• 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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  • WandaVision Episode 7: The Nexus Commercial and Agatha Harkness

    WandaVision Episode 7: The Nexus Commercial and Agatha Harkness

    ©Disney/Marvel After winding our way through 50 or so years of female-targeted-advertising (and no shortage of Easter Eggs) we found ourselves where else but psychopharmaceuticals.  And a very special psychopharmaceutical it was.  Episode 7’s commercial was selling us Nexus – a drug aimed at what else but curing depression. And in a series full of…

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  • WandaVision Episode 6: Spoilers, Thoughts, Easter Eggs & Theories

    WandaVision Episode 6: Spoilers, Thoughts, Easter Eggs & Theories

    ©Marvel/Disney After Episode 5, I think we were all braced for what was coming next – and this show delivered…so let’s not waste any time in digging in. Here are my running thoughts on Episode 6 of WandaVision. ***As always – the following is spoiler heavy*** 1. Loved the Intro ©Marvel/Disney This week’s introduction was…

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  • WandaVision: The Commercials (Episodes 1-6)

    WandaVision: The Commercials (Episodes 1-6)

    There are a thousand and one things to talk about across the hexagon-shaped universe of WandaVision – but one of the things that’s captured our imaginations the most are the commercials that pop up within each episode. Every one is a treasure trove of Easter Eggs…and as a whole they’re worth examining. What might be…

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  • WandaVision: For the Children

    WandaVision: For the Children

    I’ve gone into depth on WandaVision’s episode 5 already – but after sitting on this episode for a day or so I can’t help thinking… If there are really no children in Westview, like Vision seems to realize toward the end of the episode… whether because they were unnecessary to whatever is happening or just…

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  • WandaVision Episode 5: Spoilers, Thoughts, & Theories

    WandaVision Episode 5: Spoilers, Thoughts, & Theories

    We’re all in deep when it comes to WandaVision. And after a wee hours viewing of this week’s Episode 5, I’m reeling more than ever before and braced for what I’m sure will be a nonstop onslaught over the remaining 4 parts of this story.  Here’s a play by play on my thoughts while watching…

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  • Park Availability Wide Open for January

    Park Availability Wide Open for January

    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

    Festival of the Arts 2021: The Definitive Guide

    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

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

    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

    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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