Hi Patricia! Welcome to planDisney.
This week will see the arrival of many "sole" sisters with tutus, tiaras, and running shoes for the
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend. Races start on Friday morning and continue through Sunday, February 26, 2023, for the
Disney Princess Half Marathon. The course on Sunday will take these fairytale runners through the
EPCOT and
Magic Kingdom Park area starting at 5:00 AM in waves. You should expect right at Magic Kingdom Park opening hours for many runners to still be passing through the park.
Personally, I would choose to start my morning at
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park to avoid
road closures and runners. However, if your heart is set on Magic Kingdom Park, here is my best advice. My first choice of transportation would an early ride with the
Walt Disney World® Bus Service. The drivers know the bypass routes and up-to-date re-opening of roads as they are considered clear. If rideshare is your preferred mode of transportation, I would splurge on
Minnie Van™ Service through the Lyft app. Again, these drivers are Cast Members and will know the more efficient routes. I referred to the road closure map and World Drive close to
Fort Wilderness Lodge will be affected. So, if you choose that option, plan your route accordingly. Regardless, please allow additional time to get to any of your destinations this upcoming weekend.
Many thanks for stopping by planDisney with your Walt Disney World Resort vacation question. We are always here with our tips, tricks, and advice for things Disney vacation related.
Keeping it Magical,
Cindy