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As a lover of all things runDisney, I have run in many runDisney races over the past few years.

Here you will find runDisney information, race recaps, and more!

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These events hold a special place in my heart because it is at a runDisney event where my distance running journey first began. Since then I have run almost every race, some multiple times. I have also had the privilege to attend several social media meetups and VIP events while in town for races. Check out the links below to see some of my favorite posts about these magical events, and feel free to email me with any questions!

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WDW marathon weekend 2010:

Half marathon race recap

 

WDW marathon weekend 2011:

Marathon race recap part 1

Marathon race recap part 2

 

Wine and Dine half marathon weekend 2011:

Halloween 5k fun run

Wine and Dine half marathon 2011

 

Princess half marathon weekend 2012:

Pasta Party

Princess Half expo

Tangled Royal Family 5k

Princess Half Marathon 2012

 

Disneyland half marathon weekend 2012:

Disneyland half expo 2012

Disneyland Half Marathon race recap

 

Wine and Dine half marathon weekend 2012:

Wine and Dine expo 2012

Wine and Dine half race recap

 

WDW marathon weekend 2013:

Marathon weekend expo

Half marathon race recap

Marathon race recap part 1

Marathon race recap part 2

 

Princess half marathon weekend 2013:

Royal Family 5k

Princess Half Marathon race recap

Princess half VIP Reception

 

Castaway Cay 5k:

Castaway Cay 5k

Castaway Cay 5k take 2

Castaway Cay 5k April 2013

 

Disneyland Half marathon/Dumbo 2013:

Disneyland half marathon updates/course maps

Dumbo Double Training Plan

Dumbo Double Dare

Dumbo Double Dare Medals 

Disneyland half meet up 

Disneyland 10k race recap

Disneyland half marathon race recap

 

Tower of Terror Weekend 2013:

ToT Race Weekend

ToT 10 mile race recap

 

Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend 2013:

Wine and Dine Expo

Wine and Dine half meet up

Wine and Dine half marathon race recap

 

Dopey/Marathon Weekend 2014:

Family fun run 5k race recap

10k race recap

Half marathon race recap

Full marathon race recap

Dopey Final Thoughts

 

Glass Slipper Challenge/Princess half marathon weekend 2014:

Royal Family 5k race recap

Enchanted 10K race recap

Half marathon race recap

 

Princess Half Marathon Weekend 2015:

Princess half marathon race recap

 

Marathon Weekend 2016:

runDisney Half Marathon race recap

 

Glass Slipper Challenge 2016:

Enchanted 10k race recap 

Princess half marathon race recap

 

Princess Half Marathon 2017

Princess half marathon race recap

 

Star Wars Half Marathon 2017

Star Wars kids races

Star Wars half marathon recap

 

Two Course Challenge 2017

Wine and Dine 10k race recap

Wine and Dine half marathon recap 

 

Enchanted 10k 2018

Enchanted 10k race recap

 

Star Wars Dark Side Challenge 2018

Star Wars 10k race recap

Star Wars half marathon race recap

 

Wine and Dine 2021

Wine and Dine 10k

 

Springtime Surprise Challenge 2022

Expedition Everest 5k

Race for the Taste 10k

Tower of Terror 10 Miler

 

As mentioned above, I also have gotten to attend several of the social media meetups that are held with some of the race weekends. Below are recaps from these special events:

Princess Half meet up 2012

Wine and Dine meet up 2012

Marathon weekend meet up 2013

Princess Half Meet Up 2013

I have also written posts about upcoming events as details have emerged about them, as well as updates and special stories. Those links can be found below:

#DisneySportsFestival runDisney Fun Run

Tinkerbell Half has flown away!

Tinkerbell 10k Announced

runDisney Princess half marathon tips

Princess news and registration information

Princess Half Marathon challenge announced

Coast to Coast Photos

Changes for Marathon Weekend

I’m Dopey!

Why are runDisney races so popular? An Interview with Faron Kelley

Are you Dopey?

An interview with Sean Astin

New Balance runDisney Shoes Review

Prepared for Princess

New Balance and Disney: a match made in heaven

runDisney Updates

Tips for running Disney

Disney race packing list vlog

Final countdown to marathon weekend and Cigna

It’s almost runDisney time

Run like a princess 

Tower of Terror 10 miler

A sell out

Runner’s World and Disney racing

20th anniversary medal reveal and vlog

Disney race surprises

The Great Medal Caper

Special Guest for marathon weekend

runDisney excitement

Wine and Dine and Coast to Coast

You can Fly!

20 Years of the Mickey marathon

Disney races

Stay at Signa Bonnet Creek for a runDisney race

Avengers half marathon weekend announced

Star Wars half marathon weekend announced 

 5 Reasons to run a runDisney race

Princess packing list printable

Wine and Dine half marathon weekend changes

6 Tips for running the Wine and Dine half

Tips for runDisney race day

Packing for the runDisney Dopey Challenge

Top 10 Tips for running the Princess Half

runDisney Race comparisons

runDisney Virtual Races (and why you should run them)

 

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I’m not suggesting you go into debt to go on vac I’m not suggesting you go into debt to go on vacation. But I am suggesting you remember that time is something you can’t get back, and memories are something that will stay with you longer than things. 🚢 

As we enter the holiday season, maybe it’s time to consider that long overdue vacation instead of quite so many things under the tree? Maybe a few less items for some time away to rest and recharge with loved ones?

@disneycruiseline is great for just that because they truly have something for everyone, from babies, kids, to adults. The cruise we just went on included beach time, pool time, an obstacle course, lots of eating, basketball, foosball, ping-pong, movie, watching, scavenger hunt finding, pirates (the nice kind!), ice cream, and so much more. ✨🫶🏻 

Always happy to answer questions about the most magical cruise line around! 

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This is why I love @disneycruiseline. 💖

They have kids clubs included in the price of your cruise fare* that are open for a lot of the day and late into the night. This allows for adults only time at the adults only pool, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs. Not to mention, the kids absolutely have a blast. Mine never wanted to leave! 🫶🏻

it’s a win-win situation in my book. They get to go have some fun with other kids, and I get to relax and recharge on my vacation, and then we can also spend quality family time together as well! ✨

Send this to someone you are trying to convince to go on a DCL cruise with you! 😏

*included in cruise fare for kids clubs, not the nursery which is an extra charge. 

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We absolutely love Orange Beach, it’s one of our We absolutely love Orange Beach, it’s one of our favorite places to visit and feels like home. 🫶🏻

There are so many great businesses with employees that make you feel like family. Here are a few we visited over fall break. Be sure to save this for your next visit to the beach! Have you been to any of these places? 🍊 

@coastalorangebeach: Not only a beautiful restaurant right on the gulf with amazing food, drinks, and servers, but also a really great store with amazing merch! We found some great stuff. If you go to the restaurant, ask for J-Mac to be your server and make sure to get a bushwhacker with a peanut butter floater! 😋 

@florabama_olerivergrill : Right on the bama/Florida line, this fun restaurant boasts beautiful sunsets, a fun cocktail menu (the key lime colada was amazing!) and you can even rent pontoon boats and jet skis from the marina, or take a dolphin cruise! 🐬 

@theorangebeachstore : I’ve passed this store 100 times but this was my first time inside and now I’m mad that I have been missing out all this time. They have a beautiful selection of really nice souvenirs from great brand names you already know and love. Great quality clothing and other things like blankets, cup, hats, and candles. I shopped forever! 

@fbyachtclub_ : The Flora Bama Yacht club is also right on the state line on the bay side and has fun live music, a really nice menu including crab claws, hummus, chicken pasta, and key lime pie. Service was great and we loved the live music. 

Thank y’all for having us! ✨
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I picked up the NEW Butterball Smoked Turkey Sausage at @Foodlion and added it to my favorite red beans and rice — lean, smoky, and less sodium! 🍽️ 

The best part? This recipe makes plenty of leftovers, so no cooking tomorrow 🙌. 
Quick, easy, and totally elevated — your weeknight dinners just got a major upgrade! 

Comment “BUTTERBALL” to receive a link to shop these products at your local Food Lion. *Check your message request folder if you don’t follow my account in order to receive the link.

Bobby’s Red Beans and Rice: 

INGREDIENTS
• 1/2 - 1 cup celery, about 3-4 ribs
• 1 Sweet Onion
• 1 Green Bell Pepper
• 2-4 cloves Garlic
• Seasoning, Tony’s, chili powder, pepper, bay leaf
• 1 tsp paprika
• 45 oz kidney beans
• 28 oz beef sausage, 2 packs
• 2 packs of Butterball Smoked Turkey Sausage
• 2 cup Beef broth
• Buttered Rice

PREPARATION STEPS
1. Chop/mince veggies (suggest food processor)

2. Warm butter on medium heat in pot then add veggies (about 10 minutes)

3. Add beans (slightly drain) and sausage (about 7 minutes)

4. Add garlic and seasoning and simmer about 10 minutes. 

5.) Serve over warm buttered rice

 #Butterball #SmokedTurkeySausage #FoodLionFinds #RedBeansAndRice #WeeknightDinner #EasyRecipes #MealPrepWin #FlavorfulAndHealthy @butterballturkey
Holiday shopping days with my mini me are some of Holiday shopping days with my mini me are some of my favorite traditions. ✨☕ 
From grabbing coffee to wandering through the decorated stores, there’s just something magical about this season. We laughed, made memories, and even managed to cross a few names off our list. 🎄 (ad) 

One of our favorite stops was Reeds at West Town Mall, where I spotted the new Victorinox Air Pro — a watch that’s Swiss-made with incredible craftsmanship, a stainless steel case, shock + water resistance, and even the ability to track 3 time zones at once. 🙌 It’s modern, timeless, and such a meaningful find for the men in my life.

The best part? Ending the day with full shopping bags, full hearts, and a gift I know will be worn and treasured for years. 💫 @victorinoxnorthamerica 

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This recipe is super easy and tastes like fall in a cup! A great option for people who want to have a festive fall drink but would prefer a cold drink. 

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#applecider #margarita #applecidermargarita #holidaydrinks #festivedrink #halloweendrink #falldrink

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