Princess Half Marathon Start; RunDisney
  • On Jul 30, 2025
    Annemaria from Noord Brabant Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    We’re visiting February 25 - March 8. And after booking I saw that the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend is at Disney World. We dont like crowds. Do you have tips on when to visit the parks regarding skipping the Marathon?

    Hello again, Annemaria! I’m so happy to see you back here at planDisney, and thank you so much for your question. I completely understand wanting to plan around crowds. I think we all dream of those peaceful, pixie-dusted park days where we feel like we have Main Street, U.S.A. all to ourselves!

    While there’s never truly a “quiet” time at Walt Disney World, some dates do tend to draw more Guests than others, and yes, runDisney weekends like the Disney Princess Half Marathon can definitely add a little extra hustle and bustle to the atmosphere.

    The good news? You’re visiting for two full magical weeks, and the Princess Half Marathon events only span a few days, from February 26 through March 2. That means you'll have plenty of time both before and after to explore the parks at a more relaxed pace!

    During race weekend itself, you’ll typically see the biggest surges in the early mornings, especially at Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, since these are popular routes for runners and supporters. If you’re hoping to avoid the crowds, I recommend planning visits to Disney’s Animal Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios during those mornings, since those two parks are often less impacted by the race festivities.

    And if you do want to head to Magic Kingdom or EPCOT on a race day? Consider arriving later in the day, once the races have wrapped up and runners have headed back to their resorts to rest. Late afternoon and evening visits tend to be much calmer, and you’ll still have plenty of time to enjoy the attractions and entertainment.

    Annemaria, I hope this helps you map out a plan that keeps your days as calm and crowd-free as possible! If you have any more questions along the way, I’m always here and so happy to help.

    Warm hugs,

    Ana Paula
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Meet the Panelist: Ana Paula, Mexico

¡Hola from Mexico City! I love to sing, hang out with my dogs, listen to Disney music, read, and watch Frozen on repeat. I am also an English teacher, and I love surprising my students with pixie dusted lessons and warm hugs whenever I can! I am thrilled and excited to share my knowledge about EPCOT and the rest of the Walt Disney World Resort–in English and Spanish–with you. ChEARS! Learn More About Ana Paula

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