Reservations made for the Disney Marathon Weekend!

We're going to Disney (in 60 days)!

Background: We're not crazy. Disney resorts and restaurants sell out months in advanced for Disney Marathon Weekend. 

Where we're staying: The All-Star Sports 

www.disneyworld.com

I'm a big fan of the value resorts in Disney. 

(1) They're inexpensive in comparison to the other resorts. 

(2) For marathon weekend they're great because of their close proximity to ESPN's Wide World of Sports.

(3) They're fun!

Where we're eating:

My awesome boyfriend with a yummy Mickey Cookie during our Feb. 2011 Disney Trip

Drinking a refreshing Margarita after the Princess- Feb. 2011

Since we're Annual Passholders, we can book a Room and Dining Plan package without purchasing tickets. We got the basic dining plan which includes (2) Table Service meals, (2) Quick Service Meals, and (2) snacks per person for a two- night stay. Also, we each get a refillable mug.  We plan on using our Quick Service meals on Friday night when we get in and for Saturday's lunch after the half. We're using our Table Service meals on the following days at the following restaurants:

Saturday, January 7 (early dinner): Coral Reef Restaurant

Sunday, January 8 (late lunch): Via Napoli (Boyfriend's favorite)

I am so excited about the race and going to Disney with my favorite person!

 

Whats your favorite thing to do at Disney?

Reservation Options

My plan is to make all our resort reservations and dining reservations by late August / early September at the latest. Marathon weekend always gets packed and I don't want to risk missing out on a good rate or good resort. I called Disney Reservations just to get a quote. I'm really hoping a Florida resident or Annual passholder discount comes out because the moderate hotels are very expensive.

Friday, January 6 through Tuesday, January 10
Total Nights- 4 nights

Pop Century without Dining Plan- $445.50 ($111.37 a night)
Pop Century with Dining Plan- $862.06 ($215.51 a night for two people)

Caribbean Beach without Dining Plan- $760.50 ($190.12 a night)
Caribbean Beach with Dining Plan- $1175.14 ($293.78 a night for two people)

Boardwalk without Dining Plan- $1665.02 ($416.25 a night)
Boardwalk with Dining Plan- $2079.62 ($519.90 a night for two people)

*Disclaimer- These are the numbers I received, rates may differ. Florida Residents and Annual Passholders get special offers and discounts from time to time and I'm both a Florida Resident and an Annual Passholder.

Breakdown of Dining Plan per person

	Night 1	Night 2	Night 3	Night 4	Total
Snack	1	1	1	1	4
Quick Service	1	1	1	1	4
Table Service	1	1	1	1	4
TOTAL	3	3	3	3	8 total meals and 4 snacks per person

Click the following link for more information: Disney Dining Plan

Snacks can include any of the following:

• Popcorn
• Ice cream
• Fruit
• Single-Serve bag of snacks
• Soda
• Coffee
• Or anything with the little sign that denotes a snack option
  

Quick Service for lunch or dinner includes:

• Non-Alcoholic Beverage
• Entree, AND
• Dessert

Table Service includes:

• Non-Alcoholic Beverage
• Entree, AND
• Dessert

OR

• One Buffet

Ideas for Dining Reservations

Friday afternoon-
No Table service. Probably eat dinner at the food court yard at the resort.  

Saturday-
Table Service- Whispering Canyon for an early Dinner

Sunday-
Table Service- Chef Mickey's for a post-race meal

Monday-
Table Service- OHana's for Breakfast or Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner

Tuesday-
Table Service- Lunch at the Hollywood & Dine or Le Cellier