There's magic aplenty in the coming year at the Disney parks. From ever-expanding festivals to runDisney events to the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the 2019/2020 Walt Disney World Events Calendar is chock full of Pixie Dust. Here's a month-by-month overview of what lies ahead. Though not all activities have been formally announced, this will help you best plan your next Orlando vacation. Know before you go! Walt Disney World Events Calendar 2019/2020 June 2019 The 'World's Biggest Mouse Party' or 90 Years of Mickey Mouse … [Read more...]
What to Wear to runDisney | The Little Mermaid
As runners await the latest runDisney registration updates and new on-sale calendars, let's think wardrobe. Whether you are princess-leaning or stormtrooper trending, half the fun of a Disney contest is becoming an active piece of their storytelling. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of a Disney beloved under the sea classic, here's our recommendation for what to wear to runDisney; take the plunge with our The Little Mermaid costume. The 2020 Walt Disney World runDisney Schedule: Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by … [Read more...]
What All Runners Need to Know About the runDisney Medical Team
After dozens and dozens of runDisney contests, it was my turn. Oh, I had attempted early on in the life of the franchise to volunteer as a medical volunteer, but the process was complicated and disjointed. In general, the runDisney volunteer process (for all positions) has greatly streamlined itself in the past couple of years. During the 2017 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, this princess turned physical therapist finally had the opportunity to trade in her running shoes for a stethoscope. Let me share what every runner should know about … [Read more...]
How runDisney Saved My Butt. No, Really.
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. Whether Walt Disney World, Disneyland (I can still dream!), and Disneyland Paris, here's the top spots to celebrate runDisney contests. Let's call it training incentive... Salivate away! Top Spots to Celebrate runDisney Walt Disney World I have a new favorite! California Grill's Brunch at the Top now gets my gold medal at this park. … [Read more...]