5 Reasons to run the runDisney Star Wars Challenge

by admin on July 10, 2018

Last year, I ran the runDisney Star Wars half marathon. I had so much fun that I decided to run again this year, but participate in the challenge. I am a huge runDisney fan, and while I know about Star Wars and have seen the movies, I wouldn’t consider myself a “super fan.” However, that fact shouldn’t stop you from signing up for the race, because I had such a great time! Here are 5 reasons you should run the runDisney Star Wars Challenge:

Awesome medals: When you run a challenge with runDisney, you get not only the medals for the respective races you ran, but you also get a challenge medal, so I ran two races that weekend and walked away with three super cool medals to add to my collection. It makes the accomplishment seem that much more cool when it gets it’s own medal!

Characters on course: I have run a lot of runDisney races, and I have never seen as many characters on the course as I saw for the Star Wars weekend races. There were so many, that I couldn’t even stop for them all! Also since they were spread out in multiple places, the lines weren’t long either. Awesome!

Great time of year to visit: This race weekend is held in April, which is a great time to visit Walt Disney World. The weather is nice, the crowds aren’t bad, and it’s not too brutal yet as far as running in Florida goes. Go ahead and make it a family vacation, it’s the perfect excuse!

Great course: The Star Wars courses changed a bit, and now you start from the Magic Kingdom parking lot, which means you get to run through three theme parks! (EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, and Hollywood Studios). You also get to run around the boardwalk, so there is a lot to look at along the way.

Not so crazy expo: Since this is a smaller race weekend, I didn’t feel quite so stressed or claustrophobic at the race expo. There was plenty of merchandise for everyone, and I really got to slow down and enjoy my time shopping and hanging out at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.

All runDisney races are amazing and a lot of fun, but if you are on the fence about Star Wars in particular, I hope this convinced you to give it a shot!

I would love to help you plan your next runDisney race. You can email me at heather@travelwiththemagic.com

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Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire Description

by admin on July 2, 2018

At The Void

The galaxy needs you! Recruit 3 friends to go with you undercover, deep into the Empire, to retrieve intelligence vital to the Rebellion’s survival!

Are you ready to help the Rebellion? Then here are the details…

The Void is located next door to Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique in Disney Springs.

Even though you can purchase tickets at The Void, It’s best to buy your tickets online in order to get the time slot that you want. You purchase tickets at https://www.thevoid.com/ for $29.95 each regardless of age.

Tip: You must be 10 years or older AND 48 inches tall. Everyone is required to sign a waiver before you are given your arm band. Your band identifies you to your equipment and the action.

You enter the experience in Groups of 4. If you have a family of 5 or more, you will be split up. So, keep that in mind and make sure a parent is with each group. You are going undercover as Stormtroopers, so you are led to monitors where you can personalize your armor with various colors. Then you are given your mission – to steal intel from the Empire.

Next, You will put on a Vest and Helmet/Headset. The Vest and Helmet are a little heavy so it’s good to have a parent to help younger ones with the experience.

Tip: There are two nobs to secure the helmet. The Headset works best when the helmet is screwed on tight and doesn’t move around. You can wear your prescription glasses, too, just be sure you are comfortable before you leave the staging area. There are shelves for you to leave packages and backpacks.

Once all the equipment is on, you begin the virtual experience! The experience is total immersion with sight, sound, touch and smell. You see your teammates as Stormtroopers and your surroundings seem real. You are required to interact with the environment, solve problems, walk and move around the set, and even return fire when you are attacked!

Tip: It can be disorienting at first and hard to move around. I can see if you get dizzy easy, it may not be for you.

I was blown away! It was unique and unlike any experience at any of the parks. No Spoilers here though – I want you to experience the story as it is unveiled to you! It is a must do for any Star Wars Fan!

Tip: Don’t forget to get your photo at the end! It is an experience to remember!

Sounds like fun? Looking for more ways to explore Star Wars at Disney? Then contact me –

I Am The Travel Planner You Are Looking For! sylvia@travelwiththemagic.com

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Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule

June 19, 2018

Updated Walt Disney World Refurbishment Schedule as of June 14, 2018 Magic Kingdom® Park Liberty Square Riverboat Be Our Guest Restaurant Monorail The Walt Disney World® Resort Monorail System is undergoing refurbishment and may be on modified service and/or routes. If Guests plan to use this form of transportation during their visit they should check […]

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