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  • “I mentioned the bisque…” – Yachtsman, Toledo, Columbia Harbor House, and Pizzafari to Reopen First Week of August
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    “I mentioned the bisque…” – Yachtsman, Toledo, Columbia Harbor House, and Pizzafari to Reopen First Week of August

    ByLisa July 27, 2021July 27, 2021

    More restaurants will be opening at Walt Disney World in the coming weeks!! Here’s the latest line up from @DisneyParksBlog: ©Disney Parks Blog *Yachtsman – Yacht Club – known for their steaks, pork chops, seafood, (I mentioned the) bisque, and desserts (not to mention the to-die-for pot pie) – opens August 5, 2021, with booking…

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  • Thursdays Off the Beaten Path: Weekends at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards
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    Thursdays Off the Beaten Path: Weekends at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

    ByLisa July 22, 2021July 22, 2021

    Welcome to my latest series – Thursdays off-the-beaten path – a collection of ideas for day trips and getaways from Walt Disney World when you need a bit of down time or otherwise want to explore more of what Central Florida has to offer. Last week we visited The Tiki Bar & Grill. This week…

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  • #HalfwayToTheHolidays – What’s in Store for the Holiday Season in Walt Disney World
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    #HalfwayToTheHolidays – What’s in Store for the Holiday Season in Walt Disney World

    ByLisa July 12, 2021July 12, 2021

    We’re #HalfwayToTheHolidays this week and Disney is doing its part as always by dropping ALL of the holiday info on us this morning!! So let’s dig in and see what’s in store so far… Christmas in Magic Kingdom We’ll get decorations on Main Street, U.S.A. and holiday projections on Cinderella Castle – alternating periodically with…

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  • Thursdays Off the Beaten Path: The Tiki Bar & Grill
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    Thursdays Off the Beaten Path: The Tiki Bar & Grill

    ByLisa July 8, 2021July 8, 2021

    Welcome to my latest series – Thursdays off-the-beaten path – a collection of ideas for day trips and getaways from Walt Disney World when you need a bit of down time or otherwise want to explore more of what Central Florida has to offer. Last week we explored Southern Hill Farms. This week we’re headed…

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  • Perfect Runners Get Early Wine & Dine Registration
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    Perfect Runners Get Early Wine & Dine Registration

    ByLisa July 6, 2021July 6, 2021

    Great news for stressed out perfect runners of any runDisney race….a promising precedent has been set for you with this newly announced (and already implemented!) approach to 2021 Disney Wine & Dine race weekend. Perfect runners (meaning runners who have completed certain longstanding runDisney races or challenges every year since they began) of Wine &…

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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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