food IS a theme park
It’s almost time for a runDisney race!
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We are drawing closer to the 2025 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend! To celebrate the major Disney World event, Disney and Brooks have teamed up again for a new pair of out-of-this-world shoes.
Hold up! Rope dropping EPCOT this month just got a little different.
Spaceship Earth
It’s never a bad idea to check the park hours before heading into Disney World, but as a Florida local, I’m guilty of just assuming the parks open at the same time every day, which, while true most of the time, can definitely cause some issues. EPCOT is opening later than usual for a day this month, so let’s take a look at how that affects your plans.
Disney just dropped an awesome sneak peek at what will be coming for the 2026 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend!
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The marathon weekend will take place from January 7th to January 11th, 2026. The theme for the marathon next year is “What’s Your Story?” We can’t wait for the event to kick off in 2026, and we got even more excited when Disney dropped a FIRST LOOK at the medals!
UPDATED September 1, 2026
We are in the final third of 2026, can you believe it?!? We saw a lot in 2025, from ride closures to reopenings to hotel refurbishments, plenty of new snacks and merchandise, and just about everything in between. 2025 was great, but we’re now in a new Disney era!
Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle
For your 2026 trip, there are some key dates you’ll want to know before booking your vacation.
Disney World will be facing a VERY transformative year in 2026, and while we’re looking forward to all the new lands coming, it does mean we’ll see a LOT of construction walls for the next 12+ months.
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
While many of these construction projects won’t OPEN until 2027 and beyond, such as Villains Land, Piston Peak, and Monsters, Inc. Land, there ARE projects that will be completed next year, and we’re really looking forward to seeing what they bring to the park. If you’re already planning a trip for 2026, these are the dates you need to grab your tickets and/or park pass reservations for ASAP!
The 2025 Walt Disney World Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is just around the corner, and now it’s time to check out what merchandise will be available at the event!
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This runDisney race runs from October 23rd to 26th, 2025, and it usually brings some pretty big crowds, as well as some pretty awesome meals to show off when you complete your races. Now we’ve got a first look at the merchandise you can purchase at the event this year, and there are some highlights you really won’t want to miss!
Traffic at Disney World can turn a magical vacation into a pretty stressful start.
Do you drive to Disney World?
Between runDisney events, cheerleading competitions, and holiday weekends, there are some days when driving to the resort is going to feel way less convenient than usual. That does not mean you have to stay home, but it does mean you’ll want to plan ahead if you’re bringing your car to the Most Magical Place on Earth. Let’s go through the 8 dates in 2026 when you may want to avoid driving to Disney World.
Eek! The start of the runDisney season is almost here, and we couldn’t be more excited to lace up our sneakers, pick up our race bib, and get up at 2 AM to go running (okay, well maybe we’re not as excited about that).
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Disney just dropped the medals for the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. If you don’t want any spoilers for your race, now’s your last chance to click away. If not, scroll on!
It’s time to lace up your running shoes, Disney fans! We have BIG news to share.
Mickey-themed shoes
Start training NOW — the 2026 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend is coming to Disney World from April 16th to April 20th. As you may know, the theme changes each year, and this year, the races are centered around Disney FRIENDS! We’re talking BFFs and iconic Disney duos; how exciting! Before you race to Disney World, you might want to take a look at all the races available, so come with us to see the FULL list of races (and race themes) for 2026.
Disney has given us our FIRST LOOK at this year’s Halloween Half Marathon medals!
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runDisney is making a final turn into a busy season ahead! We’ve got so much to look forward to with Wine and Dine races and themed virtual races you can run from home. But the frightful fun doesn’t stop there! Disney Villain-themed races are returning to Disneyland for the second year in a row, and we’ve got a peek at the medals that will have you up and on your feet!
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