runDisney & Travel Agencies
A Brief History: RunDisney has been working with travel agencies for many, many years. Previously, an individual agency would sign a contract with runDisney for
What to Buy for the Dopey Challenge…
We’re getting SO CLOSE you guys! Just a few more weeks until we all arrive to Walt Disney World for the 2020 Dopey Challenge! I
2020 Star Wars Rival Run Medal Reveal
We got a quick preview of the race medals earlier today, and my good friend Emille with Inside the Magic posted some excellent pictures just
December 2019 Disney Resort Fun Runs
Tuesday:– All-Star Movies – All-Stars & Icons Fun Run (12/3 and 12/24 only) Thursday:– Yacht/Beach Club Resort – Regatta Run – 9 AM– Saratoga Springs
Happy Thanksgiving!!
I’m going to take a little break from all the news this week… You’ll notice that our company is not going to be posting any
Let The Countdown To Thanksgiving Begin!
Guys, Thanksgiving is next week. NEXT. WEEK. This happens to me every year. January is like 1,000 days long and then all of a sudden
I’m Feeling VERY Merry!!
As always, there is so much going on when it comes to Disney! I’ll keep this week short and sweet… I’m currently on property at
Magic Band Slap Bracelets!
YOU GUYS. According to ShopDisney website, we have a whole new type of MagicBand coming our way in just a few days! A completely new
Let the Holiday Festivities Begin!
The Ampersand – November 2019 We have some new faces around here this week so I wanted to say WELCOME! I am still so tired
The Dragon Challenge – China and Bhutan
Make it a tour of a lifetime by combining the Great Wall Marathon and Bhutan Thunder Dragon Marathon tours. Compare two historic cultures, from the
It’s Time for Wine & Dine!
The Ampersand – October 2019 Wine & Dine Weekend is HERE!! My “out of office” is ready to leave early tomorrow morning… I can’t believe it’s
Walt Disney World Minnie Vans
Have you had a chance to try out the Minnie Van service? Before we moved to Florida, they were a lifesaver for us. My favorite
It’s Getting Cooler… & We’re Heating Up!
The Ampersand Does anyone else feel like the end of the year is going to be here before we know it? I keep saying “I
Universal Epic Character Race Weekend
February 1-2, 2020 Early Registration Now through November 1st – you can register now and save with early registration for the inaugural Epic Character Race
What runDisney Changes do YOU Want to See?
First – I want to thank you all SO much for making my birthday so special! I got so many emails and text messages and
2020 Star Wars Rival Run Weekend Themes Revealed!
t’s an epic Star Wars weekend featuring rivalries from the galactic saga. Meet some of your favorite Star Wars Characters, pose for photos and earn collectible themed medals! Become part of an immersive event and experience Star Wars in a whole new way. Join us—and may the Force be with you!
2019 Wine & Dine Merchandise
The sneak peek is here!!! DisneyParksBlog posted today and gave us a quick glimpse into some of the items that will be available for purchase
Goodbye PhotoPass Box & Hello Skyliner! … maybe …
October is off to a pretty crazy start if I do say so myself! It looks like some of my plans have changed, and I’m
Restaurantosaurus – Burgers and Sundae Review
Settle in for a dino-mite feast topped off with a build-your-own sundae bar! Our paleontology grad students conspired together to open a fun burger place
Podcast Feature: Magic on a Dollar
This has been PODCAST FEATURE WEEK over here! I’m super excited to share the conversation I had with my good friend David Dollar on his
Podcast Feature: Fangirling runDisney Paris!
I had the best time earlier this week talking all things runDisney Paris with Patty! We spent some time talking about runDisney in general, how
Disneyland Paris – Dining Guide
If you know anything about me, you know I like to keep everything in writing. Not only do I not have the best hearing on
Happy Fall, Y’all! It’s October!
I can’t believe it’s October. First, it’s my birthday month. Second, Wine & Dine Expo opens THIS MONTH!! AAHH!!! I have teamed up with Meghan and Patty for a
2020 Disneyland Paris Princess Run Weekend
Event Details I am so excited to be putting together a group for the 2020 Disneyland Paris Princess Run Weekend! I thought this would be
runDisney for Charity: 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon
My company, Park and Preston Travel, had the opportunity to work with several charities and their runners during the 2018-2019 race season. runDisney was trying
runDisney for Charity: 2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon
My company, Park and Preston Travel, had the opportunity to work with several charities and their runners during the 2018-2019 race season. runDisney was trying
runDisney for Charity: Walt Disney World Marathon 2020
My company, Park and Preston Travel, had the opportunity to work with several charities and their runners during the 2018-2019 race season. runDisney was trying
Countdown to RunDisney!
We’re going to have a little fun on Instagram this month!! Patty has put together this awesome photo challenge to get ready for the official
runDisney for Charity: Wine & Dine 2019
My company, Park and Preston Travel, had the opportunity to work with several charities and their runners during the 2018-2019 race season. runDisney was trying
How to Celebrate Your runDisney Race
I’ve talked a lot about dining on Disney property. Disney has some of my favorite restaurants, ever! However, it’s easy thinking of how to prepare…
National Coffee Day
September 29th is National Coffee Day! Now, if you know me, you know I LOVE COFFEE. I love coffee even more at Disney World, or
Wine & Dine Half Marathon Limited Edition Magic Bands
YOU GUYS!! They have released a limited edition Magic Band for Wine & Dine Half Marathon… and I am so excited! They’ve previously released designs
2020 runDisney Virtual Series
Honestly, I can’t believe that it has been FIVE YEARS of virtual race. FIVE! That’s insane to me. I was 100% totally on board with
Nursing the Parisian Disney Hangover…
I am back from Paris and oh man, I could go on for DAYS about it. Which I totally plan to do, by the way…
2020 Disneyland Paris Run Weekend
Event Details I am so excited to be putting together a group for the 2020 Disneyland Paris Half Marathon! I thought this would be a
Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival 2020
Save the Date! March 4th through June 1, 2020, we will be celebrating the 27th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! This wonderful festival will
Fan.tasia – The Video You Didn’t Know You Needed
Before the start of the 5K during the Disneyland Paris Magic Run Weekend – they played this video on the big screen. It was so
Disneyland Paris runDisney Expo – What You Need To Know
One of my favorite parts of runDisney weekends in Orlando is the expo – I spend HOURS there… I love to explore the merchandise, check
runDisney Paris – You CAN Afford It!
The biggest misconception when it comes to a runDisney race in Disneyland Paris is the price. I mean, I get it… going to PARIS for
Eat to the Beat runDisney Playlist
Some of my favorite social media posts to follow are when people ask about playlists. Now, I have pretty much been running to the same
Disneyland Paris Run Weekend Half Marathon Recap
Here we go – the big one! The whole reason for this trip, 13.1 miles throughout Disneyland Paris and the surrounding countryside… all waiting for
Disneyland Paris Run Weekend – 10K Recap
When I really start to think about it – 10K races may be my favorite distance. It’s just long enough that you really feel like
Disneyland Paris Run Weekend – 5K Recap
I have been waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting to run a race in Paris. The first year of these races I was so
WDW Marathon… Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!
Through all the years I have spent running and selling these races I have learned that if there is anything that runDisney runners DO NOT
2020 Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon Weekend
There are so many different places to find important information regarding the 2020 Star Wars Rival Run Half Marathon Weekend. I’ve taken a little time
2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon
There are so many different places to find important information regarding the 2020 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. I’ve taken a little time to pull
2020 Walt Disney World Marathon
There are so many different places to find important information regarding the 2020 Walt Disney World Marathon. I’ve taken a little time to pull some
2019 Wine & Dine Half Marathon
I will keep this page updated as more information is released on the 2019 Wine & Dine Half Marathon! 2019 Wine & Dine Half Marathon:
Je vais à Paris! Disneyland nous voilà!
In English… I’m going to Paris! Disneyland here we come! WE ARE LEAVING FOR PARIS TONIGHT. OMG. We booked this package SO long ago… and it’s
What you should know about Disney… changes to Epcot & big Paris news!
So much is going on right now, I don’t even really know where to start! You guys already know that we are heading to Walt
Lots of Disney and a Little Hurricane Dorian…
It has been a crazy few weeks, and I have to say it is nice to stay home for more than a few days in
News from D23 and Galaxy’s Edge Opening!
I can’t even begin to explain how amazing D23 was… and I’m already counting down the days until 2021! When you turn your passion into
D23 and Geeking Out on All Things Disney
I can barely contain my excitement – I am leaving TOMORROW for D23!! I was actually in Anaheim two years ago when the conference was happening
Welcome!
Welcome to the first edition of The Ampersand, named after my favorite part of our logo – symbolizing all the “and’s” when it comes to Disney, runDisney,