The latest set of D-Tech On Demand MagicBands and phone cases are off to the races… which is fitting, because they’re all themed to the races of the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend! All of the six races are represented with their own MagicBand and phone case, each with a classic Disney character hitting … Read more
With Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend coming up in just a few days, runners will be making their final preparations leading up to the races. However, they should also prepare for the barrage of cute event merch coming their way. Besides, after five events and three challenges, you deserve to treat yourself, right? Let’s check … Read more
Lace up your running shoes and grab your mouse ears! runDisney has revealed the dates for its races in late 2019 into 2020. There is a notable change for regular participants: registrations will now open at 10 AM EST on the corresponding day. The schedule, as it stands now: runDisney Virtual Series: June 1st – … Read more
This year marked the 21st Walt Disney World Marathon. There was also a Half Marathon, a 5K and the first ever WDW 10k. Around 30,000 runners descended upon Walt Disney World last weekend to take part in one or more of those runs. Those who completed both the half and the full achieved the Goofy … Read more
Ep. 104 Mary Poppins Penguin This week we talk about Nick’s WDW Marathon experience and the Run Disney Vinylmation with Mini Medal. We also discus some rumored upcoming release dates and sets, vinyl figure sales and Myths and Legends. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast
From the Disney Parks Blog, here is the first image of the 3″ Run Disney figure with one of the WDW Marathon mini medals. I love it! I can not wait to own one of these with my rather large finishing time written on the back. There have been some changes/clarifications in the release info. … Read more
This update, not going to lie, hurt my brain a little bit to process. Disney certainly does not make it easy for us. By the way, side note, and probably why I am in a bad mood while writing this… Did anyone else see that the WDW Premium Annual Passholder discounts will drop to 10% … Read more
Ep. 102 Lightning McQueen This week we had lots of fun breaking news. The announcement of a follow up to Furry Friends. The early release of Myths and Legends. Monorails in Disney trade boxes. New Japan releases. And artist signings for the 2013 series and WDW Marathon. Listen in Popup Player Download podcast
This is an absolutely brilliant idea. We finally have details on the 2013 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Vinylmation. Normally, there is a separate 3″ figure for each race, the Marathon, Half Marathon and Goofy Challenge. This year, they put an interesting twist on things. We knew about the 3″ Run Disney figure that will be released on January 10th … Read more
With the announcements below we confirm there will be WDW Marathon figures this year as well as another Valentine’s Day commemorative. We have yet to see the actual figures, but the marathons are called “mini medals.” So here is a look at the 2013 medals: The Valentine’s one is anyone’s guess. We also get details about the … Read more
I finaly get a look at what will be hanging around my neck as I crawl around WDW on January 13. runDisney has revealed the commemorative 20th anniversary Walt Disney World Marathon finishers medal that runners will get after finishing the 26.2 mile course. The medal’s design features a circular shape with two spinning elements. … Read more
Just a few more days left until I run in my first Half Marathon… ever. Disney or anything. I’m excited. And what better way to commemorate the occasion, well except for this medal: than a few commemorative vinyls. We saw these on display at the Florida Project and they will be released on Thursday, January … Read more