Marathon Weekend 2020

[Dis5150]

SAFD: It isn't really a "post race" celebratory thing but crossing the finish line with a frozen margarita in hand definitely felt like a celebration to me! Other than that, we always go to Beaches & Cream for a meal following the main race of any given runDisney weekend. Can't beat the No Way Jose' in my opinion!

I already follow a bunch of you on IG but I will go thru and add the rest of you! Mine is dis5150. Warning though, I don't post much until race weekend!

 

[ZellyB]

We've done a few different things post marathon...Biergarten, Victoria & Alberts, nothing but lounging at the hotel and QS meal. This year we went to MK and had a meal at Skipper Canteen and then stayed for the fireworks. The meal was only so-so. But watching HEA after and then going back to collapse in bed was a pretty great way to celebrate.

 

[Mickey Momma]

I just followed a lot of you on Instagram! My account is mostly family with travel, running, hiking, and Disney thrown in when it happens. (We're headed to Disneyland in a couple weeks!)

I can not remember for my life what I did after Dopey in 2018. I know there was a beer in the parking lot, a shower and nap back in the room, and a photo of me on Space Mountain, but I can NOT remember where we went to eat?? Maybe we went to Liberty Tree Tavern? I am usually starving, but my stomach won't cooperate. Mushy comfort food sounds like something I would have done.

I do, however, remember DATW the next day, which possibly means I didn't do it correctly.

 

[Dis5150]

I just followed you because I am also 1) in Arkansas 2) an average runner and 3) a mom!

Where in Arkansas are you? I am in Arkadelphia. And if I already asked you this or we talked about it previously, I am sorry. :/

 

[IamTrike]

I always try and get a picture with Mickey with all our medals. For marathon weekend I’ve usually tried to end the weekend with O’hana or another buffet. During Dopey/Goofy I’m usually so worried about GI issues that I’m pretty restrictive about what I eat up until the Marathon.

 

[broadsheet]

Where in Arkansas are you? I am in Arkadelphia. And if I already asked you this or we talked about it previously, I am sorry. :/

Little Rock

 

[Professor_Cookie]

Being on these boards has not sheilded me from stupid food related arguements though, apparently. Time to use the unfollow thread button.

 

[IamTrike]

Being on these boards has not sheilded me from stupid food related arguements though, apparently. Time to use the unfollow thread button.

Now I want to know what the food related argument was.

 

[Professor_Cookie]

Now I want to know what the food related argument was.

Whether or not Alfredo’s sauce recipe was copyrighted or not. Little passionate about it since it’s my career.

Stupid.

 

[PrincessV]

With that in mind, previous marathon weekend participants (of ANY distance), how have you celebrated after the race(s) in the past? What has been your favorite post-race celebration? For everyone, have you started thinking about how you want to celebrate next year?

SAFD: I think this year was my favorite so far - planned for a 5:30pm dinner at GF Cafe, which gave me ample time to rest and recover after the marathon before heading back out. And dinner was ideal: relatively quiet, a small group of friends, nothing too fancy, but lots of menu options for every taste. Add a lovely chardonnay and it was just a really nice evening! I hope we can do something similar again next year, maybe at one of the newer DSprings restaurants.

To somewhat paraphrase what I said earlier in the week, when someone finds a bad way to celebrate finishing a 5K/10K/Half Marathon/Marathon (or any combination thereof) at Walt Disney World it'll be quite an accomplishment. .

Oh, I can handle that one, lol! "Bad" may be a stretch, but less-than-ideal? Oh yeah. After two years of buffets, I swore them off: I do not enjoy having to get up and get my own food post-marathon. Last year we did Liberty Tree and the wait was insane - well over an hour past our ADR time.

Truthfully, I'd be perfectly happy grabbing QS at a resort and just sitting around with a few friends, chatting about our race experiences. That's the celebration to me: sharing our race stories and enjoying the company of friends.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Oh, I can handle that one, lol! "Bad" may be a stretch, but less-than-ideal? Oh yeah. After two years of buffets, I swore them off: I do not enjoy having to get up and get my own food post-marathon. Last year we did Liberty Tree and the wait was insane - well over an hour past our ADR time.

We waited over an hour past our reservation time at Tusker House last year (not post-Marathon, but during the trip) and then were seated at two tables instead of one and rushed through our meal because they had clearly both overbooked and seated too many walk-ups on a way-too-busy day at the park. So glad that Marathon Weekend did not overlap with school holiday vacations this year.

 

[YawningDodo]

I always try and get a picture with Mickey with all our medals. For marathon weekend I’ve usually tried to end the weekend with O’hana or another buffet. During Dopey/Goofy I’m usually so worried about GI issues that I’m pretty restrictive about what I eat up until the Marathon.

I like this idea! I know the big character for photos is Dopey, but since a.) I'm not planning to do the challenge and b.) like heck am I waiting in that line, the big cheese seems like a very solid choice.

 

[Kerry1957]

I'm also planning to treat the marathon as a fun run. Is there a master list of fun "opportunities" that someone can link for me? If not, here is a basic starting list from what I can remember from past posts. Eventually I would like to add the mile numbers for each once the course is confirmed:

• Character photos....various spots
• McDonald's McFlurry....mile x
• Expedition Everest....mile x
• Beer stop (name?) next to Expedition Everest....mile x
• Tower of Terror...mile x
• Other rides?....mile x
• Pushup competition with green army men on exit ramp....mile x (or this this just a W&D HM thing)
• Beer at Germany....mile x
• Margarita at Mexico....mile x
• Other booze stops?....mile x

 

[FFigawi]

I'm also planning to treat the marathon as a fun run. Is there a master list of fun "opportunities" that someone can link for me? If not, here is a basic starting list from what I can remember from past posts. Eventually I would like to add the mile numbers for each once the course is confirmed:

• Character photos....various spots
• McDonald's McFlurry....mile x
• Expedition Everest....mile x
• Beer stop (name?) next to Expedition Everest....mile x
• Tower of Terror...mile x
• Other rides?....mile x
• Pushup competition with green army men on exit ramp....mile x (or this this just a W&D HM thing)
• Beer at Germany....mile x
• Margarita at Mexico....mile x
• Other booze stops?....mile x

Everest - mile 13
Thirsty River Bar - mile 13
Tower of Terror - mile 23
RnRC - mile 23
Green Army Man - mile 22
Drinks in Epcot - anytime after mile 25

 

[DopeyBadger]

I'm also planning to treat the marathon as a fun run. Is there a master list of fun "opportunities" that someone can link for me? If not, here is a basic starting list from what I can remember from past posts. Eventually I would like to add the mile numbers for each once the course is confirmed:

• Character photos....various spots
• McDonald's McFlurry....mile x
• Expedition Everest....mile x
• Beer stop (name?) next to Expedition Everest....mile x
• Tower of Terror...mile x
• Other rides?....mile x
• Pushup competition with green army men on exit ramp....mile x (or this this just a W&D HM thing)
• Beer at Germany....mile x
• Margarita at Mexico....mile x
• Other booze stops?....mile x

Timing

-7:30am Thirsty River (AK bar next to EE)
-9:00am EE opens, DHS opens, and EPCOT non-countries opens.
-9:00am Les Halles/Joffrey's/Electric Umbrella Popcorn Cart
-11:00am "Other" EPCOT alcohol (includes Germany, Mexico, etc.)
-11:00am DHS (carts)
-Unk BW Bars (marg cart?)

 

[Professor_Cookie]

I'm also planning to treat the marathon as a fun run. Is there a master list of fun "opportunities" that someone can link for me? If not, here is a basic starting list from what I can remember from past posts. Eventually I would like to add the mile numbers for each once the course is confirmed:

• Character photos....various spots
• McDonald's McFlurry....mile x
• Expedition Everest....mile x
• Beer stop (name?) next to Expedition Everest....mile x
• Tower of Terror...mile x
• Other rides?....mile x
• Pushup competition with green army men on exit ramp....mile x (or this this just a W&D HM thing)
• Beer at Germany....mile x
• Margarita at Mexico....mile x
• Other booze stops?....mile x

I don’t know if I could do a beer in Germany, but I am definitely in for a shot of Jaeger.

 

[Bree]

My Instagram is @runsoncoffee. It’s not active right now since I’m side lined with an injury. I’ll be starting back up next week with alternate activities to try and keep my fitness up.

SAFD: Running lets me eat yummy food so I went to Storybook Dining at Artist Point after the marathon. So. Much. Food. I also bought myself a charm and a bead for my pandora bracelet!

 

[IamTrike]

Whether or not Alfredo’s sauce recipe was copyrighted or not. Little passionate about it since it’s my career.

Stupid.

Okay. I missed that.

 

[2girlsR2good]

I don’t know if I could do a beer in Germany, but I am definitely in for a shot of Jaeger.

My stomach just gave a pre-emptive warning churn when I ready this....

 

[Professor_Cookie]

My stomach just gave a pre-emptive warning churn when I ready this....

Lol