261: Uncorking the Weekend: The Wine and Dine Event Guide

The Wine and Dine countdown just got real, and the details matter this year. We’re four weeks out, training is peaking, and runDisney dropped enough race-weekend updates to change how you plan your expo day, your 5K morning, and even how you think about pacing and character stops.

We walk through the newly released Wine and Dine event guide with a runner’s eye for logistics: updated expo hours, the shift to a 7 a.m. virtual queue for race merch and Brooks shoes, and what that earlier timing could mean if you rely on Disney resort transportation. Then we dig into the most talked-about change, the 5K. Start groups are tightly structured, timing chips are in play, and a new tear-off bib tag is designed to manage corral access. We share what the guide says, what it does not say, and the real questions runners are already asking about bathrooms, bag check, course flow, and getting back to the resorts.

We also cover the 10K and half marathon notes, plus everything you need for the EPCOT post-race party: ticket delivery, wristbands, the late-night ride lineup, and why the first hour can feel wild before things calm down. Along the way, Alysha gives a timely reminder about cold and flu season before travel, and we close with race reports from the community, including a special spotlight on the Terry Fox Run and the Marathon of Hope legacy in Canada.

If you’re getting ready for Wine and Dine, hit play, share this with your running friends, and subscribe so you don’t miss our final prep episodes. After you listen, what’s your biggest concern: the expo virtual queue or the new 5K start group setup?

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