11/4 half marathon - avoid HS morning?

[Runnsally]

Hi, all. How much does the 11/4 half marathon affect Hollywood Studios in a he morning? Will it be difficult to bus there from Wilderness Lodge In time for the 9am opening? I see the typical HS Sunday morning EMH were moved to Monday. Thanks.

 

[Robo]

Nothing to worry about.

Be at the resort bus stop 15 min. earlier than usual.

 

[Mr. Drauer]

If the course is the same as 2017, there may be a detour to get to Hollywood Studios from WL - the designated ramp from Southbound World Drive to get to Beuna Vista Drive is closed (runners come up World Drive Northbound in the outside southbound lane and take this ramp up to get into Hollywood Studios at a service entrance across from the Dolphin and Swan Entrance) though there is a secondary ramp that can get to BV drive from World Drive too. It depends on the bus driver. If you are driving yourself, get off at the exit that says "Coronado Springs/Blizzard Beach" and turn left to get to Hollywood Studios. Buses may run a little late, but the course affects getting into AK more than HS. Epcot parking is a mess because all runners driving have to park here, and the finish line is there.

 

[GADisneyDad14]

In my opinion it is all about the actual course for that particular race.

I had a bit of trouble getting to MK the morning of the Princess Half back in Feb. The route for that race started at Epcot, went to MK, then back. I was trying to get there for when they open Main Street 7:45-8 (9am opening), and the trip from BWI to MK took quite a bit of time. According to my Minnie Van ride history, we left BWI at 7:08am and arrived at CR at 7:42am. That’s 33 minutes for 7.2 miles. Not the end of the world, but not fast either. And don’t even ask why I had to be dropped off at CR.

Once in the MK, runners were still heading in/up Main Street until approx 8:15/20ish. Once they were through the route and people instantly disappeared and it was like any other day at the MK, but I think the travel delays around World Drive continued longer.

Anyway, point being... pay attention to the course of the race once they publish it and be prepared to add some extra time to your travels if the course impacts your desired park or transportation route.