Welcome back to planDisney, Natasha! I'm so glad you've stopped by. Your trip is just around the riverbend, so let's get you an answer.
The
Disneyland Halloween Half Marathon typically begins bright and early (around 5:00/5:30 AM) and concludes about 3.5 hours later. They have a strict pacing requirement for this race, as it can impact roads and parking for some Guests. Usually, a couple of weeks before the race, there is specific information on the
runDisney website regarding road closures and other important information. It looks like you are staying at the Disneyland Hotel. On Sunday, you might notice additional foot traffic at the hotel and when passing through the security checkpoints. If you are arriving at 11:00 AM, the race itself should be complete by that time, so I imagine the greatest impact would be crowds.
Natasha, it looks like my planDisney pals,
Melinda and
McCayla, gave you some great information on how to make the most of your visit. I also want to make sure you know about adding a Park Hopper to your ticket (allowing you to go between both parks in one day) and
Lightning Lane Passes, which allow you to enjoy a shorter line at select attractions. Both of these are add-on options for your park day and really allow you to maximize your time in the parks. Lightning Lanes can be purchased in the Disneyland Mobile App after you scan your ticket.
Another way to beat the crowds is to mobile order meals and snacks in the morning for pickup later in the day. I like to check the
seasonal foodie guides at the
Disney Parks Blog and make a game plan for everything I want to order. Since I'm a local, I will often
mobile order my food before I leave my house! I find that ordering early prevents me from having to book later return times later in the day. And don't forget to make those advanced dining reservations for any must-try restaurants. Hint: Some resort restaurants have walk-up lists that can be joined in the app if you aren't able to snag a reservation ahead of time!
I hope this helps, Natasha! If you have any other questions, please visit us again. We'd love to help!
See ya real soon,
Melissa