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Hero’s Welcome Monday Greets Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco, MVP of Super Bowl XLVII, at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 4, 2013) – Fresh from his team’s 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco made good on his “I’m Going to Disney World” proclamation by quarterbacking a gala celebration Monday at Walt Disney World Resort. Smiling and waving from a red […]
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Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Joe Flacco “Going to Disney World” to Celebrate Super Bowl XLVII Victory
NEW ORLEANS, La. (Feb. 3, 2013) – In this city rich in traditions, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday shouted five words ingrained in the traditions of American pop culture following the Ravens’ 34-31 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl XLVII. “I’m Going to Disney World!” beamed Flacco into the cameras […]
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Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Sets Record Pace with 26-Hour Sell Out
Limited Spots Available Through Charities and Travel Groups LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Jan. 23, 2013) – A little more than 26 hours after opening on-line sales to the general public, the Disneyland Half Marathon, Disneyland 10K and Dumbo Double Dare reached capacity and set a runDisney sell out record. Coming off successful back-to-back capacity […]
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Registration Now Open for Disneyland Half Marathon
Registration opens for weekend-long event Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at Disneyland Resort, including new 10K race and Dumbo Double Dare Challenge LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Jan. 22, 2013) – Starting today, runners nationwide have their first chance to register for the Disneyland Half Marathon and the new 10K race and Dumbo Challenge at the Disneyland […]
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Largest Preseason Soccer Tournament Features Eight Pro Teams Competing at Disney
Field includes eight pro soccer teams, including Major League Soccer’s Philadelphia Union, Sporting Kansas City, DC United, Columbus Crew, Montreal Impact and Toronto FC plus North American Soccer League’s Tampa Bay Rowdies and United Soccer Leagues’ Orlando City Soccer LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 17, 2013) – Several of North America’s most storied soccer franchises […]
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Bastos Reclaims Crown at 20th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
Perennial champion wages another fierce battle with countryman and two-time champ Fredison Costa down the stretch; Victory is Bastos’ eighth at Disney; Virginia’s Renee High repeats as women’s champion; Record 65,000-plus participate in weekend’s events LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2013) – Perhaps it was fitting that at the 20th annual Walt Disney World […]
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Michigan Runners Sweep Walt Disney World Half Marathon in Impressive Fashion
Famed Hansons running club runner sets record time; celebrities among record field of 27,000 runners; 20th anniversary Disney Marathon presented by Cigna set for Sunday LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2013) – Michigan runners Mike Morgan and Melissa White blazed around Walt Disney World on Saturday – Morgan even set a race record – […]
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runDisney Hosts Most Magical Meet-Up Yet for 20th Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Star-studded meet-up featured celebrities Drew Carey and Joey Fatone, former NFL player Eddie Mason and running legends including Joan Benoit Samuelson, Bill Rodgers, Desiree Davila, Bart Yasso, Jeff Galloway and Dick Beardsley LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 11, 2013) – In celebration of the 20th Walt Disney World Marathon presented by Cigna, runDisney hosted its […]
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20th Anniversary Disney Marathon Weekend in Full Stride
More than 65,000 runners registered; compelling human interest stories available LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2013) – The 20th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend is underway and includes four days of activities that include races, celebrity appearances, a health and fitness expo and post-race celebrations. More than 65,000 runners are registered […]
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New Balance and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Announce Multi-Year Strategic Alliance
New Balance announced as official running shoe for runDisney and official baseball shoe of amateur baseball events at ESPN Wide World of sports; partnership also includes exclusive footwear, featuring Mickey and Minnie-themed shoes BOSTON, MA and BURBANK, CA, (Jan. 9, 2013) – New Balance and Walt Disney Parks & Resorts announced a multi-year strategic alliance […]