This was my first Wine & Dine Half but my 4th Disney Half Marathon. And Disney never disappoints. If you stay on DisneyWorld property all your transportation is included (from the airport and all around the property including race morning) and that is why I gave parking/access 5 stars. I cannot comment on how it would be if you were coming in for the day with your own vehicle.

I got the the expo later in the day on Friday. I have been to other Disney expos earlier and they can be crazy at the opening and the early hours. (don't forget your dealing with both Disney fanatics and the occasional or first time Disney runners) That said this expo was much less hectic than Princess Half for sure! However everything is well marked and the process is really easy. There are vendors of all kinds and options to buy additional race related items as well.

Now one thing you should know about any Disney race is that you have to get up early, like 3 o'clock early. But for me its not an issue. Once I am up, I'm up. And we got the bonus this year of an extra hour of sleep due to the time change. :) Buses run from all the resorts to the race start. Plenty of port-o-potties, gear check and corrals are well marked. Disney always puts on a nice show with fireworks to start EACH corral not just the first one. Entertainment starts even before the race begins with a DJ, Mc's and character photo opportunities.

Now you should know if your new to Disney that the course is NOT inside the park / parks at all times. That's just not possible. However there are optional character stops all along the course (both inside and outside of the parks) to keep you entertained along your magical journey. Plenty of volunteers at the water stops and pacers to keep you ahead of the "balloon ladies" (aka they signal your getting too close to the sag wagon if you stop too long for pictures or just fall behind.) The race gives a 16 min/mile cutoff which leaves room for both walkers and runners who choose to stop for photo ops. There are Disney photogs out there if you don't have a camera of your own.

This year the race was pretty warm and humid so be prepared for warmer temps if your not used to that sort of thing in November where you live. Included in the fee was a long sleeve tech tee, virtual goodie bag, a Disney worthy medal (your not going to get a sticker / flimsy medal for a half at Disney) a $15 Disney gift card and a ticket to the after hours post race party held at Epcot the night of the race.

There wasn't a whole lot of elevation this year. The course is usually not the same from race to race. Just a few little rises in elevation. But I gave it 2 stars just because it wasn't 100% flat.

The post race party at Epcot had a DJ and the food and drink from the countries around Epcot can be purchased (it's not included in your race fee) but you can use your $15 gift card there. Also the bigger sit down restaurants at Epcot are NOT open during this time.

All in all it was a great weekend! If your "in it for the BLING" Disney does not disappoint and most race weekends also include challenges where you can earn extra Bling. This year in addition to my Half Medal I also earned my Coast 2 Coast medal for completing the Light Side Half in Disneyland and the Wine & Dine Half in the same year. This commemorative medal features the famous image of Walt and Mickey holding hands. It is adorable.

So if your a Disney fan, looking for a race-cation or just an really fun race Disney won't disappoint!