The 2017 Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland kicks off this week – August 31 – and runs through the weekend and runDisney has given runners a preview of the finisher medals.
The Spider-Man 5K finisher medals features everyone’s favorite web slinger, while the Kids Races finisher medal features Groot and Rocket from the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Racers who finish the Thor 10K  will earn a cool finisher medal that features a spinner paying homage to Thor and Loki.
The half marathon medal is a nod to Black Widow.
And those brave …

Happy Sunday and welcome to another weekly recap of the biggest Disney news from the past week.
More celebrity narrators were announced for this year’s Candlelight Processional!
The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend kicks off August 31 and runDisney recently shared a preview of the commemorative merchandise for the race weekend.
Disney Vacation Club members on both coasts can celebrate Halloween with a special members-only party at either Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa or Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Today is the last day for guests to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Bambi with special PhotoPass …

The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend kicks off August 31 at the Disneyland Resort and this year’s commemorative merchandise is inspired by Pixar films and characters.
Characters featured on the merchandise include those from Toy Story, Monsters, Inc., and The Incredibles.
The commemorative merchandise includes the popular ‘I Did It’ T-shirts, pins, car magnets, Tervis drinkware, and a Pixar-themed runDisney medal holders. Other items include apparel, hats, and more.
The Disneyland Half Marathon merchandise will feature Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jesse from Toy Story and the products include shirts, a zip jacket, car magnet, …

The 2017 Disneyland Half Marathon is coming soon and this week Disney has given guests a sneak peek at the Pixar-themed finisher medals.
The half marathon finisher medal is Toy Story-themed and features Buzz, Woody, and Jessie on the medal.
Finishers of the Disneyland 10K will earn a Monsters, Inc.-themed medal featuring Sully and Mike.
The Disneyland 5K is themed after The Incredibles and the medal features Mr. Incredible and his family members – perfect bling for a fun family race!
The race weekend also includes the 5th annual Disneyland Double Dare and the …

What a week it’s been! We’re closing out February with major news from Caribbean Beach Resort, menus for the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, and summer 2018 sailings on Disney Cruise Line.
We found out this week that the restaurants – and pool bar! – at Caribbean Beach Resort are closing for refurbishment on May 1. The Old Port Royale Food Court, Shutters, and Banana Cabana Pool Bar will be affected.
Guests will have alternative options for dining in Centertown, three island markets, and a new quick service in Trinidad.
Disney …

Last weekend’s Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend was the official start for the runDisney 2016-17 season.
This year’s races include the inaugural Disneyland Paris – Val D’Europe Half Marathon Weekend on September 23-25.
Other races for this season include the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend during the 2016 Epcot Food and Wine Festival; Super Heroes Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland; Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend in January 2017; the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – The Light Side at Disneyland; Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend; the Star Wars Half Marathon Weekend – …

runDisney has announced several enhancements to upcoming races.
Beginning with the Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend this year, all event guides for runDisney races will be digital and accessible from a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
And for the first time ever, the finisher medals for the 5K races will be metal, not plastic or rubber as they have been in the past.
The upcoming Disneyland 5K medal features The Country Bears in celebration of the ‘Disney Duo’ theme for the race weekend.
The Mickey’s Holiday 5K medal features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and the medal …

Disneyland Half Marathon participants will have a chance to hear from the voice of Princess Jasmine, Linda Larkin, at the Speaker Series.
The Speaker Series takes place during the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo at every runDisney event and includes speakers who are relevant to the race weekend.
This year’s Disneyland Half Marathon is the 10th anniversary race.
Linda voiced Princess Jasmine in Walt Disney’s Aladdin as well as in The Return of Jafar, Aladdin and the King of Thieves, the Aladdin animated television series, and on Sofia the First. She was also …

Disney has recently released a sneak preview of the new Disneyland Half Marathon merchandise.
The Disneyland Half Marathon is September 3-6 at the Disneyland Resort and this year’s merchandise slate includes tees, jackets, accessories, and more.
Both men and women will be able to purchase half marathon T-shirts with the “I Did It” message on the front and the course map on the back.
There is a Dumbo Double Dare collection with themed merchandise including men’s and women’s tees featuring the “Fly to the Finish” logo plus tank tops, jackets, and car magnets.
There’s …

Wow! What a week in Disney World news!
The biggest theme park news story last week has to be the selfie stick ban. The Walt Disney World Resort is banning the ubiquitous selfie sticks as of Tuesday, June 30 from all the Orlando theme parks. Bans will also be instituted at Disneyland, Hong Kong Disney, and Disneyland Paris.
So if you’re traveling to Walt Disney World for the Fourth of July leave the selfie sticks at home, but be ready to celebrate! Disney is planning some magically patriotic celebrations for July 3 …