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Mar- 2017 -23 March
The 6 Most Memorable Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World
One of our favorite activities in preparing for a trip to Disney World is making our dining reservations – we can start making those reservations 180 days in advance and it is the first milestone in any trip! We love thinking about where we are eating, what else we can do on that day around our dining reservation and much more! Between the variety of dining options at Disney World, there are man
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23 March
The 6 Most Memorable Dining Experiences at Walt Disney World
1. Princess Dining One of the most memorable experiences that you can have on property is dining with the Disney princesses. There are currently two restaurants that offer guests the ability to sit down and enjoy a meal while meeting some of the Disney princesses. Cinderella’s Royal Table allows guests to not only meet the princesses, but allows you to dine inside of Cinderella’s Castle with amazi
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
6. The Jacuzzi is Not Your Friend After my first ever Princess Half Marathon I was stoked to get back to the hotel and hop in the Jacuzzi to soothe my muscles. You readers are likely smarter than I was and will know not to enjoy the Jacuzzi post-race. I quickly learned that hot water and jets were not the correct pairing for the inflammation and soreness of a half marathon runner. Lesson learne
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
7. Plan Restroom Breaks Call me crazy, but I never considered that stopping quickly to use the restroom during my first ever Disney half marathon would be a big deal. I was incorrect. The ladies’ restroom lines in The Magic Kingdom were crazy and took around ten minutes off my race time. Plan to stop in a restroom a bit off the beaten path to skip the lines. This year I dashed off the course a
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
8. Have a Race Plan Even experienced runners should have a plan when racing a RunDisney event. Train, make a pacing schedule, consider stopping for character photos and be equipped to handle the pacing requirement to ensure you are not picked up for running below the racing requirement. Photo Credit: Disney
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
9. Pack Carefully Packing for a race weekend is strategic. Forgetting things like anti chafe balm, athletic tape, and hydration essentials could be a painful and inconvenient mistake. Depending on the time of year you are running, you may be chilly at the starting line and need a jacket to keep warm until sunrise. Snag a cheap coat or pullover at your local thrift shop to wear as long as you need
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
10. Don’t Skip Training Even experienced runners need to train for Disney races. The pacing requirements are reasonable. However, stopping to meet characters and take photos use more time than most rookie RunDisney participants anticipate. Be sure to adequately train for your race to ensure you can enjoy the experience.
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
It does not get much more fun than a RunDisney race weekend, with the parks crowded with runners and your adrenaline pumping you feel ready to run. Regardless of if you are running a 5k or a half marathon, Walt Disney World makes racing an incredible experience. Brush up on this list of tips to ensure you have a great race weekend and that every mile truly is magic.
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
1. Late Sleepers Beware Disney races start early to ensure the roadways are clear of runners before park opening. Arriving at the start line at least an hour before the race begins is my recommendation to ensure you have time for a few photos, enjoying a snack and to get in the right mindset before walking to your start wave. This means that you will be waking up early to catch a bus to Epcot fr
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23 March
Disney World Race Weekends – 10 Things You Need To Know
2. Costumes are a Fun Option The majority of runners are costumed in some way to reflect the host princess of the race or their favorite Disney character. Tutus, hats, wigs, and princesses dresses, you will see them all at a RunDisney race. I prefer to “Disney bound” running style to channel the color and style of my favorite character without being distracted by an uncomforted costume. Do not b
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