2015 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend motivation and survival guide

Article first appears within the Disney Theme Parks Examiner postings on Examiner.com, Sept 9, 2014

The Disney Princess Half Marathon extravaganza, taking place this weekend at and all throughout the Walt Disney World Resort, is similar to every other runDisney weekend in that it is wholly memorable and outstanding. Everyone who participates in a runDisney event either immediately makes plans to return for their next, or goes through their days distracted and with a profound sense of loss.

If you are participating in this, or any runDisney run, know that they are exceedingly accommodating. The courses are flat, lined with entertainment, magic and motivation. There are a few things to keep in mind though, which will help make the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend the spectacular success it is designed to be:

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Disney for Grown Ups Specialty Drinks series, Epcot's Grand Marnier and Grey Goose Orange Slush

Article originally appears within National Vodka Examiner postings on Examiner.com, Jan. 18, 2012:

Something as mundane as washing your hands in a Disney maintained sink is an absolute pleasure. Now picture drinking a cocktail with Grey Goose and Grand Marnier in it on a park bench overlooking a Disney fashioned body of water. Pure paradise.
Pure Paradise could well be the name of the Grand Marnier and Grey Goose Orange Slush, available at Epcot's France Pavilion. However, based upon the name it does bear, I suspect there were overriding merchandising considerations.
Doesn't matter. The drink could be called Glass of Dishwater and it would still be one of humanity's better creations. It's simple, sublte and be you a beer, wine or dishwater drinker, try just one GMGGOS and you will begin to crave them in your sleep.
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