Bama Ed's 2015 WDW Marathon Weekend Trip Report. ADDED-FT DESOTO UPDATE

[Teamubr]

Great pics again, Ed.

I knew remnants of the RR were still out there. I've never know where to look. I may have to get some notes from you before our next trip. I know my DS would have a blast finding the old rails.

j

 

[tiggerdad]

Great pics Ed. You would think Disney could save some money with the water filled barrels instead of all the blocks, thus saving us some money...

My favorite store at DTD is the Lego store. I especially like the outdoor models they have put together. I passed that childhood fun on to my kids. I still had all my Legos from my childhood years and on our last trip we bought 5 more sets. My girls go more for the horse barns and houses sets but I still prefer the space and construction sets myself.

Have any of the walls at DTD come down? It was just a maze of construction walls when we were there.

 

[Disneypeach]

Good luck to all of our runners!
thanks Ed for sharing all the pix.

 

[bama_ed]

Good luck to all of our runners!
thanks Ed for sharing all the pix.

Hiya Peach. I was hoping you would chime in.

I knew remnants of the RR were still out there. I've never know where to look. I may have to get some notes from you before our next trip. I know my DS would have a blast finding the old rails.

Jim, check with me before your trip.

Have any of the walls at DTD come down? It was just a maze of construction walls when we were there.

Tiggerdad, it looks as though some have come down because there are some public spaces such as restrooms that have a new, fresh look. Also some walls show the new "Disney Springs" motif. Coming in from the deck there are walls around Planet Hollywood (all except the entrance stairs) and up on the old Pleasure Island on the lake side along where the old Adventurer's Club was (liked that shtick). There was some more along the side of Raglan Road. So there was some still up for sure.

Ok. After lunch we headed via boat to do some monorail hopping. But before we do, another TR requirement is a porch shot:



Then we head for the marina. Looks kinda gray, doesn't it? It was.









Hopped on a monorail at MK to ride around to the Poly. You might be able so see the Christmas tree is still in the MK square near the flagpole and there was still garland and decorations on the MK train station.



At the Poly there was a new lobby to explore (very nice) and the bungalows to check out (not that I'm buying or anything). I think the converted DVC studios and bungalows go on sale in a matter of days.



Walking through the Poly courtyard, I saw and said hello to Pete Werner and Dustin West of the DIS Podcast team. Of course, Pete started the DIS oh so long ago. They were working on the latest installment of Seven Resorts in Seven Days. http://www.disunplugged.com/category/orlando-podcast-episodes/



We also checked out the GF. On the boat back to the Fort, the shoe tree is in full bloom.



On the walk back to my site, I was reminded that while we all get into the in's and out's of camping, rv'ing, trailers, and Disney, all you need to enjoy it is a tent and maybe a folding chair.



Oh, the Land Rover was nice too.

Bama Ed

 

[John VN]

Great photos and good luck tomorrow.

p.s.-At least there will be a few more bodies compared to yesterday and today generating heat ,so maybe it won't feel so cold.......NOT!!!!

McFlurry John

 

[Teamubr]

So, which one are you in the Pete and Dustin pic? That's pretty cool you got to see them. They're as close to celebrities as I'd ever see.

And the Land Rover was kind of cute. Makes you wonder if they are tenting because they really like tenting or the Land Rover payment makes a tent the only way to do WDW.

My wife's family used to think the later after we bought our BMW. They didn't know what to say when I said my truck cost more than the BMW.

j

 

[Sundancer330]

Well thats Pete on the left and Dustin on the right so I guess thats BamaEd in the middle or maybe its the RustyScupper.

 

[staceyrhood]

Good luck tomorrow Ed!

 

[bama_ed]

Well thats Pete on the left and Dustin on the right so I guess thats BamaEd in the middle or maybe its the RustyScupper.

That's me in the middle. Not gonna set any speed records tomorrow.

Bama Ed

 

[PaHunter]

Ed, Enjoy the run tomorrow. Pics are great. We live just up the road from a great train place. The Steamtown National Park is here in Scranton, PA. We got some of the biggest steam ever built housed here and of course they do run trips out during the year. Love going over to marvel at them and their sheer size.

 

[ilovedisneymm]

Bama,

Thanks for the snack bar update. Really enjoying the photos.

Good Luck with the race tomorrow!

I was wondering the same thing when I saw that photo!

So, which one are you in the Pete and Dustin pic? That's pretty cool you got to see them. They're as close to celebrities as I'd ever see.

And the Land Rover was kind of cute. Makes you wonder if they are tenting because they really like tenting or the Land Rover payment makes a tent the only way to do WDW.

My wife's family used to think the later after we bought our BMW. They didn't know what to say when I said my truck cost more than the BMW.

j

 

[Nan P]

Enjoying the photos. Best of Luck Ed, and to all the runners this weekend! Maybe the cool (cold) weather will work in your favor once you get started in the race. A little pixie dust can't hurt ..

 

[TheRustyScupper]

. . . On the walk back to my site, I was reminded that while we all get into the in's and out's of camping, rv'ing, trailers, and Disney, all you need to enjoy it is a tent and maybe a folding chair.

Probably the best thing to say about camping at The Fort.

 

[tiggerdad]

I'm up extra early this morning to wish ya good luck in the running.

Actually, I was going hunting...but thought about ya while I was waiting on the Keurig to spit me out some hot Hazlenut.

Good luck my man, don't fall and injure yourself.

 

[SouthAlabama5er]

I am enjoying this trip report Ed, have a safe run & good luck!

 

[2goofycampers]

Have a safe and fun run.

 

[KristinU]

I hope you're having a great run Ed, and all of our Fort runners! Y'all are probably finished by now - I hope you had a blast!

 

[bama_ed]

Mission accomplished. Shower felt great. Time to make a beer run.

Update to follow.



Bama Ed

 

[Judique]

Mission accomplished. Shower felt great. Time to make a beer run.

Update to follow.



Bama Ed

Congratulations and great job, Bama Ed!

 

[Teamubr]

Mission accomplished. Shower felt great. Time to make a beer run.

Congrats Ed! That's 13.05 miles farther than I can run.

Now we need to work out the details on the Mullet Team Tri!

One question though. Do I have to get my hair cut like Billy Ray to be in the "Mullet" race?

Or we can get one of these to wear. Might be hard to keep on during the swim.