It's not all tutus, tiaras, and Trader Sam's. Over the past six years, the runDisney brand has been all that and more; camaraderie, sunsets over Cars Land and World Showcase, and many, many a celebratory dinner. See the world! The side effect (even if unintended) of same? Fitness. My physical therapist self kinda knew this all along, but to be honest it was a backdrop to the magic and medals in my timeline. Until now... The invisible side effect of my twenty half marathons and umpteen 5Ks? Core strength. My oh my, that came in … [Read more...]
Top Spots to Celebrate a runDisney Milestone in Every Disney Park
I've written about each before, but in anticipation of the upcoming runDisney race season, I thought I might compile my favorite celebration spots (you can see my priorities) in all three running venues- Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris - in one stuffed post. Let's call it training incentive... Salivate away! Walt Disney World I have a new favorite! California Grill's Brunch at the Top now gets my gold medal at this park. Perfect for that immediate gratification, this has everything a tired, ravenous, and jubilant … [Read more...]
Disney’s Sequoia Lodge | A Disneyland Paris Resort Review
Welcome to this resort sanctuary in Disneyland Paris. This month's Blogorail Orange Loop "explorent" the best Disney resorts for relaxation. Surrounded by imported Sequoia trees, Disney's Sequoia Lodge is a step into an American national park. This sprawling resort predates Disney's Wilderness Lodge (1994) and Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa (2001), but the slate floors, warm decorative tones, heavy wooden furniture, and huge stone fireplace in the lounge are comfortingly familiar and reminiscent of the home we left across the … [Read more...]
10 Things Walt Disney World Fans Will Love About Disneyland Paris
It is difficult to visit a Disney Park for the first time without making the obvious comparisons to one's "Home Park"; difficult to resist the "mine is better than yours" mentality. Every Park I have visited (not done yet!!) has its own personality, with elements that make it unique. To all true Disney fans, there really is no good or bad, there is only magic with a different point of view... Here's how Disneyland Paris will measure up for Walt Disney World fans. ** Updated November, 2019 Disneyland Paris for Walt Disney World Fans 1. … [Read more...]