This was the backup at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from a half marathonThis weekend is Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World. If you’re visiting, you might want to sleep in if you plan to drive to a theme park.
Because the races go through the theme parks, traffic can get backed up. This is especially true on Saturday and Sunday, which is when the half marathon and marathon take place, respectively. There isn’t enough time to clean up, which causes backups.
If you can, take the monorail or Disney Skyliner to a park. Walk if there’s a walking path. Avoid rope dropping at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. That entrance can get backed up in the morning on non-race days. I’ve driven by on race mornings and the backup has stretched back for over a mile.
Race Weekend Mornings are fun for those who participate, but not so much for those who get stuck in the traffic. Do yourself a favor, and sleep in.