Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon

[Surferboy567]

2025 will be the 4th Springtime so we have one more year until anniversary for that one.

Whoops, off by a year!

 

[surfsupdon]

My wish for a theme....a focus on food, drink, running, cultures, and Epcot. Travel. You know, the original inception of this race weekend. Would also love the course to FINISH with a lap around World Showcase.

I also like elements like:
5k: Appetizer
10k: Entree
Half: Main Course
Challenge: Two-Course Challenge
Afterparty: dessert

 

[Rose&Crown]

If it’s back to actual food and wine themes I might consider it. If not I’m waiting for marathon weekend.

 

[surfsupdon]

Why was it hinted at to wait and see bc the themes might make purists happy?? What did I miss? @Rteetz

I’m scared it’ll be Moana themed bc, you know, they eat fish in Hawaii so gather round

 

[Rteetz]

Why was it hinted at to wait and see bc the themes might make purists happy?? What did I miss? @Rteetz

I’m scared it’ll be Moana themed bc, you know, they eat fish in Hawaii so gather round

It's not Moana.

 

[surfsupdon]

It's not Moana.

So WHAT is it??

 

[Rteetz]

So WHAT is it??

You'll just have to wait and see

 

[uncle jimmy]

You'll just have to wait and see

hint?

 

[Rteetz]

hint?

I said they were going back to food related things.

 

[uncle jimmy]

I said they were going back to food related things.

Curious if you know if they've decided on themes for the other race weekends?

 

[Rteetz]

Curious if you know if they've decided on themes for the other race weekends?

Per Entertainment Director Mark Ferrera on the 321 Go Podcast (hosted by John and Carissa) they choose themes well over a year out.

 

[Rose&Crown]

Impressive that none of that has ever leaked.

 

[surfsupdon]

Per Entertainment Director Mark Ferrera on the 321 Go Podcast (hosted by John and Carissa) they choose themes well over a year out.

Correct! You liking the podcast?! I’m the friend “surfsupdon” Carissa and John speak of and relate to Christmas songs at W&D and OG runD days! My claim to fame!

 

[Rteetz]

Correct! You liking the podcast?! I’m the friend “surfsupdon” Carissa and John speak of and relate to Christmas songs at W&D and OG runD days! My claim to fame!

Yes I enjoy their podcast. I like hearing about some of the behind the scenes stuff. I've had drinks with Carissa in Epcot and always stop and talk to John at race weekends.

 

[DCBaker]

The Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend themes have been announced.

Full details at the link below.

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/2024-wine-dine-theme-reveal/

 

[surfsupdon]

The artwork/logo behind the characters looks great! Reminiscent of all of my earlier medals.

 

[Surferboy567]

Swedish Chef is cool as a theme. More muppets in the parks please!

 

[LAKid53]

FINALLY!!!! Back to what the race theme is about....

 

[Tha Realest]

Great themes! Will we get a better course too?

 

[surfsupdon]

I hope our medals return to a more classic theme as well.

I’ll be in the Half! I CANT justify 400 to the challenge. Although I Love classic chef Mickey