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.

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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DznyGrlSD8 days ago

I'm only seasonal so I have ZERO knowledge of anything really except day-of operations.

surfsupdon10 days ago

Nice! Did your department know ahead of time that runDisney was looking at a pretty significant date change?

DznyGrlSD10 days ago

Vacationing.

Rose&Crown10 days ago

I joined early but never got in. Luckily my wife did so we got us signed up.

OG Runner14 days ago

Working or Vacationing?

surfsupdon15 days ago

I had a very good registration experience. I joined the queue at about 9:50a and was registered by 10:30. At that point, the 10k was sold out. What happened for you? (I know it can be horrendous!)

Rose&Crown15 days ago

Got into the half. Registration was the normal horrible experience lol. See yall in a month for marathon sign up.

Rteetz16 days ago

All 3 here...

surfsupdon16 days ago

I just finished and am in for the HALF!

Surferboy56716 days ago

Not planned but in for the challenge on a whim.

surfsupdon16 days ago

Good luck today- let us all get what we are looking to run!!

LAKid5321 days ago

I hopefully will be in the UK for a month.

DznyGrlSD21 days ago

I should hopefully be on the Destiny during w/d

Rteetz23 days ago

Challenge for me.