Marathon Weekend 2020

[bevcgg]

It would be easier to book breakfast/lunch ADR's if I knew WHEN I might be flying home on Monday.
Come on Southwest.....please don't make me use Frontier in January!

 

[Jason Bryer]

Big thanks to @Keels for setting up the group rate. I am now officially registered for Dopey! This will be my third DM, but first Dopey. Super excited!

 

[kirstie101]

Ok glad to know the issues were system wide this morning and not just user error. I gave up and went back to bed (Pacific time) and was able to use the app when I woke up at 7:00 this morning. Got the two things I wanted! I have a couple maybes I think I'll go back and book as well.

 

[courtneybeth]

Got all the food reservations we wanted except Sanaa lunch. Looks like they're not offering that anymore in January? Strange. We are going to BOMA instead, which is probably better because it'll be post half marathon and we'll be in "eat all the things" mode.

Now we just wait to book flights.... Tuesday overnight flight and leaving on the last possible plane out on Sunday evening to LAX.

 

[gtitan21]

So, our group rate for Marathon Weekend is FINALLY working and anyone who previously talked to me about booking should have received a confirmation email by now!

If anyone else is still interested in joining the group block, I have VERY limited availability for 1/7 at Pop Century - but every day is wide open between 1/8-1/14 at both Pop and CB. The rates for Pop are $122/night (plus tax) and $192/night (plus tax) for CB.

You can add on the Dining Plan at 2020 rates or discounted parks tickets at any point, if that's something you need. I believe you can also book group tickets at the discount WITHOUT having a room reservation, but let me double-check on that.

Are there still rooms available for Pop? Thank you

 

[ashejen]

Got all the food reservations we wanted except Sanaa lunch. Looks like they're not offering that anymore in January? Strange. We are going to BOMA instead, which is probably better because it'll be post half marathon and we'll be in "eat all the things" mode.

Now we just wait to book flights.... Tuesday overnight flight and leaving on the last possible plane out on Sunday evening to LAX.

Boma is SO GOOD. Yum...

 

[FFigawi]

First three dining reservations done. Jiko on Wed, Jaleo on Sun, and V&A on Tue. Have room at Jaleo for extras.

 

[courtneybeth]

Boma is SO GOOD. Yum...

Right?! I feel like we ended up winning on this one. Brunch and zebra domes, plus animals and hanging out.

 

[ManhattanMcC]

Races, Resorts, Flights, ADRs... we are 100% set. Now just to make a decision on if a Marathon Magic Band is our special souvenir for 2020 and if we want to treat Disney as an 'A' race!

 

[kirstie101]

Which should I reserve? Tusker House or Boma for dinner? We'll be in AK that day. How hard is it to get from AK to Boma? Is it just easier to stay and eat in the park? Is it true that the food is similar? Any input is appreciated!

 

[Jason Bryer]

Races, Resorts, Flights, ADRs... we are 100% set. Now just to make a decision on if a Marathon Magic Band is our special souvenir for 2020 and if we want to treat Disney as an 'A' race!

I may be a sucker, but I ordered the Magic Band. I will be the first I have every paid for. I like the style/theme this year.

 

[Keels]

Big thanks to @Keels for setting up the group rate. I am now officially registered for Dopey! This will be my third DM, but first Dopey. Super excited!

Glad that discounted hotel room could twist your arm into your first Dopey!

 

[lhermiston]

Which should I reserve? Tusker House or Boma for dinner? We'll be in AK that day. How hard is it to get from AK to Boma? Is it just easier to stay and eat in the park? Is it true that the food is similar? Any input is appreciated!

I can’t speak to the food at Tusker House, but I did Boma after the marathon this year and it was amazing. Huge selection. Beautiful resort. It’s currently my favorite WDW restaurant (granted, there’s a lot I haven’t tried).

 

[rteetz]

I can’t speak to the food at Tusker House, but I did Boma after the marathon this year and it was amazing. Huge selection. Beautiful resort. It’s currently my favorite WDW restaurant (granted, there’s a lot I haven’t tried).

Boma and Tusker House have pretty much the same food.

 

[CDKG]

Which should I reserve? Tusker House or Boma for dinner? We'll be in AK that day. How hard is it to get from AK to Boma? Is it just easier to stay and eat in the park? Is it true that the food is similar? Any input is appreciated!

Just my opinion, but I prefer the breakfast at Tusker House and dinner at Boma. One plus with dinner at Boma is it gives you an opportunity to enjoy an amazing resort. I love to arrive early and enjoy the sunset over the resort’s private savanna before checking in for dinner. It’s magical!

 

[lhermiston]

Just booked Boma for my post-marathon celebration. Gonna dine alone and stuff my face with seafood gumbo. YOLO.

 

[CDKG]

Just booked Boma for my post-marathon celebration. Gonna dine alone and stuff my face with seafood gumbo. YOLO.

What time? My Boma ressie is for 5:30 on Sunday.

 

[lhermiston]

What time? My Boma ressie is for 5:30 on Sunday.

5:20!

 

[CDKG]

5:20!

See you there! I booked my reservation for 4 (just in case) but will most likely be dining solo. ALL the carbs and ALL the desserts!

 

[Disney at Heart]

What time? My Boma ressie is for 5:30 on Sunday.

5:20!

See! Even when travelling solo, no one is really alone at Disney World!