We'll start with the expo which was Friday February 22, 2013 and Saturday February 23, 2013. This year the Fit for a Princess Expo was held at the Coronado Springs Resort, in prior years the expo has been held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports but due to the Atlanta Braves spring training schedule the event had to be moved. My running partner, my husband and I got to the event transportation bus corral around 8:30 on Friday morning, that was the first bus out. We got to the expo shortly before 9 and let me tell you it was an absolute zoo.
runDisney's Fit For A Princess Expo |
YAY |
And now a word from our sponsors |
Expo Welcome |
Event Transportation Sign at the hotel |
The space was very big but I think it was under utilized, there was a TON of space at Bib pick up but where the official merchandise and the vendors were seemed kinda cramped. This expo probably brought in well over 40,000 people, if you think of the 26,000 1/2 runners, the thousands of 5K runners and all of their spouses or friends that went with them to the expo. After we got our bibs and our shirts we decided to check out the official merchandise area because it looked like it was getting busy. Boy were we under prepared. There was a huge line not only to get in, but once we were in, it was literally wall to wall people trying to get their hands on official runDisney and Princess merchandise. I was luckily able to grab everything I wanted. A Wine Glass, A 13.1 Magnet, a runDisney Vinylmation, Princess Ears, a couple of pins and my coveted tumbler, they appeared to be sold out of that but I was able to find one behind the counter that somebody didn't want because it didn't have a straw. That didn't matter to me as I keep straws in my house at all times, but one of the awesome Expo Workers found me a brand new matching straw. It was awesome. I was also able to pick up one of the coveted Disney Dooney and Bourke bags specifically made for this marathon. However and I am sad to admit by the end of Expo day one I was ready to hurt somebody because it was so busy and cramped. I'm not a fan of small tight spaces. We did get out unscathed and spent the rest of Friday downtown exploring.
Expo Shawag! |
Womens New Balance Disney Shoes |
I am a Princess Angel |
Thats My # |
Coachmen |
The Banana lady |
The Royal Treatment! |
All the runDisney race medals! Perty aren't they! |
It's THEE Jeff Galloway! |
More Banana Lady |
Welcome! |
The Men's New Balance Disney Shoes |
He is a one man Purse holder for two ladies! |
Photo Backdrop |
Race Day Outfit |
A rose and 2 sleepy princesses |
We jumped right into our fairytale |
Our Corral |
I am a HAM! |
The castle from Main Street |
We are now entering the Magic Kingdom! |
I DID IT!!!!! There is my shiny new bling! |
Castle Bling!!! |
Celebrating a Princess Victory with Cinderella |
and Jasmine |
and Rapunzel |
Celebrating with the mouse himself Mickey Mouse!!! |
Nighttime Victory Shot! |
EPCOT Victory Shot |
Celebrating with Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too! I was cold! |
A MUCH needed Victory Drink after my shower and Nap! |
Blinged out Light! |
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