A Holiday Surprise from runDisney: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler

December 21, 2011

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Disney has this amazing approach to a hybrid holiday-Christmas/Halloween mash up. See: Nightmare Before Christmas. See also, this “Christmas Gift” from Mickey that gets you thinking about next fall’s plans. That being said, a 10-mile race in the fall means that your bathing suit is not be your enemy. When my husband and I ran a relay last October, I found it much easier to runDisney than runIRL (in real life). Our friend encouraged me to try the Princess 1/2 marathon, but 13.1 seems about 6 miles too far. This race is actually reasonable. Hint: secure a babysitter, or bring one with you, if you’ll need one. The post-race events go way past the hours of the kids club operating hours. Even if you aren’t a runner, this video of the characters donning gay apparel is pretty cute.

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A few ideas to photograph kids on vacation:

Avoid forcing or cajoling children into posing by staring at the lens. Grab a candid shot of the child handing a book to a character, or buying a toy he earned as a reward. These memories might be the ones you cherish more than the ability to stand perfectly still.
Integrate the child’s interests into the images. If your child does martial arts, have them show Mulan their blocks and poses, rather than hug her on cue. If your kid has “too much energy”, grab a shot of them bouncing with Tigger. If your child is too shy to speak to Ariel, consider giving her a gift, like a picture or a pin, and let the princess do the talking. You can use picture symbols, as well. Cast members understand how to facilitate these interactions.

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Children may need time to warm up to ideas and activities that adults thrust upon them, promising that they are fun. Fun is in the eye of the potatohead holder. Audition your clothes, sunscreen, and toys before you travel, to make sure they can stand the heat in Florida.

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A Holiday Surprise from runDisney: The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror 10-Miler

Resort Hopping For The Holidays!

Murphy’s Law Account. Have $36 Handy.

Say What? Using Visual Cues To Help Kids Make Choices at Disney.

From Impossible to Kim Possible

What Else Is There To Do?

Cheat The Florida Heat By Visiting The Harmony Barber Shop.

Know (Your Kid) Before You Go…

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