Virtual Queue details for runDisney Merchandise Shop at the Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Oct 12, 2023 in "Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend"

Posted: Thursday October 12, 2023 10:00am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

On November 2, 2023, a virtual queue will open for the runDisney Merchandise Shop at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex as part of the 2023 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend.

Attendees looking to purchase event weekend merchandise on the first day of the Expo will be asked to join a virtual queue.

2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend medals

How to Join the Virtual Queue

In order to use the virtual queue on day one of the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, you’ll need to download the My Disney Experience app and ensure location services are turned on.

Step 1: Open the My Disney Experience app and navigate to the Virtual Queue section on the home screen.
Step 2: Select “Join Virtual Queue” on the My Queues screen and then select “runDisney Merchandise Shop.” Guests can request to join the virtual queue at 8:30 AM Eastern Time on November 2, 2023.
Step 3: Select the number of Guests (up to 6 people total) in your shopping party. Select “Join Virtual Queue” once more. Note: All members of your shopping party must be added to your My Disney Experience Friends & Family list prior to joining the virtual queue.
Step 4: If there are open spots in the virtual queue, you’ll see a confirmation screen with both a QR code and an estimated wait time. Your estimated wait time will be based on the Expo opening time of 10:00 AM Eastern Time.
Step 5: You’ll receive a push notification directly to your mobile device when your group is ready to return. This push notification will also present you with a link to your digital entry code. Once received, you will have one hour to arrive at the AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
Step 6: Upon your arrival, follow the signs to the check-in area and prepare to show the Cast Member your digital entry code, MagicBand, MagicBand+ or Disney MagicMobile pass.

Important Information

Gold and Platinum Club runDisney Members do not need to join the virtual queue to access their early shopping windows during the first day of the Expo.
Guests can join the virtual queue from their hotel room or home, up to approximately 45 miles away from Walt Disney World Resort.
Each Guest enrolled will receive a digital entry code to present for entry. If you are unable to find your digital entry code, you can locate it by going to the 3-line hamburger icon in the app (?) and selecting “Virtual Queues.” From here, you will be able to access your digital entry code.
The virtual queue is only needed for the runDisney Merchandise Shop on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Merchandise is subject to availability and inventory may sell out.

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Sirwalterraleigh10 days ago

Is this a way to get the $80 buffets booked through “synergy”? 🤔

bmr159110 days ago

From what I can gather, no they have not. So we’ll see what they do! I do think it’d be cool to find a couple dogs similar to the characters for a reunion lot M&G.

wdwmagic10 days ago

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surfsupdon10 days ago

Has Disney ever had a Lady and Tramp M&G before? Is it doable? Maybe Tony will be the character to meet??

bmr159110 days ago

My one request is that we have real doggos for Lady and the Tramp! They’d have to put them at reunion lot because everyone would be ignoring balloon ladies for pictures with them.

surfsupdon11 days ago

I would like a return to a Villains Wickedly Delicious theme with Hook, Cruella, Jafar. I would also like a return to the original Epcot, Chef Mickey, food around the world. Travel, Food. I am so nervous for the theme announcement. I am sure it'll be heavy with the IP. Let's see.

bmr159111 days ago

Themes to be released tomorrow. Any guesses or desires?

Rose&Crown13 days ago

Getting that extra hour was always a huge plus. Was trying to figure out the theme based on the signage at the expo but no luck.

DznyGrlSD14 days ago

DST is the best reason to have it then. I got an extra hour of sleep when i was a runner and an extra hour of pay as a CM

surfsupdon14 days ago

I had overheard at Marathon Weekend that the decision might also have been runDisney wanting to move the event away from Daylight Savings Time. Not sure why, but it could be viable.

bmr159115 days ago

Halloween parties wouldn't effect the date since W&D doesn't run into MK (or anywhere near it). My guess is it had to do with spreading out crowds. They believed Halloween weekend would be incredibly busy and the next weekend would as well with Jersey week, so push it up one weekend when things aren't projected to be as bad to get people into hotel rooms.