Marathon Weekend 2018

[hauntedcity]

As always Sunday's are for Disney. Today's question...

When at Disney do you have any traditions that you do every trip?

We mix it up!
If we are able to make it to Jiko after the longest race of the weekend, that's what we do.
BUT! If the Colts are in the playoffs during Marathon Weekend, and we're staying at OKW or SSR, we put in a delivery for Sassagoula Pizza delivery and watch the game in our room. It's a pretty big step down from Jiko, but we love this tradition!

 

[PrincessV]

When at Disney do you have any traditions that you do every trip?

Hmm... I can't think of anything that we do every trip because sometimes we do one-park day trips. If we go to MK, the Peoplemover is always a must-do. We have a tradition of doing silly things for the picture on Dinosaur. We play "I squish you!" on Big Thunder (where we make no attempt to say put on the sharp turns and let ourselves slide across the seat into each other. This was a lot more fun when my son was smaller - it's getting less enchanting now that he's heavier than I lol!) If we're in WS in EP, my son MUST visit the store in Japan and buy his favorite candy. And I always put my hands in the air when we make the jump to hyperspace in Star Tours!

 

[DVCFan1994]

Hello everyone! Hope you had a great week! I am finally done with school for the year.

As always Sunday's are for Disney. Today's question...

When at Disney do you have any traditions that you do every trip?

California Grill is our every trip tradition. On a race trip it is after the last race, otherwise its often the last night.

 

[Dis5150]

We eat at Whispering Canyon Café every trip. Everyone loves it and it's lots of fun.

 

[FelisLachesis]

We mix it up!
If we are able to make it to Jiko after the longest race of the weekend, that's what we do.
BUT! If the Colts are in the playoffs during Marathon Weekend, and we're staying at OKW or SSR, we put in a delivery for Sassagoula Pizza delivery and watch the game in our room. It's a pretty big step down from Jiko, but we love this tradition!

I forgot Marathon Weekend is during both the NFL and college football playoffs. I'm a Buckeye, and both my girl and I both follow The Colts. She's an Indy native and I'm a Baltimore transplant (don't ask why I still like The Colts after what happened back in 84).

I might be figuring out how to watch this from my phone (ack!)

But to answer the Sunday question. My tradition, started last trip, is to walk from POR to POFQ to get some beignets.

 

[Sailormoon2]

Obviously a relatively new tradition but we eat at BOG for lunch: turkey sandwiches and Master's cupcakes!!

 

[IamTrike]

For Race trips our tradition is the last night is usually "big meal night" Most years we do Ohana, although we tried Whispering canyon this year. Every wears/brings all their medals from the weekend and we get a picture from above the table with each persons plate covered in their medals.

On Non race trips our non-food tradition is that DS and I always ride everest. Usually that means making it to AK at an EMH morning and running to Everest to ride it a couple times before it get crowded.

 

[princessbride6205]

California Grill is our every trip tradition. On a race trip it is after the last race, otherwise its often the last night.

We do this too! Cali Grill dinner after the big race.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

Hmm we are relatively new WDW vacationers, but one thing that has become a tradition with our kids is "Mickey" leaves a little Disney present for the kids each night. It's fun to see how excited they are about it, and a great way to start each day in the parks!

 

[Anisum]

When at Disney do you have any traditions that you do every trip?

My family really likes Cape May Cafe so when I travel with them we always end up eating there at least once.

 

[bananabean]

I haven't run since GSC and I decided it was time to kick back into gear. Ran 3 miles yesterday and OMG I think I'm going to die. 48.6 seems impossible at this point!

 

[jmasgat]

I haven't run since GSC and I decided it was time to kick back into gear. Ran 3 miles yesterday and OMG I think I'm going to die. 48.6 seems impossible at this point!

Repeat after me......"This is why we train".....meaning, you aren't racing tomorrow. You are training, and you will get your running fitness back. Work your way back smartly. You have plenty of time to be ready for January.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I haven't run since GSC and I decided it was time to kick back into gear. Ran 3 miles yesterday and OMG I think I'm going to die. 48.6 seems impossible at this point!

At least you can train! I'm not even allowed to put weight on my foot for another 1.5 weeks! I can't think of running until July! (Nor am I allowed to take a real shower next Monday - I'm not a fan of sponge baths!).

(excuse the girl who is wallowing in being helpless as she doesn't like it)

 

[princessbride6205]

At least you can train! I'm not even allowed to put weight on my foot for another 1.5 weeks! I can't think of running until July! (Nor am I allowed to take a real shower next Monday - I'm not a fan of sponge baths!).

(excuse the girl who is wallowing in being helpless as she doesn't like it)

Been there! I broke my elbow and needed surgery while training for Star Wars Light Side, and then, broke my big toe during training for the Dark Side. I finished both but they certainly weren't great. You'll be back out there with plenty of time to start training!

 

[bananabean]

Repeat after me......"This is why we train".....meaning, you aren't racing tomorrow. You are training, and you will get your running fitness back. Work your way back smartly. You have plenty of time to be ready for January.

But I don't wanna train! I just want to sleep!

At least you can train! I'm not even allowed to put weight on my foot for another 1.5 weeks! I can't think of running until July! (Nor am I allowed to take a real shower next Monday - I'm not a fan of sponge baths!).

(excuse the girl who is wallowing in being helpless as she doesn't like it)

So sorry to hear that, @Dis_Yoda! I hope you feel better soon!

 

[cavepig]

Southwest opened flights through Jan. 7 if anyone is interested in them. Got my going out flight booked at least.

 

[Anisum]

Southwest opened flights through Jan. 7 if anyone is interested in them. Got my going out flight booked at least.

I need at least the 8th or the 9th for coming home. I'm very tempted to book outgoing though.

 

[PrincessMickey]

Yes, I have a pattern (Kwik Sew K4113). I just wore 2 that I sewed for the 5k & half Darkside races. The pattern included the shorts & skirt so just one waist band. But you could also just do the skirt part, it had a few styles to pick from. I added pockets to the shorts (like how my skirt sports skorts do pockets, nothing fancy). It was actually pretty simple (& I'm no seamstress for sure), the trick was getting the shorts the length and tightness I needed as the pattern had the shorts shorter than I like. Go for it, it's fun.

Thanks!! I think I will try it!

We don't go enough to have traditions. This will be the first trip to the world in 9 years, 3 since the land.

 

[FelisLachesis]

I need at least the 8th or the 9th for coming home. I'm very tempted to book outgoing though.

I booked my flight to Disney this morning!

Tip for Southwest: keep checking your fare, even after booking, to see if the price goes down. Southwest doesn't have change fees, other than the price difference of the fares. If the fare goes down, call to get the new price. They won't give you a refund on "Wanna Get Away" fares, but they'll give you a credit good for a future booking... like your trip home

 

[cavepig]

My brother just pointed out we have to go to EPCOT on Saturday to spectate the end of the half, I'm like super excited for that as it hadn't even dawned on me.