My husband and I enjoyed a day in the parks after completing the Never Land 5K. |
Sleeping Beauty Castle was decked out for the occasion. |
A visit from Tinker Bell and a special fireworks show kicked off the race. |
As I mentioned, Danielle and I weren’t shooting for speed, so instead we had a great time enjoying the character and mile-marker photo opportunities and taking in the early morning sights and sounds of the parks. After we passed the colorfully-lit “it’s a small world” attraction, the course led us backstage, where various holiday parade floats were set for photos and Cast Members were on the sidelines to cheer us on. By the time we made our way out of Disneyland Park, the sun had started to rise. We were lucky enough to catch some rare views—like a monorail parked on the tracks in the dawn light, a quiet Buena Vista Street, and the sun rising on Mickey’s Fun Wheel.
Mickey and Minnie greeted runners near the finish line. |
Courtney is a member of the Disney Parks Moms Panel. You can also find her on Instagram and Twitter (@2courtney).