Oh.My.G! This race should be on everyone's bucket list! Being a Disney virgin, I didn't quite know what to expect and the race ended up blowing my mind!

Swag- shirt is nice, but truth be told I liked the marathon shirt design more

Medal- hello Donald Duck!! Best medal in my collection

Course- clean, sectioned off, well lit, lined with either loud/happy/joyful volunteers or excited spectators. This just added to the whole vibe of the race

Aid stations- great, well stocked, excellent volunteers....there were almost too many. My only comment here is that the nutrition station wasn't until mile 8.5, seems a little late for anyone who may have forgotten nutrition.

Characters- FABULOUS!!! I stopped just about everywhere I could, and the longest I had to wait was 3 1/2 minutes. Professional photographers at every stop along with volunteers to take pictures for you with your cell phone. I would suggest, they have more lighting near characters in the early stages of the race seeing as how the race starts at 5:30. My Buzz Lightyear picture is so dark........sad panda!

I didn't check any gear, but I should have stuffed a small plastic bag into my flip belt. Post race, Disney gives you plenty of fluid and nutrition...... it was hard to carry it all with my 2 little hands.

Some people where costumes, some don't. Personally, I think its more fun with a costume but you certainly don't have to wear one.

If you are thinking about it, do it!