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WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend XV - August E-Newsletter

Welcome WALT DISNEY WORLD Marathon Weekend

Hello and welcome to the August issue of the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend XV E-Newsletter. We hope that you are excited to be a part of the 15th Anniversary Marathon celebration! Best of luck with your continued training. Please continue to check www.disneyworldmarathon.com for updates and alerts leading up to race day. We are looking forward to seeing you at the start line next January!

Race Updates - Registration Update

Congratulations on registering to be a part of the 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend. The Half Marathon has reached its registration capacity and is now sold out. If you have friends and family that are planning on joining you for this memorable weekend at the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort, let them know that time is running out. The Marathon is currently at 85% of the registration capacity and is set to sell out soon. Tell your friends and family to register today at www.disneyworldmarathon.com.

Disney Sports Travel This is a race where the fun doesn't have to end when you cross the finish line. There's never been a better time to bring the whole family to help celebrate your achievement!

Book a 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend Resort Package through Disney Sports Travel and stay right in the middle of the magic.

To book a package, email wdw.disney.sports.travel@disneysports.com, or call (407) 939-7810.

Featured Resort - Disney's Polynesian Resort Finding Nemo, The Musical

Soak up the sun at this Resort paradise that celebrates the tranquil spirit and picturesque splendor of the South Seas islands. You can hop on a monorail at the Disney's Polynesian Resort, making your trip to the start line on race day as convenient as possible. The monorail will also take you to Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®, as well as the Ticket and Transportation Center.

View more information on Disney's Polynesian Resort

What's New at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort

The Seas with Nemo and Friends

Finding Nemo, The Musical

Inspired by Disney·Pixar's "Finding Nemo"

Cruise out to sea in the clamobile! Greet all your Nemo pals as they swim amid the live marine life of the gigantic aquarium. Delve down into the deepest parts of the ocean in this fun-filled story where the majesty of nature meets whimsical Disney magic

View more information on The Seas with Nemo and Friends

VIP Packages

We are pleased to announce that VIP packages will be available for the 2008 Marathon Weekend. Registration for Runner's VIP Tent and Grandstand Fan VIP Seating will open in early September. An informational e-mail will be sent to all registered runners a week before registration opens. For more information, please continue to check www.disneyworldmarathon.com.

Disney's Endurance Series WALT DISNEY WORLD Triathlon Weekend - September 21-23, 2007 Tower of Terror 13K Only one triathlon offers serious competition with a splash of world-class entertainment - a combination that makes the 2007 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Triathlon Weekend, in one word...Magical. Athletes will exhilarate the body and mind as they swim, bike, and run through the WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort in this USA Triathlon sanctioned event. This event consists of a 1.5K swim, a 58K bike ride, and a 10K run.

Susan G. Komen Central Florida Race for the Cure® - September 9, 2007

The Susan G. Komen Central Florida Race for the Cure® Series is the largest series of 5K runs/fitness walks in the world. More than 1.5 million people are expected to participate in more than 100 Races around the United States. Tower of Terror 13K

The Susan G. Komen Central Florida Race for the Cure® 5K will take place at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex on Sunday, September 9, 2007 at 8:00 AM. The event will include a timed 5K, a 5K fun run, a 1 mile walk, and Kids' races.

Visit www.disneyenduranceseries.com for more information

Thank You Thank you again for registering to be a part of the 2008 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend. We are glad that you will be joining us for the 15th Anniversary of the Marathon. The celebration would not be the same without you. We can't wait to see you on the start line in January!