An adult learning lessons at Disney World? Sounds preposterous? But it can definitely happen. One day my sisters and I decided to ditch the husbands and the kids to go on a trip to the “happiest places on the earth” – Disney World during the Princess Marathon Weekend. While the word "ditch" may sound cold, it can sometimes become a matter of survival for an overworked, over-stressed, well-deserving mom.
Our parents had taken us to Disney World many times when we were kids. As we grew older, we often treated our families to large family reunion style weekends at the House of Mouse. After many years, we decided it was finally time to treat ourselves to the place that we loved as kids and secretly adored as adults. It was time to celebrate our sisterhood and what better place than Disney World.
After months of endless, and probably mostly unnecessary, planning – we arrived at our Disney World vacation. Of course, we each participated in the princess marathon in our own individual way. Our oldest sister ran the half marathon. The youngest volunteered, and I became part of the CheerSquad.
The greatest moments of the weekend were the four days we spent running around Disney Parks just like we were kids. Imagine the joy of eating what and when you wanted to. Imagine not having to worry about getting back to a hotel room for naps, or sporting events or video game breaks. In fact, we walked so much by the end of the weekend, we couldn’t walk another step. Our desire to engage every second of every day hampered only by the slight limitation that we while the spirit was willing, the body did need a little bit of rest at our ages.
I learned to love “thrill rides” Disney style – The Tower of Terror, the Rocking Roller Coaster –what a blast. It’s different being able to show the fear in front of your sisters, that you’re never quite comfortable showing in front of your kids.
I learned that going on vacation and bonding with my sisters is a wonderful time of relaxation and reconnecting – so much so that we decided to make Disney Princess Weekend a yearly event. Does that mean we intend to run in the half marathon? Probably not, though I might try the 5K, but the time that I get to spend with my sisters will make it a weekend, which will be forever etched in our memories.
For more information on Disney World Sport Events:
Disney World of Sports
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