Hi Melinda!
Welcome back to planDisney! I'm excited to see that you were able to secure a spot in the
runDisney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend and can now focus on planning an amazing visit to Walt Disney World Resort!
Melinda, the Wine & Dine Half Marathon was my first experience with a runDisney race weekend back in 2015 and I've raced many magical miles since then! The
post-race party at EPCOT is a highlight of the weekend for sure. Not only is your entrance to the party included with your
Wine & Dine Half Marathon or
Two Course Challenge race registration, but you can also purchase tickets for friends or family who may be joining you.
The information shared so far is that
"select country pavilions, entertainment, and attractions will be available" during the exclusive party time which begins at 10 PM. While I can't say for certain what 2024 will include, in the past popular attractions like
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind,
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure,
Frozen Ever After, and
Test Track have been available. My husband loves
Soarin' Around the World and was thrilled that during the post-race party, he was able to ride it over and over again with practically no wait! Last year,
runDisney released information about the 2023 event a few weeks before the race weekend. I'd recommend keeping an eye on
runDisney's Instagram page and checking out the
Digital Expo & Event Guide closer to the race weekend for more specific details about what you can expect this year!
If you haven't decided where to stay, I'd recommend booking a room in the
Disney Resorts Collection during runDisney weekends. Besides the
typical great perks like
Early Theme Park Entry, you'll also enjoy complimentary transportation to all of the race weekend festivities such as the expo, races, and the post-race party! My personal favorite is
Disney's Contemporary Resort with easy access to Magic Kingdom Park and great restaurants like
Steakhouse 71 and
California Grill.
Melinda, I hope this helps as you plan to enjoy those magical miles later this year! Please stop by to see us again at planDisney with any future questions!
Cheers,
Kristi