Marathon Weekend ??

[kjccr]

Just curious, do they open the parks later on the day of the marathon? How does that all work for the spectators? Do you have to have a theme park ticket to be a spectator in the park that day?

 

[Kristi1357]

You can watch runners in MK without a ticket.
For the other parks (also later in the morning) you would need a ticket to watch inside a park.

There are many great places to watch without having a park ticket.
I especially like to cheer for the Full in front of the Animal Kingdom entrance.
In front of MGM and on the Boardwalk are other great areas for the Full.
And the runners really need the encouragement near the end.

I never go to the finish area anymore. Way too crowded.
And now you have to pay $$$ to be in the bleachers closest to the finish line.
I'd rather cheer in several places where 'my people' need a boost! LOL

 

[Tiger Lily 03]

Yes, parks are open and runners get to go along as park guests are either watching/cheering or they are in the parks doing their thing. It works.