Chear squad/spectator? and Corrals

[scrmomkt]

Does anyone know if the chear squad seating is worth the cost? We have my husband and two boys (11,6) watching my speedier daughter (under 4 hrs)and my slower self (just under 6)....We're staying at Contemp- will have a rental car too, thought they could watch from the hotel at mile 9 (or should they go to MK main street?) and then wasnt sure if they could make it elsewhere before the finish and if they could see much of the finish without the selcted seating (they'll have epcot tickets), any advice on watching? Its Tayler's first marathon, so cheering her on is really the priority, but would love to see them 1x if possible

Also How can we figure our corrals for the full marathon? Do we need to just wait until we get the actual bib? Can someone estimate which ones we'd be in?
Tay 867 Full
Kate 12797 Full
Thanks!!

 

[cewait]

Rather than lock in on the finish line seating.....

Have them set up camp either at the CR or at the TTC. From the CR all they would need to do is cath the monorail and hop to the poly to pick her back up again.

From there, they have a little time but I would burn the park pass and meet her at mile 25, better known as England where the course enters the park. Then they can high tail it to the front of the park and into the parking lot. They will not necessarily see her finish but the mile 25 pick me up feels like a big boost of energy.

You will always have the frontal face view ASI finish line photo, but the quick hello at the other points on the course are not usually captured.

If this does not work for you guys, then I would suggest they head out to the finish line once you pass. There'd are still a bunch of non cheer squad seat at the line ( or just in front of the line)

Oh, the bibs...

Tay is in the first corral while you are in the 5th or 6th. My guess is based on about 2000per corral. I could be a little off so the real corral is on your bib and you will not know that until the expo.

 

[cewait]

I just did the math after posting.

I think it sounds like that can either see both of you at the CR ot cathc her at the CR then move to the Poly and catch you both then move to the finish.....

 

[scrmomkt]

we really appreciate the advice (and saving the chear money). will definitely follow your plan- have read lots of your other advice- you are awesome! I am getting the taper jitters- so excited!!

 

[scrmomkt]

Can you see runners in 2 directions at the 8/13 spot- it looks like it on the map
Is getting to animal kingdom nearly impossible(for a spectating spot) too? we have a car....
Is epcot England open before 10?

 

[cewait]

Can you see runners in 2 directions at the 8/13 spot- it looks like it on the map
Is getting to animal kingdom nearly impossible(for a spectating spot) too? we have a car....
Is epcot England open before 10?

You can see runners from both spots but you cannot ID who you are seeing. It is just too far apart