Marathon Weekend 2020

[ZellyB]

Entree: Cobb Salad from Brown Derby (gets me protein, dairy and vegetables)
Snack: Dole Whip (refreshing and fruit)
Drink: Outpost Lemonade from Epcot

 

[ZellyB]

I think I would be willing to pay for an Uber to get to sleep in an extra 1.5 hours. Has anyone done this to get a little extra sleep?

I haven't done it to get to a race, but we did try to use one to spectate the half in January and it was a nightmare. He was completely unable to manage around the road closures. He eventually got us where we wanted to go and he was super nice about it, but it was just a big mess.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

SAFD:
entree: gotta go with the Cobb Salad from Brown Derby as well. My husband and I always try to go this one on our couples trips and hopefully the good memories would power me through finding a way off the island
snack: Mickey pretzel. When my stomach isn't feeling the greatest, the good ol' Mickey pretzel has helped it feel better
Drink: I don't drink alcohol so my choice are a bit more limited, but I really loved the milk boba tea from the Chinese Pavilion on this last trip. I've had to hunt down local places that sell it!

 

[jmasgat]

SAFD: I struggled with this seemingly innocuous question since I rarely eat Disney food---just not worth it value/quality-wise. So I just tried to think of things that I gravitate to when I'm there.....

Entree: None that lingers in my memory. But specific offerings at Sanaa or Boma--things that I can't find elsewhere, or can't cook myself---would be my choice.

Snack: School Bread or Dole Whip. I haven't been to Norway yet, nor have I had Dole whip outside of Disney.

Drink: Chocolate shake from Beaches and Cream, and formerly Pop Century--this was a true value. They made a shake with real ice cream, lined the cup with chocolate syrup, and topped it with whipped cream and possibly sprinkles. For $5, it was a winner.

For atmosphere--a pint at Raglan is fun. I won't pay $$ for cocktails since they just aren't worth it. But I did catch Happy Hour at STK when I was there in February and got a half price cocktail and a $5 slider/fries which made a nice little dinner.

 

[Princess KP]

SAFD:

Entree: Macadamia Nut Pancakes from Kona Cafe
Snack: Nachos from the QS in Mexico
Drink: Rose Gold Margarita from the Polynesian pool bar

 

[lhermiston]

So I’ve never done a 5k race, because it takes longer to get to the start line than the finish line. I’m not looking forward to doing the 5k for the Dopey.
Are there any strategies for enjoying the 5k? Could I get there late, let’s say 5am?

You will likely spend more time waiting for the 5K than running it. Everyone is fresh, excited and there’s a great energy in the air - different from the “oh god, I’m about to run a full” nervous energy.

As for strategy, just soak it all in. Especially the World Showcase, it’s gorgeous in the morning.

 

[kirstie101]

You will likely spend more time waiting for the 5K than running it. Everyone is fresh, excited and there’s a great energy in the air - different from the “oh god, I’m about to run a full” nervous energy.

As for strategy, just soak it all in. Especially the World Showcase, it’s gorgeous in the morning.

I've never done a Disney 5k and am actually really looking forward to it. Is it pretty much entirely in the parks (or a park)?

 

[rteetz]

I've never done a Disney 5k and am actually really looking forward to it. Is it pretty much entirely in the parks (or a park)?

The first mile is mostly outside the parks and backstage. After that it’s mostly inside Epcot.

 

[jennamfeo]

Drink: Rose Gold Margarita from the Polynesian pool bar

GIMME RIGHT NOW

 

[cavepig]

Entree: The tofu dish at Skipper Canteen
Snack: Apple Cider Donut Holes at Isle of Java at DAK
Drink: I've got nothing here, drink fail.

 

[ANIM8R]

So I’ve never done a 5k race, because it takes longer to get to the start line than the finish line. I’m not looking forward to doing the 5k for the Dopey.
Are there any strategies for enjoying the 5k? Could I get there late, let’s say 5am?

Given the "it takes longer to get to the start line than the finish line", it sounds like you run at a faster pace.

If you're in an early corral and finish quickly (and if you're taking the buses), you'll be waiting around the finish area for the later waves to start since the buses need to wait for everybody to clear out the first half-mile of the route before they can travel to the bus loading area. I think it took close to an hour after corral 'A' started for the buses to be able to start loading this past year.

So, my advice on strategy is to enjoy the 5K route and take advantage of the shorter lines for photos then cheer on the later corrals after you finished since you won't be able to board your bus.

 

[kirstie101]

Does AP reg still work as it did in the past? Link will be up in the AP section of the disney website?

 

[jhoannam]

Given the "it takes longer to get to the start line than the finish line", it sounds like you run at a faster pace.

If you're in an early corral and finish quickly (and if you're taking the buses), you'll be waiting around the finish area for the later waves to start since the buses need to wait for everybody to clear out the first half-mile of the route before they can travel to the bus loading area. I think it took close to an hour after corral 'A' started for the buses to be able to start loading this past year.

So, my advice on strategy is to enjoy the 5K route and take advantage of the shorter lines for photos then cheer on the later corrals after you finished since you won't be able to board your bus.

Thanks! I didn't know the start line had to be cleared. I guess I'll just enjoy the 3AM wake up.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

SAFD:

Entree: Surf & Turf from Tiffins. Mostly the turf, but that was so good. The lobster was good too, but I'm very, very careful with shellfish due to family history of that allergy.

Snack: The desserts from Akershus. Is this enough of a loophole?

Drink: The non-alcoholic fruit smoothie I bought around mile 25 of the marathon in the Morocco pavilion. it was icy cold and tasted nothing powerade or water which I had just about had enough of by that point. It had downed it completely shortly after exiting World Showcase.

 

[roxymama]

Belated answer to the Sunday question. I'm assuming that the island I am stranded on is in Bay Lake or the seven seas lagoon.
Entree: the kids meal I had at the Mexico Pavilion in 1987.
Dessert: churros, but only if they are imported from disneyland.
Drink: anything in slush form with booze in it from france.

 

[jennamfeo]

churros, but only if they are imported from disneyland.

THE BEST.

 

[CDKG]

Entree: The tofu dish at Skipper Canteen
Snack: Apple Cider Donut Holes at Isle of Java at DAK
Drink: I've got nothing here, drink fail.

Tell me about the tofu dish at Skipper Canteen! I’ve never been there.

 

[garneska]

Tell me about the tofu dish at Skipper Canteen! I’ve never been there.

It’s delicious, one of my favorite things there. Wonderful though even my meat loving hubby will order it.

 

[steph0808]

Does anyone know what runDisney sent out in regards to spectating at this past weekend's Star Wars races? Now I'm worried that booking at the Poly won't have done anything in terms of spectating, since it seems runDisney is cracking down and wanting people to just go to the finish line.

People holding signs along the highways, outside the resorts, outside AK, on Boardwalk, etc., is what keeps me going during Disney races and one reason why I love them.

 

[rteetz]

Does anyone know what runDisney sent out in regards to spectating at this past weekend's Star Wars races? Now I'm worried that booking at the Poly won't have done anything in terms of spectating, since it seems runDisney is cracking down and wanting people to just go to the finish line.

People holding signs along the highways, outside the resorts, outside AK, on Boardwalk, etc., is what keeps me going during Disney races and one reason why I love them.

They didn't send out anything they just updated their terms in the guide. I didn't hear anything on a crack down on spectating so I wouldn't worry.