Marathon Weekend 2018

[FFigawi]

Talking of ADRs anyone got any suggestions for post marathon dinner? We always like to have a proper celebration meal after race weekend and a few drinks as well - think its a great way of finishing off our training/weekend/holiday. We've eaten at Narcoosees, STK, Fultons and Boathouse as celebratory post race meals before (we enjoyed all of them if anyone is wondering and would recommend them to anyone, especially the Narcoosees brunch) and was wondering what was good based on other peoples experiences. We would prefer it to be at Downtown Disney or one of the hotels although sadly can't be AKL as my sister isn't a fan of the indian/african spices they use.

Paradiso in Downtown Disney is a good place for rehydration & refueling after the full. Great drinks and tasty food too. Too bad you're taking AKL off the list. Jiko is an excellent place to eat.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Thing I am most looking forward to is going through Pandora at night. I have no idea when that will happen as I imagine it is going to be jam-packed for a while and with Marathon Weekend falling when it does we are going to be down there at virtually the busiest time of the year. We're staying off-property as well, so I don't anticipate being able to get FP for Pandora rides this time around. Similarly anticipating Happily Ever After but once again the crowds will probably delay my first experience until a different trip than this January.

I am already anticipating my ADR window. We would like to try Ohana for the first time this trip and I am going to be trying to get that for at least one of our dates. I'm guessing I'll be unsuccessful but I have to give it a shot. Other than that we love so many places (and not all of them super-busy) that I'm sure we'll eat a bunch of awesome food at awesome places and that's about it. I love Tusker House, so that will probably be a priority booking for lunch when we visit AK.

 

[FelisLachesis]

I like that doing something special is great after the race! I've been staring at like either California Grill or Citricos. Something fun but light.

As for the night before, what do you guys do?

 

[lhermiston]

It's even better with a glass of wine in your hand

Can I substitute a beer for the wine?

 

[cavepig]

As for the night before, what do you guys do?

we usually eat at our food court (all stars lately) for pasta or pizza or rice dish or have done pasta your way at Riverside or art of animation. I don't want a huge meal or anything "new", although riverside is a lot of pasta. So I keep it simple, no ADR and try to eat early.

 

[FelisLachesis]

we usually eat at our food court (all stars lately) for pasta or pizza or rice dish or have done pasta your way at Riverside or art of animation. I don't want a huge meal or anything "new", although riverside is a lot of pasta. So I keep it simple, no ADR and try to eat early.

Everyone keeps saying the pasta at Riverside, and I'm staying at... Riverside... Welp, that night's dinner is set!

 

[FFigawi]

As for the night before, what do you guys do?

Kimonos

 

[courtneybeth]

On another note, JetBlue released its fares today through early February. I booked our marathon weekend flights and we are all set. January 2nd through 9th. Boardwalk villas. Staying till the 9th because we went home earlier last year and I regretted missing out on DATW after my first dopey.

DirecTV and free sodas / snacks. Totally a great choice! We'll be staying across the way from you at the Beach Club villas.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

As for the night before, what do you guys do?

While my husband has never run a marathon - we have done many challenge weekends for the 10K Saturday, Half Sunday. We typically do Italian on Friday Night and a Steakhouse on Saturday. We did Mexican before Wine & Dine this past year as my husband was vegetarian and we knew that would get him a lot of protein but he's no longer vegetarian. We eat around 5PM and are back in the room by 6:30/7. We try to be asleep by 8!

Since we're at Boardwalk Villas this trip - we'll probably do Il Mulino or Tutta Italia for Friday - Saturday will be Yachtsman.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

What new things at Disney are you most looking forward too? (Pandora, Star Wars, toy story, new dining, gondolas, new stuff at resorts, etc.)

I am going to have to agree with @Barca33Runner and say Pandora at night. I did the AP preview a couple weeks ago and it was so pretty during the day so I can only imagine what it looks like at night.

I finished booking the last 3 nights for my marathon stay this week thanks to @Waiting2goback and the great deal he found. Right now I am doing 2 nights at POP before DH comes over and then 3 nights at CR. I'm so excited, I have never stayed on the monorail before!

 

[rteetz]

I am going to have to agree with @Barca33Runner and say Pandora at night. I did the AP preview a couple weeks ago and it was so pretty during the day so I can only imagine what it looks like at night.

I finished booking the last 3 nights for my marathon stay this week thanks to @Waiting2goback and the great deal he found. Right now I am doing 2 nights at POP before DH comes over and then 3 nights at CR. I'm so excited, I have never stayed on the monorail before!

Exciting! I have never stayed on the monorail either.

Just got back from WDW and Pandora at night is awesome. I think I prefer the day time though as you can see some many more of the details. Both are very unique experiences.

 

[courtneybeth]

As always Sunday's are for Disney.

What new things at Disney are you most looking forward to? (Pandora, Star Wars, toy story, new dining, gondolas, new stuff at resorts, etc.)

For brand new things: Pandora! And collecting the 2.0 starbucks ornament for Hollywood Studios since I have the older version.

For things new to me: Entering EPCOT via International Gateway (near Beach Club) during Marathon Weekend; eating at Ohana; and uh... finally riding Tower of Terror (?).

 

[Waiting2goback]

I am going to have to agree with @Barca33Runner and say Pandora at night. I did the AP preview a couple weeks ago and it was so pretty during the day so I can only imagine what it looks like at night.

I finished booking the last 3 nights for my marathon stay this week thanks to @Waiting2goback and the great deal he found. Right now I am doing 2 nights at POP before DH comes over and then 3 nights at CR. I'm so excited, I have never stayed on the monorail before!

Happy to help. You will love the monorail. I am looking forward to another stay at the Contemporary as well.

 

[rteetz]

For brand new things: Pandora! And collecting the 2.0 starbucks ornament for Hollywood Studios since I have the older version.

For things new to me: Entering EPCOT via International Gateway (near Beach Club) during Marathon Weekend; eating at Ohana; and uh... finally riding Tower of Terror (?).

You've never done ToT? Wow! That ride is incredible even though I'm not fond of drop rides.

 

[Baloo in MI]

I am excited to experience Happily Ever After. As for dinner recommendations after the marathon, for me it has to be O'hana! And I am excited that next month begins the ADR booking. I know O'hana means family, but for me it means steak, chicken and shrimp!

 

[mrsg00fy]

I finished booking the last 3 nights for my marathon stay this week thanks to @Waiting2goback and the great deal he found. Right now I am doing 2 nights at POP before DH comes over and then 3 nights at CR. I'm so excited, I have never stayed on the monorail before![/QUOTE]

You are going to love the contemporary. We have only stayed there a couple of times including our tenth wedding anniversary and the location can't be beat. The ability to just stroll over to the magic kingdom is fabulous.

 

[DOOM1001]

You've never done ToT? Wow! That ride is incredible even though I'm not fond of drop rides.

ToT is thrilling but being indoors and with the dark ride portion I almost don't consider it a true drop ride.I've been to Cedar Point and ridden their 300-400 foot tall coasters and none of them scare me a bit.A true drop ride like Falcons Fury at Busch Gardens totally freak me out and turn me into a baby,Tot is still the best ride at WDW.

 

[mawatcha]

What new things at Disney are you most looking forward too? (Pandora, Star Wars, toy story, new dining, gondolas, new stuff at resorts, etc.)

Toy Story Land! Just wish it was opening before marathon weekend . We can't have everything though...

 

[Anisum]

What new things at Disney are you most looking forward too? (Pandora, Star Wars, toy story, new dining, gondolas, new stuff at resorts, etc.)

Star Wars is what appeals to me most BUT for my trip in January I just want to go to Animal Kingdom for once. The last two times I was down there was always one person in the party who hated Animal Kingdom and didn't want to spend time there. I'm looking forward to having that opportunity this trip. Seeing Pandora will just be a bonus.

 

[PlutosBone17]

Is there a chart somewhere online that shows what marathon corral people are placed in based on there 10 mile or half marathon time?

All I can seem to find is corral placement based on projected finishing time.

I could use a forecasting calculator but I was hoping there was a chart somewhere based on people's actual proof of times submitted in prior years.

Trying to figure out what my goal time should be for my upcoming race.