Have a Pixar-Filled ‘run’Cation at Walt Disney World Resort during the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend

We’re not toying around for our final race weekend for the 2022-2023 runDisney race season as we gear up for the 2023 runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend! This year’s event celebrates the adventure of Pixar and friendship, like the running buddies that keep pace, the support systems that cheer from the sidelines, and the iconic characters that lift each other up time and time again. As you get race weekend ready, be sure to grab your rootinest, tootinest crew and add a touch of Pixar fun to your Walt Disney World Resort ‘run’cation!

Perfectly Pixar Experiences

A Walt Disney World Resort ‘run’cation wouldn’t be complete without enjoying a few experiences that immerse you into the stories and worlds of Pixar films! Be sure to check out a few ways their stories come to life through attractions, entertainment and more:

Attractions

• Magic Kingdom Park

  • Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor | Participate in a hilarious, gag-tastic interactive comedy show—starring your favorites from Monsters, Inc.!
  • Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin | Fire your laser to earn points and defeat the Evil Emperor Zurg as you journey through a galactic space battle.

• EPCOT

  • Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure | Feel like you’ve shrunk down to Chef Remy’s size for a 4D culinary adventure based on the Pixar film Ratatouille. When you’re small, life is a big adventure!
  • Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival | Experience popular Pixar short films—in amazing 4D.
  • The Seas with Nemo & Friends | Go under the sea—without getting wet—on this gentle ride based on Pixar's Finding Nemo, which finds Nemo lost again.
  • Turtle Talk with Crush | Gather around a window to the ocean for a conversation in real time with your favorite totally tubular sea turtle.

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • It's Tough to be a Bug! | Discover what it’s like to be a bug during this 3D film and live show inspired by the Pixar movie A Bug’s Life.
  • Wilderness Explorers | Follow in the footsteps of Russell from the Pixar film Up as you earn adventure badges around the park.

Entertainment

• Green Army Drum Corps | Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Throughout the day, be on the lookout for the Green Army Drum Corps in Toy Story Land! This talented band of drummers is sure to entertain Guests of all ages with their high-energy performances and awe-inspiring drum sequences.
• Finding Nemo: The Big Blue... and Beyond! | Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park | Dive into a spectacular stage show—filled with puppets, singers and other performers—set in the underwater world of Pixar’s Finding Nemo.

Meet Pixar Characters

• EPCOT

  • Joy from Pixar’s Inside Out | ImageWorks

• Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Sulley from Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. | Walt Disney Presents
  • The Toys Pixar’s Toy Story | Toy Story Land

Other

• Movies Under the Stars | Walt Disney World Resort locations: Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel during race weekend? Cozy up for a complimentary screening of a favorite Disney or Pixar film shown outside each evening. Check with the Front Desk for the movie schedule.

Festive Pixar Fare

If runDisney athletes know one thing, it’s that fun fuel is the key to a great race. For a little flavor of Pixar to feed your race weekend appetite, look no further than some of the following themed dining experiences:

• Roundup Rodeo BBQ (New!) | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Rustle up some tasty BBQ fare at this western-themed restaurant where you’ll see the world through the eyes of Andy’s toys.
• Woody’s Lunch Box | Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Andy’s taken his lunch box and turned it into a backyard walk-up window serving tasty eats & treats—only at Toy Story Land!

Picture Perfect Photo Finishes

Every runDisney finish needs a photo to commemorate it! Add a touch of Pixar excitement to your race weekend photos with these themed offerings from Disney PhotoPass Services:

• Magic Shots

  • EPCOT | Runaway Remy
  • Disney’s Hollywood Studios | Edna Mode, Green Army Man
  • Disney’s Animal Kingdom | Wall-E & Eve, Wilderness Explorer’s Sash, Kevin

• Virtual Backdrops | Disney Springs

  • Cars, Coco, Monsters, Inc., Toy Story

Runner pro-tip, purchase Memory Maker to get digital downloads of all your Disney PhotoPass images taken during your trip, including both race day photos and theme parks images!

Joining us for race weekend? Let us know how you’ll be celebrating using the hashtag #Springtime with @runDisney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter!