009 Run Disney Run Down: Springtime Surprise Weekend Recap

009 Run Disney Run Down: Springtime Surprise Weekend Recap

Author: Christy Pudyk & Lake Sprenkle April 22, 2023 Duration: 1:37:46

Welcome to Episode 9 of the Run Disney Run Down, a collaboration podcast with MouseGen and the DCL Podcast. Lake, Stephen, Christy, and Steve are back to discuss their experiences during Run Disney’s Spring Time Surprise Weekend at Walt Disney World. We discuss the expo, where we stayed, eating options, transportation we used, and of course all the experiences we had before, during, and after the race. In addition to listening to the Run Disney Run Down on our Podcast feed, you can also watch it on MouseGen’s YouTube channel. Thanks for listening, and if you have any feedback on this episode, or future episodes, please contact us via the links below.

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