• The Castle Run Podcast bonus episode, runDisney Wine & Dine 2026 Race Weekend Recap, with Lisa jumping in front of Spaceship Earth

    runDisney Wine & Dine 2026 Recap: The Expo, the 10K, the Half Marathon, and the New 5K

    A full recap of runDisney’s 2026 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend: the Expo, the Three Caballeros 10K, the Mary Poppins half marathon, and what actually happened at the newly expanded 5K, including the balloon ladies and the sweep.

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  • Disney Running Trails: Old Key West and the Saratoga Nature Trail

    Disney Running Trails: Old Key West and the Saratoga Nature Trail

    If you’ve ever been to Disney’s Old Key West – the original Disney Vacation Club Resort (and once known by only that name) – it won’t be any surprise that you can get some decent mileage in there. But did you know that it links up with yet another sprawling resort to make for one…

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  • A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King

    A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King

    When I first heard that A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King was coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom, I’ll fully admit that I was more excited for the cast of the show than I was for myself. It’s one of my favorite shows on property, to say the least – and while I was…

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  • Advent Health Announces Extensive Healthcare Partnership with Walt Disney World Resort

    Advent Health Announces Extensive Healthcare Partnership with Walt Disney World Resort

    Imagine visiting Walt Disney World, suddenly falling ill, and having a virtual doctor’s appointment followed up by prompt delivery of the medication that you need to your resort.  Now…what if that ‘one little spark’ of imagination became a reality? * * * * * * * * * * ©Disney – Jeff Vahle, President of…

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  • The Last Trip – Perspective from an Impossible Place

    The Last Trip – Perspective from an Impossible Place

    This is Maria. She’s a wife. A mother of two young children – seven year old Gabriel and five year old Evelin. And last year she was given about 6 months to live after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. Since then, she’s gone through multiple rounds of chemo. She’s lost 70 lbs. And she’s continued to…

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  • Playlist Mondays: Remix Edition

    Playlist Mondays: Remix Edition

    Sometimes a driving beat kicks an otherwise chill song into workout territory. This week celebrates the art of the remix – the DJs and other musicians that have made some of our favorites running playlist ready. * * * * * * * * * *  AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY HERE: Numb / Encore, JAY-Z, Linkin Park…

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

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

    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

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

    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

    Random Memories: Money For Nothing

    (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

    About Disney’s Unmasked Photo Policy

    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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