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  • Park Availability Wide Open for January
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    Park Availability Wide Open for January

    ByLisa January 11, 2021February 5, 2021

    As we turn the corner into 2021, it’s worth noting that the reservation system, while still in place, doesn’t look to be much of a hindrance to park visits so long as you’re paying attention. Take a look at the current availability calendar for AP holders: And for resort guests, it’s even better: To book…

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  • Festival of the Arts 2021: The Definitive Guide
    #ArtfulEpcot - Festival of the Arts | Disney

    Festival of the Arts 2021: The Definitive Guide

    ByLisa January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

    Everything you need to know to make the most of #ArtfulEpcot.

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  • On Running a Business…Even If That Business is the Most Magical Place on Earth
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    On Running a Business…Even If That Business is the Most Magical Place on Earth

    ByLisa January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

    As much as I generally choose to see the positive, and to be logical – as much as I understand to my very bones the reality of running a corporation and having to make tough choices…please know that I get it. I get how hard some of these changes are. I think back on my…

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    Early Theme Park Entry to Replace Extra Magic Hours

    ByLisa January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

    Later this year as part of Disney’s 50th anniversary celebration, Disney Resort hotel guests and guests of other select hotels will be able to enter the parks 30-minutes early. This will apply to every theme park every day. The Extra Magic Hours benefit was suspended when Walt Disney World Resort reopened last summer, and will…

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  • Magical Express Service Ending in 2022
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    Magical Express Service Ending in 2022

    ByLisa January 11, 2021January 11, 2021

    photo credit to NBC News Channel 8 Some sad news coming out of Disney Parks Blog this afternoon. In light of new ride share options, and perhaps the new high speed train that will connect MCO to Walt Disney World and beyond, Disney will no longer offer Disney’s Magical Express service for airport transportation. The…

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  • Everglazed Opens in Disney Springs – And Has One of the Best Sandwiches On Property
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    Everglazed Opens in Disney Springs – And Has One of the Best Sandwiches On Property

    ByLisa January 7, 2021January 11, 2021

    As if sensing the needs of carb loading virtual runDisney marathoners everywhere, Everglazed has opened its doors in Disney Springs. You’ll find it just outside the second/side entrance to the Orange Garage, near AMC and Splitsville. The menu is loaded with Instagram eye candy – over the top cold brews and donuts…not to mention some…

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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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