WDW Times Guides for Oct 29-Nov 4 2017

Wine & Dine 2017 Information

The Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend returns to the Walt Disney World Resort on November 2-5 with a series of events leading up to the big race. The nearly sold-out race weekend is expected to draw more than 45,000 runners, spectators, and fans, and it will finish with an exclusive after party at Epcot during the International Food & Wine Festival. This year’s race weekend will be better than ever, as 5K and Half Marathon participants race through Pandora for the first time.

Also new for this year, the 5K has been reimagined as the Disney Fall Feast 5K, and the expo will feature an interactive zone with fun for the whole family

Weekend Overview

• November 2-4: runDisney Health & Fitness Expo
• November 3: Disney Fall Feast 5K
• November 4: runDisney Kids Races
• November 4: Disney Wine & Dine 10K
• November 4-5: Disney Two Course Challenge
• November 5: Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon
• November 5: Post-Race Party at Epcot

runDisney Health & Fitness Expo (ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex):

• November 2 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• November 3 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
• November 4 – 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

runDisney Kids Races (taking place on November 4 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex):

• Kids dashes: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
• Diaper Dash: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
• One-mile run: 1:00 p.m.

Disney Fall Feast 5K (Start/Finish: Disney’s Animal Kingdom):

• November 3 – 5:30 a.m.

Disney Wine & Dine 10K (Start: Magic Kingdom Parking Lot | Finish: Epcot):

• November 4 – 5:30 a.m.

Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon (Start: Magic Kingdom Parking Lot | Finish: Epcot):

• November 5 – 5:30 a.m.

Post-Race Party (at Epcot):

• November 5 – 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (Early entry begins at 8:00 p.m.)

– Transportation and Parking –

Transportation has been arranged for participants staying at host resorts. Buses will be indicated by runDisney signs placed in the front windows. Please, note that transportation is only provided to and from host resorts. Guests who do not stay at a host resort are responsible for their own transportation to and from race-related events.

Transportation schedule:

Thursday (Expo):

• Host Resorts to and from EWWS: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• EWWS to Host Resorts concludes at 8 p.m.

Friday (Expo):

• Host Resorts to and from EWWS: 9:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• EWWS to Host Resorts concludes at 8 p.m.

Friday (5K):

Host Resorts to/from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: 3:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (participants must board a bus to Disney’s Animal Kingdom no later than 4:30 a.m. to be on time for race start. Those driving a personal vehicle must park no later than 3:30 a.m.).

Saturday (Expo):

• Host Resorts to and from EWWS: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• EWWS to Host Resorts concludes at 4:30 p.m.

Saturday (10K):

• Host Resorts to start line at Magic Kingdom Parking Lot: 3:30 a.m. – 5 a.m. (race participants must board a bus no later than 4 a.m. to be on time for race start).
• Host Resorts to finish line at Epcot: 6 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• Shuttle between start and finish line: 3:30 a.m. – 6 a.m.
• There will be no monorail transportation provided to race weekend events.
• Guests at the Grand Floridian, Polynesian and Shades of Green will be permitted to walk to the start line via the approved walking path.
• Transportation will continue throughout the morning for spectators.

Sunday (Half Marathon):

• Host Resorts to start line at Magic Kingdom Parking Lot: 3 a.m. – 5 a.m. (race participants must board shuttles to Magic Kingdom Parking Lot no later than 4 a.m. to be on time for race start.).
• Host Resorts to finish line at Epcot: 6-11 a.m.
• Shuttle between start and finish line: 3-6:30 a.m.
• There will be no monorail transportation provided to race weekend events.
• Transportation will continue throughout the morning for spectators.

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Winter Summerland To Close for Refurbishment

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort in the coming weeks should keep in mind that, due to a scheduled refurbishment, the Summer Course at Disney’s Winter Summerland Miniature Golf will be closed from October 9 through October 23.

Both courses (the Summer Course and Winter Course) will be closed from October 23 through November 10, reopening on November 11. Disney’s Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will remain open for Guests during that time.

During the refurbishment, the carpet of both courses will be replaced, and some of the props seen around the courses will be repainted and/or replaced (minor work was already performed around the courses a few months ago).

Grand Floridian Changes to Tea Party & Pool Hours

Starting from this week, “Disney’s Perfectly Princess Tea” (a special event that regularly takes place at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa) will begin at 9 a.m. every day except Tuesdays and Thursdays. “Afternoon Tea” (a separate event that takes place at the same resort) will be available from noon–4 p.m. daily. For booking, Guests are invited to visit the “My Disney Experience” website or app. Guests may also visit the resort’s Concierge desk to learn more about these events.

Additionally, starting from this month, the Beach Pool and the Beach Pool Water Play Area at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will operate during the hours of 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The operating hours of the Courtyard Pool will remain 7 a.m.-11 p.m.

FerryTale Wishes Dessert Cruise Returns in December

 

Prepare to set sail on the Seven Seas Lagoon for the return of a fireworks dessert cruise like no other aboard the iconic double stack ferryboat, the General Joe Potter, magically transformed into a ‘ferrytale’ vessel! On select nights in December and January, guests will enjoy specialty desserts and beverages and conclude the evening with viewing of the spectacular fireworks show that lights up the sky over Magic Kingdom.

The cruise officially returns to the Walt Disney World Resort on Fridays and Sundays, from December 1, 2017 through January 28, 2018. Reservations are now open and can be made online or by calling 407-WDW-DINE. This is a pre-paid experience, available for $99, $69 ages 3-9, per person, including tax and gratuity. A 10% discount for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Members, and Cast Members will apply.

Early 2018 Offers Released

Two new Walt Disney World Resort offers are available today for stays in early 2018.

Gift of Magic Room Offer

Offer Details

This discount is available for select dates of arrival between January 1, 2018 and March 10, 2018. With this discount, Guests will receive a discount on a Walt Disney World Vacation package.

Important Details
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
Savings is based on the non-discounted price for the same room.
Additional per adult charges may apply if there are more than 2 adults per room at Disney Value, Moderate and Deluxe Resorts.
Advance reservations required.
Moderate and Deluxe suites may be available at a lesser discount.

Offer Restrictions

Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows.
Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Length of stay requirements may apply.
Ticket and Options must be used within 14 days of first use. First use must occur on or before December 31, 2018.

Family Gift of Magic Package

Offer Details

Book Through January 2, 2018. Valid Travel Dates January 1 through April 14, 2018.

Important Details
The number of rooms allocated for this offer is limited.
Advance reservations required.
Tickets are valid for one theme park day and must be used within 14 days of first use.
Everyone in the same room must be on the same package.

Offer Restrictions

Cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion.
Offer excludes the following room types: campsites, 3-bedroom villas, Cabins at Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, The Little Mermaid Standard Rooms at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort and Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows.