Marathon Weekend 2027

[WDW 4 ME]

Some Saturday evening musings...

With registration behind me, my thoughts have turned to lodging for the race and I'm seriously contemplating three spots. I'll be down for Dopey, which means staying Tuesday to Tuesday; but I'm probably only doing 3 (maybe 4) park days, which means downtime and finding entertainment. With that in mind I'm thinking about:

- All-Stars: Probably Sports, but they're all more or less the same. I stayed at All-Star Movies for one Marathon Weekend and it's totally fine. The food court is acceptable and race transportation gave me no troubles. But there's a not a ton going on.

- POFQ. I did Riverside one race weekend and love the resort, but couldn't stand the multiple bus stops for a race weekend. I did POFQ another race weekend and really loved how compact it was. The food on site is pretty bueno, I like being a short walk from Riverside, and the boat to Disney Springs gives me something to do on my no park days. I also love the vibes of NOLA, even the Disney-fied version. But, it's pricy for a solo trip when really all I need is a roof over my head.

- Swolphin. The wild card. I've never stayed here, but I'm intrigued, largely by the location. Am I way off or could it be comparable in price to POFQ? It would be so fun to stay in that area, but I'm turned off by the resort fee and the food on site seems expensive by Disney standards.

I'd love any feedback (including recommendations) as it's been a few years since I've done a race weekend.

My family considers the swolphin to be our second home. Prefer swan of the 3 resorts. So many food options, quiet yet close to so many things to do, 2 parks within walking distance, great area for running, huge pools, almost every room has a great view and if you are very lucky, you can see spaceship earth and fireworks from your room.

 

[The Expert]

Guardians - I'm voting against myself here since I didn't include this in my original picks and I included Empire. AND it beat Raiders. But with Raiders out I'm going back to my original opinion that movies made before Disney acquired the IP shouldn't win. And Guardians is my favourite MCU film.

I was SO ready to vote Empire before reading this, but I think I agree. Therefore...

SAFD:
Lion King
Up
Mary Poppins
Guardians

 

[Novatrix]

Beauty and the Beast
Toy Story
Mary Poppins (I don't care what the final results show, it will always be the winner in my heart.)
Guardians of the Galaxy

 

[Barca33Runner]

SAFD: What I imagine happened to the majority of voters after pressing “post” last week:



We have all chosen…poorly.

I cast one vote for Empire Strikes Back, the only remaining film worthy of winning.

I am only kidding a little bit

 

[GuinnessRunner]

SAFD:

Beauty & the Beast
Toy Story
POTC
Guardians

 

[marty3d]

I was SO ready to vote Empire before reading this, but I think I agree. Therefore...

SAFD:
Lion King
Up
Mary Poppins
Guardians

Well I was trying to influence the Mary Poppins vote but I’ll take it!

 

[nancipants]

I was SO ready to vote Empire before reading this, but I think I agree. Therefore...

SAFD:
Lion King
Up
Mary Poppins
Guardians

You’re breaking my heart! You’re going down a path I can’t follow!

 

[marty3d]

You’re breaking my heart! You’re going down a path I can’t follow!

No one is saying Empire isn’t a great movie! It’s just a winner in a different bracket!

 

[MissLiss279]

SAFD:

Lion King
Toy Story
Pirates
Guardians

 

[matt and beth]

Lion King

Toy Story

Mary Poppins

Guardians

 

[BigEeyore]

SAFD:
Lion King
Up
Mary Poppins
Empire

 

[CaliforniaGirl09]

I was considering Swan/Dolphin as well, but I looked a few days ago and there is no availability. When I look at the calendar there seems to be a long block for a couple weeks around Marathon weekend. Strange! Maybe multiple conferences?

 

[FFigawi]

I was considering Swan/Dolphin as well, but I looked a few days ago and there is no availability. When I look at the calendar there seems to be a long block for a couple weeks around Marathon weekend. Strange! Maybe multiple conferences?

I'm sure it's conferences. There were two large ones during MW this year. Keep checking, though. Rooms often open up in the summer and again in late fall as those groups drop rooms.

 

[marty3d]

I was considering Swan/Dolphin as well, but I looked a few days ago and there is no availability. When I look at the calendar there seems to be a long block for a couple weeks around Marathon weekend. Strange! Maybe multiple conferences?

I'm sure it's conferences. There were two large ones during MW this year. Keep checking, though. Rooms often open up in the summer and again in late fall as those groups drop rooms.

Keep checking is the best advice. As you said, room blocks will open up but you also have individuals who will cancel. A good time To check is right after Disney opens up room bookings for 2027 because people who booked into Swolphin might have booked it as a backup but really want a Disney resort.