POP Coffee Machines Marathon Morning

[Villains_Rock]

I hate to be in crazy person taper panic mode...but

I'm sure this question has been asked, but I can't find it...

Will POP have coffee and breakfast food available at 2am? I really need my morning coffee to get my body prepared to run. If not what have some of you done instead..I know I'm not alone in my need for coffee. I really don't want to pack a coffee maker and I really don't want to drink instant (although isn't that what they serve anyways?)

 

[cewait]

Food courts or fast food counters at other resorts open at 2 AM - usually. On occasion the cast member owning the key will not make it quite on time or other things happen.

Expect breads, fruits and other non-prepped foods as well as coffee, tea and other drinks. Most places I have seen have microwaves and toasters.

If eggs are on your normal diet, look for boiled eggs the day before and ask for a fridge in your room at checkin. Keep them in the fridge overnight.

 

[Suited Deuces]

I care to differ....

Pop sports....NOTHING available before the 5K @ Halloween.....VERY disappointed. Plan accordingly......

 

[NitroStitch]

The Via from Starbucks is pretty good - far better than most instant coffee, anyway. I made up a batch before going to bed for the 5K in October - good thing, since the All Star Sports food court was still dark when I left on the bus to the race. They might possibly do more for marathon weekend since it's such a huge event weekend (like having transportation from every resort instead of a handful), but I'm not taking any chances on coffee and food availability that early in the morning.

This will be my first half marathon, so I'm not sure what to expect...I just know I can't live without my usual starter fuel and I'm bringing it with me. Just in case.

 

[hockeygirl]

When we stayed at POP the last 3 times we were there marathon weekend, I was always able to get food/drink in the food court before getting on the bus. I always get on one of the first busses too, so you should be able to get something to take on the bus with you.

 

[cewait]

I care to differ....

Pop sports....NOTHING available before the 5K @ Halloween.....VERY disappointed. Plan accordingly......

I should have been more specific about talking about marathon and half..... I would not think anything special for the W&D 5 k or even the January 5k.... But the question was specific to the half and full.

 

[Disneyland_emily]

I know most of the resorts (if not all) will keep their main QSR open all day Sat/Sun with limited offerings (pastries/drinks/etc) between typical open periods so I wouldn't worry too much about coffee availability.

Also in previous races I believe they had some food and bev for purchase

-em