Coast to Coast and 2010 - Who's in?

[VernRDH]

Did you end up using the travel company? I'm still undecided but wondering if I should book a hotel room now and then cancel it later.

We did use get travel dot com. The guy Bill called DH after he sent in a request for a quote. He actually has run DL as well. The discount on Disneyland Hotel was not mind blowing, but it was better than paying rack rate. Park tickets were discounted too. They do offer the good neighbor hotels as well. They do not do airfare unless you have a group of 10 or more (only 4 of us). Probably better to book and cancel than not have something, but I know NOTHING about DL. WDW, I am all over that like Body Glide on my chubby thighs, but DL, nope sorry I know zippo.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

We did use get travel dot com. The guy Bill called DH after he sent in a request for a quote. He actually has run DL as well. The discount on Disneyland Hotel was not mind blowing, but it was better than paying rack rate. Park tickets were discounted too. They do offer the good neighbor hotels as well. They do not do airfare unless you have a group of 10 or more (only 4 of us). Probably better to book and cancel than not have something, but I know NOTHING about DL. WDW, I am all over that like Body Glide on my chubby thighs, but DL, nope sorry I know zippo.

Bill is a nice guy. Park tickets are a good deal. I have met him as his office is only about 10 miles from where I live. I saved on shipping by picking up my tickets

I believe you have until something like 8/1 to cancel for full refund.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Veronica - Same here... I'm trying to learn as much as I can about DL. I was surprised that they only have 3 Disney hotels - lots of other hotels though. I'm trying to get a sense of where the race starts and what transportation is like so I can figure out which is the best hotel. I may opt out of the Disney hotels since the Good Neighbor hotels are so much cheaper.

 

[geaux_half]

In case anyone missed it on the DLR Half Marathon 2010 thread, there's now a $20 off discount code out there for the disneyland 1/2: DLTS951

 

[stenogoddess]

We're in for the coast to coast too! I'm also researching trying to find the best deal/hotel etc. I just have no DL experience.

 

[VernRDH]

Veronica - Same here... I'm trying to learn as much as I can about DL. I was surprised that they only have 3 Disney hotels - lots of other hotels though. I'm trying to get a sense of where the race starts and what transportation is like so I can figure out which is the best hotel. I may opt out of the Disney hotels since the Good Neighbor hotels are so much cheaper.

Vicky-I was all for staying at the Best Western Raffles Inn, which is where our LA friends spend the night before the race. But DH says this may be our only time to DL so lets stay at Disneyland Hotel. Plus from the maps I have seen, the race starts and ends right in front and the expo is at the convention center there as well. Mucho convenience. But hey, he's paying, I'm just along for the ride (and the Coast to Coast bling of course!!)

 

[escape]

I'm in! This will be my 2nd coast-to-coast. My first was 2 years ago.

As far as airport, there are 4 in the area-LAX, Burbank, Orange County and Ontario. When I tried them, SW said they were no longer flying into Orange County or Ontario. LAX is cheaper because it is larger I think.

I'm wondering if SWA just doesn't fly into Orange County or Ontario from your location because they still do from mine - Little Rock. I can still get quotes for this trip through mid-August. LAX is a lot cheaper, though.

Not sure where I'm going to stay, yet. Will depend on other WISHers. I spent big at WDW for the marathon weekend. I've got to cut way back on DL. There are quite a few Good Neighbor hotels close to the parks so I can save some by not staying on-site.

Looking forward to seeing everyone. I think we'll have different weather than what we experienced a few weeks ago!

 

[VernRDH]

I put the graphic for the Coast to Coast on Webshots, I can't quite figure out how to post the link without it actually inserting the picture. I'm happy to share with anyone who wants it, if someone can tell me how to.

 

[SebLop1977]

I am in. I ran the WDW Half Marathon this past Jan and look forward to running in DL in Sept. It was my first trip ever to WDW (at age 32) and will be my first ever trip to DL.... all to run.... and all in the same year. Looking forward to it.