Joining Patty today are Alicia and Hope, two runDisney Princess Half Marathon runners and podcast listeners! We're talking about why we didn't love the 5K and why both ladies loved the 10K. Alicia also gives the half marathon some high praise. TLDL: might want to consider training for the longer races if you are looking for more space to run and great character ops! A Princess first (?)--- rave reviews for Princess runner etiquette! Posts that might help you:  ...

The myth of the runDisney Balloon Ladies is busted today: they're just like us. Really.  We interviewed Molly, Kathleen and Heather just before the Princess Half Marathon to talk about some tips you can use if you find yourself in the back of the pack.  They answer some questions like:  How can I become a Balloon Lady? Are you scary?  Can you get swept? What happens if you pass me on the course? Here are a few posts that might be helpful to the BOP (back of the pack) runner or new...

We love the runDisney community for many reasons, but especially for how they come together to support each other.  Balloon Lady Heather wanted to share her appreciation for the community- here she shares a bit about what her family has been through and how the runDisney community supported her.  To read more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/noguiltdisney/posts/2063577700693968/ To donate to OurLegacy in Trevor's name: https://give.adventhealth.com/give/450027/#!/donation/checkout    ...

runDisney at Disneyland is baaaaack!  And you know that made two Disneyland fangirls very happy.  This is a long one but we're talking about all the locations and the courses that you need to know before you runDisney at Disneyland.  With the Halloween Half Marathon registration just around the corner, if you are on the fence, this might help you understnad what to expect and/or decide if it's not for you.  Let's recap the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend!   Find the No-Guilt...

What happens when it rains during a runDisney race? Does it ever get canceled? Welp... We're going to talk about the 2024 Marathon Weekend Half marathon that did not get canceled but did not happen as it should have. The course was shortened, and Theresa had a less-than-ideal experience. But was it still fun? Of course! It's runDisney!  Find the No-Guilt Disney Team –> No-Guilt Disney on YouTube –> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook Contact us by email at [email protected] or...

We're checking in before TWO of the biggest runDisney weekends of the year!  The Walt Disney World Marathon and the Disneyland Half Marathon are happening in the first half of January 2024.  We're talking some basic reminders for the race weekends, some tips and details for expo, and we have a "newbie" running her first half marathon: Theresa!  She's talking about why she's running and who she's running for as well as touching on some ways she prepared for her first race.  We also have...

We're whipping out spreadsheets and getting nerdy today! Jane decided to track her 2023 Disney Parks stats as a local and tourist this year, inspired by Spotify Wrapped. How many trips to the parks did she make? How many attractions did she ride? What was her most visited attraction? Where did she eat most often? And why isn't there an app for this already?! Join us as we talk about what her 2023 looked like at the Disney Parks plus a quick recap of her Disney like a tourist...

By now, you have probably heard about Disney's Hollywood Studio's Jollywood Nights, the newest  Disney World Christmas Party hard ticket event. And most of the news after the first party was dire. "Worst Disney experience EVER" "Disaster" "Cancel and refund ALL of it!" were thrown with whole chests all over the internet. We were there on night 1- and it was absolutely not the dumpster fire people made it out to be.  It wasn't that dramatic of a failure- most of the issues were absolutely...

Welcome to the 2023-2024 runDisney season!  First up: Wine and Dine Half Marathon weekend.  We've got new runDisney color scheme and logos at the expo, new courses, and new policies. And we're going to talk about it all.  Jane and Patty ran the 5K and have some feedback!  If this was your first runDisney event and you have questions, be sure to join us in the No-Guilt Disney Facebook group.    Find the No-Guilt Disney Team –> No-Guilt Disney on YouTube –> No-Guilt Disney on...

It's HAPPENING!  And you know we had to jump on the mics to talk all about it.  The "It" is our wildest dreams coming true: a runDisney Halloween themed race weekend.  We are sat and we are here for it.  Links discussed in the episode that might be helpful to you:  runDisney Race Calendar And Registration Dates- 2024-2025 Season Disneyland Hotel Room Tour: Why Runners Love This Resort! runDisney At Disneyland: Everything You Need To Know Before 2024 List of Oogie Boogie Bash...

As you prepare for the season's first race, we're covering some runDisney Wine and Dine info. There's a new half marathon course, some new details about corrals, and a whole new AWD (Athletes With Disabilities) process. Then we cover some price increases, logistics with park hopping and trams, and some exciting Jollywood Nights party info. This is the Fall 2023 Disney News episode! Some posts mentioned in the episode: Beginner's Guide to runDisney...

Spoiler and forgive the clickbait headline: the runDisney Balloon Ladies are absolutely NOT villains!  But it's spooky season and I have all things Halloween on the brain, so that's what I'm going with today.  Meet the runDisney Balloon Ladies, Molly and Heather.  This interview was recorded and shared on the No-Guilt Fangirls Podcast in 2020, but the information still holds up. And both ladies are still active Galloway pacers- and altogether great people.  If you're looking into your...

If you've listened to any of our episodes before, you know we're team #Halloween365 here.  Or at least, Jane is- and she's pulled Patty right along with her! (We're still working on Theresa) This episode is a review of the Oogie Boogie Bash, the specially ticketed Halloween party at Disneyland, PLUS a compare and contrast between Disney World and Disneyland Halloween vibes.  If you have Halloween Disney dreams, which park should you plan for next year?  We think there's a compelling...

We're talking all things Disney Parks news and Destination D23 on this weeks podcast episode.  Theresa was there and had all the good Dis-Nerdy things to say about the event, plus a ton of parks news you may have missed. Want to know the difference between D23 Expo and Destination D23? We cover it. And also the new branding of D23 Expo--- D23, The Ultimate Fan Experience. But, alas, you know we'll keep calling it D23 Expo. (get off our lawn!) We broke the news down park by park and share...

If you're wondering about solo trips to Disney, this is the episode for you. Most of our trips are, in fact, solo trips! Or planned with friends instead of family for a variety of reasons. Here are some of our tips and suggestions for your next solo Disney vacation. Tip number 1: GO! You'll have an amazing time seeing the parks in a whole new way--- your way! List of single-rider options: https://noguiltdisney.com/time-saving... Contact us by email at [email protected] or find...

We've been waiting to do this one allll daaaayyyyy since the first episode of Hawkeye on Disney Plus.  And finally, we had our chance.  Jane and Patty went to Disneyland just to see Rogers: The Musical and to will an extended run into existence for the rest of you. While that hasn't happened (yet!) we are super hopeful it makes a return to the Hyperion as soon as possible.  Because: yes, y'all, it's THAT good.  If you've seen Aladdin or Frozen at the Hyperion and enjoyed those shows, then...

Jane and Patty took a quick trip to Disneyland for Rogers: The Musical and were hosted at the Howard Johnson Anaheim Hotel on S. Harbor. ps- Subscribe for the Rogers: The Musical review coming soon! How close is the HoJo to Disneyland? Can you believe it took 8 minutes to walk back and forth?! Walt Disney World could NEVER, y'all... which is why we love Disneyland (and the HoJo!) so much! We're reviewing this one for you, especially if you are still looking for a Disneyland area hotel for...

Our favorite topic is baaaaccck with this runDisney-centric episode.  We're breaking down each runDisney weekend with a top tip or thing you need to know based on our years of experience running all the races.  Do we wax nostalgically about Disneyland? OF COURSE, WE DO.  But we also have some important things to remind you if this is your first race for any of the runDisney events.  Posts mentioned for further reading: Perfect runDisney Race Season...

Every Disney lover dreams of staying at a monorail resort.  But which ones are worth it?  Trick question- they all are. But for the sake of reviewing the monorail resorts, we're playing Preserve, Refurb, Demolish: our version of Kiss, Marry, Kill.  And in the end (in what might be a first for this game) we all came to a consensus on which one should be demolished--- and the reason(s - about 365 of them) why are very on-brand.  Disney Skyliner Resorts Reviewed: Faves and Forgettables ...

Looking for details on the Disney Parks Halloween and Christmas parties for 2023? Including the best Disney Halloween party and the brand new Jollywood Nights? We've got you covered! Here's the rundown of everything you need to know about these special ticketed events including when they go on sale (ps- please note the edit at the top of the video for dates: Oogie Boogie Bash goes on sale June 27 for Magic Keyholders and June 29 for the general public). Additional posts mentioned in the...

Joining Patty this week is Lindsay Moser, a PERFECT Season finisher and Club runDisney Platinum member.  Does she think it's worth it?  We're about to find out!  https://noguiltdisney.com/join-club-rundisney/ https://noguiltdisney.com/run-a-perfect-rundisney-season/ For non-Club members looking for registration tips: https://noguiltdisney.com/rundisney-registration-tips/ Everything you need to know about Disneyland Races:...

We love a good Disney transportation service- especially the Disney World Skyliner. We're talking about each Disney Skyliner resort and where we'd rank them on the faves or forgettables list. No one should be shocked that Jane's top 3 do NOT include a value. Or a moderate. Because: Jane. Find the No-Guilt Disney Team --> No-Guilt Disney on YouTube --> No-Guilt Disney on Facebook Contact us by email at [email protected] or find us on socials: Patty noguiltdisney.com...

We've got a "news-ish" episode today covering a couple of big topics from the Disney Universe this week.  Disney Annual Passes back on sale Disney dining reviews Disney v DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District lawsuit ps- the First Amendment ROCKS and was the FIRST for a reason. Ahem, Links you may want to check out:  Roundup Rodeo BBQ Review: Is It Worth It? Is Disney Character Dining Worth It? Garden Grill Review (2023) Is Disney Character Dining Worth It?...

runDisney races are AMAZING experiences- we're not going to lie!  But what happens when you combine a family trip with a race trip?  Is this the smartest move? The No-Guilt Disney Facebook group had thoughts on this one- and most of us agree: racecations are generally best spent alone or in the company of other runners.  We're talking about tips and suggestions for planning that racecation trip vs your family vacation today with 2 guests from the Facebook group! Thanks to Ashley and Kari...