Food - Morning of Race

[deleckidesign]

Are the food courts open the mornings of the races?
Or should I plan on buying food the night before?

 

[Bephus]

I don't know the answer to this, but I would highly suggest having all your food needs before you go to bed just to be safe and eliminate rushing around that morning.

 

[deleckidesign]

I don't know the answer to this, but I would highly suggest having all your food needs before you go to bed just to be safe and eliminate rushing around that morning.

That was the plan...unless the food courts are open!

I know a lot of people like to eat light before a run, but I actually feel good and excel with a big, hot breakfast in my belly

 

[FFigawi]

Are the food courts open the mornings of the races?
Or should I plan on buying food the night before?

I'd plan on buying what you need in advance. I can't speak for every resort, but the food court at All Star was not open last year.

 

[cewait]

Yes, all resort's fast food counters are open on marahton morning. BUT, I strongly suggest that you purchase things like bagels, or other non-perishables the day before.... leave the morning of the race for coffee, tea, etc.

 

[Bephus]

Yes, all resort's fast food counters are open on marahton morning. BUT, I strongly suggest that you purchase things like bagels, or other non-perishables the day before.... leave the morning of the race for coffee, tea, etc.

Do you know what time they open? I might get a cup of coffee there so I don't wake my family with the maker in the room.

 

[cewait]

Usually 2 or 2:30; I have seen both. I would ask the night before. any earlier and the CM will not have the correct answer, yet.

 

[ultramickeymouse]

I would recommend having everything(food wise) in your room. Don't depend on something that might not be there! That would be a bad thing. I actually pack the food I want in my checked bad(and have a backup plan)

 

[FireDancer]

For my other two Disney races I've stayed at POP and can say their food court was opened at least at 3:00am. Like others have said thought I would plan on getting your race morning food ahead of time. I'm planning on making a Publix run on arrival day for some bottled water, bagels, and cliff bars.

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

I have all planned the night before to take with me on the bus. I will get coffee if it is available. Use about a half cuppa. There has been coffee available for purchase at the staging area. If I don't have it available at resort, I will buy there.

 

[ols386]

You really should get breakfast food the night before and keep in your room for morning.

I know, I'm a smarty-pants.

 

[rubato]

I'm bringing a box of the oatmeal breakfast cookies with me. I've been testing them out at home, and, if I eat one an hour or so before the race, I'll be good to go. I wouldn't want to leave it up in the air. Would just add more nervousness that I don't need.

 

[deleckidesign]

I will be getting food the day before to be prepared...

but no one has yet to answer my question...guess I will have to ask while at the food court

 

[crewmatt]

I had a bagel in my room the morning of. I had to walk through the food court to get to the bus but couldnt tell you if it was open now that I think back on it (Riverside Mill at POR). That sleepy I guess. Seems a hard thing to miss haha.

 

[cewait]

I will be getting food the day before to be prepared...

but no one has yet to answer my question...guess I will have to ask while at the food court

Color me confused....

Your questions were ...

Are the food courts open the mornings of the races?
Or should I plan on buying food the night before?

Answers included...

Yes, all resort's fast food counters are open on marahton morning. BUT, I strongly suggest that you purchase things like bagels, or other non-perishables the day before.... leave the morning of the race for coffee, tea, etc.

Was there another question?

 

[bunnyfoo]

I was going to post a similar question but I'll just squeeze mine in here (sorry for hijacking OP).


This is going to be my first full so I'm a little more picky about what I'm going to be eating Sunday morning. Just wondering if anyone knows what the food courts have available…

I usually eat:

a bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and brown sugar
yogurt (100 g container)
whole wheat bagel with natural peanut butter and jam
hard boiled egg

Do the food courts generally sell oatmeal or should I bring that from home? I know I'll probably have to bring my own brown sugar. I'm also not sure about whole wheat bagels - I think I've seen whole wheat toast. Do they have packets of PB and jam? Or do they have the uncrustables pre-made sandwiches for kids? I can bring natural PB from home but am okay with eating regular. The thought of the container breaking or leaking in my suitcase isn't really worth it to me. The hard boiled eggs I've never seen before but have never really looked or asked about them before. I'm staying at the Poly if that makes a difference. I don't plan on renting a car but might be able to ask another WISH'er to help with a grocery run if necessary. Just trying to get this all settled ahead of time so I can minimize any surprises.

TIA

 

[cewait]

I was going to post a similar question but I'll just squeeze mine in here (sorry for hijacking OP).


This is going to be my first full so I'm a little more picky about what I'm going to be eating Sunday morning. Just wondering if anyone knows what the food courts have available…

I usually eat:

a bowl of oatmeal with blueberries and brown sugar
yogurt (100 g container)
whole wheat bagel with natural peanut butter and jam
hard boiled egg

Do the food courts generally sell oatmeal or should I bring that from home? I know I'll probably have to bring my own brown sugar. I'm also not sure about whole wheat bagels - I think I've seen whole wheat toast. Do they have packets of PB and jam? Or do they have the uncrustables pre-made sandwiches for kids? I can bring natural PB from home but am okay with eating regular. The thought of the container breaking or leaking in my suitcase isn't really worth it to me. The hard boiled eggs I've never seen before but have never really looked or asked about them before. I'm staying at the Poly if that makes a difference. I don't plan on renting a car but might be able to ask another WISH'er to help with a grocery run if necessary. Just trying to get this all settled ahead of time so I can minimize any surprises.

TIA

Yes and maybe and definitely no.

They serve oatmeal, not sure of the brown sugar. That is at most locations but seemingly not at the Poly, or at least at the fast food counter. I have not seen a whole wheat bagel on property that I am aware of. Likewise, the hard boiled egg is not going to happen at the fast food counter. I am thinking that you should probably prepare for the worst on most of you list.

http://allears.net/menu/menu_kcb.htm

I base this on the 'normal' menu from the Poly fast food joint. There may be other options on race morning that a person who has stayed at the Poly can help with but it has been my experience that race morning is pretty much pre-packaged stuff, breads and drinks with a very limited counter service.

 

[bunnyfoo]

Thanks Coach Charles! I was at the Poly last year but stayed in CL so most of the stuff I was able to get from the lounge. Ok, I'll bring oatmeal and brown sugar from home. I'm not worried about that making a mess in my luggage. The bagel, I'll bring from home or buy one at the airport. The hard boiled egg I'll have to see if I can get from one of the restaurants or just think of a substitute. Any ideas on what I can have as a protein source instead of the egg?

 

[cewait]

If you can swing a fridge, order at the sit down restaurant the day before for bfast. Fairly certain they have eggs to order there. Most likely you could negotiate a couple of eggs with shells as a side item ... But it more than likely will need to be the day earlier