Marathon Weekend 2018

[bananabean]

I feel like an idiot for asking this, but this is just the DVC/AP early registration?

Yep! Just a small portion are set aside for AP/DVC. Everything will still be available for regular registration on Tuesday.

 

[FelisLachesis]

Yep! Just a small portion are set aside for AP/DVC. Everything will still be available for regular registration on Tuesday.

Ok, Whew! I read that sell-out, and my heart sank. I'm smiling again! Thanks!

 

[dobball23]

Ok, Whew! I read that sell-out, and my heart sank. I'm smiling again! Thanks!

I am in the same boat as you, planning to sign up on Tuesday and reading about all these people already registering. I am planning on signing up for Dopey, and for my wife to do the 5K and Half and was thinking there would not be availability for us. Good to know we can still do it on Tuesday!

 

[dobball23]

Three quick questions about Marathon Weekend signup on Tuesday for me (Dopey) and my wife (5K, Half)...

1. What time does it become available?

2. How quickly will Dopey, 5K and Half sell out? In what order should we register for them?

3. Will one of us be able to sign us both up? Or will be each have to sign up for our own races?

 

[FFigawi]

1. Noon Eastern time
2. Of those three, 5k will sell out the fastest, then Dopey, then half.
3. Each person needs to have their own Active profile set up.

 

[dta87]

Noon Eastern, I would go 5K, half, and then Dopey (the shorter distances tend to sell out sooner). There are some that say you will need an active.com account for both but I think I was able to register my whole family on my account (it asks if you are registering for yourself or someone else on one of the first couple screens). I would have your CC info and proof of time info (Race name, date, time, race website) typed out in a Word document so you can just copy and paste that info into the form to speed things up.

Edit: In my original response I did not factor in the cancelled half this year but that only strengthens my opinion on going with the 5k, Half, and Dopey in that order.

 

[rteetz]

Sunday Disney Question!

I hope everyone had a good week! General registration is Tuesday! Glad I don't have to do the frantic rush for that.

Today's question: What is your favorite resort to either stay at or go to (since I know some of you stay offsite) and why?

My answer: My favorite resort is Beach Club. I stayed there in 2016 and loved every second of it. The location. The atmosphere. It was my favorite. Now I have never stayed at a MK resort so that could change.

 

[rteetz]

1. Noon Eastern time
2. Of those three, 5k will sell out the fastest, then Dopey, then half.
3. Each person needs to have their own Active profile set up.

This right here is how I would go about it.

 

[TeeterTots]

Can you just enter estimated time and put POT in later (by October 3... I think) to save time? My friend is signing up for the marathon Tuesday and nervous she won't get in.

 

[rteetz]

Can you just enter estimated time and put POT in later (by October 3... I think) to save time? My friend is signing up for the marathon Tuesday and nervous she won't get in.

Yes you can enter POT later.

 

[dta87]

Yes PoT is not required until Oct 3rd

 

[FFigawi]

Sunday Disney Question!

Today's question: What is your favorite resort to either stay at or go to (since I know some of you stay offsite) and why?

Poly is our favorite resort. Beautiful grounds, nice rooms, and fairly convenient to the parks. Plus, it's the home of Trader Sam's.

 

[mbwhitti]

Poly or Boardwalk... depends on the trip and which park we want to spend more time at.

 

[Sailormoon2]

Favourite resort I've actually stayed at is Yacht Club, favourite to visit, and hopefully stay at in January is AKL.

 

[camaker]

Can you just enter estimated time and put POT in later (by October 3... I think) to save time? My friend is signing up for the marathon Tuesday and nervous she won't get in.

There's absolutely no need to stress about the marathon. I don't think it has sold out at any point in the past 2-3 years.

 

[camaker]

Sunday Disney Question!

I hope everyone had a good week! General registration is Tuesday! Glad I don't have to do the frantic rush for that.

Today's question: What is your favorite resort to either stay at or go to (since I know some of you stay offsite) and why?

My answer: My favorite resort is Beach Club. I stayed there in 2016 and loved every second of it. The location. The atmosphere. It was my favorite. Now I have never stayed at a MK resort so that could change.

Moderate: POFQ (esp Bldg 4). Small resort with everything pretty close to food and buses. Nice boat to DS and centrally located so bus rides aren't too long.

Deluxe: Wilderness Lodge. Love the boat to the gates of the MK.

 

[dta87]

Sunday Disney Question!
Today's question: What is your favorite resort to either stay at or go to (since I know some of you stay offsite) and why?

That depends upon what we are doing for parks the Grand Floridian Villas is probably our favorite because of the monorail access. For runs we have stayed at Old Key West, Port Orleans Riverside, Coronado Springs and Shades of Green I would have to say OKW because I was able to quickly drive to each of my Dopey races and we had a great quiet place to relax after the races. Wilderness Lodge also has some great atmosphere.

I guess I really didn't answer your question with my favorite.

Edit: To add to indecisiveness the Tree House Villas were amazing specially when we were getting a 3 bedroom villa for the price of a 2.

 

[drummerwife]

I'm going to buck the deluxe trend and say Coronado Springs. The grounds are beautiful and the atmosphere is so peaceful.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

My favorite resort is Poly, though I will only stay there when I get a significant discount (40% or better). I travel a lot on business and just don't think that it is worth the $$$, but think that it is beautiful.

My favorite resort that I would pay rack rate for is CBR. Love how you can be there even when it is packed and still find places on the grounds to be alone.

 

[rteetz]