Hi there, Monica,
Welcome back to planDisney! It is such an honor to help our pals plan unforgettable vacations with your family and friends. Thank you for trusting us once again!
Oh, do I understand the disappointment of a missed runDisney Registration! I'm so sorry that this race wasn't meant to be on your training plan. I'm really proud that you are still finding joy in the excitement of the weekend. That's the spirit! Grab your wittiest spectator sign and head out to the sidelines to chEAR thousands of your BRFs (Best Running Friends) through their magical miles, and you will feel a boost of energy that will take you through the rest of your day. I can't get enough of that runDisney energy!
I'm happy to share with you, Monica, that the
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Health & Fitness Expo is available to all Walt Disney World Resort Guests to enjoy. We can expect the
Virtual Queue to be in place to enter the runDisney Merchandise Shop during the first day of the event and then as needed throughout the weekend. (Though subject to change, my personal experience has been that we have only needed to use the Virtual Queue on the first day of a runDisney Health & Fitness Expo.)
If you are planning to shop for your new favorite running gear after the first day of the event, I would plan to double-check the official runDisney social media pages for updates and then board the official runDisney transportation from your Walt Disney World Resort hotel and head on over to the
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex to enjoy a day exploring exciting official merchandise and the latest in training, racing, and recovery gear. If you would like to be among the first to check out this year's offerings and plan to visit on opening day, join the Virtual Queue through the My Disney Experience Mobile App beginning at 8:30 a.m ET.
Please keep in mind, Monica, that you may hold a boarding group for an attraction and an experience, like the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, at the same time. This is fantastic news if your plans also include
Tiana's Bayou Adventure or
Guardians of the Galaxy - Cosmic Rewind in the same 24 hours as your shopping bonanza!
I hope you have the very best vacation next month, Monica. (YES! It's getting that close!) If you have any other questions as you approach your big day, please let us know. We are always here for you!
Adventure is out there,
Sally