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  • Takumi-Tei is Now THE Foodie Experience at Walt Disney World
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    Takumi-Tei is Now THE Foodie Experience at Walt Disney World

    ByLisa July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

    Yup. You heard me right. Earlier this month, Takumi-Tei opened its doors in the Japan Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase. You’ll find it in front on the first level on the far right – next to Mitsukoshi and below Teppan Edo and Tokyo Dining. The new dining experience was initially walk up only but started…

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  • Passholder Preview Dates for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Announced – Still Awaiting Email to Register
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    Passholder Preview Dates for Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Announced – Still Awaiting Email to Register

    ByLisa July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

    WDW Galaxy’s Edge Preview Dates Announced.

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  • Disney’s The Lion King – I Don’t Care If It Was Necessary
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    Disney’s The Lion King – I Don’t Care If It Was Necessary

    ByLisa July 23, 2019January 21, 2020

    Disney’s live actions The Lion King isn’t about Simba. And I don’t care whether it needed to be made.

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  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates The Lion King & Protects the Pride
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    Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates The Lion King & Protects the Pride

    ByLisa July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

    I’ve had so many wonderful things to say about Disney’s Animal Kingdom lately. Yes I know it’s the hottest park and we’re in the middle of July. I don’t care. It’s my favorite place in the world to be this summer. Not only is there a new Rivers of Light: We Are One evening show….

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  • Disney’s Flight of Passage – My Thoughts More than Two Years Later
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    Disney’s Flight of Passage – My Thoughts More than Two Years Later

    ByLisa July 20, 2019July 26, 2019

    Disney’s Avatar Flight of Passage – Two Years Later

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  • Weird Disney: Top Nine Creepy Things You’ll Find at Walt Disney World
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    Weird Disney: Top Nine Creepy Things You’ll Find at Walt Disney World

    ByLisa July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

    The creepiest stuff on Walt Disney World property.

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  • We Have Free Dining!!
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    We Have Free Dining!!

    ByLisa July 16, 2019July 16, 2019

    Disney has released free dining for the late summer and early fall!! Packages require a non-discounted stay of at least 5 nights/6 days at specified Walt Disney World resorts and park tickets with park hopper options. Bookings are currently available through September 29, 2019 for arrival most nights during the following periods: September 1 through…

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  • runDisney: Links for Early Registration for Star Wars Rival Run 2020!!
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    runDisney: Links for Early Registration for Star Wars Rival Run 2020!!

    ByLisa July 11, 2019July 11, 2019

    Rival Run 2020 Registration Starts Today!!

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  • Top 10 Things to Do in Disney on a Rainy Day
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    Top 10 Things to Do in Disney on a Rainy Day

    ByLisa July 9, 2019July 9, 2019

    Passing the time in Walt Disney World when it’s pouring outside.

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  • Drink This: The Perfect Nomad Lounge-Inspired Summer Cocktail
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    Drink This: The Perfect Nomad Lounge-Inspired Summer Cocktail

    ByLisa July 5, 2019July 5, 2019

    The perfect drink for a summer day or night.

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Springtime Surprise Sell Out times!! Challenge wen Springtime Surprise Sell Out times!! Challenge went fast. 10K was next - not surprising given that theme. 😍🏹 5Ks continue to go a bit slower with their increased capacity. 

Did you get what you wanted? Things seemed to have been at least a little better for people from what I’m seeing online. 

Incredibly grateful to have gotten in early for the challenge with them now recognizing perfect status for the Springtime Challenge & 10-Miler. I’ll see you there!! Outside of Dopey, Springtime is quickly becoming my favorite rD race event of the year.

If you’re new to this world, look to my new book, releasing August 7, for everything you need to know. (Some interesting stuff in there for us seasoned vets, too—full history of rD going back to the first marathon in the 90s, life lessons from long runs…) Link in bio & stories for updates.
NEW (and free): The runDisney Pacing Calculator 🏰 NEW (and free): The runDisney Pacing Calculator 🏰 at thecastlerun.com

Bookmark + share for the upcoming race season.

Pick any scenario. Corral D, first wave, moving at a 10:30 pace? You have over TWO HOURS to play with on the course before the sweep is a concern. Dropping to a 22:00 pace at the same start time? Even with your lead time ahead of the balloon ladies and no stops, you’re likely getting swept.

Give this new tool three numbers: (1) the pace you expect to average while you’re actually moving on the course, (2) when you’ll cross the start line, and (3) when the last wave of the last corral starts (the balloon ladies 🎈).

It spits out two useful numbers: (1) the actual pace you’d need to hold if you didn’t stop at all, and (2) how much time you’ll have for characters, bathrooms, and otherwise playing on the course if you instead hold your expected pace.

The necessary fine print: runDisney requires a 16:00 minute/mile pace regardless, and this is always just an estimate—not a guarantee of anything, including whether or not you’ll get swept. runDisney staff and volunteers always rule the day. And, even with cushion to spare, moving efficiently keeps the course clear and makes race day better for everyone.

This tool is built on the “Cushion” concept from my book, The runDisney Companion, coming in August. The link to join the list is on the calculator page.

The calculator is free, no login, and live now. Link in bio + my stories.
Perfect runners officially receive their Springtim Perfect runners officially receive their Springtime Surprise 2027 early registration links.

If you’ve earned Perfect status for the 10-Miler or the Challenge, runDisney has reserved a guaranteed registration for the 2027 Springtime Surprise Weekend with your name on it.

Your redemption window opens today, June 30th at 10am ET / 7am PT, and it closes at 8pm ET / 5pm PT on July 6. 

The link is in your runDisney account.

🏃🏻‍♀️Log in and head to your Dashboard
🌸Look under “Important Reminders” at the top
🏅Click “View Invite” to land on the registration screen

The link is only for you and cannot be shared or transferred.
All of the characters scattered around the new Ani All of the characters scattered around the new Animation Courtyard. I love how they have characters from different movies interacting. Lucifer stalking Zazu. Cinderella’s mice hanging out with Timothy Q. Mouse. Diablo and Cinderella’s bluebirds. Here’s the whole roster: 

1. Sir Hiss from Robin Hood with Fru Fru (Mrs. Big?) from Zootopia
2. Lucifer from Cinderella
3. Mochi from Big Hero 6 with a cameo from the moon
4. Ray from The Princess and the Frog on a lightpost
5. Diablo, Maleficent’s raven, with the bluebirds from Cinderella
6. Jiminy Cricket on the street sign
7. Pua from Moana and Thumper from Bambi
8. Jaq and Gus from Cinderella with Timothy Q. Mouse from Dumbo
9. Zazu from The Lion King
10. Mickey on the Mickey Avenue sign (nod to the real street signs on the Burbank studio lot)
11. The hat
12. (Forgot Abu. Oops. He’s there too… IG please let me add photos to carousels.)
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