Today we're back in Florida with another great update from Walt Disney World. Today we're joining Renée as she runs 19.3 miles through the parks of Walt Disney World with some Storm Troopers, Droids and even Matt. Written by Renée Girard The Star Wars half marathon weekend kicked off at WDW today! Tomorrow and Sunday we'll be journeying to the Dark Side. While at the Star Wars Half expo, be sure to stop by the Cantina. You can get a Dole Whip in a Chewbacca stein! I don't think I've ever seen this much as far as snacks and drinks at a RunDisney expo. think this is my favorite shirt at the Star Wars Half expo. We'll be up early the next 2 days for the Dark Side Challenge. Good luck to all running, and stay hydrated! In a corral far, far away... awaiting the start of the Star Wars 10k. Looking forward to the new course! Star Wars themed costumes are always popular among the runners. I've already spotted a few Matts this morning. See you in 6.2 miles! Storm troopers and Spaceship Earth! This is the race you're looking for. The Star Wars 10k runners approaching the finish line at Epcot. Finished! One race down, one more to go. I don't think I've ever seen wait times posted for the characters. Great to see this addition! We're back for another early morning run. It's time for the Star Wars Half Marathon! The first runners are on their way! May The Force be with us all to conquer the Dark Side Challenge I always look forward to seeing the creative Star Wars costumes and shirts along the course. Editors Note: For some reason this picture and tweet blew up on Twitter on Sunday and we have no idea why. It's certainly clever, and we always love a good Pun. Guess sometimes you never know what people are going to enjoy. Running through Disney's Hollywood Studios. What's up DCA? =) Finish line and medals at Epcot! Wait times if you wanted to meet a character after the race. Celebrating finishing the Dark Side Challenge with a cold beer. Congrats to all who participated. Cheers! Related Updates: Today we're having some family friendly Halloween fun at the amazing Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Join Gerald and Becky as they have some Not So Scary Halloween fun!! Written by Renée Girard (Click on any of the pictures below to see a larger version) Heading into Magic Kingdom for tonight's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party! It's really not so scary! New entrance for party guests at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Trick or treat! It's Becky and Gerald from Finding Dory. Be sure to pick up the exclusive Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Sorcerer's of the Magic Kingdom card Judy and Nick in the parade at WDW's Magic Kingdom Vampire Mickey popcorn buckets! Look for the Treats! sign, where you can collect candy The t-shirts that are available at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party Lots of Halloween treats too, if you want something a little more than candy. More Halloween cupcakes at Starbucks on Main Street The guys from Monsters Inc are having a dance party in Tomorrowland Becky joined in on the fun too The crowds and heat are pretty intense tonight. Becky and Gerald are taking a break on the People Mover Becky and Gerald go to space! Stitch's Great Escape is being used as a trick or treat trail. Probably better than the actual attraction! Happy HalloWishes! Definitely one of the best fireworks displays that Disney does. Gerald and Becky are grateful for seats and air conditioning at Monsters Inc Laugh Floor. Our final ride of the night is Haunted Mansion, a must do at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the cast members go all out for their roles! Had a blast at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party! One of the best events that Disney has to offer. Related Updates: 6 Disney Rides other than Tower of Terror that would be a better fit for Guardians of the Galaxy3/21/2016
If you paid attention to #DisneyTwitter yesterday you would have noticed a very strange rumor going around. One that uses the impending renewal for the "Twilight Zone" rights and makes a really crazy idea, even by Disney standards. That rumor was a Guardians of the Galaxy makeover for Tower of Terror. While we aren't exactly opposed to a Guardians of the Galaxy ride, and we aren't really even opposed to using an existing ride to pull it off, there are a LOT of better choices than Tower of Terror. It would take the best ride at Walt Disney World (in Gregg's opinion) and make it into one of the worst. So we figured, why not have some fun with this rumor and point out a few existing rides that would be a MUCH better fit for the Guardians of the Galaxy theme. Some of them obviously took a bit more thought than others, some of the photoshop work below isn't exactly the best, but hey, we're just having fun here anyway. #6 - Guardians of the Galaxy Track: Create your own spaceship and zoom it around "Knowhere" all while avoiding The Collector. #5 - Guardians of the Galaxy: The Ride: Using the existing Mission Space ride fly an emergency mission to Xandar to rescue the Nova Corp. #4 - Guardians Mountain: The first Space Mountain Layover at the Magic Kingdom using all new technology to fly through space with the Guardians of the Galaxy #3 - Guardians of the Galaxy Coaster starring Blue Swede: A perfect mix of Guardians of the Galaxy and the awesome soundtrack as you fly through space with Star Lord and his Awesome Mix. We bet you get "hooked on a feeling". #2 - The Land with Groot: Learn about science and nature with everybody's favorite walking, talking tree. You've never learned more in 3 words as you will on these adventures. #1 - Rocket's Great Escape: Break out of the Kyln with Rocket at the lead. Be sure you have your extra leg. So what do you think? Would you ride any (or all) of these over a Tower of Terror re-do? If you have any other ideas be sure to post them below. |
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