This stretch heading out of the Magic Kingdom back towards Epcot wasn’t too exciting. I’ve taken shots from there in each of the three races I’ve done that have gone through Magic Kingdom, and there is never anyone there, save for a Cast Member (who can take your photo). My tip: stop at the end of the Liberty Square bridge for a better view (see above). There’s a spot in front of Cinderella Castle where everyone spots for photos, but it becomes crowded and chaotic. We went back through Cinderella Castle and then out towards Liberty Square. Astro Orbiter was running, and all of the lights were on. It’s magical.Īfter going down Main Street towards Cinderella Castle, the course headed into Tomorrowland, which was another great area to see during the foggy blue hour.

You can never see Cinderella Castle for the first time again, but this is about as close as you can get, in my opinion, to recreating the high of that experience. Running through the Magic Kingdom is something of which I will never tire, and it’s a special experience. If turning that corner on Main Street to see Cinderella Castle for the first time doesn’t instantly put a smile on your face, check your pulse. It also helped that there were tons of spectators lining Main Street, cheering everyone on. That, plus the blue hour light made for a stunning scene. When entering Main Street from backstage, the popcorn lights intensified this fog, giving everything a soft, ethereal glow. You probably couldn’t tell from the earlier photos due to darkness, but it was a really foggy morning. The middle section of the Walt Disney World Half Marathon was through the Magic Kingdom, and this was a pretty awesome stretch.

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