Marathon Weekend 2018

[Dis_Yoda]

Yeah there were some definite angry people out today.

I never get why people are angry when they travel at Disney during a really busy time. If the only rides we get on are the ones we have FP+ on, so be it! Tis life!

We've gone right after Christmas, Easter and 4th of July. You just have to enjoy people watching at that point or lots of alcohol. I do both!

 

[Blue Caterpillar]

Love living vicariously through you all, thanks for all the updates!

 

[SoCalBruin]

Are these crowd levels I'm reading about typical for marathon weekend? I was looking at doing the Dopey Challenge in the next 1-2 years and, even though I don't want to hit the parks super hard, I do want to experience them some as a West Coaster

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Are these crowd levels I'm reading about typical for marathon weekend? I was looking at doing the Dopey Challenge in the next 1-2 years and, even though I don't want to hit the parks super hard, I do want to experience them some as a West Coaster

Next year won't be so bad since its a week later in the year.

 

[lhermiston]

Are these crowd levels I'm reading about typical for marathon weekend? I was looking at doing the Dopey Challenge in the next 1-2 years and, even though I don't want to hit the parks super hard, I do want to experience them some as a West Coaster

Crowds in 2017 weren’t nearly as bad as what’s being described now.

 

[Baloo in MI]

We were in Epcot today. It was busier there than I remember it ever being on any previous visit. Unfortunately Test Track was closed most of the morning and then Space Ship Earth was closed most of the day. There was a three hour line for Test Track onc wit reoppend, 2 1/2 hours for FEA, 2 1/2 hours for soarin’, even Figment was over an hour at one point! So we shifted gears, after using our fast passes (we tried to get a fourth but the park was out of fast passes for the day) we just hit all the less in demand attractions. We saw all the country movies, went to Pixar, Circle of Life Movie, explored the countries and ate (too much). It was a very busy day and I was really bummed to miss both Test Track and Space Ship Earth (my favorite Epcot ride) but I just kept telling myself “you are in Disney”. It was a good day.

Looking forward to seeing folks at the 10K meet-up. Time for bed.

 

[Barca33Runner]

I never get why people are angry when they travel at Disney during a really busy time. If the only rides we get on are the ones we have FP+ on, so be it! Tis life!

We've gone right after Christmas, Easter and 4th of July. You just have to enjoy people watching at that point or lots of alcohol. I do both!

I understand it because I know a lot of people aren’t as fortunate to have visited Disney as many times as I have and that it can be a once in a lifetime/childhood trip. The choice on the time of visit is often also non-flexible.

I’m a very easy-going, roll with the punches type so I can also relate to your difficulty understanding the depths of the anger and rudeness often displayed.

Disney is expensive, no way around that. If I had tried to fashion my once in a lifetime trip during the past week with limited understanding of the Disney system (ADRs, FP+, rope drop, etc.), as is the case with most newcomers, I can imagine being very upset/disappointed with the crowding and my experiences. Expectations can be a blessing or a curse.

 

[ywgckp]

We were there on Tuesday and it was exactly the same situation. This was after MK was virtually empty on Monday (compared to what we expected on New Year’s Day anyway). Rain seems to have scared off a ton of people on Monday and Wednesday and everyone has been trying to make up for it on these other days.

What I’ve learned:
1. People really, really freaking hate the rain.
2. People are completely fine with freezing their butts off and waiting frickin forever in queues as long as it isn’t raining.

You're definitely onto something. We were at MK on Tuesday/Wednesday in the rain and got a ton done - no standby wait for POTC, Jungle Cruise, etc. Then suddenly Thursday the parking lot at Animal Kingdom is full and it's 100 minutes wait for Dinosaur.

We bailed early and I took more time at the Expo, which was shockingly quiet.

 

[Ariel484]

PhotoPass on the app...

 

[nervous1sttimer]

We are on the bus back to POFQ from MK. It was busy today, but I was impressed with what we could get done! We didn’t show up until 10am (park opened at 8) and we did:
- POC
- Haunted Mansion
- Peter Pan (FP)
- Philharmagic
- 11:35 lunch at BOG
- Laugh Floor
- Zurg photo opp at Buzz
- SDMT (FP)
- BTMRR (FP)
- 3pm early dinner at LTT
- Shopping
- IASW (4th FP)
- WDW Railroad (two full trips - we were looking for a rest)
- Tomorrowland Speedway (5th FP)
- Shopping
- Plaza dessert party
- HAE fireworks

And now I am exhausted, feeling sick from too much sugar, and dreading my 3am wake up call! Have a good race tomorrow, everyone.

 

[1lilspark]

All of Central Florida schools are out until Monday.

Polk county public schools were back today and I know a few charter schools who went back Wednesday

 

[SunDial]

Did y'all hear the BREAKING NEWS.....

There will be no balloon ladies this year as the Helium has frozen!!!!

 

[cavepig]

I love cilantro but no bananas, if anyone is taking tallies

So excited for the UCF parade. As a Husker we've been enjoying watching them play , but sorry not sorry we get their coach , but boy have they been awesome!

We landed at 2 and ME was empty.

Expo tomorrow, anyone want me to check on if they restocked or have any merch items still?

 

[Dawn71]

From the Event guide

 

[FFigawi]

I like cilantro too.

Now just waiting on room service.

Here’s to hoping the wings are actually hot and not mild this time!

I love cilantro. And licorice/anise/fennel. But no bananas.

 

[Keels]

I love cilantro. And licorice/anise/fennel. But no bananas.

Never bananas.

 

[ywgckp]

I love cilantro. And licorice/anise/fennel. But no bananas.

Love bananas, hate cilantro. Maybe I don't belong here??

 

[Ariel484]

Love bananas, hate cilantro. Maybe I don't belong here??

Hey same!

 

[Blue Caterpillar]

I love cilantro but no bananas, if anyone is taking tallies

So excited for the UCF parade. As a Husker we've been enjoying watching them play , but sorry not sorry we get their coach , but boy have they been awesome!

We landed at 2 and ME was empty.

Expo tomorrow, anyone want me to check on if they restocked or have any merch items still?

I'm just curious how much the running outfits that look like chesire, goofy etc are if it is not too much hassle. They look super cute!

 

[ywgckp]

Love bananas, hate cilantro. Maybe I don't belong here??

Hey same!

Yay, maybe I do belong after all!

Good luck to all of you 10k'ers tomorrow! I told myself when I started training for the full this would be a one and done - but after getting here and seeing the energy, if things go well on Sunday I think I want to register for Dopey next year. Nowhere to go but up!

Except tomorrow AM I'll still be in bed at 5 AM instead of in a frozen corral, so maybe not??