Marathon Weekend 2027

[Psymonds]

You’re right, the expo could get even crazier.

I think if they did better with the merch lineup (not making it so you have to be there weds at open for some things) then it can be ok. We went weds last year at 5pm and it was fine. Same as any non-rundisney expo I had ever been to.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I think if they did better with the merch lineup (not making it so you have to be there weds at open for some things) then it can be ok. We went weds last year at 5pm and it was fine. Same as any non-rundisney expo I had ever been to.

I’m doing the 10k and won’t even consider the expo that first day. The first day has gotten crazier and crazier.

 

[WDW 4 ME]

Heads up to anyone planning ahead…..the Swan and Dolphin have rooms to book through the 10th (Sunday) and have the D23 rate available.

How does the D23 rate look? We aren’t D23 members but have considered it.

 

[Naomeri]

Also they really should be considering a day to the expo. Since Wednesday is already a mess as it is. If they’re going to add a lot of registrations but we will see if that happens.

I guess the Resorts side would be in favor of that, since it would mean that people who want to get to the expo on Day 1 would have to get there yet another day earlier.

 

[lookingforsunshine]

Just because they technically don’t sweep doesn’t mean they won’t do other things to encourage people to get through the course. Closing character lines and redirecting runners are tactics I’ve seen both during the 5k. Since not timed doesn’t mean unlimited.

They may take a page from DLR’s book and be much more strict on people getting through the course quickly.

 

[Novatrix]

I’m doing the 10k and won’t even consider the expo that first day. The first day has gotten crazier and crazier.

I got to the expo just after 6pm the first day, and I swear it was perfect. No lines for anything. The only thing is some key merchandise was sold out (like most Dopey merch, most passholder merch, the women's paid marathon shirt), but it was a worthy trade-off to not deal with the earlier chaos.

 

[Disneyhanna]

How does the D23 rate look? We aren’t D23 members but have considered it.

If you have Disney+, you can get D23 gold for free (normally $50/year). I find it's around $50/night cheaper than the AP rate and it is the same pool of room availability.

 

[FFigawi]

I really hope they plan to move the resort return bus location, then. If you're in an earlier corral you can already end up waiting an extended time for the course to clear of starters before you can head back. This year, I don't think the buses started back up until ~6:45-6:50 with a normal, continuous release starting at 5:00. Move the start earlier and extend the release time and you could have finishers waiting for 3+ hours in the parking lot!

That’s plenty of time for parking lot beers after running the course a second or third time