Hi there, Sian,
I'm so glad that you have joined us here at planDisney! I'm even more excited that you are participating in the
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend. This is where my little sister crossed her first finish line after 13.1 miles together, and watching her earn her first big race medal will always be one of my favorite Walt Disney World Resort memories.
All runners head to the
runDisney Health and Fitness Expo to pick up their race bib, stylish race shirts, and a clear bag for race-day gear check. While there, be sure to spend some time exploring the latest in running and fitness gear, nutrition, and recovery. I've found some really cool things here in the past! It's also the home of the runDisney Merchandise shop. This is where you can touch and try fun extras like "I did it" shirts and event-themed goodies.
Keep an eye on your email because you should see a notice that it is time to sign your race waiver about a month before your arrival. If you don't see it, Hakuna Matata, Sian. (It means no worries!) You can always sign your waiver once you arrive. It just involves a quick extra stop at the provided computers rather than continuing right down the hallway.
Another quick thing to keep in mind: runDisney sometimes implements a
Virtual Queue to visit the runDisney Merchandise Shop. You can generally expect it to be in place on the first day of the Health & Fitness Expo and throughout the weekend during busier times. You can secure your place in the Virtual Queue through your
My Disney Experience Mobile App before heading over to check out the goods.
Finally, Sian, if you have yet to add
Memory Maker to your vacation package, I want to encourage you to give it some thought. Not only will you have access to all of the images captured by the talented
Disney PhotoPass photographers and attraction cameras, but you can also follow the instructions in your Official Race Guide to link your runDisney Bib to your account to view and download all of the photos captured along the race course. Sometimes, we have to dig deep for a smile in those late miles, but it's always worth it!
I hope you have the most incredible time tackling this challenge, where every mile is magic. Please let us know if you have any other questions as you wait for your corral to begin! planDisney is here!
Adventure is out there,
Sally