✨ Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Registration Tips! 👑

It’s almost here – RunDisney Princess Half Marathon Weekend registration day is coming up, and if you’ve done this before, you know it can feel like the Hunger Games with glitter and mouse ears. Whether it’s your first time registering or you’re a seasoned Princess vet, here are my top tips to help you survive (and sparkle) through registration day!

💻 1. Use Two Devices (Your Royal Tech Backup)

I always have both my laptop and my phone ready to go. Hop into the virtual queue early (I aim for at least 20 minutes before the official start time), and let both devices hang out in the waiting room. Just don’t refresh once you’re in—trust the process!

🧚 2. Check Your Disney Account – The Right One

Reminder: Your runDisney account is separate from your My Disney Experience account. Make sure your runDisney account is updated and ready to roll with your current info. This can help you check out quicker and avoid any login mishaps.

💳 3. Confirm Your Credit Card Info (and Talk to Your Bank)

On registration day, the last thing you want is a declined payment. That happened to me once—my bank flagged the charge as suspicious, and by the time I got it cleared up, the race was sold out. So:

Double-check your credit card number and expiration date

Call your bank ahead of time and let them know you’re expecting a charge from runDisney/Disney

4. Have a Power Plan (Seriously!)

Sounds dramatic, but one year, I lost out on registration because the power went out mid-queue. 😭 Now I always:

Have a battery backup for my laptop and phone

Use a battery backup or surge protector for my router and modem

Keep my hotspot enabled just in case

You don’t want your dreams dashed by a windy Tuesday.

5. Don’t Panic Over Corral Times or Shirt Sizes

Got a corral you weren’t expecting? Need a different shirt size? You can update your proof of time or shirt size later through your runDisney account. Just focus on securing your spot first—those changes can wait.

📧 6. Wait for the Confirmation Email

Once you register, it might take a little time for the charge to post and your email to arrive. Don’t stress! As long as you saw that confirmation screen, you’re in. Welcome to the royal squad!

🏨 7. Book Your Hotel ASAP!

As soon as you register, book your room and put your deposit down. Princess Weekend is popular, and the best resort options (especially value and moderate!) go fast. Don’t delay if you want to stay close to the magic.

🎉 Final Tip: Breathe. You’ve got this! The Princess Half Marathon Weekend is one of the most magical events you’ll ever run. Whether you're going for a new PR or just want to sparkle down Main Street, this is *your* fairytale moment.