Where are you staying for Marathon weekend?

I'll be at Pop Century, my go-to value. Can't beat the proximity and easy transport situation to the expo, which has long-been my least favorite part of Marathon Weekend.
 
I will be returning to Pop Century this year. Still trying to work out if family can go but otherwise I will be solo do a value resort just made sense to me. Plus I like the resort, trail around the lake and the food court.
 
Barca33Runner said:
We are renting a home in Champions Gate. First time we have stayed there but it looks like it should be nice. We are staying for 11 days, have multiple families coming in, and a few people coming in just for the races; this helps us be more flexible and it is much more cost effective for a longer stay. I am already a little wistful about not being at POR for the first time in six marathon weekends, but I am excited to see how commuting goes and having a private pool will be nice.
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I used the pool and hot tub at my parents' house every day during Dopey. The cold water of the pool felt incredible and was restorative to my feet and legs after the race. And the hot tub was awesome to relax in before getting a good night's sleep.

If the day of the Marathon is anything like today, you won't care whether that pool is heated or not. It will feel amazing.

Let me know if you need help with directions in from there - my parents live on the opposite side of property from Champions Gate. You're on the easy side to get in though - especially on half and full days.
 


Keels said:
I used the pool and hot tub at my parents' house every day during Dopey. The cold water of the pool felt incredible and was restorative to my feet and legs after the race. And the hot tub was awesome to relax in before getting a good night's sleep.

If the day of the Marathon is anything like today, you won't care whether that pool is heated or not. It will feel amazing.

Let me know if you need help with directions in from there - my parents live on the opposite side of property from Champions Gate. You're on the easy side to get in though - especially on half and full days.
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Thanks. I can't claim to be an expert on commuting around WDW, but we will be headed into the parks a few times before the races so hopefully we will have our bearings by Thursday morning. I'll definitely reach out if we don't have things figured out by the time it becomes important.
 
I'm finally living in Windermere 5 minutes behind MK, does anyone(locals) know if the Reams rd (back entrance of MK) is accessible the morning of the half and full.It will make getting to Epcot a lot easier than going down 535 to I-4 or Buena Vista Dr.Maybe I can sleep 60-90 more minutes than what I usually get for the Disney races.
 
DOOM1001 said:
I'm finally living in Windermere 5 minutes behind MK, does anyone(locals) know if the Reams rd (back entrance of MK) is accessible the morning of the half and full.It will make getting to Epcot a lot easier than going down 535 to I-4 or Buena Vista Dr.Maybe I can sleep 60-90 more minutes than what I usually get for the Disney races.
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It's open, but I can't tell you how the traffic flow is going down the narrow corridor on Floridian Way because of Cone Alley. It was pretty backed up already for the Half this year when I tried going that way (Reams > Center > Floridian Way) - and then Reams > Center > World Drive was a 100-percent no-go, even at 4:30ish.

My parents live off Apopka-Vineland (535) and our easiest (and quickiest) way was Hotel Plaza Blvd. to Buena Vista Dr. and then hit World Drive and the parking lot from that direction. I know that doesn't help since you're far closer to Reams.
 


Are there road closure maps so I can figure out how to best get to the races every day from Bonnet Creek? No buses, so I have to drive or take Uber.
 
Keels said:
It's open, but I can't tell you how the traffic flow is going down the narrow corridor on Floridian Way because of Cone Alley. It was pretty backed up already for the Half this year when I tried going that way (Reams > Center > Floridian Way) - and then Reams > Center > World Drive was a 100-percent no-go, even at 4:30ish.

My parents live off Apopka-Vineland (535) and our easiest (and quickiest) way was Hotel Plaza Blvd. to Buena Vista Dr. and then hit World Drive and the parking lot from that direction. I know that doesn't help since you're far closer to Reams.
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I'm near the intersection of Reams and Winter Garden Vineland and based on what you told me and everything going on I'm not even going to try going in the back way,just too risky to get stuck in a jam.I can come down Winter Garden Vineland and be at Hotel Plaza blvd in 5-10 minutes,from there just as you mentioned Buena Vista and World.
 
We're booked at Saratoga Springs, third straight marathons weekend there. Really like the proximity to Disney Springs for post-race walks (and eats & drinks!) and the bus ride to the starts is really quick.
 
CheapRunnerMike said:
We're booked at Saratoga Springs, third straight marathons weekend there. Really like the proximity to Disney Springs for post-race walks (and eats & drinks!) and the bus ride to the starts is really quick.
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I'm trying to piece together 4 nights here. Just got our DVC points and nothing is available for marathon weekend (shocking!). I currently have Sunday night booked at SSR and am waitlisting/stalking the other 3 nights. If I can't get all 4 nights, I'll cancel altogether and stay at my backup - ASMusic.
 
And I have a waitlist for BLT for saturday night for just a studio for me. Considered it for Friday and saturday night, but saturday night would be fine.. Have extended family staying with us and just for my sanity, I like to be alone / in a quiet area for my night before.
 
Staying at Pop Century - first time on a solo trip, and first runDisney experience - sounds like I made an ok choice for the hotel, though I wish I could spring for POFQ :)
 
Rory CB said:
Staying at Pop Century - first time on a solo trip, and first runDisney experience - sounds like I made an ok choice for the hotel, though I wish I could spring for POFQ :)
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My first solo trip and first runDisney experience was the Star Wars Dark Side weekend this past April, and I stayed at Pop Century. I thought it all worked pretty well. Have fun!
 
hotblooded said:
I'll be at Pop Century, my go-to value. Can't beat the proximity and easy transport situation to the expo, which has long-been my least favorite part of Marathon Weekend.
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I read somewhere that Pop Century has "running" paths - are they any good? I am starting to think out my last couple shake out runs (plus post half marathon day walks). Rory
 
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