Marathon Weekend 2019

[rteetz]

I think Pop would be great, especially since they (will probably) be all updated. Then you can do all the other fun stuff.

Yeah we shall see I guess.

 

[croach]

Considering SOG this time. I’ve stayed there before, just not for race weekends. It’s not a huge savings since highest booking rate applies. However, since SOG’s parking fee is less than other Disney’s resorts, I could take the cheaper direct flight into Sanford and rent a car (plus ME doesn’t drop off at SOG, so I would have to pay to get to/from an airport anyway). I’ve got a room reserved, just waiting to see what the room-only rates are. Would really prefer POFQ.

My TA has POFQ in their group rate package - room only. PM if you want to compare the rate to SOG. Also has Beach Club, Poly, PORS, and Pop if anyone is interested.

 

[cavepig]

I would love love love to stay at BC but that likely means Goofy for sure and maybe no park time or very limited. They don't have availability for DVC for my entire stay I want.

No park time! Ack, that's like a crime to me I know many do it but I just couldn't.

 

[rteetz]

No park time! Ack, that's like a crime to me I know many do it but I just couldn't.

I know me to thats why I want to avoid that.

 

[jennamfeo]

No park time! Ack, that's like a crime to me I know many do it but I just couldn't.

My original plan was just one park day for DATW, but who am I kidding? I am going without my husband and kid. I found a great deal on park tickets through my work so yeah, I'm going to the parks. Haha.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I would love love love to stay at BC but that likely means Goofy for sure and maybe no park time or very limited. They don't have availability for DVC for my entire stay I want.

All about what you're willing to give up, I suppose! I personally would give up a lot before missing the parks, but you also go a lot more than I do.

No park time! Ack, that's like a crime to me I know many do it but I just couldn't.

Yes! Did you say where you're thinking of staying? (I can't keep track!)

My original plan was just one park day for DATW, but who am I kidding? I am going without my husband and kid. I found a great deal on park tickets through my work so yeah, I'm going to the parks. Haha.

That is awesome!! We aren't sure how many park days to do yet. DH is the assistant basketball coach for the HS (he's not a teacher fwiw), so a lot will depend on game schedules. We also are thinking about journeying back to Harry Potter world for a day.

 

[jennamfeo]

We also are thinking about journeying back to Harry Potter world for a day.

Universal is on my radar for sure, but I can't do HP without my husband. He is still up in the air if he is coming for a few days to see me finish the marathon.

 

[cavepig]

Yes! Did you say where you're thinking of staying? (I can't keep track!)

Most likely All-Star Sports or one of those, I won't be booking till summer for a discount.

I need to get back to Harry for sure, I haven't done the new stuff only Islands of Adventure, but it's hard to justify when I'll have an AP...Such major decisions!

 

[SarahDisney]

My super ambitious plan is arrive wed, parks wed, thurs, fri, Sunday, and Monday. Then transfer over to cabana bay Tuesday morning and do universal Tuesday and Wednesday before heading home late Wednesday. And then drinking all the coffee at work on Thursday.

Of course, I just lost access to some stuff I really need access to at work, so ... not sure how long this job thing will last (kidding ... I think. I'm investigating the access thing and hope to get my access back soon. I don't think they're firing me...)

 

[PrincessV]

Thanks to all the resort talk, I am now booked (offsite)! Sure hope the race dates don't change come June, lolol!

 

[rteetz]

Sure hope the race dates don't change come June, lolol!

runDisney said they wouldn't. I can't imagine them moving marathon weekend dates.

 

[Dan1]

Thanks to all the resort talk, I am now booked (offsite)! Sure hope the race dates don't change come June, lolol!

DW and I have stayed on and off site for WDW runs.

We prefer off site. If the weather on race morning is not great (raining or really cold) we just stay in the car until we need to get into the corals. Whereas if staying on site we would not have the rental car, thus use Disney buses and be forced to leave the bus once it arrived at the race parking lot regardless of the weather.

This go around we are staying off site again (Vistana) for this very reason.

 

[huskies90]

I am considering renting points from someone. BC has no availability for my dates but OKW does. Never stayed there so wondering peoples thoughts on that for a race weekend.

Here’s what I have always thought about Marathon Weekend and OKW (& POFQ as well): the resort is like less than a quarter mile from the starting line. I know it is “technically” not allowed but I’ve gotta think some people staying there just walk to the starting line.

 

[rteetz]

Here has what we I have always thought about Marathon Weekend and OKW (& POFQ as well): the resort is like less than a quarter mile from the starting line. I know it is “technically” not allowed but I’ve gotta think some people staying there just walk to the starting line.

You could however I know runDisney doesn’t allow that.

 

[FFigawi]

Here what I have always thought about Marathon Weekend and OKW (& POFQ as well): the resort is like less than a quarter mile from the starting line. I know it is “technically” not allowed but I’ve gotta think some people staying there just walk to the starting line.

And if they got spotted waliking over, they get tossed from the race(s).

 

[Bree]

Just pulled the trigger for my hotel room for Dopey. I just booked the Swan on Hotwire for $105 per night before taxes and resort/parking fees.

 

[rteetz]

Just pulled the trigger for my hotel room for Dopey. I just booked the Swan on Hotwire for $105 per night before taxes and resort/parking fees.

I've been looking at this deal but no transportation to the resort for me kind of sucks.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I've been looking at this deal but no transportation to the resort for me kind of sucks.

Lyft

 

[rteetz]

Lyft

I know. Im still not sure. I am so hesitant to do anything at this point.

 

[mrsg00fy]

I know. Im still not sure. I am so hesitant to do anything at this point.

Hotwire and Priceline are gambles and binding decisions. We have used both with varying levels of success but make no mistake, it is a gamble. Yes you can use sites like betterbidding and others but in the end it is a gamble.

You are not assured of the hotel you want. What if you get a hotel off site that requires you to either have a car or use the resorts very limited shuttles to the parks?
The lyft from airport to hotel is about $40 with tip. Then there are the resort fees.

I can certainly understand your hesitance as a college student to wind up with a hotel that you didn't anticipate and all the costs associated with that. Add on the transportation fees etc. and it can get expensive very quickly.

I totally understand your reluctance to commit at this point.