2018 WINE & DINE HALF MARATHON ROAD & PARK INFORMATION

•EPCOT:

Event schedule:

Friday, Nov. 2: Fall Feast 5K

Saturday, Nov. 3: Wine & Dine 10K

Sunday, Nov. 4: Wine & Dine Half Marathon

Guest impacts at EPCOT for the Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 4:

Friendship Boat Transportation to and from Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be delayed until 9 a.m. Guests can utilize bus transportation from the Epcot Resorts and Epcot.

From approximately 6:15 – 10 a.m., all Guests must utilize the crosswalks to safely cross the race course at the following three locations:

Pin Central East towards Test Track/Mission: SPACE

Future World Bridge near Agent P’s World Showcase Adventure

At the United Kingdom pavilion

Post-race party at Epcot on Sunday, Nov. 4- 10 p.m.-1 a.m.

A ticket is required to attend the post-race party. Tickets are included for Half Marathon and Challenge runners only. Spectators, 5K and 10K runners can purchase tickets on the night of at Guest Relations. Event Guests will begin to mix in with day Guests at 8 p.m.

Available attractions:

Spaceship Earth

Test Track presented by Chevrolet

Soarin’ Around the World

Frozen Ever After

Food & Beverage:

Fountain View

All Food & Wine Festival Global Marketplaces (excluding the Festival Center)

Les Vins des Chefs de France

Refreshment Cool Post

La Cantina de San Angel

Choza de Margarita

Gelati

Kabuki Café

Canada Popcorn Cart

Norway Beer Cart

Germany Beer Cart

Germany Pretzel Cart

Sommerfest

Fife & Drum Tavern

Morocco Juice Bar

Yorkshire County Fish Shop

Rose & Crown Pub

UK Beer Cart

Merchandise:

Bridge kiosk

World Traveler

After Market Shop

The Gift Stop (including Package Pickup)

Strollers & Lockers at the Main Entrance and International Gateway

Entertainment:

Fountain View Stage- DJ Dance Party

Morocco- Members of the Adventrue’s Club (10:15, 11::15 p.m., 12:15 a.m.)

Germany- Groovin’ Alps (10, 11 p.m., 12 a.m.)

Mexico- Mariachi Trio (10:30, 11:30 p.m., 12:30 a.m.)

Character greetings throughout World Showcase

•ANIMAL KINGDOM:

The following roads surrounding Disney’s Animal kingdom will be temporarily closed during the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon on Sunday, November 4:

Osceola Parkway Eastbound from Buena Vista Dr. to World Dr. closed for race course from 4:30-9 a.m.

Western Way closed in both directions from 5-8 a.m.

Additionally, Runners will be in the park from approximately 5:45-8 a.m., and a crosswalk will be added near the Main Entrance to assist Guests in crossing the course.

•DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS

Operational impacts for Sunday, Nov. 4:

Runners are expected to enter Disney’s Hollywood Studios at approximately 6:10 a.m. and should be clear of the park by 9:15 a.m. Due to the race course, Guests entering the park during the race will be directed behind Keystone Clothiers to access all park areas.

The right side of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard will only be accessible via the race course crosswalk, located at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard.

The smoking location by Tower of Terror will be unavailable until 9:30 a.m.

Friendship boat transportation to and from Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be delayed until 9 a.m. Bus transportation will be available for applicable Guests.

As a reminder, morning Extra Magic Hours has been adjusted to evening Extra Magic Hours on Monday, Nov. 5.

Road Closures on Saturday, Nov. 4, and Sunday, Nov. 5

To accommodate the weekend’s multiple events, major roads, including World Drive, Osceola Parkway, and Epcot Center Drive will be closed or operating under traffic restrictions starting at 3 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3 and 2:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 4. Drivers should closely follow roadway signs and allow for extra travel time.

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.

Wine & Dine Marathon Information

The popular Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend presented by Misfit is returning to Walt Disney World Resort on November 3-6 with a series of events leading up to the big race. The sold-out race weekend is expected to draw more than 45,000 runners, spectators, and fans, and it will conclude with an exclusive after party in the World Showplace Pavilion at Epcot during the International Food & Wine Festival. Continue reading to learn about road impacts and more.

ROAD CLOSURES

Here’s a map showing all the roads and areas that will be closed during the event:

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING FOR THE 2016 EVENT

Mears shuttles will transport Guests to and from host resorts to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Epcot for the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo, runDisney Kids Races, Mickey’s Holiday 5K, Disney Wine & Dine 10K and the Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon. 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.

There will be no parking or runner drop-off (including Taxi service) at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex Sunday morning for the Half Marathon. Guests who wish to use a personal vehicle or taxi for Sunday morning’s events are required to park or drop off at Epcot (free parking for all participants and spectators).

 

TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULE

Thursday (Expo):

Host Resorts to EWWS: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EWWS to Host Resorts concludes at 7:30 p.m.)

Friday (Expo):

Host Resorts to EWWS: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EWWS to Host Resorts concludes at 7:30 p.m.)

Friday (5K):

Host Resorts to/from Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park: 4:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Saturday (10K):

Host Resorts to/from Epcot: 3:30 a.m. – 5:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Saturday (Expo):

Host Resorts to EWWS: 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (EWWS to Host Resorts concludes at 4:30 p.m.)

Sunday (Half Marathon):

Host Resorts to/from Epcot: 3:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

From Epcot, race participants must board shuttles to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex no later than 4 a.m. to be on time for race start. Transportation will continue throughout the morning for spectators.

Disney Resort Maps

As a resource to our members, here are copies of all Disney Resort Maps.