Marathon Weekend 2019

[rteetz]

Ouch. Howd everything go being like 12 hours late? Anything NOT have availability you were hoping for?

Actually everything was fine.

 

[rteetz]

Sundays are for Disney, what else? Fastpasses. A lot of you are already chatting about them, but let's make it official. What FP+ did you snag (tell us all or some)? What are you most excited about? Any disappointments?

No disappointments really. I got slinky and FoP at some point during my trip. Everything worked out.

 

[CDKG]

Sundays are for Disney, what else? Fastpasses. A lot of you are already chatting about them, but let's make it official. What FP+ did you snag (tell us all or some)? What are you most excited about? Any disappointments?

I spent just under 30 min at 4 am on Friday booking all of my FastPasses. I was able to get everything I was looking for (including some duplicates) at times that I think will work for my plans. I was just at WDW a couple of weeks ago, so that really helped with my planning!

Epcot:
Spaceship Earth (x2)
Living with the Land
Frozen Ever After (x2)

Magic Kingdom:
Haunted Mansion
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Winnie the Pooh
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
Splash Mountain
Pirates of the Caribbean

Animal Kingdom:
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Flight of Passage (x2)
Dinosaur

Hollywood Studios:
Tower of Terror
Slinky Dog Dash

I know the dining reservation conversation was a few months ago, but after my recent trip I decided to add breakfast at Tusker House! I had breakfast at Boma a few years ago and was very disappointed (it is my favorite dinner buffet). So, I wasn't expecting much from the breakfast at Tusker House, but I loved it! So, my post marathon celebration meals will include dinner at Boma followed by breakfast at Tusker House a day and a half later!
(Diet to commence after I return home.)

 

[lhermiston]

know the dining reservation conversation was a few months ago, but after my recent trip I decided to add breakfast at Tusker House! I had breakfast at Boma a few years ago and was very disappointed (it is my favorite dinner buffet). So, I wasn't expecting much from the breakfast at Tusker House, but I loved it! So, my post marathon celebration meals will include dinner at Boma followed by breakfast at Tusker House a day and a half later!

We’re doing Boma for the first time Monday after the marathon. I’m pumped. What do you recommend?

 

[bevcgg]

SAFD: Fastpasses
Like others I was able to get the ones I wanted - FOP, Slinky Dog, TOT, Everest, 7DWMT- and the timing worked out well.
I am trying hard- not to keep booking others as I want to limit my time in the parks.
Did others notice Touring Plans downgraded some the crowd levels for the week? AK on Wed is now listed as a "1". That is awesome!
Most excited about dining options- Dine with an Imagineer after the 10K and Snow White/Dopey at Artist's point after the full

 

[CDKG]

We’re doing Boma for the first time Monday after the marathon. I’m pumped. What do you recommend?

Everything! Seriously though, try just a little bit of everything on your first round. Then, go back for more of what you liked best! Finally, dessert. All the dessert!

One of the great things about Boma is the variety. There is something for everyone and a good blend of familiar favorites and African dishes that may be new to you. Try all the new things! It is also very vegetarian friendly, which I appreciate.

 

[tidefan]

No fastpasses as we aren't hitting any of the parks. Just not enough time...

 

[tidefan]

So, half of the Higdon novice training (at least time-wise) is officially in the books after a 10-miler today. I am looking ahead to next weekend where the training schedule has a 15 miler in store. Should be interesting as I've never run longer than 13.1 miles in my entire life...

 

[Barca33Runner]

We’re doing Boma for the first time Monday after the marathon. I’m pumped. What do you recommend?

I've only been twice (both for Dinner), so I'm not any type of expert, but I really love their soup/stew/curry station. They rotate the dishes in this area (there are ~4), but there is usually something for everyone. I also love the Bobotie. As @CDKG stated though, the options are all really good. There are safer option for less adventurous eaters and the carving station options are usually pretty good. My problem is definitely finding something approximating moderation when I've eaten there. If you're going for breakfast I've heard/read good things but don't have any specific experience.

 

[lhermiston]

Everything! Seriously though, try just a little bit of everything on your first round. Then, go back for more of what you liked best! Finally, dessert. All the dessert!

One of the great things about Boma is the variety. There is something for everyone and a good blend of familiar favorites and African dishes that may be new to you. Try all the new things! It is also very vegetarian friendly, which I appreciate.

Awesome! I've read over the menu several times and there's so much I want to try. I'm a pretty adventurous eater, so I'm looking forward to trying new things, but I'm glad there will be some "safe" options for my family, as well. I've told my daughters we're all trying oxtail soup, but they just groan, ha ha. Desserts aren't really my thing, but I'll probably try a zebra dome.

 

[lhermiston]

I've only been twice (both for Dinner), so I'm not any type of expert, but I really love their soup/stew/curry station. They rotate the dishes in this area (there are ~4), but there is usually something for everyone. I also love the Bobotie. As @CDKG stated though, the options are all really good. There are safer option for less adventurous eaters and the carving station options are usually pretty good. My problem is definitely finding something approximating moderation when I've eaten there. If you're going for breakfast I've heard/read good things but don't have any specific experience.

We're doing dinner and I'm going to try *all* of the things. I can't wait. I might be more excited about this than Ohana, our number one restaurant.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Our FP+/Dining Plans Based On My Husband's Changes of Mind For Trip

Thursday:
10:50-11:50AM - Na'vi River Journey
12:05PM - 1:05PM - Expedition Everest
1:10PM - 2:10PM - Dinosaur
6:00PM - Paddlefish

Friday:
9:10AM - 10:10AM - Living with The Land
10:10AM - 11:10AM - Spaceship Earth
11:20AM - 12:20PM - Frozen Ever After
12:00PM - Chefs de France Lunch
5:15PM - California Grill Dinner (this may change)

Saturday:
10:05AM - 11:05AM - Alien Swirling Saucers
11:10AM - 12:10PM - Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
12:15PM - 1:15PM - Star Tours
5:15PM - Sanaa

Sunday:
8:40AM - Tusker House
9:30AM to 10:30AM - Flights of Passage (only me!)
2:00PM - Raglan Road

 

[baxter24]

Sunday question: Totally forgot about making fast passes until I saw the question for today. Got everything I wanted except Slinky Dog but I figured that might happen. I’m flying solo so i don’t mind waiting if the line isn’t too bad. I’m pumped to be able to just do what I want. Looking forward to trying out Tiffins for the first time too!

 

[rteetz]

Sunday question: Totally forgot about making fast passes until I saw the question for today. Got everything I wanted except Slinky Dog but I figured that might happen. I’m flying solo so i don’t mind waiting if the line isn’t too bad. I’m pumped to be able to just do what I want. Looking forward to trying out Tiffins for the first time too!

If you can rope drop one day I would do that for slinky. I did rope drop during wine and dine.

 

[Keels]

I got everything I wanted at pretty much the times I wanted, despite having to book for a big group.

Now, how many of those FP+s will o actually really use?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I got everything I wanted at pretty much the times I wanted, despite having to book for a big group.

Now, how many of those FP+s will o actually really use?

3

 

[rteetz]

3

Is that the over/under? If so I’ll take the under.

 

[Keels]

Is that the over/under? If so I’ll take the under.

Nah ... I’ll probably definitely hit the AK ones and the HS ones. Vegas is still trying to set odds on if I really go in for the MK ones.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Nah ... I’ll probably definitely hit the AK ones and the HS ones. Vegas is still trying to set odds on if I really go in for the MK ones.

I had enough MK until next Wine & Dine.

 

[Keels]

I had enough MK until next Wine & Dine.

I’ve got some mountains for after brunch, but if the weather is nice ...
Imma be at the pool instead of dodging strollers.