Marathon Weekend 2018

[mrsg00fy]

You're going to do great tomorrow. Fingers crossed you get an amazing POT - or at least a stepping stone towards your goal time!!!!

I hit the number that I was looking for. Thank you for the encouragement. Now it is time for a hearty meal and some wine....and because I can't help myself...setting a new POT goal.

I had only done a couple of ten milers prior to this race and they were both too old for POT. Some wise and generous contributors to these boards including @Keels and @MommaoffherRocker have recommended the ten milers as POT and I have found this to be excellent advice.

 

[courtneybeth]

That is so awesome to hear @mrsg00fy - congrats!

 

[rteetz]

Sorry that I am way late. Hope everyone had a great week and is having a great Memorial Day weekend. I leave for WDW on Wednesday!

@FelisLachesis sent me this question idea.

Sunday's are for Disney of course so...

Is there something that is not popular at the parks that you like to do or is a must do for you?

My answer: Country Bear Jamboree! Most people skip this but I love it. My Grandpa took my mom and the rest of his kids to Disney almost every year when they were growing up. One of his favorite things to do was see Big Al, so now I must do the same.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Sunday's are for Disney of course so...

Is there something that is not popular at the parks that you like to do or is a must do for you?

This is tough because I think a lot of things at the parks retain a good deal of popularity or they would be replaced.

I love going to Restaurant Marrakesh in Epcot and think the food and ambience is pretty cool. Judging by the ease with which I've been able to make ADRs in the past it is not one of the more popular places to eat in the parks. That's very much a variation on a theme with our group though. We have rarely eaten at any of the more popular places and haven't tried any of the most popular (BOG, Ohana, etc.); but we always walk away feeling we've not missed out on anything.

No hidden gem rides I can think of. With rides the converse question would be easier to answer: Is there anything that is popular at the parks that you can easily bypass with minimal regret? (I'm looking at you Haunted Mansion)

 

[rteetz]

(I'm looking at you Haunted Mansion)

Wait? You don't like HM?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Sunday's are for Disney of course so...

Is there something that is not popular at the parks that you like to do or is a must do for you?

There are a few things that we enjoy that probably are silly to others:

1) AMC Fork & Dine. - We go to a ton of movies in general and on our longer trips, we enjoy being able to see the movies there and have a drink/meal! We've done non-Fork & Dine as well which is fine with us. It depends on the movie/what else is going on!

2) Mexico's Boat Ride even when we're sober.

3) Going for a race weekend and not doing many rides! At Dark Side, we did all of 1 ride the entire weekend despite being there 3 nights.

4) Rafiki's Planet Watch - I like seeing what vet appointment is going on!

 

[Barca33Runner]

Wait? You don't like HM?

I just don't need to ride it to have a full experience. I waited 20 minutes when I went in April and that was fine because I enjoyed the queue more than the ride. I know it's an original, but I believe the spirit of innovation should take over and new technology should be used to spruce things up a bit. The audio and visuals during the ride were underwhelming.

 

[FFigawi]

Is there something that is not popular at the parks that you like to do or is a must do for you?

I like to show up after rope drop. I've never understood the appeal of getting to the parks so early.

 

[rteetz]

I like to show up after rope drop. I've never understood the appeal of getting to the parks so early.

That's because people want to ride attractions with little to no wait. Rope dropping helps people accomplish that.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

My answer: Country Bear Jamboree! Most people skip this but I love it. My Grandpa took my mom and the rest of his kids to Disney almost every year when they were growing up. One of his favorite things to do was see Big Al, so now I must do the same.

I wish they still did the holiday overlay there! I haven't been on that in years but I fondly remember the Christmas edition!

I love going to Restaurant Marrakesh in Epcot and think the food and ambience is pretty cool. Judging by the ease with which I've been able to make ADRs in the past it is not one of the more popular places to eat in the parks. That's very much a variation on a theme with our group though. We have rarely eaten at any of the more popular places and haven't tried any of the most popular (BOG, Ohana, etc.); but we always walk away feeling we've not missed out on anything.

No hidden gem rides I can think of. With rides the converse question would be easier to answer: Is there anything that is popular at the parks that you can easily bypass with minimal regret? (I'm looking at you Haunted Mansion)

I like some of the popular places but I think we enjoy the signature dining more than most. Most of the time that is all we eat at dinners. We haven't eaten at Marrakesh in years - we should probably look at it again.

That is also a good question! We can do that with most rides nowadays! Soarin, Test Track, HM, Peter Pan, Safari. We figure we can always get it next time!

I like to show up after rope drop. I've never understood the appeal of getting to the parks so early.

Different strokes for different folks! We like to be out of the parks by 12PM/1PM and relax the rest of the day!

 

[rteetz]

I just don't need to ride it to have a full experience. I waited 20 minutes when I went in April and that was fine because I enjoyed the queue more than the ride. I know it's an original, but I believe the spirit of innovation should take over and new technology should be used to spruce things up a bit. The audio and visuals during the ride were underwhelming.

I won't wait probably more than 45 minutes for it but it's a classic that everyone knows. HM is one the best well kept rides Disney has. I'm not too sure what new technology they could add. They did add when magic bands came out the hitch hiking ghosts know where you are from.

 

[Barca33Runner]

1) AMC Fork & Dine. - We go to a ton of movies in general and on our longer trips, we enjoy being able to see the movies there and have a drink/meal! We've done non-Fork & Dine as well which is fine with us. It depends on the movie/what else is going on!

2) Mexico's Boat Ride even when we're sober.

We enjoy both of these as well. Going to the movies is fun and even though the food is standard fare it's nice to add dinner to the equation. The boat ride in Mexico always perplexes me as to why it doesn't have a line.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I won't wait probably more than 45 minutes for it but it's a classic that everyone knows. HM is one the best well kept rides Disney has. I'm not too sure what new technology they could add. They did add when magic bands came out the hitch hiking ghosts know where you are from.

I rarely would wait 45 minutes for anything! We won't wait more then 20 minutes now probably 95% of the time at WDW! Disneyland is a different story but we only go there once a year!

 

[FelisLachesis]

Oh great, I've been mentioned, I guess I better answer this

I've said this before, and I'll say it again, I actually like Small World! I don't know why, but I do. There's many people saying "Get rid of it!" but I love it!

I'm also looking at the wording of my own question, and I'm blowing a loophole into it, which I didn't see when I submitted it.

One thing I like to do at the parks is people watch. Not necessarily stare at anyone (that would be creepy), but to just watch the world go past. So many people wanting to get to point B, and I'm like "slow down!"

 

[FFigawi]

That's because people want to ride attractions with little to no wait. Rope dropping helps people accomplish that.

Different strokes for different folks! We like to be out of the parks by 12PM/1PM and relax the rest of the day!

Oh, I know. I understand people like to do things differently. That's the whole point of today's question. We all get to talk about what we do differently than everyone else.

 

[drummerwife]

Sunday's are for Disney of course so...

Is there something that is not popular at the parks that you like to do or is a must do for you?

My must do is the TTA PeopleMover (although it will always be the WEDway PeopleMover to me).

As for a ride I could skip with no regrets, I also would have to say the Haunted Mansion. This used to be a must do for me but after riding the one at Tokyo Disneyland (whose theming is incredible), it has made the one at WDW just meh.

 

[Chaitali]

We always do Carousel of Progress and People Mover, which I think aren't that popular.

 

[FelisLachesis]

We always do Carousel of Progress and People Mover, which I think aren't that popular.

Neither of them are.

Now that you mention that part, I'm very curious to see the Hall of Presidents after the refurbishment. Now let's keep this thread focused on running and Disney, and let's not talk about the current state of US and World politics, but let's focus on how they'll put in the next installment of The Hall?

 

[rteetz]

Neither of them are.

Now that you mention that part, I'm very curious to see the Hall of Presidents after the refurbishment. Now let's keep this thread focused on running and Disney, and let's not talk about the current state of US and World politics, but let's focus on how they'll put in the next installment of The Hall?

Peoplemover can get some pretty long line during busy times of the year.

As for HoP, there are a lot of rumors. Some say there will be no speaking roll, some say the refurb is going to take longer than planned.

 

[lhermiston]

Given rumors about it's replacement, I guess The Tomorrowland Speedway has lost much of it's popularity, but I have loved riding it with my girls. The Mad Hatters Tea Party is definitely not popular with my wife (she refuses to ride it), but that's another one I enjoy with the girls.

Finally, late at night, I like to just sit on a bench in the hub and listen to the park as it unwinds (which is counter-intuitive to the whole 'do as much as possible' approach, I suppose).

Also, and I can't say why exactly, I am an ardent Haunted Mansion supporter. I'd would probably put it on my Mount Rushmore of Disney attractions, definitely top 5.