Marathon Weekend 2024

[Herding_Cats]

If we hadn't had to just replace the transmissions in both of our most-used vehicles, I probably would have lobbied DH for APs since we are going for DD's birthday in September, and then for 8 days for MW. *sigh* I would feel sooooo much less pressure to cram everything into park days with an AP vs $$$ tickets.

 

[1GoldenSun]

Speaking of rumors and potential changes to the race route, what if it's not just speculation and WDW really does move to North Carolina. Anyone want to start predicting what the race routes might be?


P.S, I am just kidding.

 

[Disney at Heart]

Unfortunately, we originally got our AP’s a few years ago when they had a special promotion for DVC. The passes did not activate until we went to Marathon Weekend that year so ours always expire in late December. The renewal period is 60 days out and this leads to us have to wait until October to book parks for Marathon Weekend the past two years. Not the end of the world, but I am a huge planner and I hate not being able to book them yet! I have issues!

We are in the same boat.
We have never let our APs lapse since 2011 when our son married at the Wedding Pavilion. It used to be renewed in June, but Disney added 6 months during the pandemic extending it to December 18. So, although we have resort reservations for MW, we can’t make park reservations, and that drives me crazy. They refuse to renew until 60 days out. So my fingers are crossed that there will be a MK reservation left on December 31 when we can renew in October!

 

[RuntheMouse]

Unfortunately, we originally got our AP’s a few years ago when they had a special promotion for DVC. The passes did not activate until we went to Marathon Weekend that year so ours always expire in late December. The renewal period is 60 days out and this leads to us have to wait until October to book parks for Marathon Weekend the past two years. Not the end of the world, but I am a huge planner and I hate not being able to book them yet! I have issues!

We are in the same boat.
We have never let our APs lapse since 2011 when our son married at the Wedding Pavilion. It used to be renewed in June, but Disney added 6 months during the pandemic extending it to December 18. So, although we have resort reservations for MW, we can’t make park reservations, and that drives me crazy. They refuse to renew until 60 days out. So my fingers are crossed that there will be a MK reservation left on December 31 when we can renew in October!

Team December here too! Nerve wracking getting those end of year/MW park reservations!

 

[Baloo in MI]

SAFD

Good Morning runDIsney All-Stars! It is time for SAFD. Today’s question is a bit selfish - as I have been experiencing this issue since I got back from Spring Surprise… How do you deal with post Disney Trip Blues?

My answer: For me it is simple - I bring home a treat or two, rice crispy treat, cookie or a favorite candy that I can snack on while I plan my next trip! Generally I feel better knowing there is another trip planned in My Disney Experience and then I set my “Days until Disney World” count down. Got home Tuesday night and planned out our July trip.

 

[superchime]

SAFD: I am right there with you. I tried to bring home some popcorn but I didn't have room in my bag, so my son ate it while we waited for our ride to the airport.

I'm definitely sad to see the end of my first RunDisney season. We'll be back in October/November for Halloween and Wine and Dine but I'm trying to see if I can squeeze in a quick trip in August for one of the early Halloween parties. I need to finish writing my Springtime trip report and I have a Disneyland trip in July to plan, so lots of Disney things to keep me occupied but it's still a bit of a bummer.

 

[DisneyParrothead]

SAFD: I have DL on the calendar, though it is still a ways down the line. I've been planning my costume and the skirt is on its way. I also watch some YouTube accounts as they post their weekend recaps.

 

[JAMIESMITH]

SAFD: I haven't been to Disney in seven years now. I deal with that by reading posts here at least a few times a week. I also enjoy planning and taking other, less expensive, trips.

 

[nekonekoneko]

SAFD: we plan one big vacation a year, which is to at least Orlando. So we always have something to look forward to. The planning and the anticipation for windows to open up (DVC, races, dining) is just as heart-racing as getting on Guardians. So we count it down like @Baloo in MI does, only our number resets to like 345 by the time we get home.

 

[Naomeri]

SAFD: I usually overcome the blues by planning the next trip, but my next trip is DL in January, which I can’t really plan for until reservations open this summer, and Springtime Surprise, which…I can’t really plan for until reservations open this summer.

 

[Bree]

SAFD: I’m local You would think I’d be there every weekend, but nope. Stuck at horse shows or horse related activities most weekends

 

[Barca33Runner]

SAFD:

The only thing I can’t take with me to Disney is my dogs, so when I get home I get to pick them up and seeing these faces definitely helps:


Outside of that it’s planning the next trip, to Disney or otherwise.

 

[GreatLakes]

I don't really get the blues right after a trip. I love travel, Disney and otherwise, so it helps to always have some future plans on the calendar. Other than the pandemic we always have at least some idea of what is next after each trip.

 

[Keith Tyger]

SAFD:

The only thing I can’t take with me to Disney is my dogs, so when I get home I get to pick them up and seeing these faces definitely helps:
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Outside of that it’s planning the next trip, to Disney or otherwise.

I think ours prefer staying at the Kennel! They love their friends.

 

[lookingforsunshine]

SAFD: I bought an annual pass lolz.

 

[striker1064]

SAFD: I'm also in the camp of not really getting the blues after a trip, so it's not a big deal. Generally when I'm about to head back home from any trip, I start to think about everything I need to do for life to start back up, and my mindset shifts to that.

 

[DopeyRunner486]

How do you deal with post Disney Trip Blues?

Given the perfect season I just completed there wasn't a whole lot of time to have the blues. I had 4 pretty closely scheduled trips. Now I have a lull. I don't have anything planned until November but that will likely change. I am hoping to get something in the works come this summer.

That said, I often find myself watching youtube videos, listening to park music or discussing the parks in places like this one.

 

[Herding_Cats]

SAFD:
The degree of the post-Disney let down depends on the time of year we go. However, our trips lately have been in the winter, and going from beautiful sunny weather back to dark, gloomy, and COLD is a downer all on its own. I like to have another trip of some sort in at least the planning stages before we even leave for a trip, so I'm not in "oh no, when are we going to ever go on another trip" mode during the current trip. This stresses my husband out a little bit because he feels like he has to pay for 2 trips, but he also knows that I'm going to compulsively shop and stalk for better rates on pretty much everything until about a week before we leave.

Currently we have 3 trips on the board: DD's birthday trip in the fall, MW, and a cruise for DS1's senior trip. And even though we are months away, those are already mostly planned.

 

[pluto377]

SAFD: Like many others, I avoid the blues by starting to plan the next trip. The hardest period is immediately following the trip through spring. Summers are usually very busy with a long family vacation (2 weeks in NM this year!), camping and a shorter trip with extended family. Then fall usually goes fast because there's so much to do- school starting and all those events, Halloween, Thanksgiving and then we're at the holidays and boom, back at Disney for MW!

Right now I'm still in the tough period. I read the boards a lot, listen to Disney music, watch documentaries on Disney plus and count the days until I can do the next planning step. Currently counting down to May 4, when I can book flights for MW (which I just noticed it doesn't say May 4 on the SW website anymore....)

 

[PrincessV]

SAFD: I book more park days! The perk of being close enough for day trips, one-night stays, long weekends. I try to get a visit of at least a few hours in every month.