Marathon Weekend 2021

[happ]

Just a reminder that Southwest flights will be released today.

Just booked my flights.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Unsurprisingly, there are a lot less direct flights than in the past. I seem to recall there were always 3 from Philly to MCO, now there's only 1.

I'm looking for the same flight. I like that crazy-early morning flight so I can get a full day in a park, while still half-tired

Now I'm not sure what to do. The other airlines are either basic economy (read: no seat selection) or a bit more than I want to pay. Maybe I'll still book with SW, and hope they open up more flights as time goes on.

I tried looking at the day before, my my DW has to work until 4, and there's no flights that leave late enough for us to be able to safely get on.

 

[camaker]

Just a reminder that Southwest flights will be released today.

Thanks for the reminder! I’m all booked now, too. Fortunately, the direct 6:05am flight down and 8:15pm flight back are both still flying, so I’m able to maximize park time.

The next big decision is whether to keep my November formerly W&D trip or just roll everything from that over to SWRR. The answer will probably depend on whether they drop significant resort discounts here shortly.

 

[xjillianpaige]

I am terrified to book a flight and have to cancel due to Covid. I'm not sure how long the airlines are going to be super flexible with cancellations.

 

[cburnett11]

Just a reminder that Southwest flights will be released today.

Thanks so much. Went ahead and booked Marathon weekend and Princess. Fingers crossed!

 

[zfletch74]

RockNRoll is cancelling events into 2021 now. They just cancelled New Orleans scheduled for March 6-7. They’ve been posting event updates on their Instagram the last couple days.

 

[GBRforWDW]

Just a reminder that Southwest flights will be released today.

Wow, they’re really late, haha. I booked my flights with Delta back in February. With the pandemic, seems like forever ago.

 

[HockeyMomNH]

I booked my SW flights this morning too, for Jan and Feb race weekends. It was super complicated since I had Luv vouchers and travel funds. Jan flight prices were good, but the Feb ones were more than I wanted to spend.

Fingers crossed that we don't get canceled.

 

[Novatrix]

I'm looking for the same flight. I like that crazy-early morning flight so I can get a full day in a park, while still half-tired

Same here, I was aiming for 6 am going and 8pm coming back. 12 and 12 isn't as appealing. I have both United and Southwest vouchers due to Covid-19 cancelled trips, I think I'll just hold off until closer to the date to book flights.

 

[Sleepy425]

I am terrified to book a flight and have to cancel due to Covid. I'm not sure how long the airlines are going to be super flexible with cancellations.

Im thankful I have Southwest points to book with so there’s no risk.

 

[xjillianpaige]

Im thankful I have Southwest points to book with so there’s no risk.

I have a stupid amount of JetBlue points... I should look into how that works.

 

[nekonekoneko]

Same here, I was aiming for 6 am going and 8pm coming back. 12 and 12 isn't as appealing. I have both United and Southwest vouchers due to Covid-19 cancelled trips, I think I'll just hold off until closer to the date to book flights.

I booked, anyway, with the earliest landing time possible, just to try to maximize the day in as much as I can.

Leaving was fine, getting back to Philly by 9:00 pm is decent enough where it's not too terribly late.

 

[rteetz]

RockNRoll is cancelling events into 2021 now. They just cancelled New Orleans scheduled for March 6-7. They’ve been posting event updates on their Instagram the last couple days.

RnR is in trouble I think.

 

[Jason Bryer]

Just booked my flights with Southwest. I booked Friday to Monday with the home that I can switch from Marathon to Goofy. Really hoping this happens.

 

[Novatrix]

Just booked my flights with Southwest. I booked Friday to Monday with the home that I can switch from Marathon to Goofy. Really hoping this happens.

Well, even if you can't a) you're in Disney for an extra day and b) you can always walk a half marathon through the parks on Saturday. I fail to see the downsides of this plan!

 

[PCFriar80]

I got the "spectator" rate roundtrip non-stop from BDL/MCO for $210! I'm truly going to miss running in 2021 after a 16 year streak of MW but as I said before hope this works out for all of you running!
I'm pretty sure I'll be able to pull off a good vacation!

 

[makelab]

I have a stupid amount of JetBlue points... I should look into how that works.

Normally, you can cancel for free if you are Mosaic. However, if you book by October 15, there is no change fee. If you book with points, you will get those refunded and the 5.60 ticket fee will go into a travel bank.

 

[Dug720]

Whelp. No POT for me for Marathon Weekend. My 10K next Saturday just got cancelled around 8:30pm.

 

[lovingeire]

I am terrified to book a flight and have to cancel due to Covid. I'm not sure how long the airlines are going to be super flexible with cancellations.

Reasons I should stay up to date on this thread...missed the memo on flights yesterday! However I’m not sure I want to buy flights for 5 at this point?????

 

[lovingeire]

SAFD catch up:

Goals:
1. Consistent training
2. Finish Dopey with a drink in hand
3. Ride Everest
4. Enjoy the 5K with my family

Ride Vehicles:
1. Peter Pan
2. Dumbo
3. Teacups
4. Doom Buggies

Treat Myself:
Alex & Ani bracelets or a Loungefly or Dooney bag