Marathon Weekend 2019

[jaxonp]

Does anyone have park hours from last year? I'm curious how much they were extended vs what they advertised. I'm always in shock how early the parks close during Marathon Week but I know, or think I know, that they stay open later than published a lot of the time.

 

[cavepig]

Does anyone have park hours from last year? I'm curious how much they were extended vs what they advertised. I'm always in shock how early the parks close during Marathon Week but I know, or think I know, that they stay open later than published a lot of the time.

I don't remember them ever staying open later than published. Looking at what I had in Excel for 2018 it looks like they all closed at 8:00, except Epcot was it's typical 9:00. There were a few late night extra magic hours though.

 

[Smilelea]

DH had to renew his AP early and he got the rest of us 4 day with hoppers. Our FP window opens Sunday. He's been working on his spreadsheet. SDD is a must.

 

[a-mad]

Does anyone have park hours from last year? I'm curious how much they were extended vs what they advertised. I'm always in shock how early the parks close during Marathon Week but I know, or think I know, that they stay open later than published a lot of the time.

I know this doesn't fully answer your question (and you may have already viewed this already) but here is what is currently listed for Marathon Weekend:

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/five-day/2019-01-09/

It looks like all the parks are 9am - 8pm except for Epcot - 9am - 9pm.

Do they sometimes change them after they're initially published/released on their website?

Here's what wdwinfo.com shows for January 2018... it is pretty close to the same:

https://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/hours/january18.cfm

 

[flav]

The queue and technical aspects of the ride are quite spectacular, I just think it was how the ride vehicle matched up with the film. Disney does incredibly well in this department (in my opinion...) but sometimes Universal misses the mark.

DH did ok on FoP but cannot stomach Star Tours or Jimmy Fallon. I think for him, it is the type of motion. If he can look at a track to anticipate, he does better. One of my DD told me she’d like to go back to Universal and the other to Disney... I like both, for different reasons. Definitely worth exploring!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I've got my plans in place for our selections, so hopefully will all work out. I'm really hoping for more manageable crowds this year.

Still trying to figure out my plans. I have some days planned for certain parks and may only hop on two of my days while there. My first full day is tricky because of the expo.

@rteetz (or anyone else who might know): Is Rivers of Light under refurbishment in January? I don't see it listed at all on the schedule?

Advice Needed!

So because of flights, we are starting our trip a day earlier (Jan 9th). We are staying at Pop and they don't have any rooms available, so looks like I might have to stay at a different resort the first night? I don't really want to split-stay... anyone know the chances of a room opening up that first night?

I would keep trying. Something may open up or somebody may cancel. I did have to do a split stay one year, but it only meant that I moved from one room to another at the same resort. Disney moved all my luggage for me so I only unpacked what I really needed since I arrived in the evening.

Slinky waits are short at night, usually less than 30 min. So don't fret if you don't get a FP for that.

That's good to know. Slinky is one of my priorities, but I have a few days to play with so I'll keep that in mind.

 

[rteetz]

@rteetz (or anyone else who might know): Is Rivers of Light under refurbishment in January? I don't see it listed at all on the schedule?

Schedules for shows are late to be updated. I don’t expect it to be down.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Thanks. Their calendar shows all the other nighttime shows as happening so I wanted to make sure my ADR for Tiffins still included that. Not likely to change my plans to dine there if it didn't, but it's still good to know.

 

[Jason Bryer]

We are meeting friends in Orlando. Me and the other husband are running the marathon, the ladies are just there to cheer us on (probably with mimosas). We get in Thursday night. The current plan is to only do one park day, Sunday, in Epcot, and mostly to drink our way around the countries after the race. It feels a bit weird to go to Disney without any FPs or spreadsheet of what we are doing.

 

[pluto377]

Ugh, just tried to go for a run, but my knee said no way. Orthopedist appt scheduled for next Thursday. So frustrated.

 

[IamTrike]

Ugh, just tried to go for a run, but my knee said no way. Orthopedist appt scheduled for next Thursday. So frustrated.

I hope your knee feel better.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I am trying to find this online, but am not having any luck... Just when I feel like I'm getting the hand of this runDisney thing...

Do the Disney Springs area hotels (non-disney resorts) have transportation to the expo?

 

[PCFriar80]

I am trying to find this online, but am not having any luck... Just when I feel like I'm getting the hand of this runDisney thing...

Do the Disney Springs area hotels (non-disney resorts) have transportation to the expo?

I'm going to say no based on the write-up from the 2018 marathon weekend guide:

EVENT TRANSPORTATION

Special Transportation has been arranged for runners and spectators staying at Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels, Shades of Green, and the Swan and Dolphin Resorts. Buses will be indicated by runDisney Transportation signs placed in the front windows. Check signage in the lobby or with the Front Desk on exact pick up locations. Staff in yellow shirts will be onsite at the resorts and event locations to assist.

Guests staying off property will have to arrange their own transportation to all race weekend events.

 

[rteetz]

I am trying to find this online, but am not having any luck... Just when I feel like I'm getting the hand of this runDisney thing...

Do the Disney Springs area hotels (non-disney resorts) have transportation to the expo?

You would need to check with them.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Sunday Answer: Duff Dry is the best of the three Duff Beers

 

[John VN]

I am trying to find this online, but am not having any luck... Just when I feel like I'm getting the hand of this runDisney thing...

Do the Disney Springs area hotels (non-disney resorts) have transportation to the expo?

You would need to check with them.

I had to drive to the Marathon this past January from the Hilton.

 

[SarahDisney]

One night stay at Cabana Bay Beach Resort is officially booked! All that's left are flights and Universal Tickets.
And FP+ on Saturday.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Just re-did ADRs and park plans after some late-in-game changes from a couple members of my party. Our FP+ window opens on Saturday and I had to have a plan of action for getting all of the attractions we'd like. Going to parks Thurs., Fri., Sun., Mon., Tues., and Wed. Going to be a busy morning on Saturday.

Also, I may have to back out of getting my face painted during Pandamonium 2019. I'm still willing, just not sure what my family will want to do since some of their time has been cut a little shorter than expected.

 

[Princess KP]

Also, I may have to back out of getting my face painted during Pandamonium 2019. I'm still willing, just not sure what my family will want to do since some of their time has been cut a little shorter than expected.

What?!?

 

[Keels]

Did I completely miss what they look like? And names on the front? Awesome!

They will look like these - name of your choosing on the front and the Mickey Mouse Club logo on the sleeve ... pair them with your favorite skirt, shorts or capris!