Disney Half and Disney Cruise

[Jills1623]

Has anyone done the January Disney Half Marathon and then gone on a Disney Cruise later that day? I did the 1/2 this year and I know you are done early in the AM but I am trying to figure out if it is possible to make it from Disney World to the port in time for an afternoon cruise departure? (I'm planning for the future

Thanks!

 

[cewait]

I have visited with a few folks who want to attempt this. The short answer is yes, the half is very doable for most runners.

For the average running you should be back in room by 10 or earlier - giving you until noon for clean up packing and to the bus stop. The very back of the pack runners may be pressed for time between the end of the race and departure if they are planning on the bus. The very back of the pack would not finish until around 10 am (615 start plus 345 on course). You would need about 45-60 minutes commute time to the resort from the finish line, giving one about an hour for clean up and getting to the bus stop. Note that the 60 minutes to from finish to resort can go long depending on traffic, parking lot flow and how long you take to get the the finish line area maze.

I know a few folks who ran the marathon last year, and drove to the ship with no issue. I guess I am saying if you know you will be a back of the packer, you may want to have a rental (avis is one company with a lot in Port Canaveral) waiting. That definitely takes all the pressure off.

 

[ludari]

I concur with cewait. It can be done and depending on your pace you should be definitely before noon which will allow plenty of time to shower change, grab a snack (unless you want to wait until you are on the ship) and get to the port to catch your cruise.