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Expert: Thumper D - 9/17/2008
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QUESTION: Hello,
I have a quick question in reference to the 2009 Marathon. I just recently booked a trip to disney with a group of friends. We will be going down Jan 9 - 14. After doing some research on random things, I stumbled upon the dates of the 2009 marathon AFTER booking the trip. They are the 8 - 11. I have no clue what this means. Will the park be open during those dates. Should I expect large crowds/cancelled activities/closed parks. Just wanted to know if the marathon weekend is going to effect our stay. especially since there are 3 people in my party which makes this their first trip to Disney :) THANKS IN ADVANCE AND I APPRECIATE ANY HELP/INFO AT ALL!!!
ANSWER: Jay,
By and large, relax... you are cool.. there are no park closings or postponings for the Marathon... the crowd situation might be a bit hectic, but, compared to a summer or holiday season, you will hardly notice the swell.... it's not going to affect your stay or your fun, and, as a matter of fact, it's kinda fun to be present when the marathoners come thru one of the parks... cheer for them, wave, then just go back to what you were doing...
Anything else I can help with, let me know, especially for your first-timers! I can point out some special stuff that will make their first time even more memorable..
Thumper D
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QUESTION: Thanks for your response! Glad to know it wont stop us from enjoying our visit...I would love to hear what some special fun stuff you recommend for the first timers in my group...I would love to surprise them with some of your cool ideas...Also we wondering if you recommend any of the restaurants...being a good of 7 we want to start looking at our options early so everyone can get their vote in! (We have the disney dining package so we can eat almost newhere) thanks again for your response and advice :)
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Jay...
I need to know a couple of things before I can start making recommendations... one - what are the ages of the people in the group, and two - where are you staying while you are down there...
Once I know this, I can start making my list for you... LOL
Keep the Magic Alive,
Thumper
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