Marathon Weekend 2019

[Novatrix]

I always love going to the park and there are ten people in the AP line to get in and like 5 in all the others. But damn it, they are going thru the AP line no matter what.

Well, you can count on people in the AP line actually knowing the drill and how to get through the line quickly.

I used to think like you and would go into the shorter regular line, but I don't any more after getting caught multiple times behind people who absolutely couldn't figure out that you have to put the same finger on the scanner that they did earlier, or had something else go wrong with their tickets that a cast member needed a lot of time to resolve...

 

[AFwifelife]

I still go through whichever line is shortest but I’m also not one to be behind in the tapstiles. I know what I’m doing but I have to get both the kids and I in so I do “clog up” the area momentarily.

 

[Novatrix]

I meant cases more like one family which got into a row with the cast member because the family didn't understand why they couldn't use the remaining days from another person's multi-day ticket, than the understandable delays related to kids/parents/magic band reader on the fritz variety.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I was just nosing around the AP section of DisneyLAND and I noticed that the AP blackout dates vary for each park, which is bogus. So I headed to WDW site and noticed that not only are the APs CHEAPER they have a better value, no blackout dates, and you can get into all the parks. WITAF.

I am super salty right now.

I don't think the park blackouts kick in until next June when they anticipate Star Wars Galaxy's Edge being open. And even then, Disneyland is the only park blacked out. That will probably reverse when Marvel land opens.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Well, you can count on people in the AP line actually knowing the drill and how to get through the line quickly.

I used to think like you and would go into the shorter regular line, but I don't any more after getting caught multiple times behind people who absolutely couldn't figure out that you have to put the same finger on the scanner that they did earlier, or had something else go wrong with their tickets that a cast member needed a lot of time to resolve...

I meant cases more like one family which got into a row with the cast member because the family didn't understand why they couldn't use the remaining days from another person's multi-day ticket, than the understandable delays related to kids/parents/magic band reader on the fritz variety.

Can completely relate. I know going in that whichever line I pick will end up being the longest wait. I think I've been behind every variety of mix up: forgotten magic bands, didn't understand magic bands, thought this was the line to buy tickets, one person carrying everyone's tickets but everyone got in different lines, card/finger reader errors, etc., etc., etc. I'm glad my thoughts while waiting to get in aren't broadcast aloud.

Honestly have no idea, but having an AP is magical & I really don't know why but it is. I let my AP die in Jan and it was sad but I'll be getting a new one for next Jan. since we want to do marathon weekend and wine & dine '19. That merch discount is a nice perk for sure.

I also let my AP lapse in January. It was a sad day where logic and practicality overcame desperate attempts at justification to keep it. I'm left hoping they do another 13 month AP deal so I can cover two Marathon Weekend trips and justify it again.

 

[lhermiston]

Good morning, runDisney all-stars! I hope you all had a good week. We're all still waiting to register, but thankfully Sundays are for Disney are here to help pass the time. Without further ado...

Four meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack); four parks ... how convenient. Assume you're park hopping like crazy and are having ONE meal and EACH park, which do you choose? Rules: the meals must be inside the parks. That means no Ohana, California Grill, etc. No repeats. Drinks don't count as snacks.

Ex:
Breakfast: Akershus (EP)
Lunch: Yak and Yeti (AK)
Snack: Pretzel (MK)
Dinner: Mama Melrose (HS)

Got it? Great! Here's mine...

Breakfast: Cinderella's Royal Table (MK)
Lunch: La Hacienda de San Angel (EP)
Snack: Milkshake from Dockside Diner (HS)
Dinner: Yak and Yeti (AK)

Have a great week, everyone!

 

[FFigawi]

Breakfast: Main Street Bakery (MK)
Lunch: Brown Derby (HS)
Snack: Nomad Lounge (AK)
Dinner: Monsieur Paul (EP)

 

[cavepig]

Breakfast: Crystal Palace (MK)
Lunch: Satuli Canteen (AK)
Snack: Palmier at the France Bakery (EP)
Dinner: Mama Melrose (ST)

 

[mrsg00fy]

Breakfast: Crystal Palace
Lunch: Via Napoli
Snack: Anandapur Ice Cream Truck
Dinner: Mama Melrose

 

[Novatrix]

Breakfast: Sleepy Hollow (MK)
Lunch: Brown Derby (HS)
Snack: Nomad Lounge (AK)
Dinner: The Garden Grill (EP)

That would be the day to break out the stretchy sweatpants...

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Breakfast: Cinderella's Royal Table (MK)
Lunch: La Hacienda de San Angel (EP)
Snack: Milkshake from Dockside Diner (HS)
Dinner: Yak and Yeti (AK)

Have a great week, everyone!

Should I break your heart and tell you La Hacienda de San Angel isn't open for lunch?

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Breakfast: Main Street Bakery (MK)
Lunch: Tokyo Dining (EP)
Snack: Brown Derby Lounge (HS)
Dinner: Tiffins (AK)

 

[rteetz]

Four meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack); four parks ... how convenient. Assume you're park hopping like crazy and are having ONE meal and EACH park, which do you choose? Rules: the meals must be inside the parks. That means no Ohana, California Grill, etc. No repeats. Drinks don't count as snacks.

Breakfast: Gaston’s (MK)
Lunch: Le Cellier
Snack: Themed Caramel Apple (DHS)
Dinner: Tiffins (AK)

I really don’t like these rules.

I probably would just do food booths at Epcot for lunch if I was going during a festival.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Sundays are for Disney:

Breakfast: Cinnamon Roll at Gaston's (MK)
Lunch: Tusker House (AK)
Snack: Carrot Cake Cookie (HS)
Dinner: Food and Wine Festival (Epcot)

This was more difficult than expected. Hard to work HS into the equation; I'm fine with Mama Melrose and I'm sure Brown Derby wouldn't be bad, but I'd rather do restaurants elsewhere. After two desserts and Tusker House I'd probably be up around 5 pounds and not looking for much more food. Doing the fest would allow me to eat as much or as little as I wanted.

Backup Plan

Breakfast: Carrot Cake Cookie (HS)
Lunch: Restaurant Marrakesh or Spice Road Table (Epcot)
Snack: Hand-dipped Corn Dog from Sleepy Hollow (MK)
Dinner: Tusker House or Yak & Yeti or Tiffins (AK)-I could be talked into all of them

Have I hedged my bets well enough?

ETA: A Palmier would be had at Epcot in both scenarios. It's a special exception.

 

[lhermiston]

Should I break your heart and tell you La Hacienda de San Angel isn't open for lunch?

Ooooh! Okay...Liberty Inn.

 

[apdebord]

Edited: I did not read the rules correctly the first time lol

Breakfast: Cinderella’s Royal Table (MK)
Lunch: Rose and Crown (EP)
Snack: Brown Derby Lounge (HS)
Dinner: Tiffins (AK)

 

[hotblooded]

Breakfast: in my room before heading to DHS. Not a fan of WDW breakfast other than Mickey Waffles and DHS is lacking in quick service options
Lunch: Satu’li Canteen (AK)
Dinner: Sunshine Seasons (EP)
Snack: Dole Whip (MK)

 

[Grumpy_42K]

"La Hacienda de San Angel isn't open for lunch..."

However, inside Mexico The San Angel Inn IS indeed open for Lunch.

Recommended because prices are a bit cheaper than Dinner.
Get the latest possible lunch seating for less crowds too.

 

[camaker]

Primary Plan:
Breakfast: Crystal Palace (MK)
Lunch: Flame Tree Barbecue (AK)
Snack: Carrot Cake Cookie (HS)
Dinner: Chefs de France (EP)

Backup Plan:
Breakfast: Crystal Palace (MK)
Lunch: Tangierine Cafe (EP)
Snack: Carrot Cake Cookie (HS)
Dinner: Yak & Yeti (AK)

Really, I just needed to find a way to get both Flame Tree and Tangierine Cafe in there...

 

[TeeterTots]

Breakfast: Crystal Palace (MK)
Lunch: via Napoli (Ep)
Snack: Trolley car cafe (HS)
Dinner: Yak n Yeti (AK)