is to wait till my 60 days in September to decide if it’s worth keeping our Pop reservations/park pass or cut our losses

Get the pre order merchandise refund then run the 10K the saturday before on Halloween in full costume (and run my 5K the saturday after what would be the race)

 

[mmm_texas]

My assumption is the gift card = the difference between live race cost + what they plan to sell additional bibs for

I've heard second hand that they will not be opening up any additional bibs to the general public.

 

[Kerry1957]

Thanks to @mmm_texas

 

[Kerry1957]

And shirts....

 

[ReginaMBK]

Now I wish I would have registered for the 5k! I want that Yzma!!!

 

[AgentMama]

This is the gift card offering in the email I received:

Disney Gift Cards for select races:
Eligible athletes registered for select events during the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will receive a Disney Gift Card:

• Two Course Challenge - $100
• Half Marathon - $90
• 10K - $30
• 5K - $10

 

[Krandor]

This is the gift card offering in the email I received:

Disney Gift Cards for select races:
Eligible athletes registered for select events during the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will receive a Disney Gift Card:

• Two Course Challenge - $100
• Half Marathon - $90
• 10K - $30
• 5K - $10

Those are still some expensive virtuals.

 

[AgentMama]

Here is the entire email for those interested or haven't received their's yet:

Dear Guest,

With circumstances surrounding COVID-19 continuing to change around the globe, we continue to make timely decisions about our operations after considering guidance from local and national health authorities. As we have shared before, we are basing our decisions on the safety and well-being of our Cast Members, athletes and our Guests, since there is nothing more important than that.

With that in mind, we are transitioning the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort to a virtual race. All registered Guests for the onsite event have the option of receiving a full refund for the race, and registered Guests with a U.S. mailing address may convert their existing registration to the new virtual event that can be completed from home, a local running track or favorite running trail.

Eligible runners who select to participate in the virtual race will receive a race shirt and medal for each distance they complete, in addition to the satisfaction of completing the race they've been training for. Registered participants will receive an email beginning July 23 with instructions on how to make their registration selection before August 5, 2020. If a selection is not made, registered Guests automatically will be refunded.

2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Refund Option
Runners registered for the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort who select the refund option will receive a refund back to their original form of payment for the following. If a Guest no longer has their original form of payment used when registering, they may contact runDisney by August 5, 2020 to receive a refund via check or a Disney Gift Card for the following:

• Race registrations (Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Two Course Challenge and Kids Races)
• Commemorative merchandise (automatic refund - no virtual option)
• ChEAR Squad (automatic refund - no virtual option)
• Processing fee

Additionally, any registered participant with a shipping address outside of the U.S. will automatically receive a refund back to their original form of payment. At this time, participants without a valid U.S. shipping address are not eligible for the virtual option.
Refund timing:
Refunds from runDisney can be expected to be processed in six to eight weeks. If you haven't received your refund after eight weeks, please visit the "contact us" section on runDisney.com.
2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Virtual Race Option
All registered participants with a valid U.S. shipping address for the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort who purchased their registrations on runDisney.com will have the option to participate in a virtual race. Please note this does not include PO Boxes or APO Boxes. Participants who select this option will receive the following based on their registration(s):

• Race distance medal(s)
• Runner long sleeve shirt(s) and kids short sleeve shirt(s)
• Digital Bib and finisher certificate
• Digital Toolkit including start/finish line and mile markers
• Digital Goody Bag
• Virtual playlist
• A Disney Gift Card for select races

Guests with a U.S. mailing address who already have received a refund for their registration may still register to participate in the virtual race option by contacting runDisney by August 5, 2020.
Disney Gift Cards for select races:
Eligible athletes registered for select events during the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will receive a Disney Gift Card:

• Two Course Challenge - $100
• Half Marathon - $90
• 10K - $30
• 5K - $10

Disney Gift Card timing:
Disney Gift Cards from runDisney can be expected to be processed in six to eight weeks. If you haven't received your Disney Gift Card after eight weeks, please visit the "contact us" section on runDisney.com.
Alternate booking methods
Runners who've booked through a charity or tour operator should reach out directly to that organization. Runners who've booked through the Walt Disney Travel Company may call them at 407-939-4786 (407-939-IRUN) for available options.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida donations
Donations made to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will not be refunded and will be delivered to that organization as originally planned.
Additional questions
If you have additional questions regarding this race transition, please visit the "contact us" section on runDisney.com.

 

[AgentMama]

Those are still some expensive virtuals.

Agreed, I'll be requesting a full refund.

 

[NJlauren]

This is the gift card offering in the email I received:

Disney Gift Cards for select races:
Eligible athletes registered for select events during the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will receive a Disney Gift Card:

• Two Course Challenge - $100
• Half Marathon - $90
• 10K - $30
• 5K - $10

Is this in addition to my refund? Or if i let them keep my money and i got virtual? i couldn't tell am i missing it?

 

[camaker]

This is the gift card offering in the email I received:

Disney Gift Cards for select races:
Eligible athletes registered for select events during the 2020 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort will receive a Disney Gift Card:

• Two Course Challenge - $100
• Half Marathon - $90
• 10K - $30
• 5K - $10

Thanks! This is very helpful!

Those are still some expensive virtuals.

Wowza! I think that’s going to make my decision for me. $118 for a virtual half marathon and somewhere around $235 for a virtual challenge is going to be a diamond hard no from me!

 

[camaker]

Is this in addition to my refund? Or if i let them keep my money and i got virtual? i couldn't tell am i missing it?

I read it as this is the refund you get on a gift card if you elect to run the virtual event.