Tips for reserving a spot for January 2016 marathon

[goofynmd]

So much to our disappointment, myself and two friends were not able to get in to the Wine & Dine this coming November. We all tried logging in at noon. Finally got in to the queue around 12:10-12:15 and then by the time we got through the queue, it was sold out.
We are newbies to the Marathon world. Is there any tips to securing a spot right when the window opens up for reservations?

[Disney4us2]

I'm in the same boat so to speak. I didn't try for the Wine & Dine. Just trying for the January 5k. Hope we all have luck getting in.

[Maddie]

I do know some travel agencies have a reserved set of tickets along with some charities that you can raise money and run for. We always just sit at the computer and hope we get in!