Expo: Disney expos are always great, but busy. If you want official merchandise, you have to go early and stand in line 3-4 hours before the expo opens. The vendors are typically the same, but always great. There are water stations throughout the expo to make sure everyone stays hydrated. There are great photo ops with banners, carpets and props, so be camera ready if you want to start your memoires at bib pickup! [Tip: parking in DTD is free for 3 hours, if you're ONLY getting your bib you can park there and save a few bucks. There is no parking at the Disneyland Hotel.]

Course: The course was different this year due to the construction around the park. There were MANY tight turns that it seemed more crowded than usual. There were TONS of water stations and the volunteers were great, like always. Once out of the park there's not much to see as far as the city goes, but there is great on course entertainment from bands, to cheerleaders and my favorite, the Red Hat Society ladies. Seriously 100's of ladies line the streets of Anaheim to cheer, they're awesome!

Other: Bag check is always seamless. First aid was great, the ice wrappers were AWESOME and did a great job wrapping my ankle. The bling is fabulous and the shirts are good quality (not the cutest, but they're nice). Race day parking in the structure is SUPER easy as long as you're there 90 minutes before race start. Once the structure gets backed up it moves pretty slow. ALSO, the structure is the last place you will have access to REAL bathrooms until you enter the parks, so take advantage! And don't forget your costumes!

*Remember* A Disney race does not come with park admission, so if you want to take medal pictures in the park you will also need a park ticket.