In-Person runDisney Events to Return to Walt Disney World This Fall

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

The events for this fall have now been officially announced by runDisney. 

  • Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend powered by AfterShokz: November 4-7, 2021
  • Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend: January 5-9, 2022
  • Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend: February 24-27, 2022
  • runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend presented by Otterbox: March 31-April 3, 2022

New offerings will also be included this year for runners to enjoy.

  • runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend: Each race season, the fourth weekend will be the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, featuring new and evolving race themes and distances.
  • Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga: On the first morning of the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney will introduce Disney Princess Sunrise Yoga, held in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park.
  • Virtual Races: All runDisney races will have a virtual race option, allowing runDisney fans across the country to still participate in their favorite races, even if they are unable to run at Walt Disney World. Runners will also still receive their special medal for completing the race.
  • Just for Kids: The runDisney Kids Races during each event weekend will become runDisney Kids Adventures, focused on health, fitness, and fun.
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All runDisney events, including the 2021 Marathon Weekend, have been virtual for the past year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The upcoming events will be the first in-person event since Walt Disney World’s 2021 closure.

Disney Watercraft Captain Sings to Walt Disney World Guests

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks

As if the experience of traveling on one of Disney’s boats across the Seven Seas Lagoon isn’t magical enough, now you may have a chance to experience a singing pilot Cast Member! That’s right, Cast Member Mallory is adding an extra dose of pixie dust to those traveling aboard her watercraft.

Walt Disney World Cast and Community took to Facebook to share: “Cast Member Mallory finds herself sailing the Seven Seas Lagoon each day as a watercraft boat captain, making both magic and music for our Guests. Our dreams came true when we got to hear her sing.”

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Our cast members, like Mallory amaze us every day ✨🎶 #Disney #DisneyParks #DisneyWorld #CastMember #Sing #Boat #Summer

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“Disney Family Night Dinner” Coming To Select Resorts

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Resorts

Disney has announced a new “Disney Family Night Dinner” is coming to select Disney Resorts.

As shared by Disney: “We have a new summer offering the entire family will love starting June 30 – Disney Family Night Dinner. This playful, family-style dining bundle includes a take-out shareable meal, sweet treats, and an original card-type game inspired by some of your favorite Disney friends for your family and friends to enjoy. Disney Family Night Dinner is available from 5-10 p.m. through mobile order and at the two resort locations offering this three-course takeaway meal that serves 3-4.

Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort:

  • Roasted Jamaican-style Chicken
  • Fried Yucca
  • Cilantro Rice
  • Seasonal Vegetables
  • Caribbean Pull-apart Rolls with Onion Jam and Guava Butter
  • Decorate-your-own Mickey and Minnie Cookies

Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa:

  • Garden Salad – Tomato, cucumber, carrots, and a duo of dressings
  • Savory Lasagna – Three cheese lasagna with tomato sauce
  • Two Mickey-shaped Cheese or Pepperoni Pizzas
  • Minnie Cheesecake with strawberry sauce, whipped cream, and fresh berries

Disney has yet to release pricing information for the new dining bundle.

Two Magic Kingdom Restaurants Are Reopening!

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Magic Kingdom

Disney has announced two favorite Magic Kingdom restaurants are reopening.

As shared by Disney: “Get ready to hit your craving for hot dogs out of the park! Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A., will reopen June 30 with their classic all-beef hot dogs. Catch hold of a Chili-Cheese All-Beef Hot Dog or dig into a pile of Corn Dog Nuggets with, of course, cheese sauce. And my fav, the plant-based Loaded Slaw Dog (plant-based sausage topped with pickled slaw, barbecue vegan aïoli, and roasted corn relish), is back! The Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade is a refreshing homerun to go along with your hot dog. And don’t forget, mobile order is available at Casey’s Corner.

Disney goes on to share a second Magic Kingdom favorite is reopening: “Get ready to treat yourself to hand-scooped ice cream at Plaza Ice Cream Parlor hosted by Edys. This oh-so-sweet nostalgic ice cream parlor on Main Street, U.S.A., will open July 7 with all your favorite flavors on a cone or in a cup – fat-free and no sugar added, as well as plant-based non-dairy options will be available. And more sweet news: Barq’s Root Beer Floats and Coca-Cola Floats are back! Not sure it can get much better than that!

Walt Disney World Ambassador Team Announced for 2022-2023

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Epcot

The new Walt Disney World ambassador team for 2022-2023 has been chosen. President of Walt Disney World Jeff Vahle shared photos of them on Instagram.

Raevon Redding and Ali Manion will be representing Walt Disney World and its Cast Members for the next two years.

Their appointment was announced in a ceremony at the America Gardens Theatre in EPCOT.

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