Mermaid and the Mouse

10/08/2026

POV: You paid hundreds of dollars to wake up at 2:30 AM and run through Disney World. 🏃‍♀️✨🏰

Come along on a typical runDisney race morning with me!

From first brekkie and caffeine to porta-potty lines, second brekkie, and finally crossing that starting line…it’s a whole adventure before the sun even comes up. 😂

As a middle-pace runner, I’m usually starting in a later corral, so there’s plenty of waiting (and snacking) involved.

Would I do it all again? ABSOLUTELY. 💜

🏰 Have you run a runDisney race yet, or is it still on your bucket list?

✨ Follow for more runDisney adventures, practical tips, and Disney magic from your middle-pace Disney bestie!

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10/06/2026

Different restaurant. Same serving team. Disney Cruise Line understood the assignment. 🚢✨

If you’re taking your first Disney cruise, here’s your introduction to rotational dining! You rotate through the main dining restaurants, and your serving team comes with you. 💕

Check your dining rotation in the Disney Cruise Line Navigator app once you’re onboard so you know where you’re headed each night.

Save this for your first sailing and follow Lindsay | Disney Weekender & runDisney Runner for Disney tips in a minute-ish! 🧜‍♀️

Have you sailed before? Tell me your favorite Disney cruise restaurant! 👇

10/06/2026

A special guest is joining us in The Planning Lounge! 🎙️✨

This week, Brian and I sit down with KEITH COOGAN for Disney conversation, stories, and plenty of laughs. We’re so excited to share this one with you! 💜

Catch the episode this Wednesday at 7 PM on YouTube: The Planning Lounge Pod.

What would YOU ask Keith? Drop your question below! 👇

Informational. Conversational. Muppetational. 😂

10/04/2026

Seven 30-minute Peloton classes. One long run. A very sweaty “NOPE.” 😂🙌

After some rough training weeks and a whole lot of questioning myself, I needed this one.

Breaking it into 30-minute chunks gave me something smaller to focus on. Just finish this class. Then start the next.

Still undertrained. Still nervous. But today, I showed up and got it done. 🥹💪

Anyone else stacking classes to get through their long runs?

10/04/2026

Consider this your permission slip to turn “someday” into sail-away day. 🚢✨

Ocean views, a little Disney magic, and Goofy living his best life on deck… yep, I could get used to this. 😂🌊

Thinking about your first Disney cruise but unsure where to start?

💬 Check the comments to get my FREE Disney Cruise Guide!

Follow along for practical Disney tips from your Disney bestie with a running problem. 🩷

10/03/2026

Come for the characters. Save room for the bread pudding. 🦆🍽️✨

Tusker House is one of my must-do meals at Animal Kingdom—and here’s my review in a minute-ish! Safari outfits, character hugs, and a chance to sit down and recharge between adventures? Yes, please. 🦒💛

And seriously…trust me on the bread pudding. 🤤

Have you tried Tusker House, or is it on your Disney dining wish list? 👇

Save this for your next trip and follow your Disney bestie for more Disney tips in a minute-ish! 🏰✨

10/03/2026

10/02/2026

Your first runDisney miles might happen at the expo 😂👟

Before you grab your bib—and accidentally leave with a whole new running wardrobe—swipe through these expo tips! ✨

🍷 2026 W**e & Dine Health & Fitness Expo
📍 ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
🗓️ Thursday, October 22: 9 AM–8 PM
🗓️ Friday, October 23: 12 PM–7 PM
🗓️ Saturday, October 24: 11 AM–3 PM
⏰ All times Eastern

A few reminders from your RunDisney bestie:
✨ Give yourself plenty of time to explore.
✨ Pick up your bib BEFORE race day.
✨ Shopping official runDisney merch on Thursday? You’ll need the virtual queue in My Disney Experience. It opens at 7 AM and 1 PM.
✨ Parking is limited—use the provided race weekend buses from participating resorts or consider rideshare.
✨ Always check your specific race weekend’s guide!

Save this for expo day and send it to your race buddy! 💜

Which W**e & Dine race are you doing? 👇 Follow Lindsay | Disney Weekender & runDisney Runner for more Disney + RunDisney tips!

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10/01/2026

When the pool afternoon becomes a highlight of your Disney trip… 🏖️💦

Beach Club in a minute-ish! ✨ Here’s my honest take after our recent stay with my little travel buddy—including the location, Stormalong Bay, and a few things to know before you book.

Would I stay again? An absolute YES. ✅ But choosing a resort is about finding the right fit for YOUR trip!

Save this for your Disney resort shortlist, and tell me: are you team pool afternoon or parks until closing? 👇😂

Need help choosing your resort? My vacation planning form is linked in my bio. 💕

09/29/2026

UPDATE: SAND DIEGO SAILINGS ADDED
Military families—your next adventure could be at sea! ⚓️🚢

I’ve rounded up select Disney Cruise Line military rate sailings for the rest of 2026—including Halloween on the High Seas 🎃 and Very Merrytime Cruises! 🎄

Check out the dates below, then fill out my cruise request form so I can check current availability, confirm military eligibility, and help you find the right sailing for your crew. 💜

I’m Lindsay, your Disney bestie and a retired Navy submariner—so this one is close to my heart! 🧜‍♀️

Quote form in comments!

Have a military friend dreaming of a Disney cruise? Share this with them!

Rates and availability are subject to change.