Marathon Weekend 2019

[AFwifelife]

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

Decided on a condo for Dopey for those two things specifically. The incredibly cheaper price is just a bonus for me.

 

[AFwifelife]

So if this year ends up being soggy....I got a dryer for everyone!

 

[SarahDisney]

I think the one thing I'm not in love with about going through a TA is that I won't have a microwave ... Before I decided to go the TA route I was considering renting DVC, and the microwave in the kitchenette that some of the rooms have was a big selling point for me. Oh well, I will have to live without microwaved food ...

So if this year ends up being soggy....I got a dryer for everyone!

Well, I've never run a 10K that wasn't soggy, so ... expect Friday to be soggy for sure.

 

[mrsg00fy]

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

The laundry and kitchen were crazy important when I ran dopey 2017. I didn't expect the cold temps. I wound up washing and wearing the same running pants for all the races. It was also nice to cook a simple pasta dish.

 

[rteetz]

So if this year ends up being soggy....I got a dryer for everyone!

My luggage got wet on the day we arrived from apparently sitting outside (thanks Southwest). The dryer in the DVC villa I was in was a life saver. I also had my running clothing in sealed plastic bags so if anyone needs a tip do that!

 

[camaker]

Has anyone stayed at Coronado Springs for Marathon Weekend? Thoughts?

I stayed there this past Marathon Weekend and was not a fan of it for a race weekend. It is a larger resort and a lot of the buildings are a significant distance from the food court/front desk/gift shop. My room this year was 1/3 mile from the food court and I’ve had a room in the past that was as far away as 3/4 mile. That ends up being a lot of extra walking on top of the running.

In addition, a large portion of the resort is currently under construction, disrupting the atmosphere and the food court is showing its age.

I am a much bigger fan of Port Orleans French Quarter for Marathon Weekend and would go out of my way not to stay at Coronado Springs for a race weekend. Don’t get me wrong, when not under construction and not running races I like Coronado. I find it to be one of the most attractive of the moderates and it tends to be quieter than most of the others due to its spread out nature and tendency to be filled with conventioneers rather than families with noisy kids. It just doesn’t work well for me when running.

 

[lhermiston]

Well, I've never run a 10K that wasn't soggy, so ... expect Friday to be soggy for sure.

I’m glad we know who to blame.

 

[SarahDisney]

I’m glad we know who to blame.

I think I should get some points for the advance warning. Now people know to plan waterproof costumes.

 

[rteetz]

I’m glad we know who to blame.

Finally I am not to blame for something! Lol

 

[Barca33Runner]

Any thoughts on Boatrights?

I'm a fan. Seems a lot of others are not. The Dis Dining Review recently gave it wildly mixed reviews ranging from the meals they got being great to virtually inedible. I've never had a bad meal there, but I also have never had the specific dishes that they tried. So . Food experiences are so varied and personal.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Well, I've never run a 10K that wasn't soggy, so ... expect Friday to be soggy for sure.

So with that comment, no 10k for me.

 

[SarahDisney]

So with that comment, no 10k for me.

If it makes a difference ... at my last 10K it stopped raining about 10 minutes before the race started. (I was still pretty wet from standing around waiting for it to start, but ... at least it wasn't raining during the race, just dripping from trees a little)

 

[rteetz]

If it makes a difference ... at my last 10K it stopped raining about 10 minutes before the race started. (I was still pretty wet from standing around waiting for it to start, but ... at least it wasn't raining during the race, just dripping from trees a little)

I remember that morning. I spectated and saw you!

 

[SarahDisney]

I remember that morning. I spectated and saw you!

That one it rained on and off throughout the race. I think I saw you during one of the rain-free periods ... but I was still soaked from the earlier rain. I was not dressed very waterproof that day.
The race where it stopped raining right before was a local 10K, where I actually had an umbrella with me in the pre-race area ... but got wet once I decided to check my bag.

Apparently I just can't win with 10Ks.

 

[rteetz]

That one it rained on and off throughout the race. I think I saw you during one of the rain-free periods ... but I was still soaked from the earlier rain. I was not dressed very waterproof that day.
The race where it stopped raining right before was a local 10K, where I actually had an umbrella with me in the pre-race area ... but got wet once I decided to check my bag.

Apparently I just can't win with 10Ks.

I thought you meant your last runDisney 10K. I definitely remember it being wet lol.

 

[Keels]

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’m at BCV and I always drive to the races in the morning, so you’re welcome to ride with me.

 

[SarahDisney]

I thought you meant your last runDisney 10K. I definitely remember it being wet lol.

Yeah, it took me a few days to dry off from that one.

I’m at BCV and I always drive to the races in the morning, so you’re welcome to ride with me.

Thank you! I haven't decided yet if I'm going to try to go early for pre-race character picture (I figured I have a few months to decide), but if I don't ... I may take you up on that.
Seriously, Keels, you're the best!!

 

[tidefan]

We will be at Saratoga Springs...

 

[wdvak]

That one it rained on and off throughout the race. I think I saw you during one of the rain-free periods ... but I was still soaked from the earlier rain. I was not dressed very waterproof that day.
The race where it stopped raining right before was a local 10K, where I actually had an umbrella with me in the pre-race area ... but got wet once I decided to check my bag.

Apparently I just can't win with 10Ks.

As long as it’s only the 10k and not the half or marathon I’ll forgive you

 

[Smilelea]

We are booked for AKV since that is our home resort. It would be nice to be closer to the other parks but oh well.

Having never registered for DMW, I'm liking the delay - more time to decide for sure what I want to do.