NYE + Half Marathon Disney Trip

Earlier this month, we packed up and went back, once again, to WDW for a trip that included a stay for NYE, but also for a half marathon. Both Nat and I were set to run it. But then, something happened. And due to lightening, they canceled it.

That didn't stop Nat from going out and running the 13.1 miles on her own! What a woman!

I posted about our most recent trip down to see The Mouse here. This marks the 10th trip for us.

This one was the most different. We did things we've never done. We tried to run the race. We resort hopped. And we were joined by Grammy and Granddad for a few days.

Here's a few photos to mark the trip.

We met a few of the women of MainStreet USA. Including this suffragette and entrepreneur.

We were there for NYE. That was pretty special.

The fireworks show that we watched from the Polynesian was incredible.

We rode one of our favorites in Epcot. And positioned the kids for their cameos.

We ate breakfast in France.

And met some of the newer princesses. Including Moana.

And Elena of Avalor.

Grammy and Granddad joined us at the Magic Kingdom for a few days.

Look at how SD deals with scary rides. Versus Ellie. Back row vs. 2nd to back row.

10 trips. All different.

This one is the 10th. Here's the other 9 visits to WDW:

We went for the holidays in late 2016.
We went for Spring Break in 2016 after a stop in Sea Island.
We went in November 2015 for the Christmas Party.
We just went in September 2015 for the Halloween Party.
We went in March 2015 with a few of the kids' cousins and Noonie.
We went in March 2014 with the full Parrillo/Marini combo.
We went in March 2013 with just the four of us.
We went in August 2012 with the Morans after a trip to Sea Island.
We went in March 2012 with the Parrillos.

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