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Earning My Ears
- Joined
- Feb 11, 2008
- Setting the Scene -
Back in February, while signing up for about a kajillion half-marathons (actual number: 3), I realized I was almost 30, that I'd been running for about 2 years, and that I wanted to do something awesome for myself. Right after I started running, I started reading Runner's World, and they've always got these really cool ads for RunDisney races. Ever since I saw that first RunDisney ad, I'd wanted to RunDisney. So, I took a gander at their website and realized that registration for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler would be opening in mere days. I decided to go for it, and signed up.
- Day 1 -
Fast forward to October 4th. I'd been anxiously counting down to my RunDisney race and my first solo trip for almost 8 months. It was finally time to leave! My dad drove me to the airport at 4 a.m. as my flight was leaving at 6. After a short layover in Houston, and a flight that actually left on time, I was at the Orlando airport!
This was my first experience using Disney's Magical Express. I was very impressed with how streamlined the whole experience was, and not having to wait, wait, wait for my luggage at baggage claim was a definite plus.
I arrived at All Star Sports and checked in. The friendly front desk workers reminded me that there was no food court, but that I had the option of traveling by bus to All Star Music or Movies. I didn't ever do that, but ended up sticking with the grab & go options instead, as they'd converted their arcade to a makeshift cafeteria.
I'd never stayed at All Star Sports, but since this was a solo trip, I was trying to do things as cheaply as possible. The room was a good size for one person and I was in one of the buildings off the "tennis court," so it was fairly quiet.
After checking out my room, I headed to the Expo to pick up my packet for the race the next day. The Expo was definitely the biggest one I'd ever been to, but the products were not novelties to me, so I didn't spend too long browsing. I got my bib, which was personalized, my shirt, which I promptly exchanged for a smaller size (they were all huge!) and the commemorative pin I'd ordered while registering. I checked out the official race merchandise, but there was no way I'd be spending $70 for a jacket, so I hightailed it back to my hotel.
Magical Express had dropped off my luggage while I was at the Expo! While digging for a purse, I found a dog bone. My dog does this every time I go out of town...I'm forever finding bones in my luggage; apparently he wanted to come, too.
I decided to hit Downtown Disney with the remainder of my evening. I grabbed some Shrimp & Chips at Cooke's and a custom dipped apple from Goofy's Candy Company. I looked at the shops a bit, but didn't buy much as I had plenty more days to go. I really wanted an adult beverage, but as I was running the next day and Florida was so humid, I didn't think it would be wise.
Back in February, while signing up for about a kajillion half-marathons (actual number: 3), I realized I was almost 30, that I'd been running for about 2 years, and that I wanted to do something awesome for myself. Right after I started running, I started reading Runner's World, and they've always got these really cool ads for RunDisney races. Ever since I saw that first RunDisney ad, I'd wanted to RunDisney. So, I took a gander at their website and realized that registration for the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10 Miler would be opening in mere days. I decided to go for it, and signed up.
- Day 1 -
Fast forward to October 4th. I'd been anxiously counting down to my RunDisney race and my first solo trip for almost 8 months. It was finally time to leave! My dad drove me to the airport at 4 a.m. as my flight was leaving at 6. After a short layover in Houston, and a flight that actually left on time, I was at the Orlando airport!
This was my first experience using Disney's Magical Express. I was very impressed with how streamlined the whole experience was, and not having to wait, wait, wait for my luggage at baggage claim was a definite plus.
I arrived at All Star Sports and checked in. The friendly front desk workers reminded me that there was no food court, but that I had the option of traveling by bus to All Star Music or Movies. I didn't ever do that, but ended up sticking with the grab & go options instead, as they'd converted their arcade to a makeshift cafeteria.
I'd never stayed at All Star Sports, but since this was a solo trip, I was trying to do things as cheaply as possible. The room was a good size for one person and I was in one of the buildings off the "tennis court," so it was fairly quiet.
After checking out my room, I headed to the Expo to pick up my packet for the race the next day. The Expo was definitely the biggest one I'd ever been to, but the products were not novelties to me, so I didn't spend too long browsing. I got my bib, which was personalized, my shirt, which I promptly exchanged for a smaller size (they were all huge!) and the commemorative pin I'd ordered while registering. I checked out the official race merchandise, but there was no way I'd be spending $70 for a jacket, so I hightailed it back to my hotel.
Magical Express had dropped off my luggage while I was at the Expo! While digging for a purse, I found a dog bone. My dog does this every time I go out of town...I'm forever finding bones in my luggage; apparently he wanted to come, too.
I decided to hit Downtown Disney with the remainder of my evening. I grabbed some Shrimp & Chips at Cooke's and a custom dipped apple from Goofy's Candy Company. I looked at the shops a bit, but didn't buy much as I had plenty more days to go. I really wanted an adult beverage, but as I was running the next day and Florida was so humid, I didn't think it would be wise.