I recently wrote a couple editorial blog posts about the inner workings of runDisney. First I claimed I had figure out how to fix runDisney race registration, and then I laid out my problem with Club runDisney. Unsurprisingly neither was met with unanimous acclaim, but both stirred up a conversation! Which is perfect, because it’s ideally what an op-ed...
Continue readingWhy I Hate Club runDisney
Hello! I initially planned a slightly different angle for this post, but as I wrote it, I discovered that a lot of my beef was ultimately with Club runDisney. So instead of my straight-ahead post about some of runDisney’s ongoing issues they seem to be ignoring, we’ll be doing something of a two-parter: one, problems I think runDisney COULD...
Continue readingDahlia Lounge: Gran Destino’s Rooftop Bar Is A Hidden Gem
Guys, I just realized I forgot to review Dahlia Lounge from my December trip! Can I convince you to travel back in time for me for an important cocktail discussion? THE FOOD SITUATION AT CORONADO SPRINGS IS IMPRESSIVE Disney’s Coronado Springs is a unique beast in the stable of WDW resorts. The resort as a whole is billed as...
Continue readingTeodoro 10K: Road Race Of The Caribbean
After seven years living here, I finally ran a race in Puerto Rico! And what a Caribbean-style race it was. Shall we shut down the bridge AND the airport exit for the Teodoro 10K? TEODORO 10K: PRE-RACE CHAOS Okay, if you’re new to Puerto Rico, the first thing you need to know is that the people here are comfortable...
Continue readingDisney Deinfluencing: How To NOT Buy It All
Serious question, guys: is there TOO MUCH Disney merch out there? THE DISNEY MERCH MARKET HAS EXPLODED Back in the day – you know, the years that began with 19 – you had limited options if you were looking to buy Disney merchandise. You could buy it in an official Disney Store, or you could buy it in a...
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