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Disneyland Paris Half Marathon Weekend - PassPorter Meet
I started this thread so we can plan a PassPorter Meet during the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon weekend in September
I suggest dinner on Saturday night so we can fuel up for the half marathon on Sunday
My suggestion when it comes to picking a restaurant would be:
Hunter's Grill at Disney's Sequoia Lodge Resort, which is a very reasonably priced buffet with something for everyone
(the buffet is either at Hunter's Grill or Beaver Creek Tavern, located opposite each other at Disney's Sequoia Lodge)
Alternatively, I could also recommend
Café Mickey (Disney Village), character meal - a fun atmosphere albeit a bit crowded and loud
Rainforest Cafe (Disney Village) - pretty much what you'd expect Last year they offered discounts for runners
Annette's Diner (Disney Village) - a cute diner-type restaurant with classic American fare
Cape Cod (Disney's Newport Bay Club Resort) - another reasonably priced buffet with a great selection
So, what do you think? Tanya? Amy? (And anyone else who'll be there, of course!)
I'm thinking not rainforest cafe simply because it's not unique.
And I'm questioning Cape Cod - is it heavy on the seafood? (I don't eat it! Boring, I know)
And while Annette's looks good, personally I can't do burgers before a race.
I guess I'm picky! I have a sensitive tummy and often have GI issues during races. So I have to keep it very bland and simple pre-race.
So I'm guessing Hunters Grille may have the best variety? At WDW, I often eat kids meals, noodles/rice, turkey sandwiches pre-race. Post race though - anything goes!! (Except seafood, that's just gross. )
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I'm right there with ya - seafood is gross! Since everyone is different when it comes to pre-race foods, I figured a buffet would work best.
One plus for the Rainforest Cafe would be that they have great pasta dishes.
If you have any other restaurants you'd like, I'm open to suggestions as well! I just thought I'd throw out a few ideas since I've been to DLP a few times (I assume this is your first trip there?).
First visit, yes! A buffet is a great idea, totally Ok with that! So either the Sequoia lodge one or Cape Cod is good - as long as Cape Cod isn't heavy on the seafood.
Or if there's one in the parks too, that's an option as well. I kind of started to look into restaurants for a while and then stopped. So I don't remember anymore. You know how the brain only holds info for a short amount of time.....
I know Amy and I were talking about the only place we really wanted to try was Chez Remy, if that's what it's called? We were going to go there on Sunday after the half. So we haven't really looked much into other places that require reservations in the parks.
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I picked a few restaurants outside of the park since we'd be less rushed there. Sounds like the buffet at the restaurant at Sequioa Lodge would work best.
Late to the party, but I'm here now! I'm so excited to plan something!
First off, how can you guys think seafood is gross? I love it!
I am fine eating anywhere Saturday night as long as there is chicken, rice, or pasta of some sort. I'm not too picky. I still remember my first marathon at Disney where I ate beef jerky and a microwave baked potato for dinner in my room.
Same thing - if that buffet has chicken, rice or pasta, and yummy desserts, then it's a winner!!
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I *assume* we'll be fine as it's a standard buffet. Since DH and I are staying at Sequoia Lodge, I can go check out the buffet on Friday night. In the unlikely event that there's not a good selection of pasta, rice, chicken and desserts, we can always switch to the safe option (Rainforest Cafe) at the last minute. Sound good?
Sounds perfect. And hey - that's where we are staying too! So we can look as well, although we're running the 5K Friday night. ....
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Yes, I've stayed there twice times so far and love the theming. Just remember that it's a moderate resort so it will fall short in comparison to the Wilderness Lodge... The indoor pool is great, though, and I love the main public space right in the middle of the main building with a huge fireplace. Last time we stayed there, DH and I would sit in that area and sip a nice cocktail at night
Hey Sabine! Are you ready to register for bib only?! (am I right in remembering you need to do this?!)
Tuesday 4pm my time is..... I don't know what time your time. But looks like it'll be when you're ready for bed!
ETA - 4pm Paris time!!! I misread that. So that's easier for you.
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Last edited by disney_duke; 06-13-2017 at 11:59 AM..
Hey Sabine! Are you ready to register for bib only?! (am I right in remembering you need to do this?!)
Thanks for thinking of me but nope, we already booked a package in the fall A friend of mine just booked her bib only, though, so I'm happy she'll be joining us!
Yay! I couldn't remember if you did a package or not.
How did your friend get her bib only? I saw on a lot of FB that there were technical issues and they've now postponed bib only sales. Soooo happy we did a package too. No worries for us!
It's getting so close now! Time to really start planning this thing.
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