Sept Triathlon affect crowds?

[js092097]

The Walt Disney World Triathlon is scheduled for September 22-24. We will be there the first two days of the triathlon. Does this affect the crowd levels and what about driving around. I know for some of the marathons they close some roads. Thanks for advice!

 

[QueenGoblin]

We were there during a triatholon/iron man type event in May of 05. I don't think we would have even noticed except we were staying in Fort Wilderness so we saw them setting up for the swim and they had to reroute some of the transportation due to the bike race (I think.) They did a good job of having signs up and telling you how to get around. I think if we had been at one of the other resorts that wasn't in the middle of the event the way FW was, we probably wouldn't have even run into those issues. I didn't notice any difference as far as crowds in the parks. I don't know if the September event is bigger or smaller than the one they had in May...maybe someone else has experience with it. I think you will be fine! Have fun!

 

[momtobrynncess]

We have been there for the past 9 years, and I will tell you that the Triathlon DOES VERY MUCH AFFECT CROWD LEVELS!!! As a rule September is a fairly quiet month, especially the beginning of the month. Especially on weekends we have found that the triathlon greatly increases the crowds, mostly at MK. My birthday falls during the race, and we have changed our plans to not go at that time of the year, even though I enjoy spending my birthday there.

 

[js092097]

We plan on going to MGM on that Friday and then we will be driving home on that Sat. Is it usually bad the week before the triathlon?