I ran it in 2011 and I am running it again in 2014. It was my second half marathon, and my mom came to Disney with me gor a girls' weekend - we live on opposite sides of the country, so that was something special for us to do.

You can get discounted hotel rooms for the race weekend. We stayed at the All Star Movies resort and it was fine. There was a shuttle from the hotel to the race, which is why I really recommend staying at one of the resorts on the Disney property that has the shuttle (they dont all have the shuttle to the race). The race starts at like 5:30am so it is a bit cool in the morning, which I really like. The race is a lot of fun - I think it is organized really well, though I think we did walk like a mile from where the shuttle dropped us off to where the actual corrals were lined up. Tons of porta potties. There are characters all along the race, and you can stop and get your picture taken. I didnt do this, but a lot of people did - if you are in the middle corrals or back, there will be lines for pictures, though. The only part I didnt like about the race is that on the way to the finish line - probably mile 10 or 11 you run over an overpass, and its slanted. I learned the hard way to stay towards the bottom of the slant - not the top. I ended up injured after the race, but it was not due to the course itself - I didnt train very well. Lots of people are dressed up in costume. Honestly, it is one of the more fun races. There are a LOT of people who run the race, so it will be very crowded.

When I landed at the MCO airport the day before the race, I think we waited over an hour for a shuttle to the resort. I thought this was normal since its Disney, but then I went on vacation to Disney last labor day weekend with the boyfriend, and we didnt wait at all for a shuttle, so just be prepared that there will be a ton of people there for the event.

I ran it this year and it was pretty good. The only real problems I had with it were the humidity (I live in San Diego) and the bottleneck that happens at the Castle. I understand that NO ONE runs Disney for time but it gets crazy right there. Otherwise the water stops were great the volunteers were wonderful and you have characters along the course. Please make sure that you can run in in at least a 14 minute mile because the castle and other things will slow you down a bit. They will pick you up if you don't make the time requirement.

We stayed at the Port Orleans (French Quarter) and it was very easy to get to the race from there. The buses to the parks were a bit slower then normal because of the huge amount of people in for the race. The staff were all very nice and the rooms were ok but I think next time we'll go for one of the closer resorts that are the next level up. The room was fine for me and my Mom (girls weekend) but not if you are staying with kids.

ETA I normally travel with two small boys so I base everything off of if it would work for them.

I'm running the princess half.Marathon. I'm looking for a training and possible running buddy for the race. Please let me know! Lov. Having motivational buddies!

Sorry for the same misspelled posting twice. The other post is from a new account I made because I couldn't get into this one. Problems fixed. New account had been deactivated to stop confusion.

Still looking for a motivational training buddy for the princess half.

Thanks! This was a super helpful review!

Awesome I did the Tinkerbell 1/2 last year for my 30th (it was actually the day after my birthday) and it was the BEST way to reign in a new era of your life

I am running the tink and princess in 2014 because it was that amazing. The tink will be ON my bday this year.

Oh the questions. My hubby trained and ran with me but we were at vastly different paces so we didn't hang long together. The Tink is in CA, but I've been to Disney FL a few times and highly recommend staying ON Disney property. Another tip, which I highly advise if you have the flexibility is if you wanted to spend a day or two at the parks have those days be Sunday/Monday NOT Fri/Sat/Sun because you'll be soooo tired by Sunday morning. Also, the parks will be less crowded Mon/Tue.

I'll be in a Rapunzel running "costume". It'll be my first run in general. I'm really excited!! Especially for all of the new running friends I've made!

I'm fairly certain I'm going to be Merida...I have the hair ability and as sweaty as it may be I looked so dumb in all my pics last year as silvermist with my hair pulled back. I'm getting so excited.

How's everyone's training going? I was saying I would start on time and ofc I didn't. I have run up to 7.5 miles at this point. I am running a 10k at Berkely weekend after next (So hubby can get into a better corral.) I did some speed work last night, for me speed runs b/w 7.5 and 8 mph.....My 7.5 mile avg was 10 min 10 seconds but I know how hard it gets for me around mile 9 from last year so I'm trying to get more long runs in this year than last. I use some of the Galloway training ideas and modify at times. For instance I may run 3 on 1 off OR run 4 on (the third minute at a slower jog) then 1.5 off. It helps to give my mind some variance to think about.

I'm fairly certain I'm going to be Merida...I have the hair ability and as sweaty as it may be I looked so dumb in all my pics last year as silvermist with my hair pulled back. I'm getting so excited.

How's everyone's training going? I was saying I would start on time and ofc I didn't. I have run up to 7.5 miles at this point. I am running a 10k at Berkely weekend after next (So hubby can get into a better corral.) I did some speed work last night, for me speed runs b/w 7.5 and 8 mph.....My 7.5 mile avg was 10 min 10 seconds but I know how hard it gets for me around mile 9 from last year so I'm trying to get more long runs in this year than last. I use some of the Galloway training ideas and modify at times. For instance I may run 3 on 1 off OR run 4 on (the third minute at a slower jog) then 1.5 off. It helps to give my mind some variance to think about.

Hope you did well on your 10K and got your time submitted!

I'm due for 8 miles next week, I've done 7 & 8 previously but that's as high as I got before an injury set me back. Pretty excited, the race is in 78 days!!!!!!!!!

I'm doing Cinderella since it's my first half and I figured she was about as princess-y as ya get!

Hope everyone's training is going well!

I did get my 10k time submitted - but too late for the Tink I'll be in E ugh. I got a huge set back in Dec when I had to travel w/ my grandma when she went into the hospital for her heart emergency. I spent 3 weeks there not training more than twice.....so been playing catch up. It is also why it has taken me so long to respond to you as that all started Dec 1. On top of that my training partner - hubby - smashed his knee into the dashboard while rear ended so his time is now also at a set back.

Hope you're training is progressing much better. I know the New Balance shoes this year offer pretty Cinderella versions - I wish they'd offer more princess and not micky miney or goofy. I would totally take 2 (one to wear out and one for special occasions forever...) of Merida, Rapunzle, Ariel, Belle .....

My goal this year is to train and run the Princess Half 2015. I can't wait to hear all your success stories from this year!!

Coast to Coast- woo hoo! My best friend is doing the Tink and Princess too. Good for you.

thanks for the encouragement.

Waivers and Corral placements are UP!!! Keep in mind they have put 10 more corrals in this year to space things out - so if you used to be in A you may be as low as E!!! So don't spazz (like I already did. Twice.)