Marathon Weekend 2019

[pluto377]

I’m glad we have a date but it’s a little weird that I’ll have the whole trip booked before registering for the races that are supposed to be the center of the trip. Even southwest is releasing their flights before registration!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

At least this means I can get my backyard acreage cleared out this month instead of next

 

[jennamfeo]

MLK Day is Jan. 21 according to my calendar.

Dang it. I was actually banking on not having to use an extra vacation day at work. Ah well.

 

[Disneyslowrunner]

I am glad we finally have a day and since I am only doing the marathon so I am not worried about getting in—I am not sure if it every fills, but the date really puts those people whose races fill super quick in an odd situation with hotels/travel. I think this is a fine change, but for the life of me I am not sure why this change over couldn't have been done either back in April or in April of next year. Does anyone know if travel agents are able to get accurate pricing for hotels? When I called Disney to get rates, they were obviously the top rack-rates, so I didn't see the point in getting a room yet.

 

[rteetz]

I am glad we finally have a day and since I am only doing the marathon so I am not worried about getting in—I am not sure if it every fills, but the date really puts those people whose races fill super quick in an odd situation with hotels/travel. I think this is a fine change, but for the life of me I am not sure why this change over couldn't have been done either back in April or in April of next year. Does anyone know if travel agents are able to get accurate pricing for hotels? When I called Disney to get rates, they were obviously the top rack-rates, so I didn't see the point in getting a room yet.

Travel agents can’t get 2019 until the package rates are released.

 

[croach]

Travel agents can’t get 2019 until the package rates are released.

The travel agent I use has 2019 rates but they are group rates so maybe that’s the difference.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

The travel agent I use has 2019 rates but they are group rates so maybe that’s the difference.

Same here. My travel agent has group rates specifically for marathon weekend.

 

[rteetz]

The travel agent I use has 2019 rates but they are group rates so maybe that’s the difference.

Yes group rates are different and that individual agency negotiated those rates with Disney.

 

[rteetz]

Same here. My travel agent has group rates specifically for marathon weekend.

Do you know if your agency has any rooms left? The agency I was going to use sold out before I could book.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Do you know if your agency has any rooms left? The agency I was going to use sold out before I could book.

How do I send you a PM?

 

[rteetz]

How do I send you a PM?

Click on my avatar or username and click start a conversation.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Click on my avatar or username and click start a conversation.

PM sent.

 

[Princess KP]

Do you know if your agency has any rooms left? The agency I was going to use sold out before I could book.

And you’ll need at least 6 nights.

 

[rteetz]

And you’ll need at least 6 nights.

Whatever....

 

[Princess KP]

Whatever....

No?? Dopey + DATW = 6 nights

 

[rteetz]

No?? Dopey + DATW = 6 nights

Who said I am going to DATW?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Who said I am going to DATW?

Everyone

 

[Princess KP]

Who said I am going to DATW?

I was going to buy you a yummy limoncello.

 

[rteetz]

I was going to buy you a yummy limoncello.

I don't even know what that is but ok!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I don't even know what that is but ok!

It is nectar of the gods.

I totally polished off a bottle of that stuff in the last week.