Happy Birthday WDW!

That's right: On October 1, 1971, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida officially opened it's gates!

Opening day attendance was around 10,000 people, and though Walt himself wasn't around to see it, his presence was felt throughout the park.

From the rides to the restaurants to Mickey and Minnie and all the gang--I don't think Walt could have envisioned such a wonderful outcome. Walt Disney World truly is the happiest place on earth, and I, for one, am glad to see that each year it gets bigger and brighter and more beautiful.

Happy Birthday, Walt Disney World--I'll see ya real soon!

Once Upon A Time...

...There was a girl who loved Disney.

The Man, the Movies, the Mouse that started it all. To this young woman, Walt Disney World was truly the Happiest Place on Earth, a place where dreams really did come true.

One day, she had a wacky idea: she and her sister would run the Disney Marathon.

A novel concept, save for a few factors: the Marathon was in 4 months, her sister was an excellent runner, and she was not.

Thus began a quest to get in shape, build endurance, and ultimately, run with the Mouse.

Decision Made: 09/09/09
Marathon Date: 01/10/10

Let's do it.