Month: September 2024

2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Courses Released

The race courses for the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend have been released.

2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Courses

The 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is the 15th year of the event. It includes a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and two-course challenge.

Map of the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine 5K course, showing the route with mile markers, water stops, start and finish points, and labeled landmarks along the race path.

The Swedish Chef is the featured character of the Wine & Dine 5K. The race will begin and end in the EPCOT parking lot, sending guests around World Showcase and through World Celebration.

Map of the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon course. It shows the race start and finish points, mile markers, water stops, medical stations, and the route through the park.

Tiana is the featured character of the 10K. It takes guests through World Nature, around the EPCOT resort hotels, and back through World Showcase.

Map of the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon route, showing start and finish locations, water stops, medical points, mile markers, and food stops throughout the Disney parks and resort areas.

The Half Marathon, which features Remy from “Ratatouille,” sends guests around World Showcase, into Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and then back down to EPCOT.

Guests who complete both the 5K and Half Marathon (19.3 miles total) will receive a special challenge finisher medal featuring Mickey.

The 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend is October 31 – November 4, 2024.

runDisney also recently revealed an updated course for the 2025 Walt Disney World Marathon.

Will you be participating in the 2024 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend? Let us know which race you’ll be running in the comments.

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Save 15% Off Select Rooms at Disneyland Resort Hotels This Fall

The Disneyland Resort is offering up to 15% off stays in select rooms at Disneyland Resort hotels through December. What’s Happening: Disneyland Resort visitors looking to be immersed in the magic can now save up to 15% on select rooms at a Disneyland Resort hotel This offer is available Sundays through Thursdays beginning October 20th through […]

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Disney Fantasy Skips Grand Cayman Stop Due to Hurricane Helene

The Disney Fantasy spent an extra day at sea this week due to Hurricane Helene moving through the Cayman Islands.

Disney Fantasy Changes Itinerary Because of Hurricane

A large Disney Cruise Line ship with distinctive red and black funnels sails on the open sea under a cloudy sky.

The Disney Cruise Line ship was scheduled to stop at Grand Cayman on Tuesday, September 24. Helene was a tropical storm at that time, pouring 4-8 inches of rain on the islands, with isolated totals of 12 inches. The local Port Authority announced they would be closed due to the weather that day and the Fantasy, which had left Cozumel the day before, gave the islands a wide berth as it remained at sea.

The ship continued to its next scheduled port: Falmouth. It arrived in Jamaica on Wednesday before continuing to Castaway Cay. It’s set to return to Port Canaveral on Saturday, hopefully without further delays due to the storm.

Hurricane Helene is currently a category 2 storm and is expected to make landfall as at least a category 3 on Thursday evening. It will hit the Florida panhandle but heavy rain and wind are expected throughout Florida. Walt Disney World is currently under Tornado Watch and Tropical Storm Warning. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and mini golf courses are closed on Thursday. Disney canceled Thursday’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and select tours.

Sources: The Independent, The Street

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Last Chance to Purchase Exclusive D23 Merchandise From Cakeworthy

Do you have any regrets from not purchasing some D23 merchandise? Cakeworthy has you covered with three leftovers, but act fast because stock and sizing are limited. What’s Happening: You have one more chance to purchase some merchandise exclusive to the D23 Collection from Cakeworthy. Although there’s only three items available, they are great for Disney […]

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Moana Sets Off on a New Adventure in Newly Released TV Spot for “Moana 2”

We’re getting a new look at Moana 2, including the new song “We’re Back,” thanks to a new TV spot. What’s Happening: Moana sets off on a new adventure in a newly released TV spot for Moana 2, which also includes a sneak peek of “We’re Back,” a new song performed by Auli’i Cravalho as […]

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Rare Magic Kingdom Menu Wins!

Walt Disney World recently overhauled the menu at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe, which we considered a huge win even prior to eating any of the new dishes. It’s obvious just from the photos and descriptions that they’re far more ambitious than the old menu, which prompted us to pen “The Death of […]

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Niffler Encounter and More ‘Harry Potter’ Creature Experiences Coming to Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood announced that “Harry Potter” will be celebrated during Universal Fan Fest Nights in spring 2025.

Harry Potter at Universal Fan Fest Nights

Promotional image for Universal FanFest Nights Spring 2025 featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter with a Niffler Encounter, showcasing the mischievous creature sitting on gold coins in front of Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios Hollywood.

When Universal first announced Fan Fest Nights, they stated the new event would “celebrate the best of Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gaming, and Anime” including “Star Trek,” “Back to the Future,” and Dungeons & Dragons.

They’ve now added The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to the lineup and revealed on social media that “Harry Potter” offerings will include “Magical creatures and more experiences,” including a Niffler encounter.

The adorable echidna-like Nifflers were featured in the “Fantastic Beasts” films, as well as in the original “Harry Potter” books and various video games.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic at Epic Universe in Florida is expected to incorporate several magical creatures. Fantastic beasts were also introduced in various experiences at Universal Studios Japan last year.

See them in action in our video:

Are you planning to attend Universal Fan Fest Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood? Let us know in the comments and on social media.

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Interview: Matthew Lamb on Playing Elliot in ABC’s “High Potential” and His Love for Magic

In ABC’s newest mystery series, High Potential, young actor Matthew Lamb shines as Elliot, the brilliant son of Morgan (Kaitlin Olson), a quirky single mom with an exceptionally high IQ. Matthew brings a unique charm and intelligence to his character, captivating audiences with his performance. I had the pleasure of speaking with Matthew about his […]

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Dollywood Closed Today, September 26th Due to Hurricane Helene

As the southeast coast of the United States prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Helene, Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee will be closed today in preparation. What’s Happening: We’ve been tracking the effects of Hurricane Helene on the theme parks of Central Florida, but the large storm is also projected to affect other areas, including Pigeon […]

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