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Princess Perks~ runDisney VIP Race Retreat

January 28, 2014 By D Marie 47 Comments

Virtual Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Blog Hop Directory

Looking for a truly royal enhancement to your Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend?  The Race Retreat, full of princess pampering and VIP treatment is for you!  Available for the Disney Princess 10K ($70), Disney Princess Half Marathon ($120) and Glass Slipper Challenge ($185), you may wonder if this “at your beck and call” experience is for you.  If it doesn’t stretch the royal coffers too painfully, my answer is- aye!!

Located in the Family Reunion Area at Epcot Wonder Lot, this massive climate-controlled tent welcomes wrist-banded runners, (pre-ordered bands must be obtained at Disney’s Fit for a Princess Expo Packet Pick-Up), pre-race from 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 22 and 3:00 a.m. on Sunday, February 23 for their princess perks:

–   Light fare (plain bagels, fruit, coffee, water, Powerade)
–   Private bag check
–   Private portable potties (generally cleaner and with shorter lines than those outside the tent)
–   Padded mats for stretching
–   Character photo area

The Race Retreat opens to Platinum ChEAR Squad members at 5:30 a.m., and remains open until 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.  (Children 3 years of age and younger can enter for free.)

A nice variety of seating options are offered, including a “Kiddie Corner”
Pre-race selections
The stretching area was getting a work-out!  Massages are done here post race; $10 for 10 minutes, so don’t forget your cash!!
Plenty of time for posing.

Post race, reunite with your fellow runners and family members, (provided they are Platinum ChEAR Squad members), and enjoy a more complete breakfast: scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, a variety of muffins, and hot and cold beverages.

And now for the real princess treatment.  Each of us received a commemorative runner’s towel, and glorious flip-flops (emblazoned with the anniversary logo)!

Along with these goodies, we received a ticket for… champagne!!!  Being a health nut, I had mine with orange juice…

Here the lines were long.
The highlight.  For ME.

Live Race Results were also available, but my favorite part of the Race Retreat morning was watching my fellow runners cross the finish line.  I didn’t know a one of them, but I watched each expression, each triumph like a gloating Queen Mother.  Sharing, (and yes, toasting), the royal celebration with this community of runners was exhilarating.

Live video from the Finish Line

Princess perfect!!!
Read more about this enchanted weekend by following the Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Blog Hop; Patty Wills Holliday @longhorns2 co-hosting!

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Comments

  1. Fairytales and Fitness says

    February 3, 2014 at 3:24 pm

    This sounds great! I won't be doing race retreat this year but will definitely be staying to watch fellow runners finish!

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 6:29 pm

      Isn't that a magical element that often gets overlooked? I love that you stay post race to offer support, (and I'm not surprised)! πŸ˜€

      Reply
  2. Meg Pudzianowski says

    February 3, 2014 at 4:55 pm

    Stop woman! Just stop! I cannot shell out any more money and you are convincing me by this post! All the photos, and those damn cheap flip flops that I want on my feet now! Damnit….

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 6:31 pm

      Mea culpa! I don't know when I'll do it again, but I certainly felt like a VIP last year. πŸ˜€ (And, of course, every time I wear those less than expensive flip flops!!!)

      Reply
  3. DisneyBride and DisneyGroom says

    February 3, 2014 at 5:55 pm

    What Meg said! Now I think I HAVE to do a race retreat!

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 6:32 pm

      I guess a "group discount" isn't coming any time soon! Ahhh, there's always the lottery. πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  4. Auds says

    February 3, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    Nothing better than a hot breakfast after a race! And those pretty pink flip flops . . . Keeping it in mind for GSC 2015 where I'll be celebrating my 35th bday!

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 8:31 pm

      Well if it's a milestone birthday Audrey, then you NEED to splurge!! (And you have a year to save. :D)

      Reply
  5. Tania says

    February 3, 2014 at 8:24 pm

    I agree with the above! Dang it! Stop making me spend more money πŸ™‚

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 8:32 pm

      It is pricey, no doubt Tania. I'm telling myself the "every other year" approach is frugal?!

      Reply
  6. Alicia Curley says

    February 3, 2014 at 8:30 pm

    I'm doing this for the first time this year and am really looking forward to it! I was worried about the cost, but the more I think about how nice it will be to have a warm, reserved place to chill out before the race, the less I think about the money πŸ™‚

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 8:36 pm

      Alicia, I really think you'll love this experience. Make sure to go early, and run fast so you get optimum time in the tent! Be sure to use the "bathroom" before the lines start forming, and you'll have the place to yourself. I'm excited for you! Thanks again for joining the Virtual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Blog Hop.

      Reply
  7. Jennifer L. Nelson says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:19 pm

    This is great info; it definitely is an added expense, but if you're going to take advantage of all the perks, could definitely be worth it! πŸ™‚

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 10:41 pm

      Jennifer- as with many of these additional runDisney activities, it is especially fun if you are with a large group. For me, I was sold by the sight of that mimosa!!! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  8. irunonwater.net says

    February 3, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    I love me some Race Retreat! I can't wait to get there again this year – I forgot about the champagne! What is wrong with me?!

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    • blogging says

      February 3, 2014 at 11:13 pm

      Good for you! (I guess you know where my priorities lie…) "Run? I thought you said rum."

      Reply
  9. Summer I says

    February 4, 2014 at 3:40 am

    What a great post! If I ever have the extra money I'd be tempted to give it a try.

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    • blogging says

      February 4, 2014 at 3:50 am

      The Race Retreat should be on every runDisney lover's "must do- once" list! Expensive, but special Summer.

      Reply
  10. Donna Kay Anderson says

    February 4, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    Fun Fun Fun!! All of these runDisney Blog Hops make we really want to participate. Thanks :D!!

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    • blogging says

      February 4, 2014 at 2:35 pm

      And that's my secret plan!! Thanks for always supporting Donna- you are one of a kind!

      Reply
  11. Julie Franklin says

    February 4, 2014 at 3:14 pm

    I never shell out the $$ for the race retreat, but your photos have me thinking just once I need to give it a try! GREAT photos…always wondered what was in the tent. πŸ™‚

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    • blogging says

      February 4, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Don't you just love peeling back the curtain Julie? I won't be Retreating this year (at least not in the tent!), but would absolutely consider it again for a milestone celebration. Maybe when I finally do my "marathon at 60"? Luckily, I have a couple of years to save!!!

      Reply
  12. I'm Diane says

    February 4, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    Sounds awesome the Race Retreat, I love that there's a place to go and get food, massages and a place to chill. I love the pic of you and the 3 Fairy Godmothers too πŸ˜‰

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    • blogging says

      February 4, 2014 at 5:00 pm

      When we get to do our first half marathon together we must sign up to party in the tent Diane (and Bill)!!

      Reply
  13. Abby's Road says

    February 5, 2014 at 9:58 pm

    Sadly, I feel like I need to be a much faster runner to fully enjoy the race retreat, but maybe one day!

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    • blogging says

      February 5, 2014 at 10:09 pm

      That was my fear too Abby! But the tent was still pretty full when I showed up, and the food and drink was plentiful and did not seem stale. Of course, this might just be an ideal reward for when we get faster!!

      Reply
  14. April Shuping says

    February 7, 2014 at 1:01 am

    Awh man, now you make me wish I'd signed up for race retreat this year. I did it last year and loved it pre-race but since I hadn't gotten the platinum chear for my family, I didn't really get to savor the post race glory of the RR. I guess I need to save up for it next year!

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    • blogging says

      February 7, 2014 at 5:37 pm

      April- you really should try it again, for full effect. I think I enjoyed the post more than the pre, and if you're fast enough, you can really soak in the princess treatment goodness!

      Reply
  15. Dancing to the Finish Line says

    February 7, 2014 at 2:40 am

    Race Retreat is definitely out of my budget for this year….and probably years to come….but it certainly sounds like something I will have to treat myself to sooner or later!

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    • blogging says

      February 7, 2014 at 5:35 pm

      I'm saving up for the "every third year" approach to perks such as this myself! I just love dreaming!!

      Reply
  16. Suzanne says

    February 7, 2014 at 5:30 am

    I am doing it this year for the first time .. This post just got me so excited about doing it.

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    • blogging says

      February 7, 2014 at 5:34 pm

      How exciting Suzanne! I think you'll love it. (I'll be the one peering into the tent with longing eyes… :D)

      Reply
  17. Lucinda says

    February 9, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I wondered what was going on in that tent…looks like the royal treatment.

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    • blogging says

      February 9, 2014 at 3:05 pm

      Just a peek behind the curtain Lucinda!

      Reply
  18. Frontierland Station says

    February 9, 2014 at 8:15 pm

    What a neat experience! I had no idea they offered this.

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    • blogging says

      February 10, 2014 at 4:48 am

      Yes, so far they offer this at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend and the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Who knows what to come? It usually sells out!!

      Reply
  19. Beth Green says

    February 10, 2014 at 3:35 am

    WOW! That's awesome! I don't remember anything that swank when I did the runs several years ago!

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    • blogging says

      February 10, 2014 at 4:49 am

      I believe it Beth; they have a very deep bag of magical tricks!!

      Reply
  20. Heather says

    February 10, 2014 at 4:57 pm

    This looks like so much fun!

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    • blogging says

      February 10, 2014 at 5:01 pm

      Good times- especially post race! πŸ˜‰

      Reply
  21. Lynn says

    February 11, 2014 at 3:48 am

    Wow this looks like a really fun part of a runDisney event! Our family has a goal to participate in one of the events next year. Will have to keep this in mind!

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    • blogging says

      February 13, 2014 at 4:50 am

      runDisney weekends are so much better when they are family affairs Lynn, I hope to read all about it!!

      Reply
  22. Stephanie Sheaffer says

    February 11, 2014 at 4:06 am

    Sounds like a fabulous experience! Who knew runDisney events could get even more magical?

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    • blogging says

      February 13, 2014 at 4:45 am

      They really are magic makers! runDisney always seems to be reinventing the brand; I can't wait to see what's next!

      Reply
  23. Deb @ Focused on the Magic says

    February 12, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    This looks like such a special treat! I love how runDisney has thought of just about everything for their runners!

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    • blogging says

      February 13, 2014 at 4:48 am

      They really have Deb- from shopping to partying. A runDisney weekend has it all!

      Reply

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