DisneyRunFest2012 - Meeting at the Contemporary

Monday evenings first two activities were based at the Contemporary Resort.  I have always wanted to eat at the Wave and this seemed like the perfect opportunity.  They bill themselves as being locally sourced, in season, and healthy.  That sounds like a great meal plan for runners.  Our reservation was at 5 pm so that we could meet, have a simple bite to eat, and then be ready to run at 7 pm.  Although others would be joining us for the run it was just Marcia, Rachel and myself at dinner.  The menu looked amazing but we all went simple with soup and salad.  We had a wonderful meal which ended with an email.  We were still waiting to see if someone from runDisney was going to be able to join us for either our Monday evening run or our Tuesday morning run.  

The entrance to the Wave

Marcia and Rachel

I had the cobb salad...

and the tomato soup with the smallest grilled cheese any of us had  seen.

After dinner we walked around the Contemporary.

And checked out the view!

There's the monorail headed from MK to the Contemporary.

Back to the email: after dinner I got an email from Tony Morreale at runDisney.  He indicated that Bob Hitchcock would probably be joining us for our morning run and that I should give him a call.

Hello Bob... (Thank's for the show of support Mickey!)

We stepped outside the building to find a quiet spot for a phone call and found this inspirational setting.  Bob had just returned from Greece where he had been on business for 10 days.  He would indeed meet us for our morning run, but not until after he had gone out with the morning Galloway run (at 4:30)!  Given the plans we had for the rest of the evening we had already decided to pass on the 4:30 run which left from a middle school in Orlando.  I wish we had video of my happy runner dance after the call was over!

It was time for us to get ready for our evening run.  So away we went to grab our gear and get changed in the restroom at the Contemporary.  Everyone kept asking us if we needed any help.  We were in and out of the lobby so many times that evening.  Everyone was polite though and no one hassled us.  I even did a little pin trading at the main desk.  They keep a pin book behind the counter if you are into pin trading.  I collect food pins.  (I will have to post photos of them sometime.)

Next up is the evening run!

If you want to see the full itinerary check it out at  http://lovedisneyrunning.blogspot.com/2012/07/disney-run-fest-july-16-17-2012.html 

Erin Williams – @lovedisneyrun on Twitter and lovedisneyrunning.blogspot.com
Marcia Barton - @TravelRunEat on Twitter and Travelruneat.blogspot.comRachel Wright - @runnerstales on Twitter and runnerstales.com

Disney Run Fest July 16-17 2012

Nothing like planning and anticipating a trip to Disney all in one week!  

Here is what my Monday and Tuesday next week will look like!  I am meeting up with some great runDisney loving runners while I am down there to get out for two runs on property and some fun in Magic Kingdom.  I am so excited!  

If you are going to be at Disney at the same time let me know...especially if you want to join us for any of these activities!

We will probably be most places 15 minutes early to get organized and to allow everyone a chance to meet each other should anyone new join us. 

Monday July 16th

Erin arrives at Orlando (MCO) at 1:45 PM J

Travel to and check in at Disney's Port Orleans Resort - French Quarter

5:00 PM Dinner at The Wave…of American Flavors at Disney's Contemporary Resort
(If you are joining us please make a reservation and ask to sit at a table near Erin's so we can all talk.)

7:00 PM run around Seven Seas Lagoon
(Meet inside the lobby of the Contemporary near the check-in desk - we will get our run on at 7:15)

9:00 PM at the Polynesian for Dessert, Drinks & Fireworks
(We will be on the beach with cold drinks and yummy treats!  What more is there to say?)

10:00 PM Wishes Nighttime Spectacular

Tuesday July 17^th

6:30 Run at Port Orleans with Bob Hitchcock from runDisney!
(meet at French Quarter near the sea serpent water slide at the Doubloon Lagoon at 6:15 am)


8:15 AM head to MK

9 AM Rope drop at Magic Kingdom

Mickey Waffles at Sleepy Hollow

Fantasyland the day away

Lunch at either the Diamond Horseshoe or Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant
(Where should we eat?  I have never been at MK when the Diamond Horseshoe has been open!)

5:30ish Erin returns to the airport L

Erin departs Orlando(MCO) at 8:35 PM

Attendees

Erin Williams – @lovedisneyrun on Twitter and lovedisneyrunning.blogspot.com

Marcia Barton - @TravelRunEat on Twitter and Travelruneat.blogspot.com

Rachel Wright - @runnerstales on Twitter and http://runnerstales.com

Megan Wood - @irun4wine on Twitter and www.irunforwine.net

Kirsten Reutebuch  - Facebook

Jen Kelly - Facebook