Marathon Weekend 2018

[SheHulk]

HI everybody! I've popped into this thread a few times but I just this week (finally) registered for the marathon. It's on like Donkey Kong! Now to come up with a costume....

 

[metluver]

Finally caught up on this thread! I started a new (second) job and got a bit off track running-wise. Now I just have to try to run during a nearly three week vacation. Not the worst problem to have, but I hate running on cruises; too many people on a small track and no YouTube for the treadmill.

For Sunday's question: I want to do each holiday at least once (most probably only once), but Memorial Day is the one I will do many times since my birthday falls on that weekend more often than not. I'm doing MNSSHP on 10/24 this year, though. It's my sister's birthday, so we're flying down for the party and coming back the next day (my new job is with an airline, so we can fly free).

 

[FelisLachesis]

T-minus 4 months until the expo!

ADRs were set two months ago, now waiting two months until FPs can be set. Then another two months after, and we can run Disney!

 

[rteetz]

Happy Sunday everyone!

Today's Sundays are for Disney question:

What is your favorite mode of Disney transportation?

My answer: the WDW Railroad. It is such a nice peaceful grand circle tour of the Magic Kingdom. I loved trains as a kid so it's also kind of nostalgic. I do love the monorail too but the monorail needs some refurbing.

 

[FFigawi]

Today's Sundays are for Disney question:

What is your favorite mode of Disney transportation?

The boats! Sure beats walking from MGM to Epcot.

 

[PCFriar80]

Happy Sunday everyone!

Today's Sundays are for Disney question:

What is your favorite mode of Disney transportation?

In general, foot patrol from BCVs to/from Epcot and HS.
Park specific, Magic Kingdom TTA People Mover!

 

[Simba's Girl]

Sunday QOTW answer: walking. Any other transportation (other than the Wild West Express-BTMRR) has the potential to make me feel like I'm part of a cattle drive.

ETA: I just realized that exactly 4 months from today we check in for Marathon Weekend!!!!

 

[hotblooded]

In general, foot patrol from BCVs to/from Epcot and HS.

Absolutely. I prefer to get anywhere on my own power, and to have that level of control over when to leave and when I'll arrive. I grew up going to WDW so it will always feel like my home park, but Disneyland now has the edge for me due to its affordable off-site hotels within walking distance of the parks and race start area. I simply can't afford the Contemporary or Boardwalk area for similar levels of convenience.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Sunday Question:

The vehicles for Splash Mountain, followed closely by all the other attraction vehicles. In the end it doesn't seem that I've gone very far, but I've certainly enjoyed the ride.

I used to really enjoy the boat ride from POR to Disney Springs, but it has become very time consuming. I like the existence of Disney Transportation, but it can be incredibly frustrating if you want to get anywhere in under an hour.

 

[camaker]

The boats! Sure beats walking from MGM to Epcot.

I'll second this! We love the boats to and from Wilderness Lodge to MK. If we need to get to DS from MK or vice versa, we'll often go by way of WL just so we can take the boat!

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: Boat from POFQ to DS and back. When I get on, I always think 'what a boring job to be the captain of one of these.' By the end of the ride, I realize it is my dream job.

2nd place is the monorail, since it has been a constant since my first visit to DW. I have a co-pilot license from back in the days when you could ride in the cockpit.

 

[katiekinzakat]

It's been a long time but I finally caught up on this thread (kind of, def skipped a lot!). My answer to the question is definitely any and all boats!

Also, don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, but y'all seem like nice people so here goes: My training plan for the half starts this week, and I'm just wondering how you guys deal with intervals on the treadmill? I prefer to run outside, but with the weather like it is I may be forced indoors. I'm definitely not good enough to run 30 minutes straight through, but I also don't want to have to run circles on the indoor track if I can help it. Thanks!

 

[rteetz]

It's been a long time but I finally caught up on this thread (kind of, def skipped a lot!). My answer to the question is definitely any and all boats!

Also, don't know if this is the right place to ask this question, but y'all seem like nice people so here goes: My training plan for the half starts this week, and I'm just wondering how you guys deal with intervals on the treadmill? I prefer to run outside, but with the weather like it is I may be forced indoors. I'm definitely not good enough to run 30 minutes straight through, but I also don't want to have to run circles on the indoor track if I can help it. Thanks!

The speed button becomes your friend

I try to run longer when running on a treadmill. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing but I'll run for like 5 minutes then walk for 30 seconds.

 

[lhermiston]

Not counting rides, my favorite modes of transportation are the boat from POR to Disney Springs and the monorail.

Honorable Mention goes to the Disney Express from the airport to our hotel. I love the sense of anticipation I get once I'm on the bus.

 

[rteetz]

Not counting rides, my favorite modes of transportation are the boat from POR to Disney Springs and the monorail.

Honorable Mention goes to the Disney Express from the airport to our hotel. I love the sense of anticipation I get once I'm on the bus.

The bus on the way to the airport is the worst ride ever...

 

[SheHulk]

ATQOTW: Love the monorail. If that same monorail was anywhere other than Disney World I would not have the same feelings. It's totally nostalgia.
Sometimes you get a really funny boat captain running some of the resort boats and that goes a long way.

 

[mrsg00fy]

Happy Sunday everyone!

Today's Sundays are for Disney question:

What is your favorite mode of Disney transportation?

My answer: the WDW Railroad. It is such a nice peaceful grand circle tour of the Magic Kingdom. I loved trains as a kid so it's also kind of nostalgic. I do love the monorail too but the monorail needs some refurbing.

Walking. I love staying At the Epcot resorts with the ability to walk into two parks. I take the buses when I need to get to the other places but there is nothing like the power of my own two feet!

 

[lhermiston]

The bus on the way to the airport is the worst ride ever...

We're hurt the most by the ones we love.

 

[StarGirl11]

Well my Dads changing projects so I'm now back to flying out of Denver. Bad news: The flight is ridiculously late. Good news: Dad listened to my complaint about my original flight and now I'm flying in rediculously late on the 1st. I am gaining a full day in Florida

 

[metluver]

Monorail, hands down. Boats to and from Fort Wilderness come in second purely because they play songs from the early Disneymania CDs.

As far as ride vehicles, TTA Peoplemover and the Time Rovers from Dinosaur are tied.