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[GAcoaster]

Interesting! I guess they want a piece of the marathon money too...

 

[Scott W.]

Interesting! I guess they want a piece of the marathon money too...

It’s kind of interesting timing with all the talk about Universal and NBC sports.

Sooner or later, they’ll be running cruises.

 

[Mad Dog]

It’s kind of interesting timing with all the talk about Universal and NBC sports.

Sooner or later, they’ll be running cruises.

Disneyland Cruises, Captained by Mickey vs. Universal Cruises Captained by Gru....a new Battleship game for the 21st century.

 

[Scott W.]

Disneyland Cruises, Captained by Mickey vs. Universal Cruises Captained by Gru....a new Battleship game for the 21st century.

As long as it’s not captain Quint.

 

[Mad Dog]

As long as it’s not captain Quint.

:rant:>:OHold up....'Quint' is one of our most beloved (and knowledgeable) posters on IU. :thumbsup:

 

[Teebin]

:rant:>:OHold up....'Quint' is one of our most beloved

Geepers MD, it sounds like you are talking about bambi and thumper

 

[JoeCamel]

:rant:>:OHold up....'Quint' is one of our most beloved (and knowledgeable) posters on IU. :thumbsup:

Yeah, but can he drive a boat and look good in a tux at dinner?

 

[Sithina]

Interesting! I guess they want a piece of the marathon money too...

I don't run anymore, but I'd probably watch people running through IoA while sitting at a bar along the route. That's as close as I would come. If anyone sees me running, they'd best be running with me or trying to outrun me, because clearly, we are all about to die and I'm not above using the people behind me as fodder for whatever is chasing us. :tease:

Hmm...maybe that's what Universal is going for? Talk about a unique, themed experience. Or maybe a play off a Hash House Harriers run? Unviersal's got some great adult beverage options, after all. May as well utilize those in a way their competitors can't. :toast::toast:

 

[Teebin]

Is there really that much money in marathons?

 

[Sithina]

Is there really that much money in marathons?

I'm curious about this, too. Running is right up there with golf and baseball for me in terms of entertainment, but I know there's money in baseball as well as around some of the larger golf tournaments. Are marathons the same draw?

 

[Disneyhead]

How many laps all the way around UOR would it take to hit 26 miles?

 

[Nick]

Is there really that much money in marathons?

Yes. Yes there is. People who run races stay in on-site hotels. They also go to the parks. They also spend crazy amounts of money just to enter the race (seen below). It is a huge market for WDW and one that has helped turn January from a slow season into a fairly busy period for most of the month now.

The WDW Marathon is also run by about 26,000 runners each year, so no, this is not similar to Golf. Those 26,000 also aren't counting any family or friends who come down with them. They also spend quite a bit of money.

This is current pricing to run the WDW Marathon (one person):
Walt Disney World® Marathon

• $188

Dopey Challenge

• $585

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

• $385

Walt Disney World® Half Marathon

• $188

Walt Disney World® 10K

• $125

Walt Disney World® 5K

• $85

Race Registration | Walt Disney World Marathon | runDisney

 

[Scott W.]

Yes. Yes there is. People who run races stay in on-site hotels. They also go to the parks. They also spend crazy amounts of money just to enter the race (seen below). It is a huge market for WDW and one that has helped turn January from a slow season into a fairly busy period for most of the month now.

The WDW Marathon is also run by about 26,000 runners each year, so no, this is not similar to Golf. Those 26,000 also aren't counting any family or friends who come down with them. They also spend quite a bit of money.

This is current pricing to run the WDW Marathon (one person):
Walt Disney World® Marathon

• $188

Dopey Challenge

• $585

Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge

• $385

Walt Disney World® Half Marathon

• $188

Walt Disney World® 10K

• $125

Walt Disney World® 5K

• $85

Race Registration | Walt Disney World Marathon | runDisney

It also results in one of the largest single clothing contributions to charities.

Disney Marathon Donations Spread Warmth Across Central Florida | Disney Parks Blog

 

[GAcoaster]

The marathons bring in tons of visitors and money for Disney during what had been dead times of year. Most runners/families of runners end up staying for a week and making a vacation out of it. It's is a HUGE money maker or Disney would have stopped years ago...

 

[Yung1522]

How many laps all the way around UOR would it take to hit 26 miles?

 

[GAcoaster]

The new south property could make it an interesting run.

 

[Scott W.]

The new south property could make it an interesting run.

A crazy run down Universal Blvd between the resorts.

 

[JoeCamel]

The new south property could make it an interesting run.

Idrive obstacle course?

 

[Nick]

A crazy run down Universal Blvd between the resorts.

That's honestly the way I see them going.

 

[Scott W.]

Big Fire Grill. Possible Emeril's replacement?



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