Hi DJ,
Welcome to planDisney and thank you so much for asking us a question! You’re going to love
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort – from its colourful icons to the Big Blue Pool, it really is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the Disney movies we all know and love.
I’ve participated in several
runDisney events over the past few years and while Every Mile is Magic, I will admit that the early morning wakeup calls can sometimes be less than magical! Normally, those early start times help minimize disruption to non-runners, but that isn’t always the case, especially for people who have to head to Orlando International Airport for an early flight.
You’ll be staying at Walt Disney World Resort during the
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Although the courses for each of that weekend's races haven’t been released yet, typically, the half marathon course goes from
EPCOT’s parking lot, up World Drive, through
Magic Kingdom Park (and
Cinderella Castle!) and then back down World Drive to head back over to the finish line at EPCOT. The good news is that your hotel, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is pretty far removed from the race action. In fact, it’s right off Osceola Parkway, which leads directly off property and to the highway that takes you directly to the airport. This means that you will only face minimal disruptions, if any, on your departure day.
I hope my answer helps you plan a smooth journey home. Please don’t hesitate to come back and see us if you have any other questions.
Have a Magical Day,
Lynne