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  • Disney Running Trails: The Magic Kingdom Loop – Seven Seas Lagoon
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    Disney Running Trails: The Magic Kingdom Loop – Seven Seas Lagoon

    ByLisa April 27, 2021May 6, 2021

    Ever since the pathway from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa to Magic Kingdom opened, the Magic Kingdom / Seven Seas Lagoon loop has far and away been my most requested trail. So today we’ll head that way for the full run down. (See what I did there? Lol) * * * * * *…

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  • Playlist Mondays: Club Edition – Late 90s Early 2000s
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    Playlist Mondays: Club Edition – Late 90s Early 2000s

    ByLisa April 26, 2021April 26, 2021

    It’s been awhile since we’ve done one of these, so let’s dive back in strong.  This is probably the least kid friendly playlist I’ve ever done – so don’t listen around little or sensitive or easily offended ears. That said, it’s also one of the best playlists I’ve ever done – so ENJOY. (No really…

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  • Random Memories: Money For Nothing
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    Random Memories: Money For Nothing

    ByLisa April 10, 2021April 10, 2021

    (Source Unknown) True Story: When I was really little I listened to this song (constantly) with my dad and asked him what chicks were. He told me they were a kind of bluejeans. I didn’t realize until like last year that that wasn’t what they were talking about.

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  • About Disney’s Unmasked Photo Policy
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    About Disney’s Unmasked Photo Policy

    ByLisa April 8, 2021April 8, 2021

    There have been a lot of opinions about Disney’s changed mask policy with respect to outdoor pictures, so let’s address them. To recap, Walt Disney World has just changed its policy on facial coverings to state the following:  Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who…

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  • Guests To Be Allowed To Remove Face Masks for Outdoor Photos
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    Guests To Be Allowed To Remove Face Masks for Outdoor Photos

    ByLisa April 6, 2021April 6, 2021

    (Picture taken pre-covid) Walt Disney World has just updated its mask policy, effective April 8th, to allow guests to remove their face coverings for outdoor photos. The language reads as follows: Face coverings are required for all Guests (ages 2 and up) and Cast Members, including those who have received a COVID-19 vaccine. Please bring…

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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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