Marathon Weekend 2027

[pluto377]

SAFD- Firmly team onsite because I go solo. I've stayed at a bunch of different places for MW- AoA, AKL, Pop, POFQ, OKW, ASMo, CCV, ASMu and BLT. I'm not sure which was my favorite.

I love the vibes at Pop. There are so many runners and the buses are super easy in the morning. I also love the Skyliner and how easy it is to get to the HH meetup from there.

I also loved POFQ. The small size of the resort is amazing as it the single bus stop. I loved how quiet it was there, but I didn't get that runner vibe that you get at Pop.

CCV is amazing because it's beautiful and the hot tubs are huge. Transportation from there was a little annoying because we stopped at Contemporary in the mornings. Not sure if they always do that.

I also loved my stay at OKW this past January. The rooms are gigantic, the resort is peaceful and driving to Epcot was incredibly easy from there. I would not stay there without a car though. It can be a long walk to the bus or having to wait for the internal shuttle.

BLT we did for Princess weekend and I love the location. Can you really beat walking to MK? The race pick up for busses was far though. And since we did only the 10K i didn't get to experience the monorail to a race.

For 2027 I've rented points at SSR. Never stayed there before so I wanted to check it off my list. Seems like a quiet place, I like the proximity to the Springs and it appears it'll be pretty much as easy as OKW if I decide to drive to races.

After having rented studios for a few years in a row now, I think I prefer that over a regular room. The kitchenette is great to have especially because I have anxiety eating too much restaurant food before racing. I also like the deluxe amenities like hot tubs and more restaurant choices.

I really think you can't go wrong with wherever you choose though. Find the theming that appeals to you and your group and is within budget and go with that. I highly recommend at least pricing out DVC rentals because the regular prices have gotten so out of control it's usually more economical. I paid less than $100 more for SSR than Pop would be for next January.

 

[Stitch&Co.]

SAFD: For MW I prefer to be on site. Off site is fine for other weekends, but I never know how I’ll feel after the marathon so being able to get on a bus afterwards makes things easier if I’m solo. If my DH is with me that leaves the car available for him to drive over to Epcot to see me finish.

I’ve rented DVC at SSR for the last few years from the same person and that has made things very easy. I can easily get over to DS to hit Gideons and it’s close enough to get off property to Apopka/ Vineland if I want to expand my food options. I request a building near the front so that puts me near Artists Pallet for QS food options and for bus pickup and drop off.

Every MW is different, but staying on property makes it so much easier to get around to the various activities like the HH meetup. I still have hopes to stay at BLT some time so I can take the monorail. Although I do have a fear of what would happen if the monorail broke down on the way to Epcot.

 

[marty3d]

SAFD: Team Onsite for me.

Crescent Lake is my favourite area of WDW (outside the parks). I love being able to wake up to Epcot and DHS and not have to wait for any type of transportation. It's also very convenient for MW - Bus or Car tends to be very quick and I like to be able to walk back through Epcot on Marathon day and cheer on the runners. It's also incredibly convenient for the DIS activities over the weekend.

I've stayed at all the CL resorts and like all of them - though Yacht & Beach Club are my favourites for Stormalong Bay.

For MW 27 I'm currently booked into the Dolphin but I'm also trying to close on a resale contract at BCV and hope to be able to waitlist into either BCV or BWV (or a split).

 

[nancipants]

I’m Team My House because it’s cheap.

 

[Herding_Cats]

SAFD:
Now that we own DVC, I’m team on-site. If we were traveling with another family I would be team off-site. We own at SSR and I really enjoy it because it’s quiet, spread out, and walkable to DS for a ton of food options. We have stayed at every WDW dvc resort other than CCV (but we have stayed at BRV), the new Cabins, and BLT at this point and keep coming back to SSR for the value factor. As others have discussed, it has a great comparable value to other options.

We are currently booked at SSR but are considering trying to move to BCV for a few days to change things up for the kids. I’m pretty over doing split stays, and we’ve done a lot of them, but I think a change for a weekend would be nice and I could spectate some of the marathon from there.

 

[Herding_Cats]

but I'm also trying to close on a resale contract at BCV and hope to be able to waitlist into either BCV or BWV (or a split).

One of us. One of us.

 

[lahobbs4]

SAFD: Onsite! While I love AKL for the vibes and the food, I've always gotten the luck of a room reallllly far away and that's hard after a race. Did POFQ last and loved the small, quiet feel but wanted more food options. Would probably say Boulder Ridge Villas has been our fave for race weekends! (hot tub, Geyser Point, Whispering Canyon)

 

[marty3d]

One of us. One of us.

Lol! Let's wait until Disney actually clears me as I sit at day 20 in ROFR.