Anyone booked rooms for Marathon Weekend yet?

[Hockeychic]

Was starting to consider booking my marathon weekend rooms and since they don't seem to be avail through the regular booking methods I was wondering if anyone had a link to the code for marathon weekend I saw how some time ago just can't find it now.

Is there a code we can call disney reservations with?

Thanks
Kim

 

[dsnyfan21]

I think you just call the 1-407-WDW-IRUN number. That is the Disneysports travel number. They should be able to help you with booking your rooms. They offer packages or just rooms.

Tracy

 

[Duanerice]

Hi Kim,
I was going to say that if you plan on switching to an AAA rate or Florida resident rate then don't book the marathon rate. I was told that If I book the marathon rate it was considered a package and I would not be able to switch to a better rate. But, seeing that you live in Canada I don't think that is an option for you.


So, I booked the crazy rate of $135 or something like that for Pop since they did not have the 2010 rates out yet. Once I get the 2010 rates I'll switch to AAA or Florida Resident. The only drawback is they get a larger deposit 10 months ahead of time plus Goofy fees, hmm. They know how to float cash!

enjoy,
Duane

 

[disney_mommy]

Here is the link to book directly from Disney. It is the "Marathon" package. As far as I know, it's not cheaper or anything, but I went ahead and booked it so I would definitely have a room. I can always cancel later is something better comes up.

 

[WDWFAN9]

Like Duane I've booked at Pop at an inflated rate and Disney has that first night's deposit. I'll keep watching for AP rates though. Even if I don't get the discount the cost will be adjusted once the 2010 rates are posted. It just means that I will have less of a balance due when I check in at Pop next January.

 

[VernRDH]

Like Duane I've booked at Pop at an inflated rate and Disney has that first night's deposit. I'll keep watching for AP rates though. Even if I don't get the discount the cost will be adjusted once the 2010 rates are posted. It just means that I will have less of a balance due when I check in at Pop next January.

We did the same thing for POR. I had to book 2 rooms, so I paid almost $500 in deposits! But I will hardly owe anything come January. Good thing since we are going on a cruise for a week after the race!

 

[Hockeychic]

Thanks everyone for the info!!!!

 

[bunnyfoo]

Last year, a code for the marathon weekend was released in June or July. The code was for a package but you didn't have to buy the park tickets. It worked out well for me because the 2009 rates hadn't been released yet, so I only paid a deposit of $200 which was cheaper than paying the highest 2008 room rate at the Polynesian. I think I later switched part of my reservation to a room-only so my TA just refunded the $200 deposit and the charged me the deposit for the one night.