runDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Breakfast

Ever wonder what happens inside those big white tents in the reunion area at a runDisney race? Well, they house all shorts of special ticketed events! 

After the runDisney Princess 5K, breakfast is served just outside the finish line. Runners (and non-runners a like) are treated to a catered breakfast and entertainment. Registration for the breakfast opens along with the races. 

Disney character are on hand for photo opportunities. Characters change every year but usually follow the theme of the race. This year Pocahontas, Jasmine, Belle, and Mulan appeared for breakfast goers. 

Minnie's Silver Screen Dine at Disney's Hollywood Studios Hollywood & Vine

Minnie is hosting seasonal dining experiences during dinner hours all year. Minnie first offered a special holiday dinner with new character overdressings during the Christmas season. 

Minnie's current offering envokes the spirit of Hollywood as you dine among glamorous Disney characters. Minnie, Mickey, Goofy, Daisy, and Donald glam it up in their silver screen inspired overdressings. 

This dining experience is offered January 4, 2016-March 20, 2016. 

Easter around the Walt Disney World Resort

Donald and Daisy Duck at Disney's Boardwalk Resort.

Mickey Mouse at Port Orleans French Quarter

Goofy at Port Orleans Riverside

Donald Duck at Port Orleans Riverside

Mickey Mouse and Pluto at Disney's Yatch and Beach Club

Minnie Mouse at All Star Sports Resort

Pluto at All Star Music Resort

Goofy at All Star Movies Resort

Old Key West

Pop Century

Animal Kingdom Lodge

Coronado Springs

Caribbean Beach

Caribbean Beach

Polynesian

Grand Floridian

Contemporary Resort

Boardwalk Resort

Halloween Around the Walt Disney World Resorts

Halloween is a great time to visit Walt Disney World if you love characters. For one night only, the Walt Disney World resorts play host to a cast of Disney characters in their finest Halloween costumes. Each resort features your favorite Disney characters in specially themed costumes to fit the decor of each resort. The Disney Resort Activity Staff also hosts trick or treating and special Halloween games at each resort.

Fort Wilderness hosts a special Halloween themed Mickey's Backyard Barbeque where the characters also appear in Halloween costume. 

Below are some of the characters we had the pleasure of meeting this Halloween along with their locations.



Pop Century Resort:

All Star Movies:

Director Mickey Mouse rotated with Movie Star Minnie Mouse

(photo from Halloween 2012)

Port Orleans French Quarter:

Animal Kingdom Lodge:

All Star Sports:

Old Key West:

  Polynesian:

Wilderness Lodge:

Fort Wilderness:

Chip and Dale Campfire Sing-a-long

 

Mickey's Backyard Barbeque:

 

 

Ariel debuts new makeover at Akershus Royal Dining Hall at Epcot

Ariel has donned a new dress and hairstyle!! Below you will see a side by side comparison picture of Ariel's old and new looks. Notable changes include dress color, off the shoulder long sleeves,  less volume and fabric on the skirt, and lack of hair accessories. 

Ariel appears in human form at character dining and random appearances at Epcot.

Disneylanders can find Ariel's new look at Princess Fantasy Faire. 

Photo courtesy of @summerequitz 

Ariel's look inside her Grotto at Magic Kingdom has not changed.