Ep 256 The Potential Impact of D23 on runDisney With Amanda from Once Upon a Marathon

The episode’s main event is a deep, runner-focused recap of D23 Parks Panel announcements with guest Amanda from Once Upon a Marathon. The hosts break down what Disney World construction and new lands could mean for RunDisney race courses and logistics: potential impacts from a Spaceship Earth refurbishment, the long-awaited Expedition Everest Yeti fix, Tropical Americas changes at Animal Kingdom, Cars expansion details at Magic Kingdom, the scale of Villains Land, a fast Monstropolis timeline at Hollywood Studios, and a Figment reimagining that brings Dreamfinder back into the conversation. They also discuss Disneyland Forward and what it might take for RunDisney Disneyland races to return. The recurring theme is uncertainty: few timelines, lots of ambition, and plenty of reasons for runners to watch park operations closely as they plan future race weekends.

In the Race Report Spotlight, Brooke joins us from the Seattle airport on her way home after traveling to Anchorage for the Anchorage Alaska Half Marathon She talks about earning a PR Scenery while running through Alaska’s rugged, breathtaking landscape towering peaks, endless sky. And a finish-line snacks that will make runDisney runners laugh.