Much ado is made in the runDisney community about Panic Crafting. This fine art is the practice of at the very least creating but possibly even conceiving of your runDisney race costume within 48 hours or less of the race date. Judging by the number of Panic Crafting posts that pop up on socials, it is almost a badge...
Continue readingDisney Deinfluencing: How To Avoid runDisney Expo Overbuys
Hello and welcome to my newest series: Disney Deinfluencing! WHAT IS DISNEY DEINFLUENCING? In a world where Disney and its collaborators have a new line of merch out every day, I think it behooves us to take a step back from the onslaught and consider the wider implications. Is this latest and greatest thing a good value for your...
Continue readingHow Much Value Did I Wring From My Disneyland Ticket?
My one day Disneyland ticket with park hopper option and Lightning Lane MultiPass cost me – wait for it – a whopping $272. Let’s talk about it! THAT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT FOR ONE DISNEYLAND DAY Look, I don’t disagree with you; $272 is a lot for a single day at Disneyland. Or anywhere really. You’ve gotta ask yourself:...
Continue readingThe Cost Of runDisney: Princess Edition
After the completion of my recent Dopey Challenge, I put together a little blog post tallying my costs. I thought it might valuable to those trying to determine whether the arguable crown jewel of runDisney is right for them. As much as I wish it wasn’t, the price can be a factor as to whether one (including me) feels...
Continue readingIs Sparkle Athletic’s Sparkle Squad (Still) Worth It?
And I’m back! I first joined Sparkle Athletic’s Sparkle Squad in 2020, and while I felt the program had merit I’ve skipped the last couple of years. Yet here I stand confessing that for 2024 they convinced me to splurge again – not necessarily because of the Squad perks themselves, but because the limited edition skirt and visor print...
Continue readingEpcot After 4: Hey, Disney, You’re Leaving Money On The Table
You have two options when deciding which Walt Disney World park ticket to buy. You can get a date-specific ticket that provides access to the parks for a specific number of days at a specific time, or you can buy an Annual Pass. I mean, yes, there are various add-ons and tiers you can play with to customize your...
Continue readingHow Much Is Too Much Money For runDisney Races?
For the first time in my running career, I balked at a runDisney bib price. Is runDisney finally flirting with price resistance? Disclaimer: What follows constitutes first world problems. It is a privilege to be in a position to ask these questions in the first place. Nevertheless, let’s discuss! IS runDISNEY PUSHING THE BIB PRICE LIMITS? Public registration for...
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