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...
Continue readingGyms Of Disney: Working Out At Riviera & Gran Destino Tower
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...
Continue readingDon’t Look Bono In The Eyes! Raglan Road At Lunchtime
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...
Continue readingShould You runDisney From Saratoga Springs Resort?
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...
Continue readingLa Hacienda De San Angel: Is It Worth Going Outside For?
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...
Continue readingI Think I Can Fix runDisney Race Registration
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...
Continue readingIs A One-Day Epcot Ticket Worth It?
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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