Marathon Weekend 2019

[rteetz]

Oh, I'm fully expecting to pay at least twice as much for this solo trip as I do when I travel with my sister and stay at the values. This is my splurge trip. I'm not allowed to spend money on other things anymore.

(Or you can rent points and stay at BCV for decently close to moderate prices)

Renting points helps. There are also people who do room blocks that will help get the price down.

 

[cavepig]

Don't mind me, I'll just be off-site, in the ghetto. But I'll come hang out and visit, promise!

I won't be offsite but will most likely be at an All-Stars, which many call ghetto, just with giant icons

 

[rteetz]

I won't be offsite but will most likely be at an All-Stars, which many call ghetto, just with giant icons

I was at Sports a couple weeks ago and had a good time. Lots of groups but not ghetto.

 

[mrsg00fy]

I won't be offsite but will most likely be at an All-Stars, which many call ghetto, just with giant icons

I have spent several race weekends at all stars and pop. Have found their race and theme park transportation superior to either boardwalk or dolphin.

 

[SarahDisney]

I've stayed at all the values except All Star Music. I love them. Definitely not the ghetto.
Beach Club will probably be too fancy for me, but I want to try it.

(Edited because I mixed up movies and music ... apparently all words that start with m are the same to my tired brain)

 

[cavepig]

I have spent several race weekends at all stars and pop. Have found their race and theme park transportation superior to either boardwalk or dolphin.

I've stayed at Sports the last so many race weekends and even transportation has been great I agree! I don't think we have had to wait for a bus any race morning and maybe like 5 minutes once for the expo.

 

[rteetz]

I've stayed at all the values except All Star Music. I love them. Definitely not the ghetto.
Beach Club will probably be too fancy for me, but I want to try it.

(Edited because I mixed up movies and music ... apparently all words that start with m are the same to my tired brain)

You should definitely try it! Proximity to Epcot is fantastic as is the pool area but thats likely limited in January.

I found Bay Lake Tower to be fancier than BC but it likely depends on the person.

 

[lhermiston]

POP was awesome for me race weekend. Can’t wait to see how POR treats us, though.

I’d love to do an Epcot area resort once.

 

[cavepig]

POP was awesome for me race weekend. Can’t wait to see how POR treats us, though.

I’d love to do an Epcot area resort once.

Riverside is a favorite of mine, we used to always stay there even when it was Dixie Landings. Their Pasta Your Way at the foodcourt calls us over ever trip too! The Sassagoula river is nice to have there!


While we wait wait wait for registration resort talk we'll have to fill in!

 

[BikeFan]

I've stayed at value, moderate, and deluxe WDW resorts, and they're all fine - certainly nothing was "ghetto". They each had a certain charm, and I wouldn't hesitate to stay at a value resort again, which I will be doing for Dark Side in less than two weeks!

 

[rteetz]

Wine and Dine will be my first value stay for a runDisney race. Surprisingly most of my runDisney weekends have been deluxe.

 

[SarahDisney]

Btw ... race-wise, I'm actually a little more nervous staying at a deluxe. I know a lot of runners stay at the values, so I know the transportation, etc will be good and I'll never be waiting alone for a bus.
I don't know how many people stay at the deluxes for races, so I'm a little more nervous about how the transportation will be and whether I'll be out there alone in the dark waiting for buses, which makes me a little nervous.

 

[rteetz]

Btw ... race-wise, I'm actually a little more nervous staying at a deluxe. I know a lot of runners stay at the values, so I know the transportation, etc will be good and I'll never be waiting alone for a bus.
I don't know how many people stay at the deluxes for races, so I'm a little more nervous about how the transportation will be and whether I'll be out there alone in the dark waiting for buses, which makes me a little nervous.

I never had a bus issue at BC except coming back from Disney Springs (that goes for most resorts from DS though). I think you'll be fine and surprised how many actually stay at deluxes.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Agh. All of the resort talk is making my head spin! I don’t know where to stay! This trip isn’t going to be a big vacation for us, so now with all of the Pop love, maybe we should stay in our first value? I’m still leaning toward Coronado?

 

[jennamfeo]

POP was awesome for me race weekend. Can’t wait to see how POR treats us, though.

I’d love to do an Epcot area resort once.

I loved POR when we stayed there for W&D. The ferry to Disney Springs was perfect.

 

[lhermiston]

Riverside is a favorite of mine, we used to always stay there even when it was Dixie Landings. Their Pasta Your Way at the foodcourt calls us over ever trip too! The Sassagoula river is nice to have there!


While we wait wait wait for registration resort talk we'll have to fill in!

Any thoughts on Boatrights?

 

[rteetz]

Agh. All of the resort talk is making my head spin! I don’t know where to stay! This trip isn’t going to be a big vacation for us, so now with all of the Pop love, maybe we should stay in our first value? I’m still leaning toward Coronado?

Do what works best for you. I have stayed in a different resort each race weekend (POR, BC, SSR, BLT) and have never had any major issues.

 

[rteetz]

Any thoughts on Boatrights?

I have stayed there twice and never eaten there. The mixed reviews have kept me away.

 

[SarahDisney]

Agh. All of the resort talk is making my head spin! I don’t know where to stay! This trip isn’t going to be a big vacation for us, so now with all of the Pop love, maybe we should stay in our first value? I’m still leaning toward Coronado?

Where do you usually stay for Disney vacations?
If you're used to a moderate and willing to pay the price, then definitely stick with Coronado. I'm sure it'll be great.
If you're looking to do this vacation very cheap, then you really can't go wrong with Pop.

You do you - don't let us sway you (unless you're considering going deluxe and staying at Beach Club, in which case ... yes)

 

[wdvak]

You do you - don't let us sway you (unless you're considering going deluxe and staying at Beach Club, in which case ... yes)

I agree! We tend to get an offsite condo so that we have laundry and kitchen in our price range. That way everyone is happy