Since the Disney Princess Half Marathon is my first half
marathon, it is also my first race EXPO.
I have looked at pictures online of last year’s EXPO, but I really don’t
know what to expect. I do know one thing
thought—lots of good shopping!
After I pick up my packet, my first stop will be at SparkleSkirts!
Miss Leah, Queen of Sparkle, has
promised me she has some wonderful surprises to unveil. I love the SparkleTech that I have and plan
to wear for the 5k. Rapunzel is my
princess of choice for the half, so I hope Leah has a great skirt for me. As a wonderful surprise, Alissa from
Balancing Act Clothing sent me a Rapunzel shirt. I can’t wait to wear it, along with my new
purple SparkleSkirt! to my first half marathon.
My next stop at the EXPO will be at the official merchandise
booth. I really want one of the Dooney
and Bourke Princess Half wristlets. I am
a purse freak in general. I have several
Disney Dooney and Bourke purses already, but I have a feeling that this one
will become an instant favorite. There
are rumors that these will sell out quick, so I really hope I get to the EXPO
in time to get one. One item that they
will have at the EXPO that I would like and am not sure I will get is the “I
did it” shirt. I would love to have it,
but don’t want to jinx myself. I have
heard they sell them at the finish line also, but that there is a limited
supply. 
After hitting up SparkleSkirts and checking out the official
merchandise, I plan to wonder around the rest of the EXPO. I can’t wait to check out all great running
gear and samples. The last place I need
to make sure I stop is at the runDisney booth.
Maybe they will take pity on me for not registering for the Disneyland
Half in time and let me register there.
I highly doubt it, but I will check it out anyway.
If my busy schedule allows it, I would love
to hear Jeff Galloway speak. Since I am
such a believer in his run/walk/run plan, I would love to meet him in person. He will be speaking at the EXPO on Friday at
11am and 6pm and Saturday at 11am and 5pm.
I hope to hit the Friday at 11am time.
What day are you hitting the EXPO? What do you hope to buy or do there? Are you planning on checking out any of the
speakers?
A dream is a wish…
--Amy
***Please friend me on Facebook and follow my twitter! Links to both are on the upper right. I would love to meet up with all of you
during race weekend. It’s getting so
close princesses!
I plan on being there all day Friday soaking up all the info from the speakers, checking out the vendors, meeting other princesses. It's going to be fun!
ReplyDeleteIf you want race gear in your size I would get there early on Friday. Also, if you see anything you like, buy it then because things sell out quickly. Lastly, they did exclusive purses for the Tinkerbell half and those sold out on Friday afternoon so if you want one I would get it after getting your bib and race bag. Hope this helps. Don't forget to enjoy the race, you'll do amazing!
ReplyDeleteLast year they also sold the bags in the park. If for some reason you can't get it at the Expo, make sure to check out Magic Kingdom. There was a store on Main Street that had them. Sorry, I don't remember which one though....
ReplyDeleteYou will not jinx yourself if you buy the I Did It shirt! Take it from me - buy it at the Expo! You will most likely not find it after the race! I'm going to be Rapunzel for the half, also! :0) Good luck this weekend!
ReplyDeleteI agree, if you see something you want at the expo, get it. I'm planning on an I did it shirt and a couple of race specific things. Looking forward to meeting you!
ReplyDeleteGood Luck this weekend! Wearing our teamsparkle skirts! Mother-in-law, daughter & me! So looking forward to a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI loved the Expo last year. Bring lots of money, I know will since I have a shopping list a mile long....LOL
ReplyDeleteI'll be there on Friday! I'm excited and I'll be wearing my sparkle skirt too! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great tips! Looks like lots of purple sparkle at the Princess Half!
ReplyDeleteWe've poured over the Expo information, planning out the booths we want to visit and the speakers we want to see. Definitely Jeff Galloway!! We'll be going to his later session on Friday.
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