I don't think many do specials for marathon weekend specifically but they may be running deals for January for example. Have you looked into the swan or dolphin at all? They aren't Disney hotels but are on Disney property and are cheaper compared to most Disney hotels. They offer deluxe amenities and have RunDisney transportation.Does anyone know of any non-Disney resorts that are offering specials for marathon weekend? The only one that I have been able to find is Bonnet Creek.
I don't think many do specials for marathon weekend specifically but they may be running deals for January for example. Have you looked into the swan or dolphin at all? They aren't Disney hotels but are on Disney property and are cheaper compared to most Disney hotels. They offer deluxe amenities and have RunDisney transportation.
Thank you. I have not looked at S&D, but I will check them out. Transportation isn't a huge deal to us since we will definitely have a car. We have been to Disney numerous times, and as a general rule, we just prefer being off-site. I know that this will sound crazy, but we actually enjoy escaping from the Disney bubble each day. However, I am wondering if we want to stay on-site for the marathon weekend, but before we commit, I am interested in our options.
As an FYI, Bonnet Creek has an entire runner's package.
ETA - We also normally visit in the warmer months so things like the resort pool are important to us. This visit has an entirely different set of requirements, and I feel like a Disney newbie!
We stayed at Swan last year, we used the FL resident special for that weekend which got us in the BW area cheaper but then they add in resort fee, parking fee, and tried to put another fee on for a rollaway. The price gets up there after those fees.
There should be plenty of deals off site for that weekend but you just have to look around on websites. Not many of them will identify marathon weekend deals but have found some decent rates just browsing sites especially if you have an idea which hotel or area you want.
Here' a link to an article about it.So if you go to register it has the option -
"#Race Director Challenge" & needs a password for Goofy & the Half
Anyone know what that's all about?
"More porta-potties along World Drive please."Interesting. Here's hoping the invited guests don't get VIP treatment and have to slum it with the rest of us. Doing so would make their feedback more worthwhile.
Very interesting! Thanks for posting the link!Here' a link to an article about it.
http://disneysportsnews.com/fact-sheets/2015/01/06/inaugural-race-director-challenge/
Basically they are inviting 25 race directors and leaders from some of the top Marathons around the world to Run the Disney Half and Marathon and give them feedback on it.
Agreed - some should get the advantage of the more expensive options while others mix with the masses. They could then put their heads together and offer real feedback. But I would also welcome their feedback on the courses - especially the pinch points along the route, and the long sections without fan support.Interesting. Here's hoping the invited guests don't get VIP treatment and have to slum it with the rest of us. Doing so would make their feedback more worthwhile.
Interesting. Here's hoping the invited guests don't get VIP treatment and have to slum it with the rest of us. Doing so would make their feedback more worthwhile.
Interesting. Here's hoping the invited guests don't get VIP treatment and have to slum it with the rest of us. Doing so would make their feedback more worthwhile.
An 8 minute mile would actually put you in corral C during past marathon weekends.And get put in a later corral. If they're all starting in A or B and running 8 minute miles they're not going to have the same experience as us.
An 8 minute mile would actually put you in corral C during past marathon weekends.
What is one little-known tip you'd like to pass along to those participating for the first time? -or -What is something you wish you'd known before your first runDisney race weekend?
What is one little-known tip you'd like to pass along to those participating for the first time? -or -What is something you wish you'd known before your first runDisney race weekend?
What is one little-known tip you'd like to pass along to those participating for the first time?
I'll start it off with this: How much time did you spend in the parks the day before the race?