Disney Marathon Weekend

(photo by mjkmjk)

This past weekend, Walt Disney World hosted the Disney Marathon weekend and with it came some great stories, actions and accomplishments. Here are some of the highlights:

• Adriano Bastos of Sao Paulo, Brazil, won his fifth consecutive Disney Marathon men’s championship Sunday
  
• Lisa Mizutani of Tsukuba, Japan won her first title in the women’s division. 
  
• The event begins and ends at Epcot Center
  
• The Orlando Sentinel has video from the winners on their YouTube page
  
• "Kiddie Korner"was unveiled where kids can play games, watch movies and get their faces painted. Runners and fans had the ability to attend a magical breakfast or dinner with many of Disney's famous characters on Friday or Saturday at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
  
• Jeff Civillico attempted to juggle 3 balls while running the entire 26.2 miles of the Disney Marathon. It's called JOGGLING (jogging + juggling). We are unsure if he made it! He was running to support Team ASK Athletes for Special Kids.  
  
• 45,000 people registered for the events during the weekend from the 9-11th. 
  

If you have any other fun stats or interesting tidbits about the Disney World Marathon weekend we would love to hear from you. Please leave your thoughts in the comments. 

-Florida Orlando Tickets

Disney Plays Host to Holiday Wishes

11 year old Brock Waidman, a High School Musical and Make A Wish Foundation Recipient from Oregon, got to bring his family across the country to Orlando for the holidays. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon aims to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions and to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Since its inception, the chapter has helped to grant the wishes of more than 2,000 local children, including Brock.

This was a joyous experience as Brock got to see behind the scenes action and meet cast members from Hollywood Studios and the High School Musical show. He also got to share Christmas with Mickey, Minnie, Santa and the whole Disney gang.

For more information about the Make-a-Wish Foundation of Oregon, visit www.orwish.org.

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Disney's Create Your Own Santa Video

I was floating around Twitter, looking for people heading to Disney today and I cam across a link for Disney Family Santa's Nice List. The idea is simple, upload a photo of your child, friend, family member and you will receive a personalized video message from Santa.

This is a great little treat for kids to believe in the magical power of Disney and Santa Claus. The link also has some great holiday recipes and is Christmas Central, Christmas Cards and Winter Getaways for your Disney Family needs.

For those of you in Orlando and looking for a real Santa, the Orlando JobSpot has put together a little list of places to see Big Red around the city.

Miley Cyrus Helps Bring Santa to the Walt Disney World Parade

Teen and tween sensation Miley Cyrus is one of a star-studded cast that has helped to light up Walt Disney World for the upcoming Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade. The event was taped throughout the month, with Miley coming into town on December 6th to sing her rendition of "Santa Claus is Coming to Town."

For those not as fortunate as to be in Disney World on Christmas Day (the parade is not live), you can enjoy Regis Philban and Kelly Ripa hosting the event on ABC at 10am on Christmas Day.

-Florida Orlando Tickets Team

Interesting Disney Tales From Twitter

A few days ago we reached out on Twitter to get some Disney experiences in 140 characters or less. Below are a few of them!

@liam_in_sf said:

@hollyrhoffman shared
then I asked what that was like and I got


@peggg shared an interesting story about G.I. Joe's, the Real American...whistlers?
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Have a great weekend.

Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party This Week

If you are thinking about coming to Orlando and visiting the Magic of Disney, don't delay. This Thursday and Friday, the 18th and 19th are the last 2 days to see Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. From the Walt Disney World Info site:

With Christmas Carols in the air, special holiday entertainment, and a spectacular version of the Wishes fireworks themed to the evening’s festivities, you’ll experience an unforgettable evening. Of course, the attractions are open for your enjoyment. The party begins at 7:00 and ends at midnight.

Grab your discount Disney tickets today and be a part of this excitement!

-Florida Orlando Tickets Team

Disney Hosts Tim Tebow and other College Football Greats

Last night ESPN and Walt Disney's Wide World of Sports hosted the College Football Awards and it was home to a star-studded packed house. Florida football hero Tim Tebow was the big hero from the night as he took home his 2nd Maxwell Award, a trophy given to College Football's best overall player. Tim was also acknowledged for his off the field actions with the Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award for his work in the community as well as that of overseas missions.

The rest of the winners include:
Maxwell Award -(Best all-around player)
Tim Tebow, Florida, QB
Chuck Bednarik Trophy -(Best defensive player)
Rey Maualuga, Southern California
Outland Trophy -(Best interior lineman)
Andre Smith, Alabama, OT

Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award -(Best Quarterback)
Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

Doak Walker Award -(Best running back)
Shonn Greene, Iowa

Fred Biletnikoff Award -(Best wide receiver)
Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech

Jim Thorpe Award -(Best defensive back)
Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State

Lou Groza Collegiate -(Place-kicker award)
Graham Gano, Florida State

Ray Guy Award - (Best punter)
Matt Fodge, Oklahoma State

The Home Depot Coach of the Year Award
Nick Saban, Alabama

Disney's Wide World of Sports Spirit Award
Tim Tebow, Florida

NCFAA Contribution to College Football Award
Bobby Bowden, Florida State, coach

If you are fortunate enough to enjoy the cool weather Orlando is offering this weekend, you should head over to Disney and run into one of the greats that made this season a can't miss.

Go Gators!

-Florida Orlando Tickets Family