After the usual WDW Marathon Weekend/Princess Half Marathon Weekend hiatus, we’re back with another Thoughts While Watching! In this long-running series, we view retro Disney media through a modern lens. Sometimes it’s weird, sometimes it’s wonderful, and sometimes it’s, well, a product of a different time. But it’s always required viewing for the avid Disney historian! So get those...
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Try not to let this shock you, but most – not all, but most – of my Walt Disney World trips revolve around runDisney. I know! This is an astounding statement! All those miles run and wakeup calls at ungodly hours don’t exactly scream “add a workout to this trip.” In-room stretching, sure, but not strength training. Not to...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our final lunch at Raglan Road at Disney Springs. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Raglan Road is an undeniably great choice for a Disney Springs dinner or weekend brunch. Hearty food, strong drinks, AND entertainment? Sign me up! But a primetime...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our stay at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort flies somewhat under the radar. I might go so far as to say that it has the least buzz around it of any Walt Disney...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our meal at Epcot’s La Hacienda de San Angel. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Everyone loves Mexican food! So it just makes sense that Epcot’s Mexico pavilion plenty of dining options. Whether you’re looking for a margarita to go, a margarita...
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You’re never gonna believe this, but I think I’ve done it. I think I’ve figured out how to fix our runDisney race registration problems. Will Disney listen to me? Unlikely, but not impossible…? Regardless, I figure it can’t hurt to lay it out. WAIT, WHAT ARE OUR runDISNEY RACE REGISTRATION PROBLEMS? My runDisney pros could be forgiven if they...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing my single day in Epcot and determining whether it’s worth the high ticket price. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Hello and welcome to yet another entry in the blog series no one asked for: Jenn Natters On About How Value Is...
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Hey, remember when I ran the Marine Corps Marathon as Plaid Pants? I liked letting my race day outfit speak for me so much that I returned to the source. Let’s revisit Constantly Varied Gear! WHY AM I WORKING WITH CONSTANTLY VARIED GEAR? I am extremely choosy about working with brands because I value your trust. I never want...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be discussing our pre-half meal at GEO-82 in Epcot. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! Score one for the hoi polloi! Down with the corporation-exclusive Siemens lounge; up with GEO-82, the restaurant for the masses. Assuming, of course, that the masses are prepared...
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Hello and welcome to my 2026 Princess Half Marathon Weekend coverage! Today we’ll be recapping the Princess Half Marathon. Read all the posts in this report here. Onward! After a successful is slightly damp Princess 10K, we were ready to finish out our 2026 Fairy Tale Challenge with a hopefully much drier Princess Half Marathon. Would the race live...
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