FLORIDA · YEAR-ROUND
Walt Disney World
Where new memories get made every single visit, no matter how many times you've been.
Why we love it
Walt Disney World is consistent. We have service and cleanliness every visit. You can count on year after year and if there ever is something that doesn’t feel right or isn’t up to their normal standards, they will make it right. The customer service is the best!
New memories stack on top of old ones no matter how many times you go. It does not matter if it’s a parade we have seen 10 times, it’s never the same. The kids reactions, the crowd, the spot we sit, it all changes.
For us, WDW is an easy drive from home. There are no flights or logistic headaches unless the interstate has a lot of traffic.
RunDisney events bring a whole different energy and a reason to go back. These are well ran, clean, fun, and the people at the events make it so fun!
Disney offers something genuinely different to experience at every age and stage of life. Our kids may not love standing in line to meet characters anymore, but they love a good pin trading spot! We have been fortunate
Our tip
RunDisney races are a must try! From the 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons, and even the full marathon, you run through the parks and you get to experience Walt Disney World in one of the most unique ways. If running is your thing, sign up the minute registration opens. The bibs for each race sell out fast and they are worth every early morning to run it!
The 3AM wake-up is non-negotiable. What you pack and how ready you are when that alarm goes off is entirely up to you. This printable checklist covers every category: race day gear, fuel and hydration, race morning essentials, recovery items, and expo day. Where you stay matters too. Disney resort transportation runs directly to the start line starting around 3AM, which means less stress and more sleep before the race. Print it, check it twice, and show up ready.
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After completing more than 7 RunDisney races, the one thing that's consistently true is that race morning success starts the night before. This guide walks through the reality of RunDisney race morning timing, the night-before prep routine that actually works, what to eat before a 5AM start, what to pack for the staging area, and how transportation works from Disney resorts. Plus a section on running the 5K with kids, because yes they will complain about the alarm, and yes it will still be one of the best things your family does together.
Everything you need to know for your first RunDisney race weekend at Walt Disney World, put together by a family that has completed over 7 races including two full marathons, three half marathons, a 10K, and a 5K. Inside: what to pack, where to stay for the easiest race morning transportation, the 3AM routine that works, fuel and hydration strategies, how to plan park days around race fatigue, and tips for running the 5K with kids. Once you have your bib, this guide helps you plan everything else around it.