Showing posts with label Disney's Hollywood Studios. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Disney's Hollywood Studios. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Registration Opens For Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend


Registration opens today for the runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon weekend events at Walt Disney World.  Do you plan on running in the Jungle Jingle 5k or the Wine & Dine Half Marathon?  If so, you should be prepared.  Registration opens at 12:00 p.m. EST, 11:00 a.m. CST, try and be online a few minutes early to help ensure you get the race you want.

To make the registration process go smoothly, here's a list of what you should have on hand when you sit down at your computer.

1. What races do you and your family plan on participating in? Are you planning on going to any of the other race events, like the International Food & Wine Fest After Party at EPCOT or the Pre-Race Taste at Hollywood Studios? Make a list, with the most important race/event at the top.  Be aware that the runDisney races fill up fast, and you may not get into all of the events that you want.

2. You'll need to know all of your information in order to register for each event.  Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number, Mailing Address, Email Address, Credit Card information, Billing Address, and Shirt Size.  If you already have your Proof of Time, you'll also need the race information: Name of Race, City/State/Zip, Date of Race (year), Distance of race, and your Finish Time.  (Don't worry, if you don't have your proof of time yet, you have until August to submit it).

Once you get registered for all of your events, you'll want to book a room at one of the participating resorts to make race day easier.  Please contact Kristin for a quote.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Walt Disney World 24 Hour Event - Coolest Summer Ever


The news is out, Walt Disney World will be hosting a 24 hour event  May 22-33 at Magic Kingdom to kick off the "Coolest Summer Ever".  The event will be hosted by Olaf, the summer-loving snowman from Disney's hit "Frozen".  

Magic Kingdom park will be open for 24 hours from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. Friday May 22, 2015 to Saturday, May 23, 2015.  Guests are invited to come in costume to show their Disney Side.  A selection of favorite attractions, entertainment, special merchandise, and of course food and beverage will be available all night long to kick off the "Coolest Summer Ever" at Walt Disney World Resort.

Some highlights you won't want to miss this summer include: 

Frozen Fun - "Frozen" Summer Fun LIVE will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios June 17-Sept. 7, Daily shows and experiences at Disney's Hollywood Studios - including a royal processional, a sing-along show, Frozen-themed treats and merchandise, plus a Frozen fireworks display above Hollywood Boulevard.

Cool Thrill Rides - Guests will find thrills from milt to wild to out of this world in all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks.  Ride one, or ride them all.  Choose from Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Splash Mountain at Magic Kingdom Park; Test Track presented by Chevrolet and Soarin' at Epcot; Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park; Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Star Wars Weekends - Guests will find stars from another galaxy during Star Wars Weekends May 15-June 14, 2015 at Disney's Hollywood Studios.

New Restaurants and Shopping - Throughout the summer, new waterfront dining and boutique shops flow into the Downtown Disney shopping/dining/entertainment district as its transformation into Disney Springs continues. 

Epcot Entertainment - New entertainment acts will appear throughout World Showcase at Epcot which also brings a fresh summery twist on a fan favorite, Voices of Liberty.

A Splash at Water Parks - A cool new deal double the fun at Disney's two iconic water parks - Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach.  You can no purchase a one-day water park ticket and park-hop between the two water parks in the same day that both are open.  

Monday, January 19, 2015

runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World


We got a taste of our first runDisney race when we walked/ran in the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend 5K a few weeks ago.  Now, we are getting ready to make our first attempt at running a half marathon.  Why not make our first try a runDisney event?  Registration opens on March 17, 2015 for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend events at Walt Disney World.  Here's a schedule of what you can expect:

runDisney Health & Fitness Expo - Friday, November 6, 2015 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, November 7, 2015 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

Disney Wine & Dine Pre-Race Taste - Friday, November 6, 2015 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Disney's Hollywood Studios Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! Theater

Mickey's Jingle Jungle 5K - Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 7:00 a.m.
Start: Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Finish: Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

runDisney Kids Races - Saturday, November 7, 2015 starting at 10:00 a.m.
Dashes at 10:00 a.m.
1-Mile Run at 10:45 a.m.
Location: New Balance Track & Field Complex

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon - Saturday, November 7, 2015 at 10:00 p.m.
Start: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Finish: Epcot

Hollywood Studios
Finish Line Party - Saturday, November 7, 2015 10:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m. Sunday, November 8, 2015
Location: Epcot

For more information about the races, visit www.runDisney.com


Friday, June 6, 2014

Villains Unleashed Event at Disney's Hollywood Studios

'Villains Unleashed' Event 

Disney Parks Blog announced yesterday that there will be a special one night event held at Disney's Hollywood Studio's on August 23, 2014.  Over 50 Disney villains will invade Disney's Hollywood Studios as part of this separate ticket event.  Some of the night's special events include: 
"Hades Hangout & Dance Party"
"Oogie Boogie's Variety Show"
Star Wars villain zone
"Villainy In The Skies" a new fireworks spectacular
A Villain-inspired pre-show to "Fantasmic"
Face Painting
Special Food & Beverages
Special Event Merchandise
And of course, some of the most popular rides will be open and available to enjoy - The Twilight Zone-Tower of Terror, Rock N Roller Coaster, Toy Story Mania, and Star Tours.

Guest will be encouraged to dress up and show their Disney villain side.  
The party will require a separate ticket for admission (similar to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party).  Adult ticket prices are $67 plus tax and children ages 3-9 are $62 plus tax.  Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members can book their tickets now.  All other guests can book their tickets beginning June 9.  To book, call 407-939-1933 for APs and 800-800-9800 for DVC Members.