Marathon Day Transport Help!

[duketennisgal]

Hi all, I posted this in the transportation forum but thought it might get more views here. My sister and I will be checking into Shades of Green on February 23rd for a short sister weekend trip. I know that the Princess Marathon is on February 26th and we just received an email from Shades of Green saying that they won't have transportation options available until after the event is over on that day. Normally I don't use the Shades of Green transport, so I wasn't too worried about that. We usually walk over to the Polynesian and ride the monorail, however the email stated that getting across to the Polynesian may be extremely difficult during the race.

So, I had plans to get to Hollywood Studios for the 8am extra magic hour, so probably getting there at around 7:45. Normally I would either take the Shades bus (not an option) or walk over to the Poly and either bus to Hollywood Studios from there or monorail to the ticket and transportation center and then take a bus.

With this new kink I have no clue how to get there for the EMH!! Any suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[bcarey2k]

Hi all, I posted this in the transportation forum but thought it might get more views here. My sister and I will be checking into Shades of Green on February 23rd for a short sister weekend trip. I know that the Princess Marathon is on February 26th and we just received an email from Shades of Green saying that they won't have transportation options available until after the event is over on that day. Normally I don't use the Shades of Green transport, so I wasn't too worried about that. We usually walk over to the Polynesian and ride the monorail, however the email stated that getting across to the Polynesian may be extremely difficult during the race.

So, I had plans to get to Hollywood Studios for the 8am extra magic hour, so probably getting there at around 7:45. Normally I would either take the Shades bus (not an option) or walk over to the Poly and either bus to Hollywood Studios from there or monorail to the ticket and transportation center and then take a bus.

With this new kink I have no clue how to get there for the EMH!! Any suggestions?

Thanks!

It's not 'impossible' to walk over to the monorail at all. Yes, there will be runners ... just cross intelligently and you'll be okay.

During all my Disney runs, there are always folks crossing the road and yes, it can look ominous ... but we don't bite, usually.

I'd give yourself some extra time ... but it shouldn't be that big of a hassle. Alternatively, start early and cross the road around 6am-ish (race starts at 5:30am) ... eat breakfast at the Grand Floridian or Poly ... chear the elites ... then head on out!

Brian

 

[duketennisgal]

Thanks! That makes me feel a bit better, I had images in my head of a massive wall of people that we wouldn't be able to break through!

I think it would be fun to get out and cheer everybody on, I'm an early riser anyways so I don't mind getting up early and heading over to one of the monorail resorts for breakfast.

 

[Dug720]

Depending on your timing, the HALF (their only marathon is in January) might even be over. It starts at like 5:30am and there is only a 4-hour time limit. (Granted that is from when the last person in the last corral crosses the starting line.) Depending on when you try to walk there may well be a "wall of people" but if you are on the early end or late end the crowds will thin out a bit.

If you want to cheer and do breakfast, I would cheer first and eat later or you'll miss most of the runners.