Marathon Weekend 2027

[lhermiston]

I’m hoping to pull the trigger on my lodging today. Can anyone tell me if TAs earn a commission on Swan and Dolphin the same way they would for a Disney resort?

 

[marty3d]

I’m hoping to pull the trigger on my lodging today. Can anyone tell me if TAs earn a commission on Swan and Dolphin the same way they would for a Disney resort?

I'm not sure - but given they are on aggregator sites like Travelocity they may depending on the rate.

Swan and Dolphin appear to have released some rooms today - I was able to switch Jan 5-7 to the Dolphin from SR. They also have availability on both the AP and D23 Gold rates for most of the nights. Monday night seems to be the one night that's sold out - I'm guessing due to some type of convention room block.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

I’m hoping to pull the trigger on my lodging today. Can anyone tell me if TAs earn a commission on Swan and Dolphin the same way they would for a Disney resort?

I think they do, but they have to be certified with Marriott. I booked my princess room with my TA since her husband is certified with Marriott. He did all the bookings and she handled all communication with me.

 

[princesspirateandrunner]

SAFD: Lion King
Sorry for the late vote. Thank you, @camaker!

 

[lhermiston]

I booked POFQ today. I love both Port Orleans resorts and POFQ is super convenient for Marathon Weekend. Can't wait to get down there!

 

[Baloo in MI]

Yeah, not to be a DVC commercial, because it is not perfect, and yearly dues last the life of the contract. But if you are going to be going every year or more than once a year DVC will pay itself off. Plus then you don’t have to deal with hotel stay sticker shock every year when prices go up, again! At Pop for Springtime Surprise (ran out of points for the year, a different issue) and the room, even with discounts was shockingly more than just a few years ago.

Honestly, not cheap but we have been so happy with our contract. And heading back to Wilderness Lodge with extended family for MW (and why I have no points for SS! ).

 

[Simba's Mom]

I booked POFQ today. I love both Port Orleans resorts and POFQ is super convenient for Marathon Weekend. Can't wait to get down there!

I remember staying at POR on Marathon weekend, and I was really impressed I was that a bunch of runners from POR and POFQ, who didn't seem to have known each other beforehand, found each other and set up an impromptu jog every day. I would often see them in the food court, and the camaraderie was fantastic.

 

[Fenway1970]

I booked POFQ today. I love both Port Orleans resorts and POFQ is super convenient for Marathon Weekend. Can't wait to get down there!

POFQ is awesome for MW! I've stayed there for 2 out of the 3 of mine and yes, it's a perfect resort for Dopey. Small and easy to walk, super close to Epcot.

I'm actually doing the offsite thing this time which I'm a little apprehensive about because I'm so used to the busses. But the kids are coming with me this time and I will need my own space since I'm getting up early every race morning, and they are only doing the 5K. That's just not gonna work with all of us in a POFQ room. As much as I love staying on property the onsite solutions for multiple BRs are cost prohibitive, so I've reserved an Airbnb in Kissimmee. It'll be my first time driving to and from the races, but I'm told that's not so big a deal.

 

[fatmanatee]

edit: whoops

 

[GollyGadget]

POFQ is awesome for MW! I've stayed there for 2 out of the 3 of mine and yes, it's a perfect resort for Dopey. Small and easy to walk, super close to Epcot.

I'm actually doing the offsite this time which I'm a little apprehensive about because I'm so used to the busses. But the kids are coming with me this time and I will need my own space since I'm getting up early every race morning, and they are only doing the 5K. That's just not gonna work with all of us in a POFQ room. As much as I love staying on property the onsite solutions for multiple BRs are cost prohibitive, so I've reserved an Airbnb in Kissimmee. It'll be my first time driving to and from the races, but I'm told that's not so big a deal.

I've rented an Airbnb in Kissimmee for MW several times and booked a few months ago for 2027. It works really well for us and I've never had any issues driving to the races.

I like staying onsite but we travel with our dogs and they are not fans of all the noises in hotels.

 

[lahobbs4]

I’m hoping to pull the trigger on my lodging today. Can anyone tell me if TAs earn a commission on Swan and Dolphin the same way they would for a Disney resort?

Yes, it's the same! I'm a TA, we use the same Disney reservation site for those.