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Disney 2010 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend of Events
For a complete listing of events please check out ESPN/Disney website here.
DISNEY WINE & DINE HALF MARATHON
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10:00 p.m.
Start: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Finish: Epcot® World Showcase
The Inaugural Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon will be run on a brand new half marathon course at the Walt Disney World Resort, and it will be run at night! Where else can you run a half marathon at night? Running through theme parks and world-class Disney entertainment along the way will make the miles fly by, but what could motivate you more than finishing inside Epcot® to an exclusive after-hours party inside the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival?
This race experience will be the ultimate “Runner’s Night Out”. Mark your race calendars now for the race weekend with a party you don’t want to miss!
Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon features:
- First nighttime half marathon
- Brand new course through 3 Walt Disney World theme parks
- Disney Entertainment on-course
- Finish inside Epcot® World Showcase
- Exclusive After Hours Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
- Event Weekend Transportation from the Event Host Resorts only
Each participant’s $135 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon registration includes:
- Race Registration
- Commemorative Champion® Tech Shirt
- Goody Bag
- Personalized Bib (Must register by August 2, 2010 for name to appear on bib)
- On-course and Post-Race Refreshments
- ChronoTrack D-tag timed race
- Personalized results website
- Inaugural half marathon finisher medal
- Access to the exclusive after-hours Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
- One (1) Complimentary “Taste” and one (1) complimentary “Sip” at the Finish Line Party
All event information is subject to change.
MICKEY’S HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN RUN 5K
Saturday, October 2, 2010
7:00 a.m.
Start: Happy Parking Lot at Magic Kingdom® Park
Finish: West Beach outside of Magic Kingdom® Park
This 5K will take you on a one-of-a-kind Halloween themed course through the Magic Kingdom® Park. Adults, teens and tweens can be immersed in the fantasy of Halloween and dress up as their favorite character or villain! This is the ultimate race around the neighborhood – race to the finish to receive your “trick or treat bag of refreshments”. Don’t miss your opportunity to run on the only 5K course through Magic Kingdom® Park and the unforgettable finish on West Beach.
Mickey’s Halloween Family Fun Run 5K features:
- Only 5K course through Magic Kingdom® Park
- Halloween themed Disney entertainment on-course
- Event Weekend Transportation from the Event Host Resorts only
Each participant’s Mickey’s Halloween Family Fun Run 5K registration includes:
- Race Registration
- Ticket* to Mickey’s Halloween Party for the night of Sunday, October 3, 2010
- Commemorative Champion® T-shirt
- Goody Bag
- Personalized Bib (must register by August 2, 2010 for name to appear on bib)
- Trick-or-Treat bag of race refreshments
- Commemorative 5K finisher medallion
*Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a Halloween-themed special event that requires a separate ticket to attend. During Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Guests of all ages are encouraged to dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes and collect delicious candy as you trick-or-treat around Magic Kingdom® Park. The ticket included with registration provides admission to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom® Park on Sunday, October 3, 2010 from 7pm – 12am. Ticket will be distributed at Packet Pick-up for Mickey’s Halloween Family Fun Run 5K. Ticket is non-refundable and non-transferable. Event participation is not included with regular Theme Park admission. A separate ticket is required. Tickets are valid for entry only during the event time for the date purchased. All ticket holders for this event will be required to wear a wrist band.
All event information is subject to change.
DISNEY’S KIDS’ RACES
Friday, October 1, 2010
4:00 p.m.
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Track & Field Complex
Disney’s Kids’ Races will be hosted at ESPN Wide World of Sports Track & Field Complex. These races give your little running buddy the chance to earn his or her very own finisher medallion – just like mom or dad! Children ages 8 and under can participate in this festival of fun during race weekend. Space is limited.
Each participant’s $10 registration in Disney’s Kids’ Races includes:
- Race Registration
- Commemorative T-shirt
- Personalized Bib (Must register by September 3, 2010 for name to appear on bib)
- Trick-or-Treat bag of refreshments
- Commemorative finisher medallion
Disney’s Kids’ Races Age Groups:
- 12 months and under – Diaper Dash for crawlers
- 1 – 3 years old – 100m dash
- 4 – 6 years old – 200m dash
- 7 – 8 years old – 400m dash
Disneyland’s 2010 Food & Wine Festival Info & Video
A great little video promoting the California Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland.
For more information see below:
From April 16 to May 31, 2010, please your “palette” with a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences at the Fifth Annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival. For 46 days, Disney’s California Adventure® Park and select locations at the Disneyland® Resort will host “The Art of Flavor,” one of the most anticipated events of spring! Enjoy cooking demonstrations, seminars and recipes that reflect the Golden State’s regional and culinary diversity. It’s presented by Vanity Fair® Premium Napkins and Plates.
Many Festival favorites are returning, in addition to new events and activities…including the all-new Festival Showplace!
Signature Events**
Reserve your spot at these extraordinary celebrations that will amaze and delight food and wine aficionados or anyone who appreciates a great culinary experience.
Seminars & Demonstrations
Immerse yourself in the appetizing world of California’s storied history of fine food and wine at captivating culinary demonstrations, celebrity chef appearances and wine, beer and spirits seminars — all celebrating “The Art of Flavor”!
Places to Discover
In addition to our scheduled events, there’s plenty to do and see throughout the festival including special dining opportunities, art exhibits and wine tasting.
Festival Highlights
“Taste of California” Marketplace
The marketplace returns to Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival! Enjoy unique festival foods created especially for the Festival. Delicious tapas-sized tastings are available in the Festival Showplace, located in Stage 12 in the Hollywood Pictures Backlot. Expertly paired wines and beer are also available for purchase.
“Hollywood & Wine” Lounge
Enjoy an outstanding selection of wines by the glass, unique wine flights, beer and cocktails. Join your friends to toast the perfect day!
Festival Gift Shop
Shop for specially designed Festival merchandise and logo items to commemorate your visit.
The “Wine Seller”
With hundreds of wines featured, you’re sure to find a new favorite. The Wine Seller offers full-bottle sales of selected wines available for purchase to enjoy at home. For your convenience, bottle purchases will be delivered to Package Pickup located outside the entrance to Disney’s California Adventure Park.
Showplace Stage
Attend seminars, demonstrations and events — including Sweet Sundays — at the Showplace Stage, located in the Festival Showplace.
Chef Showcase Stage
Experience delicious demonstrations or see some of your favorite celebrity chefs live and in-person at this culinary hub in Sunshine Plaza. Every day find new ways to create a culinary masterpiece with your own art of flavor.
So Much More!
Discover new wine regions and varietals at the Festival Wine Walks, shop for unique gifts with Farmers Market merchants or enjoy a delicious new menu item available only during the Festival. Celebrate “The Art of Flavor” at the Fifth Annual Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival, April 16 – May 31, 2010!
Photo from flickr
Tusker House Reserve Seating for Finding Nemo: The Musical
AJ from the Disney Food Blog has the inside scoop on something new at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Those people like myself who love the Finding Nemo Musical & absolutely love the food at the Tusker House your prayers have been answered.
For those of you who can’t see enough of the new Finding Nemo: The Musical in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, don’t forget that you can get reserved seating for the show if you dine at Tusker House for lunch between 1:00pm and 1:45pm!
Click here for more information
Photo from msnbc.msn.com
Tables in Wonderland at Walt Disney World
Disney Park Blog gives us some more information about the Tables in Wonderland experience. Formally known as Disney Dining Experience.
Annual Passholders and Florida residents get sweet dining deals with Tables in Wonderland (if you don’t know about TIW, check it out at Disneyworld.disney.go.com). We love the complimentary valet parking and 20 percent discount for dinner at dozens of Walt Disney World Resort restaurants.
From time to time, Tables in Wonderland hosts fabulous dinners, and the next one is Feb. 25 at The Wave at Disney’s Contemporary Resort, celebrating the Sunshine State’s local bounty of fruits and veggies. Imagine heirloom tomatoes from Myakka, strawberries from Plant City, tiny opal basil and arugula from Odessa, Florida Gulf coast spiny lobster…all turned into delicious creations in the kitchen of Chef Frank Brough. And dinner guests get to meet farmers Mike and Sandy Lott who grow their delicious strawberries near Plant City. Wine will be paired with each of the four courses by sommelier Jim Killam of Vineyard Brands.
Dinner starts at 7 p.m. Cost is $92 per guest. For reservations, send an e-mail to wdw.tables.in.wonderland@disney.com and tell them your name, phone, address and how many guests. The event is limited to 50 diners.
For more information All Ears has the best article I have been able to find including participating restaurants.
Disney’s California Food & Wine Festival Celebrates the ‘Art of Flavor’ at Disneyland Resort
Disney‘s California Food & Wine Festival will create a kaleidoscope of culinary experiences for guests of every palate April 16-May 31 at Disney‘s California Adventure park and select locations across the Disneyland Resort.
Chefs, winemakers and brewmasters will celebrate The Art of Flavor at this year’s tantalizing festival, which features entertaining culinary demonstrations, outstanding wine and spirits seminars, and delicious food, wine and beer. General sales for Festival events began Feb. 16.
Look for chefs Guy Fieri and Cat Cora of Food Network, along with Disney culinary masters and special guests as they present their gastronomic talents in a full menu of complimentary demonstrations and signature paid events. The signature events include winemaker dinners, Sweet Sundays,Napa Rose Cooking School and Taste Food-Wine-Life, a night that celebrates the essence of the festival with a mosaic of food, wine and live entertainment.
Opening weekend features celebrity chef Guy Fieri, the popular television personality and “food dude” who appears on shows such as “Guy’s Big Bite” on the Food Network. Fieri will conduct complimentary food demonstrations on the Festival’s main stage.
“Disney‘s California Food & Wine Festival is a great time,” Fieri said. “Of course the kids love Disneyland, but now this is something extra for the adults. It’s incredible chefs, great wines from around the world and Disney. You’re gonna dig it. See you there!”
Some events, including culinary demonstrations, are included with admission to Disney‘s California Adventure park. Signature events are separately ticketed and require reservations. For details, visit www.disneyland.com/foodandwine.
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